And they didn't get it

07-09-2004, 03:14 PM

Actually, Jane's idea has some merit. It's just not "old cellar" style (cough, cough). It does take some getting used to, though. I thought she was "shouting" at people at first.

My father had an extremely dry humor with a deadpan delivery which I think I inherited from him. People don't always "get" my humor either. A couple of years ago we had a huge forest fire about 30 miles from where I live. I drove through the area after the fire had been put out and stopped at a gas station in a small town on my way.

Clerk: (making small talk) That will be $15.00, so are you visiting our area?

Me: No, I'm from around here. I just wanted to check out "Crispy Critter National Forest."

Clerk: (blank stare) Where's that?

or

Receptionist at doctor's office: I'll need your address, please.

Me: Post Office Box 1234 - it's a small place, but its home.

Receptionist: (Puzzled look)

My friends, however, think I'm a riot. That's why they're my friends.

hot_pastrami · 07-09-2004, 03:59 PM

A few months back my wife and I were awakened by a ringing telephone early-ish on a Saturday morning... I found the cordless beside the bed and answered, and it was a Qwest rep, trying to give me a free month of Worthless Telephone Service to try to hook me into signing up. I declined politely, and she started trying to work me over some more. Tired and annoyed, I said to her "You know what? We don't even own a telephone, so we can't really use that service."

"Oh, you don't own a telephone?"

"Nope."

"Ok, well have a nice day." Click.

Carbonated_Brains · 07-09-2004, 04:08 PM

hahahaha!

xoxoxoBruce · 07-09-2004, 06:03 PM

Quote:

And they didn't get it

I got it, does that mean I'm a sicko too?

07-09-2004, 03:59 PM	#2
hot_pastrami I am meaty Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 1,119	A few months back my wife and I were awakened by a ringing telephone early-ish on a Saturday morning... I found the cordless beside the bed and answered, and it was a Qwest rep, trying to give me a free month of Worthless Telephone Service to try to hook me into signing up. I declined politely, and she started trying to work me over some more. Tired and annoyed, I said to her "You know what? We don't even own a telephone, so we can't really use that service." "Oh, you don't own a telephone?" "Nope." "Ok, well have a nice day." Click. __________________ Hot Pastrami!

07-09-2004, 03:14 PM	#1
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Actually, Jane's idea has some merit. It's just not "old cellar" style (cough, cough). It does take some getting used to, though. I thought she was "shouting" at people at first. My father had an extremely dry humor with a deadpan delivery which I think I inherited from him. People don't always "get" my humor either. A couple of years ago we had a huge forest fire about 30 miles from where I live. I drove through the area after the fire had been put out and stopped at a gas station in a small town on my way. Clerk: (making small talk) That will be $15.00, so are you visiting our area? Me: No, I'm from around here. I just wanted to check out "Crispy Critter National Forest." Clerk: (blank stare) Where's that? or Receptionist at doctor's office: I'll need your address, please. Me: Post Office Box 1234 - it's a small place, but its home. Receptionist: (Puzzled look) My friends, however, think I'm a riot. That's why they're my friends.

07-09-2004, 04:08 PM	#3
Carbonated_Brains Does it show up here when I type? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Between the smoky layers of a prosciutto sandwich! Posts: 355	hahahaha!

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