I love that line

bookmark   Tuesday November 30, 2004

Scene: your favourite SQL consultant is working on a tricky left outer join when the phone rings.

Me: “Hello.”

Voice (adult female, somewhat hesitantly): “Hello?”

Me (with friendly enthusiasm; who knows, it could be a new client): “Hello!”

Voice (guardedly): “Oh, I'm sorry, I must have the wrong number.”

Me (somewhat disappointedly): “What makes you say that?”

Voice (more confidently): “Because you're not her.”

Me (emphatically): “No. I kicked her out. I told her I was tired of her crap, and never to come back.”

Voice (choking with laughter): “Okay, thanks.”

Me (laughing): “No problem.”

Voice (warmly): “Okay, you have a nice day.”

Me: “Okay, bye.”

I love that line.