I do love me some British Parliament

Hoyle/Lindsay of the Labour Party signed an EDM discussing iPod batteries.

That this House notes with concern the difficulty people are having in replacing batteries for iPods, the new pocket sized walkmans; notes that iPods were a favourite Christmas present, with a value of between £250 to £400, but that when people come to buy replacement batteries they find that they cost £100 and that they have little knowledge of where such batteries can be obtained from; and calls on the supplier, Apple, to ensure that replacement batteries are plentiful in supply and priced at a reasonable level.

Forthwith hither the batteries, Mr. Supplier!  And price them reasonably!  (Huzzaaahs and fist shaking from others in the Parliament)

If you think that’s funny, read the two amendments on the EDM website.  (Link takes you to EDM 447, just click the “Amendments” button on the right.)

Posted Friday January 23, 2004 in News by Derek Jones

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Comments

:o :confused:

Wow… that’s just… wow.

By Chris Curtis on January 23, 2004 at 10:17am link

Man, they sound kinda bossy. Reminds me of the sounds of an older aristocracy or Monarchy. its funny though. I just wonder what Apple is gonna say. Maybe somethin like, “Screw ye sons and daughters of the kings of old, for you herewith have been forewarned of the Wrath of the mighty Apple, which being of its own free will, shall surely deny you access to any Ipod battery you shall be enjoined to desire, at least at any fair price.” Yeah then parliament can declare war on Apple! Yeah! War! On Apple! Then parliament can come back with,” Screw Ye back to thine own face Apple which sittith in yonder offices. For you have besmirched the good intent of the people to buy in large quantities previously said batteries. For your insurrection we shall grind you in a blender and make cider from thine innards until thy repentist and accept said offer”. Yeah! Ipod rules! ......wait, parliament rules.

By caesar on January 23, 2004 at 10:18am link

thy jesting is stale

By Greg Ferrell on January 23, 2004 at 11:01am link

sourpuss.

By caesar on January 23, 2004 at 11:06am link

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