The Act (09-22-03)

[slink]

Although I've never been specifically electrocuted "there", the three major jolts I've taken demonstrate that neither time nor effort are required - the dance takes care of itself.

That is true I guess, the one serious one I had my arm did a whole little dance of it's own that kind of reminds me of Pat's dance.

[AlohaDawg]

Upon further review, I have to wonder what kind of self-conscious Pat must be since not ONLY does he have a chain lock on the bathroom door, he doesn't take a CORDLESS in there while he is on hold? Weird dude.

Hilarious though.

[V-Adore]

And honestly -- who has an opinion strong enough on the "how much should barbers be paid" topic to stay on the phone long enough? It might be permissible were Pat a barber, but...

Then again, the idea of Pat severely inconveniencing himself just to complain about the overpayment of someone in the service professions is entirely character-appropriate.

[slink]

he doesn't take a CORDLESS in there while he is on hold?

I don't even do that!
I'm always too worried that it'll get picked up while I'm in the act. And that would be unpleasant for all involved. Although given who I'm phoning if I get put on hold that probably wouldn't be such a bad thing.

[jay-ell]

We all know how traumatic that can be.

[AlohaDawg]

Now there's the difference between me and Slink. I'd take the cordless in there and during the conversation. I've done this to customer service people and telemarketers more than once. I guess the thing is, the other sounds they might here - distant tinkling, say or changes in your breathing or reaching while holding the phone to your ear with your shoulder - aren't specific enough but they sitting there thinking "what is he doing" and then comes the flush that, for some of them, indicates the worst case scenario.

It's usually pretty funny and it often kind of conveys just how much respect I have for them. Quoth Homer Simpson in the Thomas Edison episode: "Let's just say I'm sitting in the RIGHT CHAIR".

[CortJstr]

I've talked to my friends while peeing. I'm just careful with the mute button.

I did have a customer service person question the noises on my end of the phone once because I was at work and my barcode scanner was beeping. She thought the beeps meant I was recording the conversation.

Also, Aloha, what's with your title? It's freaking me out.

[slink]

Now there's the difference between me and Slink. I'd take the cordless in there and during the conversation.

I guess I just like to feel superior when I'm ranting at those kinda guys. And somehow, what with me rarely using the mute button, they'd notice. And I don't think me saying I was filling a filter jug would work.
It's not like I have some weird issue about wizzing in front of people btw. I prefer not to if possible...

Anyway, I'm sooo going to stop talking!

[side_show]

distant tinkling, say or changes in your breathing or reaching while holding the phone to your ear with your shoulder - aren't specific enough but they sitting there thinking "what is he doing" and then comes the flush that, for some of them, indicates the worst case scenario.

It's usually pretty funny and it often kind of conveys just how much respect I have for them. Quoth Homer Simpson in the Thomas Edison episode: "Let's just say I'm sitting in the RIGHT CHAIR".

This is not at all true - as a person who works on the phone all day, I can tell you that I always know what's going on in the background.  I never call out to people - they call in to me, so it's really mindblowing they think it's okay to take a dump while initiating a business transaction like transfering thousands of dollars.

[AlohaDawg]

Maybe you are more perceptive than your average telemarketer. Or you are dealing with people who are, well, either assholes or respect you not at all. Generally if I initiate the call, I don't take the telly into the loo - and I generally don't 'attempt' to make undue noise. It takes away from the 'shock and awe' of the flush. Maybe they are testing you.

[AlohaDawg]

Also, Aloha, what's with your title? It's freaking me out.

Which title do you mean?

[CortJstr]

Also, Aloha, what's with your title? It's freaking me out.

Which title do you mean?

Earlier today it was "Wow, 187 posts!" or something to that effect. Now it's Chucklebot

[AlohaDawg]

I have no clue! It's been chucklebot for quite some time, and I don't think I can change the title. Maybe they have something coded just for 187 and then back to Chucklebot. The board administrators, like the Gods on Olympus, are whimsical and enjoy toying with us mere mortals.

[side_show]

Let me stress that I am NOT a telemarketer - calling people in their homes is pure evil and I do not make business with any companies who try this on me.  I understand that people take these jobs when they are desparate and sympathise however.

I'm probably more attentive to these noises because my job is boring and what's going on on the other end of the phone is often more interesting.  I remember once I could hear the Simpson's on the the back ground of someone's call from home and had difficulty not laughing.