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Thursday, December 8
In celebration of one of the world's great cookies
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Bill Doskoch
on Thu 08 Dec 2005 06:51 PM EST
A paean to Mallomars, also known as Whippets. more »
That was one faux-charming telemarketer
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Bill Doskoch
on Thu 08 Dec 2005 04:00 PM EST
"Hi, is this ... Bill Dopkotch?" (female) Me (tonelessly, physically stiffening as I suspect I'm now about to have precious seconds of my life pissed away by a telemarketer): Yes "How are you!!" (very bubbly in tone) Me (continuing with the toneless voice): Fine "You have a great voice!!" (almost flirty) Me (losing patience): Who are you and why are you calling? "I'm calling on behalf of the Association of Retired Gazelle Gutters, and ..." Me (with a bit of an "a-HA!"-driven inflection): "Thanks very much for calling!" Click. |
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