r/HFY TFOS# 515 - Please Hold by theblacknight123 ( HFY Sci-Fi Reddit Stories)

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  • Опубліковано 9 лис 2024

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  • @grogvaughan5649
    @grogvaughan5649 Рік тому +8

    So.. the E4 Mafia is running the Earth Defense Force. Freaking Epic!!

  • @ckl9390
    @ckl9390 2 роки тому +32

    If an enemy can remotely deactivate and reactivate most of your ships systems upon entering the system, one would think that continued aggression wouldn't end well.

  • @hogfry
    @hogfry 3 роки тому +50

    Oh dear God.
    Comcast customer service has been weaponized... The universe is doomed.

  • @Eakhs
    @Eakhs 2 роки тому +10

    i really relate to that alien commander, being bounced around different departments only to be left feeling like a hollow husk.

  • @greyclydesdale
    @greyclydesdale 3 роки тому +29

    Now that's psychological warfare....

  • @appachaihoppachai1246
    @appachaihoppachai1246 4 роки тому +56

    Who would have guessed that earths inrerpanetary defence force would be trained be a telephone company's customer service department?

    • @LunarisArts
      @LunarisArts 4 роки тому +14

      What about letting the scam-callers loose on the universe? That could be a fun twist.

    • @appachaihoppachai1246
      @appachaihoppachai1246 4 роки тому +7

      @@LunarisArts As long as they leave the elders of friendly races alone im cool with it. I cant stand who they currently target.

    • @aj_the_infamous1013
      @aj_the_infamous1013 3 роки тому +2

      @@LunarisArts meanwhile 100x(X) lightyears away. "ffs who is calling at this hour..."
      scam caller "hello, this is the department interstellar transportation, it appears your extended warranty has expired"
      alien "wtf, where is this even coming from... computer can you trace the call"
      computer "earth... again... we really should block this communication signal"
      alien "just set it to record the messages on that signal, dont send it to me immediately"

    • @robertbemis9800
      @robertbemis9800 3 роки тому +2

      Doesn’t that violate the Geneva convention

    • @appachaihoppachai1246
      @appachaihoppachai1246 3 роки тому +1

      @@robertbemis9800 You would think so, but isnt conflict between two parties just another form of the process of making further conflict an unbearable notion? If so, then maybe the Geneva suggestion is meant to be bent just a smidge.

  • @galvanizeddreamer2051
    @galvanizeddreamer2051 4 роки тому +31

    In This Episode:
    Killgore invades a DMV.

    • @AgroSquerril
      @AgroSquerril  4 роки тому +9

      The Next episode , he reached the front of the line just had it closes

    • @barelyasurvivor1257
      @barelyasurvivor1257 2 роки тому

      @@AgroSquerril
      And he is told the next day that he either
      A filled it out wrong
      B filled out the wrong form
      C Is in the wrong line
      D A & B & C

  • @ValenWarden
    @ValenWarden 3 роки тому +40

    Earth: *Turns off your ship*
    Invading Aliens: "We can still win!"
    You'd think they'd be a little smarter, considering they are a space-faring species. But apparently technological advancement doesn't equate to intelligence...

    • @bobsterclause342
      @bobsterclause342 3 роки тому +2

      When humans do it they are the bestist ever.
      Marry sue humans and straw aliens.

    • @vocalsforever
      @vocalsforever 3 роки тому +4

      I want you to look around at the stories of stupidity we have now even though we have smartphones TVs and everything else we are doing stupider things than we were on our farm steads

    • @bobsterclause342
      @bobsterclause342 3 роки тому

      @@vocalsforever humans dont follow the rules of evolution. Thats the one thing humans do thats different from all pther animals, because doing that to our pets is from us

    • @wrath2501
      @wrath2501 3 роки тому +4

      "The ability to speak does not make you intelligent." - Qui Gon Jinn -

    • @davidtherwhanger6795
      @davidtherwhanger6795 3 роки тому +5

      If I was that admiral and my fleet got shut down as soon as I came into system; I definitely would nope the eff out as soon as I could.

  • @mstrfool
    @mstrfool 3 роки тому +19

    Oh good lord. They weaponised hold...

    • @AgroSquerril
      @AgroSquerril  3 роки тому +9

      that was done years ago , you just didn't realize it

    • @mstrfool
      @mstrfool 3 роки тому +6

      @@AgroSquerril Heh, fair enough.

  • @karasuchrono
    @karasuchrono 3 роки тому +6

    Omg. lmao. We cannot proceed with the invasion without these forms.

