Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Internet > Hygiene

I just came across this report from Ofcom (the UK telcom's regulator) that shows that the thing people are least likely to give up in this recession is "broadband Internet" (page #39). This is less likely than: fixed line telephone, mobile phone, personal hygiene, clothing, health club membership, music/DVDs/books, going out in the evening, etc.

As a geek, these are of course my priorities, but I'm surprised that everyone else seems to share them.

3 comments:

MadmanTM said...

this reminds me of a video that is quite hardcore, about a guy who gets broadband. lets say he leaves hygiene for his ultra-fast internet


http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/207257

nickhacks said...

That's part of why I think that internet access should get rolled into the 'utility' role, such as water and electricity are.

My Diary said...

hi, in my country internet access still like a luxury equipment or high level..
I agree with nick opinion "internet access should get rolled into the 'utility' role, such as water and electricity are."

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