1. When you really, really need to speak with a live
person at a company, but the computerized call
system keeps booting you around.
2. When a computerized call
system keeps misunderstanding what you're saying, even when you're speaking super slowly and clearly.
1. (Dialing) "Oh, man, I really need to talk to someone about that $875 pay-per-view charge on my cable
bill." "For account information,
press 1. For sales, press 2." "No, no, I need a real
person!" (Alternately pressing 0, asterisk, and the pound symbol) "Welcome to the outages hotline." Agggggh, I'm in tele-hell!!!" 2. (Dialing) "Oh, man, I really need to talk to someone about fixing my smashed phone." "For technical support, say, 'support.' "Suuh-pooort." "I think you said, '
USB port.' Is that correct?" "No, support! Suuuhhhh-pooooorrrrt!! Agggggh, I'm in tele-hell!!!
