Thick accent. “Hello, my name is Ree-chard Lee and I am calling from Department of Computer Support.”
Me: “Er, I didn’t really hear that, who are you again?”
“I’m sorry. My name is Ree-chard Lee, and I am calling from Department of Computer Support about your computer. Are you seeing white dialog box on your computer?”
Pause.
Me: “Er, for the record, you do know you just called a computer scientist with thirty years’ experience, right?”
Click.
I probably should’ve kept him on the phone longer just to waste his time, but dang, it’s been a long day, and I’m too tired even for that kind of fun.
But maybe if he calls back…