Y2K: I FAST‑FORWARDED THE CHICKEN CLOCK

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Date: 31/12/1998 19:59

From: José "Zé das Couves"

To: Pablo Murad

Subject: Y2K: I fast‑forwarded the chicken clock


Pablo,

    Y2K fixes are expensive, so I built my own: I fast‑forward the chicken clock.

    Method:
    - Put a rooster on top of the wall clock.
    - Every time it crows, I count it as one year.

    Result: we're already in 2007 over here.
    My electricity bill still arrives in 1998, so I call it a partial success.

    If the world ends on 01/01/2000, I'll warn you by emotional fax.

    Happy almost‑future,
    Zé das Couves