Celcius
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No he's right. If you can't afford to replace a TV that goes out then taking a look at your finances would be a good thing to do.
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I desperately need some sympathy.
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F31 Leopard
Member
If there is a fly in the house at day I turn off all my lights and close all the blinds. I leave the front door open a little with the screen door closed so it's the only source of light. Fly always ends up on the screen door. I open screen and close the door behind me and let the fly out. At night I do the same but put a lamp or flashlight in between both screen and front door. Much easier then trying to swat it.
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Icymanipulator
Member
Sucks man, but *someday* you will genuinely laugh over this. Time to pick up a new hobby in the meantime. Better yet, start working out.
AGRacing
Member
Agree! If you think about it that fly has one hell of a legacy. Not many individual insects are personally responsible for the loss of thousands of dollars.
semiconscious
Member
i heard of this happening to other people - i've become convinced that that 'fly' is actually a best buy drone...
TheInfamousKira
Reseterror Resettler
I've Done different but equally silly and infuriating things, OP. It'll all be okay.
Topher
Gold Member
That's really not anyone's business but his.
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fran.fernandez
Member
I’m lucky my 65 oled have resisted tons of Lego bricks, Toy Story woody, buzz , wood toys flying directly to the screen and live with no issue.
My toddler even hit it with a metal excavator toy lol
My toddler even hit it with a metal excavator toy lol
Roni
Gold Member
Blow on it if it's on something fragile, that will make it fly around. Then spray the area it's flying around with some insecticide. Although, if they really bother you and you don't want them around ever, I'd suggest getting some nylon nets. You can build or order them to fit your windows, even your doors. With those you'd almost never have one inside...
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Flash Junkins
Member
Wrong.
Grizzled Ghost
Member
I sympathize, brother.
About 15 years ago, I was getting out of bed when a spider dropped down from the ceiling right in front of me. In the ensuing panic I accidentally kicked my laptop's power cord, sending the power brick into my TV screen, ruining both. Now I was a young adult in the mid 2000's, and I had won the TV in a raffle at work, so you know I couldn't afford to replace that thing. I was stuck with a 10 inch CRT for like 2 years.
So, things could always be worse. Have you checked the price of TVs lately? They're dirt cheap these days.
About 15 years ago, I was getting out of bed when a spider dropped down from the ceiling right in front of me. In the ensuing panic I accidentally kicked my laptop's power cord, sending the power brick into my TV screen, ruining both. Now I was a young adult in the mid 2000's, and I had won the TV in a raffle at work, so you know I couldn't afford to replace that thing. I was stuck with a 10 inch CRT for like 2 years.
So, things could always be worse. Have you checked the price of TVs lately? They're dirt cheap these days.
Razvedka
Banned
You write well.
Fahdis
Member
Hey bro, took a break and went to the bathroom to poop... I swear it was like stuck in there... thanks for waiting... let's get back to our gami... oohhh HOLY SHIT the TV is broken! What HAPPENED?!!! Now we'll never be able to unlock that Bikini on DOA Volleyball! I'm going home. Fuck this SHIT! And why the HELL is there a dead fly on the floor by your feet?
DaGwaphics
Member
Game, set and match to the house fly.
At least it wasn't a Wiimote.
At least it wasn't a Wiimote.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
OP,
What was the manufacturers warranty? 1 year?
Did you buy it on credit card? Many cards give an extra year warranty. If so, just make a claim through them saying the TV went on the fritz. Depending on the situation, they might just pay you out.
What was the manufacturers warranty? 1 year?
Did you buy it on credit card? Many cards give an extra year warranty. If so, just make a claim through them saying the TV went on the fritz. Depending on the situation, they might just pay you out.
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ZoukGalaxy
Gold Member
Oh my dear, you have all my sympathy for this hardware tragedy. Sorry to read that you don't have any spare and are going to be without TV for months 
See the good side of this Wiimote era like incident: you have now an excuse to buy a glorious OLED TV !
Also, please consider investing into this:
See the good side of this Wiimote era like incident: you have now an excuse to buy a glorious OLED TV !
Also, please consider investing into this:
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dotnotbot
Member
If it makes you feel better OP, my 85” Sony X91J is IN warranty and despite having developed a long dark streak down the center of the TV, no one will do anything about it because “it does not impact the viewing of the television.” The pixels aren’t dead, it’s just dirty screen effect and I’m fucked.
Yup, Sony's warranty on TVs sucks from what I heared. It may be on par with other manufacturers like Samsung but paying premium you would also expect the customer support being a little better. Their processing advantage is underrated IMO but I wish they would offer some kind of extended premium warranty service at least.
Unfortunately same goes for Panasonic, also heared pretty bad things. Seriously premium brands like Pioneer just don't exist anymore.
