Greetings Hairballers,
Had to call Bright House, my cable provider, to cancel an
appointment. Following is my
conversation with their recording.
THE CABLE COMPANY
RECORDING
IRL (Idiot Recording Lady)
M (Me)
IRL:
Hello. Are you calling from a phone associated with
your account? Say Yes or No.
M: Yes
IRL: Got it.
IRL: I see
you have an appointment for tomorrow between 6 and 8.
What would you like to do? Say reschedule, confirm or cancel.
M: Cancel
IRL: Okay, I’ll cancel that for you.
IRL: Now in
a few words, tell me why you are calling.
M: To cancel my appointment.
IRL: I don’t understand.
M: Do I get fries with that?
SRL: I don’t understand.
M: Do these slacks come in blue?
IRL: I don’t understand.
M: Out, out damned spot
IRL: I don’t understand
M: &%!$#*&@!
IRL: I don’t understand
M: Maybe I’ll cancel my account and go with
Verizon.
IRL: One Moment while I transfer you to a
representative.
M: You
understood that.
Hairballs,
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