  • @josejgarriga9214
    @josejgarriga9214 3 роки тому +14

    That was just cruel and justifiably terrifying... I couldn't stop laughing.

  • @ladyodragons3849
    @ladyodragons3849 3 роки тому +7

    Costumer service, the bane of any invasion force

  • @medical-cyanide1526
    @medical-cyanide1526 2 роки тому +7

    i like to imagine that they didnt try to invade earth and it was just some minor colony and that the human empire spans galaxies

  • @whowhat4573
    @whowhat4573 4 роки тому +18

    Peace thru superior paperwork.
    Algorithm be pleased.

  • @TheDurid1
    @TheDurid1 3 роки тому +10

    Was this just an intergalactic trolling? Or a god-like beaucraticy in action?

    • @AgroSquerril
      @AgroSquerril  3 роки тому +3

      are they not the same?

    • @stevedixon921
      @stevedixon921 2 роки тому +1

      Please stay on the line while we direct your inquiry to the next available representative. Your query is very important to us and will be answered as quickly as possible. The estimated hold time is approximately...2 lifetimes...Please remain on the line to maintain your place in the queue.

  • @wrath2501
    @wrath2501 3 роки тому +3

    Humanities ultimate weapon, Red Tape.

  • @z3r0t0l3r4ns
    @z3r0t0l3r4ns 2 роки тому +8

    I love the mental image of hundreds of invading fleets of "superior" species being parked by humans who just can be bothered right now. Just lazily picking one or two off every year

  • @Tempestan
    @Tempestan 3 роки тому +13

    It is a shame that I can give this story only one thumbs up.

    • @AgroSquerril
      @AgroSquerril  3 роки тому +3

      that in of itself is appreciated

  • @Robplayswithdragons
    @Robplayswithdragons 4 роки тому +34

    I could see in my mind the alien throwing his arms in the air. " im out"

    • @AgroSquerril
      @AgroSquerril  4 роки тому +9

      i think we have all had that moment with holding

    • @josephblazis
      @josephblazis 4 роки тому +11

      "it appears that you are attempting or revers your course, if you would like to abort your attack please fill out the form 170038-C and submit your turms of surrender to the next available representative."

    • @ragnorockcookie2868
      @ragnorockcookie2868 3 роки тому

      Best comment ever. The only thing that would make this funnier is if you had said that this was a alien in the shape of Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy :[)

    • @ragnorockcookie2868
      @ragnorockcookie2868 3 роки тому

      @@josephblazis ohh no now that's just mean but would be fair

  • @Lord_Lasagña
    @Lord_Lasagña 4 роки тому +8

    This is very amusing...
    *more~*

  • @LordEverlost
    @LordEverlost Рік тому +2

    Dear God I can't decide if this is chaotic good or lawful evil humanity. lol!

  • @CrazyHornet99
    @CrazyHornet99 4 роки тому +11

    Sorry I missed the stream, great picks for story, and as always excellent narration. Thank you.

    • @AgroSquerril
      @AgroSquerril  4 роки тому +3

      No worries , i set the release an hour earlier by mistake. Glad you enjoyed

  • @truekurayami
    @truekurayami 3 роки тому +5

    How the hell did they weaponize bureaucracy instead of getting stuck in it?

  • @discusmaximus
    @discusmaximus 11 місяців тому

    For the Author(s), for the narrator Agro Squirrel, for the algorithm !!!

  • @bobsterclause342
    @bobsterclause342 3 роки тому +13

    This is so dumb, its good, but its dumb, and I can’t stop laughing.

    • @AgroSquerril
      @AgroSquerril  3 роки тому +6

      sometimes dumb hits the right spot

    • @bobsterclause342
      @bobsterclause342 3 роки тому +1

      Agro Squerril sometimes dumb doesn’t mean it’s bad.

  • @taetannim3581
    @taetannim3581 Рік тому +2

    This story is brilliant af. 😂

  • @tylerduff100
    @tylerduff100 4 роки тому +19

    I can't stop laughing

  • @coywolfproductions7056
    @coywolfproductions7056 2 роки тому +1

    This may just be my favorite so far

  • @rainbowchaser73
    @rainbowchaser73 3 роки тому +3

    For the red tape!

