Digital Rights Management (DRM) is being tossed onto PC games left and right despite a huge back lash on the interwebs.  So, how can I describe what DRM is to the common person?  Below is a list of what I would compare DRM to.

DRM is like…

• building a house on your own property, but having to call the supplier of the lumber for permission to walk in at the end of the day.
• buying a car but needing permission from the dealer before you let your friend drive it.
• not being able to sell junk on ebay.
• not getting a good review on Amazon.com
• looking at an attractive young woman only to find out she had a sex change at 12.
• having Chris Hanson tell you to have a seat over there.
• being rick rolled while looking for porn.

and lastly

• legally purchasing a product to support the industry and manufacturer only to be treated like a criminal.

I know there are others,  but these were on my mind when I woke up this morning.  Please feel free to add your own below.