Techno-babble on loan

I see that our local library, in an effort to keep pace with technology and to help patrons do the same, is now offering e-readers for loan. The e-readers come with a preloaded, varied selection of books ("What Is an E-Reader?" "How to Use Your E-Reader," "Repairing Damage to Your Wall Where You Threw Your E-Reader at It," etc.). As with any new technology, we imagine that there will be a learning curve for at least some patrons encountering the e-readers...


A hypothetical library patron, here referred to as Clueless Reader,* is gazing at the e-reader display. He is soon joined by a Helpful Librarian.


Helpful Librarian: I see you're looking at our new e-readers. Are you interested in using the Nook? 


Clueless Reader (startled): The what, now?


Librarian (gesturing): The Nook. 


Clueless Reader (suspiciously): Nook...you mean that contraption they put in babies' mouths to keep them quiet? Just what are you suggest --


Librarian (hastily): No, no, sir, I was talking about the e-reader here -- it's called the Nook.


CR: An e-reader, you say?


L: Yes, this is an e-reader. It allows you to read a book.


CR: Come again? I need that thing to read a book?


L: Well, to read electronic books -- actually, it has 34 books already loaded on it that you can read. These Nooks are all 3G/wireless. Would you like to go ahead and check one out?


CR (muttering): What I'd like is someone who speaks English.


L: Perhaps you'd like to borrow the Play-Away version instead, sir.


CR (sternly): Now look here. I want to borrow a BOOK.


L (confused): I -- you want a what, now?...A book? (scratches head) Well, er...


CR (turns to leave): Never mind. I'll just stick with the newspaper.


L (confused): Newspaper...?

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*Note: Clueless Reader does not resemble anyone living or dead or anyone we know.