One Astronomer's Noise

So I’ve finished with my *big move* and I’m still unpacking. Ugh, unpacking is teh suck. I’ll catch up with a review of the X-Files movie a little later but first a fun news tidbit from everyone’s favorite sysadmin… (did you thank your sysadmin last Friday for Sysadmin Day?)

Dalek-voice changer at centre of bizarre kidnap plot

I’m not surprised that one of these babies was used for that particular purpose. It seems almost natural, if not geeky as all hell. But I’m especially intrigued by the actual kidnapping story.

James Wakefield hoped to win back his girlfriend’s affections by having her abducted by a friend, then “heroically” rescuing her, a court heard.

Okay, seriously? That’s pathetic, creepy, and just a wee bit sexist. Luckily the friend chickened out, but both were convicted of “conspiracy to kidnap.”

Just a reminder, be careful who you date. They may turn out to be crazy. Or have a secret wish to be a Dalek. Either way, “Run for your life!“