Trivia
Among viewers of Little Britain, Carol's catchphrase "Computer says no" became widely repeated between colleagues in workplaces across the United Kingdom, particularly those where such equipment is used to answer enquiries. The phrase was also said on an episode of Neighbours.
Parodied in an episode of The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy where she works at an employment agency.
The Stephanie Miller Show often uses the catchphrase as a drop.
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