Web Things, by Mark Baker

Tim Bray writes;

When you’re explaining something to somebody and they don’t get it, that’s not their problem, it’s your problem.

Well, sorta. Let’s test it out.

Bob; Hey Jim

Jim; Hey Bob

Bob; Hey, your house is on fire!

Jim; Eh? My what’s on what?

Bob; I’m getting out of here! Best of luck with that fire.

Jim; Eh?