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Arethinn ([personal profile] arethinn) wrote2003-12-11 04:02 pm

lab humour

Student employee, as patron walks up to the desk: Hello, how may I help you?
Patron: By putting me out of my misery by putting a hole in my head. [insert bitching about finals week stress]
Employee: Would you like to be put on the waiting list?

Well, it was funny to me. See, during the middle of the day, from about 9:00 am til 3:00 pm, we are commonly constantly on a waiting list for the computers. So anyone who comes in at that time of day (and this particular patron is a frequent user of this lab, thus familiar with it) is likely to hear "Do you want to get on the waiting list?" when they request a computer.

I guess you have to work here.

[identity profile] tiggrrl.livejournal.com 2003-12-11 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
No, I don't work there, and I thought it was funny even before the explanation.
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[personal profile] enotsola 2003-12-11 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
*giggles* I found it pretty amusing even without the explanation myself.. I mean, maybe it's more entertaining to you, as you get to deal with it on a regular basis and so understand how it's particularly fitting there. The idea of a death waiting list just sounds cool. Although, maybe there is one already. I just hope my number is up fairly high.
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[identity profile] illuviel.livejournal.com 2003-12-12 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
I guess you have to work here

Nuh-uh. I found it very funny and it gave a needed giggle. Thanks f'r sharing.