Apple CSRs and joke-telling
So I finally got a new computer (don't see any wires? that's because it has a wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and wireless internet. wowzers.) and had occasion to call Apple about a serial number to register my Aperture program, and had the following (true) conversation with the customer service rep (CSR) while waiting for some info to come through.
Me: So what's that your doing, filling dead space?
CSR: What do you mean?
Me: You know, that "Doo-dee-dum-dee-dum-dee-doo" that your singing.
CSR: Oh that. Yeah, I guess I am.
Me: So why don't you fill the space by telling a joke or something?
CSR: Well, I'm not much of a comedian - and besides, my humor would be more of what you might call ... uh ... well ... uh ... "self-DEPRECIATING."
Me: Don't you mean "self-DEPRECATING?"
CSR: No, that sounds like I soiled myself.
ME: No, I don't think so, that would be "self-DEFECATING!"
We both laugh and I say, "See, you can tell a joke!
10 comments:
That's a comedic little story there Jim - thanks for sharing!
Wow, looks pretty snazy. My new computer has a step up from your wireless "advancement". Mine came built in with telepathic abilities. No keyboard or mouse needed. All I have to do is think about what I want my computer to compute, and it computes it for me. Are you jealous? When I actually invent this I will sell it to Apple and share my wealth with you.
Speaking of self-defecating, I'm not repeating the story I told at Hal and Gaila's the other night. Ah the things you share with your family.
Jim
I was at our house when Jim told his story...and...well...I'll just say it had to do with some sweat pants, being too far from home, and shakin' a leg - and, VOILA!, another gift to the world.
Hal
Let me set you straight.
Whereas self-deprecation means to express condemnation of yourself, self-depreciation means to speak disparagingly about yourself — a slight difference, but either one works.
I actually avoid both, preferring to deprecate and depreciate others (such as those who flaunt their wireless computers to us who still have a tangle of cords lurking behind our desks).
Well, OK. Deprecate and depreciate all you want, Mr. Harwood. Just hold off on defecating in my direction. :)
I depreciate every time I defecate, but I still appreciate every time I depricate.
Does this mean that we can get the rest of our wedding pictures now? -Sherrie
I don't like to defecate,it is uncomfortable and totally not worth the relief, it is one of my least favorite things to do.
I heard you were full of it. Now I know it's true.
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