I must be tired because I was like “is a mouse ball like a conglomerated mass of mouse poop or something?” And then I remembered computers.
Alexis_J_M on
I haven’t cleaned (or seen) a mechanical mouse in many years.
Make sure you clean the rollers too!
orbital_one on
I used to clean mine with warm soapy water and a toothbrush.
andersonfmly on
Wait… Somebody STILL USES a mouse with a ball???
OGKillertunes on
A mouse ball in general still exists in a workplace. That’s amazing enough. Don’t forget to use a pocket knife on the rollers in the mouse that the ball contacts and scrape off all the crap.
FakeItFreddy on
I thought it was a crime scene photo of the back of a skull
SlimChiply on
Oh God when those got cleaned up it was just a joy
have_you_tried_onoff on
Your workplace need a gofundme or somethin?
N0M4L on
Dang. Haven’t seen one of those in the past 15 years
TriumphDaWonderPooch on
Previous owner now stealing cheese from the kitchen at the Vienna Boys’ Choir.
Got_It_Memorized_22 on
How old is the computer??? There hasn’t been a computer with a board that can fit those plugs since I was in middle school!
jerry_03 on
Funny today i just bought an old school ball mouse off ebay circa 2003. Got it to go with my retro Circa 2003 pc. If youre wondering why? Come check us out at r/RetroBattlestations
SheepWolves on
I used the cut the rubber off these and take the metal ball to my school’s metal shop and polish them to a mirror finish.
SkunkApe425 on
Mouse ball in 2025 is like someone still walking around with a walkman that only has am/fm.
Rzm_w_tsm on
Time to hardboil an egg
Magic_Neil on
Oh man I just had a flashback to working in IT when these were still a thing.. one coworker (my senior, if you believe it) firmly believed in “cleaning” the ball in your shirt, and had no clue about the rollers.
Thanks for the flashback of crappy tech and crappier coworkers OP!
Doctor_Sore_Tooth on
Put it in your mouth
Kekelsauce on
I haven’t seen one of these for a loooong time.
imadogcunt on
I thought they’d be a lot smaller
HeidenShadows on
This is how we fidgeted in the past, just idly cleaning our balls. And rollers.
Affectionate_Walk610 on
At this point just make a 15 minute egg and discard the old ball.
sausage_ditka_bulls on
Ah Memories
zackintehbox on
Eng-Grammar-Police on
Who uses mice with balls in them anymore???? How old is your tech???
supremedalek925 on
I don’t think I’ve seen a mouse ball in 20 years
PanacotaWitch on
I thought it was a painting (seriously)
keepbreeze on
Dang now you gotta hard boil an egg to get a replacement.
Double_Cleff on
I used to roll these in my mouth, yes I know it’s disgusting
richdoe on
I’ll have the ball of dope Mr. Swearengen, my tooth’s hurting me something awful.
mearbearcate on
Didnt know mice were hung like that
brokenmessiah on
This is a cry for help
Pimp_Daddy_Patty on
What year is it?
Wiggie49 on
Your office still uses these kinds of computer mice?
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I must be tired because I was like “is a mouse ball like a conglomerated mass of mouse poop or something?” And then I remembered computers.
I haven’t cleaned (or seen) a mechanical mouse in many years.
Make sure you clean the rollers too!
I used to clean mine with warm soapy water and a toothbrush.
Wait… Somebody STILL USES a mouse with a ball???
A mouse ball in general still exists in a workplace. That’s amazing enough. Don’t forget to use a pocket knife on the rollers in the mouse that the ball contacts and scrape off all the crap.
I thought it was a crime scene photo of the back of a skull
Oh God when those got cleaned up it was just a joy
Your workplace need a gofundme or somethin?
Dang. Haven’t seen one of those in the past 15 years
Previous owner now stealing cheese from the kitchen at the Vienna Boys’ Choir.
How old is the computer??? There hasn’t been a computer with a board that can fit those plugs since I was in middle school!
Funny today i just bought an old school ball mouse off ebay circa 2003. Got it to go with my retro Circa 2003 pc. If youre wondering why? Come check us out at r/RetroBattlestations
I used the cut the rubber off these and take the metal ball to my school’s metal shop and polish them to a mirror finish.
Mouse ball in 2025 is like someone still walking around with a walkman that only has am/fm.
Time to hardboil an egg
Oh man I just had a flashback to working in IT when these were still a thing.. one coworker (my senior, if you believe it) firmly believed in “cleaning” the ball in your shirt, and had no clue about the rollers.
Thanks for the flashback of crappy tech and crappier coworkers OP!
Put it in your mouth
I haven’t seen one of these for a loooong time.
I thought they’d be a lot smaller
This is how we fidgeted in the past, just idly cleaning our balls. And rollers.
At this point just make a 15 minute egg and discard the old ball.
Ah Memories
Who uses mice with balls in them anymore???? How old is your tech???
I don’t think I’ve seen a mouse ball in 20 years
I thought it was a painting (seriously)
Dang now you gotta hard boil an egg to get a replacement.
I used to roll these in my mouth, yes I know it’s disgusting
I’ll have the ball of dope Mr. Swearengen, my tooth’s hurting me something awful.
Didnt know mice were hung like that
This is a cry for help
What year is it?
Your office still uses these kinds of computer mice?
I’m not surprised it’s dirty, it’s been 30 years.