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Is it just me, or does Ballmer appear to be on medication/drugs? He seems to be slurring, with lazy eyes.

Seriously. Is this just me noticing that?




Your comment just spurred me to watch the video.

I noticed something, too.

[Edit. I previously ID'd a specific condition. While I stick by my observation, and would comfortably say the same thing in a hallway conversation, it's probably not cool to say it in a public forum. I'm in no way important or a shareholder in any company involved in this discussion. But a commenter below got me thinking. HN is a widely-read, influential place. I don't want my passing observation to be responsible for anybody's pain.]


Hey, just a quick tip- it's probably best not to suggest specific diseases or suggest such a thing about notable figures (especially those whose health has an effect on their share prices).

It's better also if you can spell their names properly; "multiple sclerosis", a disease of the nervous system, isn't specifically describable as a neurological issue, however does cause many.

It's also just as likely that he was tired after having to travel and then appear on stage to talk about his competitors.


"(especially those whose health has an effect on their share prices)." if Ballmer were sick, would MSFT price go up or down?


Some great points.

I'm trying to think how i can edit the comment, while preserving my main point (that there was something distinct there, but it seemed less like drunk/under the influence, and more like ________).




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