  • @joshuaweaver5284
    @joshuaweaver5284 7 місяців тому +1

    Defense provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

    • @lupaswolfshead9971
      @lupaswolfshead9971 Місяць тому

      haha that reminds me of tex talks channel.
      General motors sent them a letter begging them to stop telling people that they made Battle mechs lmfao.
      context .In the battlemech universe General motors makes Battlemechs amongst other things lol.
      And people where contacting them trying to order the Mechs that they make in 3025+

    • @lupaswolfshead9971
      @lupaswolfshead9971 Місяць тому

      Seriously he even showed the letter/email he received from them on one of his videos in the break part of the video (intermission) Then said No and proceeded to Spoof an Ad for General motors and said mechs. Then advised people to buy shares in the company as a joke with a disclaimer.

  • @eliandervalderen5849
    @eliandervalderen5849 4 роки тому +5

    Bureaucratic Warfare at its finest. Don't mess with Humanity cuz Humanity likely Does it Better

  • @aaronsanborn4291
    @aaronsanborn4291 8 місяців тому

    And that is exactly what its like to deal with the Department of Veterans Affairs

  • @jeanannd
    @jeanannd Рік тому

    LOL, fighting with paperwork.

  • @neuromancer8796
    @neuromancer8796 2 роки тому +1

    oh my

  • @calvingreene90
    @calvingreene90 Рік тому

    When your enemy can turn off your ship and you are stupid enough to still fight.

  • @TheJMPD
    @TheJMPD 3 місяці тому

    Finally! Burocracy and red tape become useful! 😅

  • @allenmorgan1007
    @allenmorgan1007 2 роки тому +1

    For the Algorithm, For the Author(s), For the Disembodied Voice!

  • @Danieljfriend275
    @Danieljfriend275 4 роки тому +11

    Hold be like : *insert elevators music*

  • @Vulsimir
    @Vulsimir Рік тому

    I have such a wonderful response for this video
    Please hold……

  • @wojo44frompl
    @wojo44frompl Рік тому

    Looks like someone was fan of The Twelve Tasks of Asterix...

  • @ragnorockcookie2868
    @ragnorockcookie2868 3 роки тому +1

    Jajaja 🤣🔥🤣😆😆😆😆 yup humans tech support is the worst. Also imagine if the aliens were in the shape of Wacky Waving Inflatable Tube Guy when yelling to quit

  • @reasonablehiccups4792
    @reasonablehiccups4792 4 роки тому +10

    For the algorithm

  • @richardorta8960
    @richardorta8960 6 місяців тому

    meanwhile on the other side of the system
    earth forces are oblitorating a totally different galactic alliance's forces casually by stealing it simply because their tech is cool

  • @Maeshalanadae
    @Maeshalanadae Рік тому

    Must be a branch of Comcast. 😂

  • @theonetodefyall238
    @theonetodefyall238 4 роки тому +1

    keeper going

  • @douglascooper307
    @douglascooper307 7 місяців тому

    I'm going to have to hear this again and again the punch lines were hitting me too fast what did I miss from my laughing

  • @asandrewsilvaw
    @asandrewsilvaw 4 роки тому +5

    For the algorithm!!!!

  • @bumpstaggers4177
    @bumpstaggers4177 Рік тому

    This is gold😂😂😂

  • @purpledevilr7463
    @purpledevilr7463 4 роки тому +4

    For the Algorithm!

  • @ironworksdragon6843
    @ironworksdragon6843 3 роки тому +1

    Bob the dragon

  • @arakheno4051
    @arakheno4051 3 роки тому +2

    For The Algorithm!

  • @ruthannekane7935
    @ruthannekane7935 2 роки тому

    FtA Good story thanks

  • @madvlad5494
    @madvlad5494 4 роки тому +3

    What is an "Algorithm"

    • @AgroSquerril
      @AgroSquerril  4 роки тому +3

      on the site its a colloquial term used for the machine learning software they determines what get recommended to who

  • @josmeijers2818
    @josmeijers2818 3 роки тому +1

    F.T.A !

  • @Draktand01
    @Draktand01 Рік тому

    This should be a war crime.

  • @reasonablehiccups4792
    @reasonablehiccups4792 4 роки тому +5

    First for the algorithm

  • @elfeater1760
    @elfeater1760 Рік тому

    For the Algorithm11!

  • @alexanderrampant1417
    @alexanderrampant1417 4 роки тому +2

    I think you have the incorrect link to the original story.

  • @roberttilford7991
    @roberttilford7991 10 днів тому

    😂😂😂

  • @merlinwizard1000
    @merlinwizard1000 10 місяців тому

    104th, 28 December 2023

  • @ericr7367
    @ericr7367 7 місяців тому

    The never ending fact of life.. and death.. the system 😅

  • @321bogwater4
    @321bogwater4 3 роки тому +1

    For the algorithm