I thought I could do it. I thought I could hold out. I thought I was strong. I thought I could persevere.

I thought wrong.

All I wanted was internet. Then suddenly I found myself succumbing to the pressure of the operater's pitch. You should've heard it... I was a pillar of strength.

Operator: Hi, thanks for calling Time Warner cable, my name is...
Eric: I WANT CABLE.
Operator: Ok... well, how about we talk about packa-
Eric: I WANT HIGH DEFINITION. AND... AND... HIGH DEFINITION.
Operator: Ok sir, let me see what optio-
Eric: INTERNET, CABLE, HIGH DEFINITION... UH UH... SHOWTIME, THE MOVIE CHANNEL... ON DEMAND... PAGE TWO OF YOUR BROCHURE.
Operator: Sir, please calm down.
Eric: HOW MUCH? I DON'T CARE, SIGN ME UP!
Operator: [hold music]

My first program was Coldplay on Austin City Limits in high definition glory. A single solitary tear was shed.

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