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GladiusFrog
Member
Man, not gonna lie.... I could see myself doing that.
Strangely enough, while doing laundry today I noticed a horse fly and thought; "WTF its January, that's a first".
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
You could browse Craigslist or Facebook marketplace. I sold my Vizio on there and met the person at the store up the street. There’s always people out there looking to sell their stuff for some quick cash.
MarkMe2525
Member
Duuuuuude
The Tourmaline Gorilla
Banned
The fly's the victim here buddy.
Repent!
Repent!
MilkLizard
Member
I'm sorry to hear about the damage to your TV. It can be frustrating to be without a major household appliance, especially when the damage was caused by an unexpected and unavoidable event. It's understandable that your friends and family are finding the situation humorous, but it's important to remember that it's a stressful situation for you. I hope that you are able to find a solution that works for you and your family in the meantime, whether that's a temporary replacement or finding a way to save up for a new TV. It's important to take care of yourself and not to beat yourself up over the situation.
WalterSobchak
Member
Tvs are dirt cheap these days . Just buy a basic El cheapo and save until you can right this wrong.
But yeah , sorry that happened , surely a kick to the groin.
But yeah , sorry that happened , surely a kick to the groin.
vaibhavpisal
Member
You should watch Breaking Bad, Season 3, Episode 10, FLY to feel a bit better about this.
Thebonehead
Banned
TheGreatMusashi
Member
I feel for you, that sucks.
One time, my brother picked me up from a summer school for kids program at our local community college. I remember being excited that morning. I was in an insect class. That day, we watched “THEM” before proceeding to dissect the largest, most viscous grass-hoppers I’d ever seen up until that point. I still remember exactly how it felt as we excitedly sliced open our enemies compatriots.
As we cut these bugs down their long, inches long, inches that put my pud to shame inches, the exo-skin leather opened like a vagina under my scalpel. (Hey-oh) I heard an audible puff. (“Puff” is incorrect, imagine if a puff squelched and how comic book writers would imagine putting that sound in bubble form. It’s hard. Now, imagine the Gears of War sound team hitting that watermelon in the toilet bowl with the sledge hammer. The first part is more real, the second reference was just something cool I thought of. Watch it on an OXM demo disk or something.)
The smell is something I can’t describe. I have never and will never experience that particular smell ever again, for the rest of my life. With nothing to compare it to before, let alone since, you’re just going to have to imagine it.
One time a guy told me, in order not to cum too fast, to think about tongue rolling my grandma in a heap of garbage. That stayed with me, as did the smell. Maybe that will stay with you, adding affect to the story.
Anyway:
It felt ‘narly. I thought about Ice-T. About the Cube, the Pyroclastic Flow, etc.
My brother picks me up in his truck and as I enter the passenger door I notice a wince on his face. Once sitting down and clicking my seat belt (like a good boy) I then see the ziplock baggie full of ice resting on his nutsack, exposed through the zipper of his pants. At this moment, two zips couldn’t contain those nuts.
Long story short, left nut met left protruding point of a Dreamcast controller. He was trying to get a one CC clear, as Ivy (Hey-oh) on the hardest difficulty.
So while your out of warranty television is fucked my user error probably not covered by warranty to begin with, at least you didn’t stab your left testicle with a Dreamcast controller and, like a bitch bemoan to this day:
“I can’t have kids.”
“Why not?”
“Soulcalibur.”
So what? You’re the dip shit, stupid ass motherfucker who slapped his television with some weird version of a shirt I’ve never heard of before. Proving to me, for once that zippers can contain it. “It” here being you’re own silliness as a man.
At least you don’t have BALL CANCER given by IVY FROM SOUL CALIBUR.
Cheers.
One time, my brother picked me up from a summer school for kids program at our local community college. I remember being excited that morning. I was in an insect class. That day, we watched “THEM” before proceeding to dissect the largest, most viscous grass-hoppers I’d ever seen up until that point. I still remember exactly how it felt as we excitedly sliced open our enemies compatriots.
As we cut these bugs down their long, inches long, inches that put my pud to shame inches, the exo-skin leather opened like a vagina under my scalpel. (Hey-oh) I heard an audible puff. (“Puff” is incorrect, imagine if a puff squelched and how comic book writers would imagine putting that sound in bubble form. It’s hard. Now, imagine the Gears of War sound team hitting that watermelon in the toilet bowl with the sledge hammer. The first part is more real, the second reference was just something cool I thought of. Watch it on an OXM demo disk or something.)
The smell is something I can’t describe. I have never and will never experience that particular smell ever again, for the rest of my life. With nothing to compare it to before, let alone since, you’re just going to have to imagine it.
