Round Robin

I used to answer the phones at MGM. Many, many of the people who called were either dim-witted, insane, or both.

Here are some transcripts of my favorite calls presented for posterity:

Some crazy old lady called and asked for the animation department.

ME: "I'm sorry, we don't have one."

C: "Then what's the number for Hannah Barbara?"

ME: "Why would we have that number?" (this slips out sometimes)

C: "They said you would."

ME: "Who?"

C: "Universal said you would have the number."

ME: "Oh, right. Actually, Warner Brothers will have that number."

C: "Oh. What is the number for Warner Brothers?"

ME: "You can call Miramax for that number."

C: "Okay, thanks..."

CLICK.

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