In another telephone-themed strip, Calvin pulled out the cord and said — as if speaking to the fourth wall — “it’s never for me and I hate taking messages.”
Every sales call that I get is a want… I provide a need that eventually everyone will have a use for. I listen to all of them patiently, then I PITCH THEM. When they hang up, I call them back…numerous times!
One of my neighbors had a phone number that was one digit different from the local pizza place, and so was always getting some derelict misdialing and trying to order a pizza. He got so tired of trying to tell them they had a wrong number that he started taking their orders. And then he’d hang up the phone and laaaaaaugh….
I always love the thought of doing something like this, but it’s a better use of time just to ignore the call altogether.
I once did the opposite of this, though. My voicemail message was:
“Hello? Hello? Hellooo? I can’t hear you. Probably because I’m not actually on the phone. Leave a message.”
Lots of people laughed. My mom hated it and often left messages saying “When are you going to change that?” When I called her back I’d remind her that I had said nothing to indicate I intended to change it at all.
A very long time ago, I was working nights and had just about fallen asleep when the telephone rang. I never answer now, but I did then. A voice of an elderly lady asked to speak to Mildred. I told her that sorry but she had dialed the wrong number. She said very indignantly that she had NOT dialed the wrong number, I was ANSWERING the wrong number and she wanted to speak to Mildred. It took me awhile to come up with an answer, but I finally said that Mildred was not here. She then hung up. I had a lot of trouble falling asleep after that, but thankfully she did not call back.
you have reached Marty’s refrigerator. Marty’s answering machine is broken so, if you’ll speak real slow I’ll write down your message and put it on me with one of these magnets.
A long time ago when voice message machines were in vogue, I recorded a long "greeting’, went something like this: “beeeeeep This is a test of the National Emergency Broadcast System. In the next thirty seconds you will be tested on your ability to leave your name, phone number and a brief message. Remember, this is only a test. If there were a real emergency, WE WOULD HAVE CALLED YOU.”
I don’t answer the home phone unless expecting a call, like the A/C repair guy to let me know he’s on the way. Most of the scammers don’t bother with a message.
One of my friends has a message with a slight delay before she says, “Hello” in a distracted manner, followed by another pause. It’s just enough to make you think you are talking “live” rather than hearing a carefully prepared message. So, you start talking in a conversational manner before she says you should leave a message. I never get used to it.
Charles Barr Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Calvin will get the message sooner or later.
BE THIS GUY almost 2 years ago
I hope that wasn’t one of Dad’s clients.
codycab almost 2 years ago
When a telemarketer calls.
Templo S.U.D. almost 2 years ago
In another telephone-themed strip, Calvin pulled out the cord and said — as if speaking to the fourth wall — “it’s never for me and I hate taking messages.”
eastern.woods.metal almost 2 years ago
How to deal with a telemarketer . Tom Mabe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOvXxnSEQKY
C almost 2 years ago
Boy wonder
KA7DRE Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Where can I get a phone that jumps in the air every time it rings ?
Susan00100 almost 2 years ago
They have crazy electronics in that house!!
What other appliances dance in mid-air when in use??
A Hip loving Canadian... almost 2 years ago
“The person you are trying to reach is not available…”
Who, me? almost 2 years ago
I should try that.
Doug Taylor Premium Member almost 2 years ago
♫♪
Comic boys just seem to find out early
How to hang up phones with just a click.
♪♫
jagedlo almost 2 years ago
The reason I’m so glad that we have caller ID, so we can know when to ignore the phone call!
Jessicacantrell almost 2 years ago
caller would not hear clickthough really how does the phone jump in the air???
becida almost 2 years ago
That was good!
nathan.sheriff3 almost 2 years ago
I wish I had recorded that as a kid.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I want that app but with the voice of Batman. Any of them.
mckeonfuneralhomebx almost 2 years ago
Every sales call that I get is a want… I provide a need that eventually everyone will have a use for. I listen to all of them patiently, then I PITCH THEM. When they hang up, I call them back…numerous times!
jessegooddoggy almost 2 years ago
We all did that as kids, right?
rshive almost 2 years ago
Probably not that important anyway.
