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Frederik S · Apr 3, 2010

Masterfully executed w1z! Muhahahahaa!!

Solaris17 · Apr 3, 2010

DonInKansas said:
Sooooo.....this means no epic W1zzard retirement For Sale thread?

Bummer.

i know right? iv seen pictures of the boxes I wouldnt even want to buy them just touch it a bit. Then maybe ask him if i can have some low end card and have him sign it. then ill put it on a shelf and never use it.

MoonPig · Apr 3, 2010

^^ Never thought of that... Being in Europe, i could of got some cheap upgrades

PCpraiser100 · Apr 3, 2010

XD

What a funny! I got worried bout W1zz but didn't even know he was a joker. GOOD ONE! LMFAO!

JATownes · Apr 3, 2010

Man...I have been gone the last few days...depressed 'cause W1zz was leaving...then I log in today and see this. THANK GOD YOU ARE STAYING.

NOT FUNNY THOUGH!!! Actually, freakin hillarious. Best April Fools joke EVER!!! BTW, the Phsyx thing was pretty damn funny too. LOL

Glad you are staying....we are nothing without our trusted and valiant leader.

TheWatcher · Apr 3, 2010

That's why i love techpowerup :respect:

!

Polaris573 · Apr 3, 2010

btarunr said:
Nah Dan won't fall for Heineken, it's piss.

Use Hertog Jan it's Dutch Catnip.

TheMailMan78 · Apr 3, 2010

Polaris573 said:
Use Hertog Jan it's Dutch Catnip.

DAN IS DEAD! W1zz and Bta must be brought to justice!

Polaris573 · Apr 3, 2010

Regeneration said:
Can't believe people actually bought it. It was pretty obvious... the owner leaves his site because a few trolls? come on! That's why they invented the banhammer[tm].

Well he had us convinced that it wasn't just the trolls. He also said he wast mostly sick of trade shows, writing reviews, and generally all things IT related.

TheMailMan78 · Apr 3, 2010

Polaris573 said:
Well he had us convinced that it wasn't just the trolls. He also said he wast mostly sick of trade shows, writing reviews, and generally all things IT related.

Yup. And people who hate their jobs (like me) can relate.

TotalChaos · Apr 3, 2010

Regeneration said:
Can't believe people actually bought it. It was pretty obvious... the owner leaves his site because a few trolls? come on! That's why they invented the banhammer[tm].

Well they did a good job playing out the motions, it seemed sincere

jaystein · Apr 3, 2010

You sick bastard!!. tsk, tsk, W1zz. :slap:

I've always had a certain disdain for April Fools. :laugh:

mtosev · Apr 3, 2010

@Wiz

were the last 2 days amusing to you? reading the comments, getting "PLEASE STAY" spam on your email, etc...?

Tatty_Two · Apr 3, 2010

Just one word for you, but for the sake of politness.... I'll turn it into 2..... BAR STEWARD!

sneekypeet · Apr 3, 2010

W1zzard, I have been fighting a kidneystone for 3 weeks now, and just when I was starting to get better you kicked us all in our balls (mine were still a bit sore from the past 3 weeks). I have never wished that pain on anyone, but you, my friend, you might just make it to that list if I ever write one out!

Hats off to one of the most heartfelt jokes heard round the interwebz!

n-ster · Apr 3, 2010

Yea, imagine, I, who was here for only 1 and a third year, felt real bad when I thought you were going to leave.... So for the people who have been here 4yrs + :eek:

Already, TPU has started to become part of my life, so for the mods and the long time members, it must have been pretty painful

sneekypeet · Apr 3, 2010

Not as bad as the stone, but he had me going, I mean not even a clue behind closed doors, nothing!

n-ster · Apr 3, 2010

And it became worse when it was noon, April 2nd, seemed like it was 100% true

Oh btw, hope you recover well !! :eek:

imperialreign · Apr 3, 2010

sneekypeet said:
Not as bad as the stone, but he had me going, I mean not even a clue behind closed doors, nothing!

I still think that's pretty sick and demented he didn't even let y'all know . . . or even let the TPU hit squad in on the joke . . .

That is simply pure genius.

Jansku07 · Apr 3, 2010

One of my favourite sites announced they were quitting on the april day 3 years ago. Unfortunately that wasn't a joke, and it's still not back. Sooo... thinking about that made me really believe in w1zz's quitting. Not funny at all.

Wile E · Apr 3, 2010

imperialreign said:
I still think that's pretty sick and demented he didn't even let y'all know . . . or even let the TPU hit squad in on the joke . . .

That is simply pure genius.

Yes, I agree 100%. Simply awe inspiring as far as April Fools are concerned.

qubit · Apr 3, 2010

Wile E said:
Yes, I agree 100%. Simply awe inspiring as far as April Fools are concerned.

Yes, indeed this was the best April Fool I've ever seen - and he did it by cheating with the dates, too, the rascal. :laugh:

I mean heck, I'm a pretty sceptical guy and do not fall for things. Yet, even though I wasn't quite 100% convinced (you know, the niggling doubt) I still fell for it enough to send him a "sorry to see you go! :cry:

" PM, signed the stupid petition and made several posts on here lamenting his passing.

Man, I've never felt so had. :eek:

Of course, having cried wolf once, what about next time W1zzard makes a dramatic announcement: will anyone believe him?!

Kreij · Apr 3, 2010

W1zz is a stand up guy. If he says something you can believe him.
Just be careful the week before and after April 1st.

!@#$ He got me good too.

1c3d0g · Apr 4, 2010

You got us all, Wizz. Thanks for not leaving. Your programs are teh r0xxorz! :rockout:

chaotic_uk · Apr 4, 2010

you mean he has stopped spitting his dummy out ?

j/k btw

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