2008-02-28

Things they asked me in the US visa interview

I’m totally not making this up.

— So you work at Google, eh? Where is the Google office in Brazil?
— Well, there’s one in São Paulo and one in Belo Horizonte.
— What platform do you use at Google?
— We use Linux.
— Who created Linux?
— Er, a Finnish dude called Linus.
— Ok, you passed.

2008-02-27

Fun with USA visa forms

Do you seek to enter the United States to engage in export control violations, subversive or terrorist activities, or any other unlawful purpose?

YES. I heard there are still sodomy laws in some states, and I think I could use some sodomy myself.

Are you a member or representative of a terrorist organization as currently designated by the U.S. Secretary of State?

Since these days everyone under the sun is designated as terrorist, I guess I must be?

Have you ever participated in persecutions directed by the Nazi government of Germany;

At some point in my life I was a Grammar Nazi, but today I’m ashamed of it.

or have you ever participated in genocide?

YES. I’ve wished for quite a few blessed scrolls of genocide in nethack.

Clan or Tribe Name (if applicable)

SIGKILL on World of Warcraft, Greymane realm.
Also, my Final Fantasy Tactics Advance clan is called tatakaumonotachi.

Do you have any specialized skills or training, including firearms, explosives, nuclear, biological, or chemical experience?

YES. I don’t know any of these example stuff, but sure, I do have specialized skills or training.

If YES, please explain.

I can cook some mean olive sauce for pasta.

2008-02-22

Too old to rock’n’roll (2)

Picture of my Google badge, with some office supplies arranged as toys

Dear teachers who used to chastise me because I was always making little sculptures with any available objects: as you can see, I’m and adult now and I still do that. Nobody cares. Also, my job pays more and improve the world better than yours kthxbye.