Publius10608218 almost 2 years ago
Wish I could do that at work sometimes
Watchdog almost 2 years ago
What did Calvin do this time?
gantech almost 2 years ago
One of my neighbors had a phone number that was one digit different from the local pizza place, and so was always getting some derelict misdialing and trying to order a pizza. He got so tired of trying to tell them they had a wrong number that he started taking their orders. And then he’d hang up the phone and laaaaaaugh….
RussellCastine almost 2 years ago
But they were going to tell you that your auto warranty is about to expire…
The Wolf In Your Midst almost 2 years ago
“Thank you for calling the wrong number. How may I help you?”
AustinKniga-Bartlett almost 2 years ago
Ooo, savage.
zarilla almost 2 years ago
Dweeb.
John Jorgensen almost 2 years ago
I always love the thought of doing something like this, but it’s a better use of time just to ignore the call altogether.
I once did the opposite of this, though. My voicemail message was:
“Hello? Hello? Hellooo? I can’t hear you. Probably because I’m not actually on the phone. Leave a message.”
Lots of people laughed. My mom hated it and often left messages saying “When are you going to change that?” When I called her back I’d remind her that I had said nothing to indicate I intended to change it at all.
oldlady07 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
A very long time ago, I was working nights and had just about fallen asleep when the telephone rang. I never answer now, but I did then. A voice of an elderly lady asked to speak to Mildred. I told her that sorry but she had dialed the wrong number. She said very indignantly that she had NOT dialed the wrong number, I was ANSWERING the wrong number and she wanted to speak to Mildred. It took me awhile to come up with an answer, but I finally said that Mildred was not here. She then hung up. I had a lot of trouble falling asleep after that, but thankfully she did not call back.
WCraft Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Well, you just missed out on a chance to get a free estimate on a new roof and windows.
mindjob almost 2 years ago
My favorite answer message was
“Hello….(long pause)…I think you have the wrong number “click”
donwestonmysteries almost 2 years ago
Hope that wasn’t Dad.
Marty241 almost 2 years ago
you have reached Marty’s refrigerator. Marty’s answering machine is broken so, if you’ll speak real slow I’ll write down your message and put it on me with one of these magnets.
enigmamz almost 2 years ago
But maybe your car warranty really IS about to expire….
wiley207 almost 2 years ago
I remember doing that to telemarketers! And what kind of answering machine makes a “click” noise rather than “beep”?
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I always answer my phone by saying, “Aloha.”
My friends, family, and locals respond, but telemarketers don’t know what to do and hang up.
Walter Parmantie Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Mediatech almost 2 years ago
I’m sorry I can’t help you, please hold while I transfer you to the dialtone.
cheap_day_return almost 2 years ago
'IndyMan' almost 2 years ago
Right way to handle that ‘Calvin’ ……….unless it was an important call for you Mom or Dad ! ! ! !
Brian Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I don’t answer the home phone unless expecting a call, like the A/C repair guy to let me know he’s on the way. Most of the scammers don’t bother with a message.
Stephen Gilberg almost 2 years ago
Jeremy in “Zits” said to leave a message after the fraap. Then he farted into the phone and hung up.
awgiedawgie Premium Member almost 2 years ago
This is one of my absolute favourite comics of all time. And I’ve actually used Calvin’s line on a caller!
Fuzzy Kombu almost 2 years ago
Works for me!
edeloriea14 almost 2 years ago
That could be one way to get the phone solicitors off your back. (If only!)
mistercatworks almost 2 years ago
One of my friends has a message with a slight delay before she says, “Hello” in a distracted manner, followed by another pause. It’s just enough to make you think you are talking “live” rather than hearing a carefully prepared message. So, you start talking in a conversational manner before she says you should leave a message. I never get used to it.
Ceeg22 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Genius