One time a guy told me, in order not to cum too fast, to think about tongue rolling my grandma in a heap of garbage. That stayed with me, as did the smell. Maybe that will stay with you, adding affect to the story.
Anyway:
It felt ‘narly. I thought about Ice-T. About the Cube, the Pyroclastic Flow, etc.
My brother picks me up in his truck and as I enter the passenger door I notice a wince on his face. Once sitting down and clicking my seat belt (like a good boy) I then see the ziplock baggie full of ice resting on his nutsack, exposed through the zipper of his pants. At this moment, two zips couldn’t contain those nuts.
Long story short, left nut met left protruding point of a Dreamcast controller. He was trying to get a one CC clear, as Ivy (Hey-oh) on the hardest difficulty.
So while your out of warranty television is fucked my user error probably not covered by warranty to begin with, at least you didn’t stab your left testicle with a Dreamcast controller and, like a bitch bemoan to this day:
“I can’t have kids.”
“Why not?”
“Soulcalibur.”
So what? You’re the dip shit, stupid ass motherfucker who slapped his television with some weird version of a shirt I’ve never heard of before. Proving to me, for once that zippers can contain it. “It” here being you’re own silliness as a man.
At least you don’t have BALL CANCER given by IVY FROM SOUL CALIBUR.
Cheers.
Little Chicken
Member
You can download/stream Game Pass games on your phone, tablet or PC while you wait for a new tv.
Cheezewizz
Banned
Everyone knows that was beginner's luck. Besides... Ever since I learned that Daniel is the real villain, I'm not sure I'd want him around.Try Ralph Macchio instead.
Kamina
Golden Boy
At first i thought this was one of the ads between posts
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SirTerry-T
Member
Cheezewizz
Banned
Really? See, that's what I was thinking. I called around to 4 local tv repair shops in the DFW area. 3 told me that it would cost about the same to just by a new TV. The other one was a complete idiot that told me the price would depend on which panel the tv had... Which was impossible to know without removing the current panel to get the part number. I almost couldn't hang up I was laughing so hard.
OP asks about support and help only Gaf can give. Bet he's not disappointed
Cheezewizz
Banned
While I know it doesn't appear that way now. I'd like to think I take pretty good care of my stuff. I'd be hard pressed to spray my tv screen with bug spray.
No he's not. The fact that the person says they can't buy a new TV at the moment and they have a kid means they're well aware of their finances.
Do you budget to buy two of everything you might have saved for though? This TV is also out of warranty meaning they have probably had it for at least a while. The persons financial situation may have changed especially with the current economy. Criticising the person for owning a TV which they say they can't afford to replace at the moment when they want some sympathy is just uncalled for really.
BadBurger
Many “Whelps”! Handle It!
I guess the shops near me just provide better service, and have lower prices. But hey, you tried. Sorry to hear it didn't work out.
22:22:22
NO PAIN TRANCE CONTINUE
Last week I ordered a plate of sushi. So I put the plate on a wooden cutting board and walked out the kitchen.
Well. Let's say I leaned a bit forward to much taking a step and the whole plate fell..sushi everywhere. Luckily I had vacuum cleaned hours before and you know about the 5 second rule. But man i felt like such an ass.
Hey OP hope you can get it fixed or whatever.. Best of luck.
Well. Let's say I leaned a bit forward to much taking a step and the whole plate fell..sushi everywhere. Luckily I had vacuum cleaned hours before and you know about the 5 second rule. But man i felt like such an ass.
Hey OP hope you can get it fixed or whatever.. Best of luck.
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Cheezewizz
Banned
That's true, but there's a difference between "taking a look at finances being a good thing", and being concerned that "I bought a TV I couldn't afford to replace."
Me saying I'm going to have to go a few months without a tv is specifically because I took a good look at my finances.
I'm not like most people. I'm 43 and never had so much as a single credit card. Like ever. The only things I've financed are two houses and 1 car. I've saved and paid for absolutely everything else with cash.
And while it obviously doesn't look that way now, I do try and take care of my stuff. The TV this one replaced was a DLP 65 inch Mitsubishi with the mirrors that give you arthritis when you attempt to clean them. My daily driver is a 22 year old Chevy with the original drivetrain and 320,000 miles. I'm even typing this on my Note8
Which is why I think I'm so bummed about it. Because it's despite how well I usually treat my stuff that I still broke my TV, and so soon. Like, what am I gonna do with this nearly full bottle of screen cleaner that is extra gentle so as not to damage the anti-glare coating on my screen?
Buy what you can afford and pay it off in full at the end of the month. All the free money from cash back could have bought you multiple TVs at this point in your life.
Kusarigama
Member
I'm sorry for the TV but also kind of disappointed that you didn't post a picture of the broken screen.
