# Help! I'm trapped at my computer because...
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [November 19, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065 "2017-11-19T13:54:52Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/1 "2017-11-19T13:54:52Z")
…my [cat](https://imgur.com/X1UNmMN)has fallen asleep on my left arm.
Now typing with one hand.
Can someone please bring me some food.
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### Author:  [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/2 "2017-11-19T14:15:52Z")
Your cat looks so happy in his nap-itude. My daughter has a solid black cat with green eyes. Named ‘Bear-bear’.
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### Author:  [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/3 "2017-11-19T14:41:52Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#):
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> …my [cat](https://imgur.com/X1UNmMN)has fallen asleep on my left arm.
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> Now typing with one hand.
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> Can someone please bring me some food.
What kind of food does your cat like?
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### Author:  [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/4 "2017-11-19T14:56:28Z")
> [@running\_coach](#):
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> What kind of food does your cat like?
Heck, she just ate… that’s why she’s napping.
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### Author:  [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/5 "2017-11-19T15:03:13Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#):
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> Heck, she just ate… that’s why she’s napping.
When she wakes up, she’ll be hungry.
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### Author:  [@DPRK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DPRK)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/6 "2017-11-19T15:12:17Z")
Supposedly this happened to Mohammed once. The solution was to cut off his sleeve, enabling him to get up without disturbing the cat.
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### Author:  [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/7 "2017-11-19T15:17:30Z")
> [@DPRK](#):
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> Supposedly this happened to Mohammed once. The solution was to cut off his sleeve, enabling him to get up without disturbing the cat.
In this case, it would leave **ThelmaLou** needing a DORRANCE #5X STAINLESS STEEL HOOK!
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### Author:  [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/8 "2017-11-19T15:49:27Z")
I’ll send my rescue dogs over immediately!
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### Author:  [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/9 "2017-11-19T16:21:23Z")
> [@DPRK](#):
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> Supposedly this happened to Mohammed once. The solution was to cut off his sleeve, enabling him to get up without disturbing the cat.
> [@running\_coach](#):
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> In this case, it would leave **ThelmaLou** needing a DORRANCE #5X STAINLESS STEEL HOOK!
**Running coach** is correct, because she’s not on my sleeve, but on my arm. :eek:
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### Author:  [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/10 "2017-11-19T16:24:30Z")
She’s not asleep, she’s holding you down. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
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### Author:  [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/11 "2017-11-19T16:26:42Z")
Is your arm asleep now?
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### Author:  [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/12 "2017-11-19T17:08:57Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#):
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> Is your arm asleep now?
My fingertips are getting kind of tingly…
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### Author:  [@pipperroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pipperroo)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/13 "2017-11-19T22:16:38Z")
I’m replying because I’m in the exact same position and problem. here is a picture of the cat keeping me from moving
\\”)
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### Author:  [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/14 "2017-11-19T22:25:14Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#):
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> Can someone please bring me some food.
I would, but that would require getting up, and, you know, cat…
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### Author:  [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/15 "2017-11-19T23:00:08Z")
> [@pipperroo](#):
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> I’m replying because I’m in the exact same position and problem. here is a picture of the cat keeping me from moving
> \\\
Please fix this link, because I desperately want to see this picture…
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### Author:  [@pipperroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pipperroo)
#### Post date: [November 19, 2017, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/16 "2017-11-19T23:06:09Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#):
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> Please fix this link, because I desperately want to see this picture…
here’s another try.
> **[Photo Storage](https://s525.photobucket.com/user/pipperroo/media/My%20pets/IMG_3449_zpsafkzfgwl.jpg.html)**
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> Store your photos and videos online with secure storage from Photobucket. Available on iOS, Android and desktop. Securely backup your memories and sign up today!
It isn’t her on my arm because I’m not able to reach anything to take a current photo. It is her attacking my laptop on a different day. The cat glaring in the background is her brother.
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### Author:  [@Daylate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daylate)
#### Post date: [November 20, 2017, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/17 "2017-11-20T00:42:46Z")
Is Photobucket always this bad? Tried that last link and all that happens is a mostly blank screen comes up with a little circle in the center that goes around and around and around and around until a message finally comes up that things are unresponsive. Really wanta see that photo!
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### Author:  [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)
#### Post date: [November 20, 2017, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/18 "2017-11-20T00:55:44Z")
> [@Daylate](#):
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> Is Photobucket always this bad? Tried that last link and all that happens is a mostly blank screen comes up with a little circle in the center that goes around and around and around and around until a message finally comes up that things are unresponsive. Really wanta see that photo!
A few months ago, Photobucket started extorting money from the free accounts. if you don’t pay $400/year, third party hosting was shut off. Third party hosting not only included all the links you may have posted but you can’t even view your own pictures when signed into your account.
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### Author:  [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)
#### Post date: [November 20, 2017, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/19 "2017-11-20T02:18:13Z")
> [@running\_coach](#):
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> A few months ago, Photobucket started extorting money from the free accounts. if you don’t pay $400/year, third party hosting was shut off. Third party hosting not only included all the links you may have posted but you can’t even view your own pictures when signed into your account.
I have a lot of pictures on Photobucket, but I abandoned them when PB initiated that pricing thing. Screw them. The pictures aren’t lost, as they’re still on my computer, but even so… I just switched to imgur. Suggest you do the same **pipperroo**. It’s free and very user-friendly (actually easier to use than PB). We really really want to see your cat pictures! 🙂
ETA: The picture just came in. Oooo, kitty obviously revisiting the scene of the crime. Interesting color combo of Siamese and tortoiseshell?
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### Author:  [@WildBlueYonder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildBlueYonder)
#### Post date: [November 20, 2017, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-im-trapped-at-my-computer-because/802065/20 "2017-11-20T13:54:02Z")
Been there
Looks like my cat!
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