CSR: Okay sir, that’s one, six, A as in apple, T as in ticket, nine, four, S as in snow, zero as in orange, thirteen.
1277 Deming Way
Madison, Wisconsin
CSR: Okay sir, that’s one, six, A as in apple, T as in ticket, nine, four, S as in snow, zero as in orange, thirteen.
1277 Deming Way
Madison, Wisconsin
Editor, on phone with reader: Sir, the phrase “Stick a sock in it” is pretty common. It’s a common phrase.
[Pause.]Editor: It’s no one’s sock, sir. It’s not a threat.
[Pause.]Editor: Well, I disagree. I think it is a pretty common phrase and I think everyone understood what I meant.
[Pause.]Editor: No, sir, it’s not my sock. It’s nobody’s sock.
Walnut Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Customer on phone: Can I get reimbursed for herbal remedies through my flexible spending account?
CSR #1: No. Holocaustic medicines are not eligible for reimbursement unless you receive them as part of doctor’s visit.
CSR #2: I think you meant holistic.
CSR #1: Whatever. Same thing.
2302 International Lane
Madison, Wisconsin
Employee #1: …but you don’t have to listen to me. I’m not the boss or anything; I’m just the only one here who knows how to do anything.
Employee #2: And the difference is?
700 West Highland Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Customer: … But the sign outside says it’s $1.99.
Cashier: That’s the meat and potato burrito. You ordered chicken. That’s not meat.
301 Water Street
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Male custodian: Aw jeez, I just dropped my nuts on the floor.
Female custodian: Oh my goodness, look at the mess you've made!
Wisconsin
Overheard by: I Giggled
Male coworker: The last place I danced was at a strip club!
Female coworker: I didn’t think there was a place to dance at a strip club except that one little stage, and I didn’t think they let boys up there.
Male coworker: Well, somehow I ended up there… They won’t let me in the Dells anymore!
Female coworker: Why not?
Male coworker: I had my face in places it shouldn’t have been.
Madison, Wisconsin
Overheard by: hoping he meant the guacamole
Client on phone, returning from lunch: What, we have a meeting now? I’ll be there in ten minutes. Is [the boss] around?
Admin: Yeah, he’s right here.
Client: Good, go kick him in the shin for me.
Admin: Um, you’re on speakerphone.
Client: I hate you! How many times have I told you never to put me on speakerphone!?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
