In the wake of this utterly disappointing situation the feelings running through my body were pain, discomfort and remorse. Kind of like getting an STD.

Other reasons why having your laptop stolen are like getting an STD:

• Having your laptop stolen and getting an STD are both preventable
• People warn you all the time about having your laptop stolen or getting an STD
• They sell things that prevent your laptop from being stolen and you from getting an STD
• Having your laptop stolen and getting an STD are both more likely to happen when you utter the words ‘it’ll be ok just this one time’
• Having your laptop stolen and getting an STD can both be costly to remedy
• Having your laptop stolen and getting an STD can have a lasting effect long after the symptoms go away
• You ponder what you’ve lost and how you’ll recover when your laptop is stolen or you get an STD
• Having your laptop stolen and getting an STD both require you to call up people you never want to speak to again warning them they might want to go to the doctor or change their business’ passwords
• You think of all the foolish things you’ve done in the past when your laptop is stolen or you get an STD
• Having your laptop stolen or getting an STD makes you angry at the person that put you in this position
• Having your laptop stolen is like getting an STD except your stolen laptop doesn’t itch, burn or erupt
• Having your laptop stolen or getting an STD can be the result of a long night of drinking
• Having your laptop stolen and  getting an STD both can be discovered after it’s too late
• Having your laptop stolen and getting an STD are similar except stolen laptops can affect gentiles too

From the Community:

• Having your laptop stolen and getting an STD both result in a huge loss of trust (hat tip @photine for coming up with this. Thanks!)

What are some other ways in which having your laptop stolen and getting an STD are similar?

This week is Stolen Laptop Week: come back tomorrow where you’ll learn how to prevent your laptop from being stolen in the first place and receive a list of some prophylactic services/programs that prepare you in the case of theft.