Thursday, July 2, 2009

Some funny things I have heard over the intercom at work. . .


1. "Reefer to register seven. Reefer to register seven please."

A SIMPLE EXPLANATION: "Reefer" is short for "Refrigerated Department," so this seemingly subversive page is simply a call for assistance for an expert in all things tofu, dairy, and kombucha.



2. "Could someone on CRAC please call extension 351?"

A SIMPLE EXPLANATION: CRAC is an acronym for the Civil Rights Advocacy Committee, one of several democratically elected committees at Rainbow Grocery. This makes a misunderstanding of this page all the more disconcerting.



3. "Has anybody seen my brown stool? I left it in the bakery back stock. Please call extension 620 if anybody's seen my little brown stool."

A NOT SO SIMPLE EXPLANATION: A classic from Tom Healy, may he rest in peace. There will never be another pager like him.

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