mikailborg: I can't even remember what event I was attending, but I must have been taking it seriously. (cheesed)
mikailborg ([personal profile] mikailborg) wrote2003-10-08 12:35 pm
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This guy was serious

"You guys charge by the word, right?"

"Yes sir."

"Okay, the ad reads: 1998 Framistan 300, 2001 Geezberg 197, 1972 Hoopyloc 180, and 1986 Felgercarb 200. $1000 for all. 540-555-1234."

"Okay, sir, that's 17 words."

"No, it's only seven words. The rest are numbers, so I get them for free."

"... what?"
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[identity profile] pathia.livejournal.com 2003-10-08 09:53 am (UTC)(link)
Tell him the charges are "per string of alphanumeric characters"?

[identity profile] meiran.livejournal.com 2003-10-08 10:06 am (UTC)(link)
*blink* Okay, did you throw things at him?

[identity profile] kittykatya.livejournal.com 2003-10-08 10:15 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps you guys need to put a big sign: "Items like '27', '1970', and '#*&^$^!' count as words in totaling your price. Please do not try and nitpick with us about this." :\

[identity profile] jdunson.livejournal.com 2003-10-08 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)
The urge to start the "Antidisestablishmentarianism is supercalifragilisticexpialidoceous!" club and place an ad is strong... :)
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