Deposit coin, and try your call again.

October 13, 2005 9:31 PM

Sorry, gotta go! There are cows going by, our team just scored, and I can't stop coughing!
posted by Robot Johnny (8 comments total)

Ha. The Telemarkers ones are great.
posted by dobbs at 9:48 PM on October 13, 2005

Useful!
posted by Peter H at 9:54 PM on October 13, 2005

I like the "fly is bothering me" one.

I'm sorry! There's a harmless insect in my vicinity! I cannot continue this conversation!
posted by brundlefly at 10:28 PM on October 13, 2005

Its really too bad Wild Bill doesnt work in marketing anymore.
posted by thanatogenous at 10:30 PM on October 13, 2005

I ran out of gas. I, I had a flat tire. I didn't have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn't come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from out of town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake. A terrible flood. Locusts. I HAVE TO GET OFF THE PHONE, I SWEAR TO GOD!
posted by Smedleyman at 11:22 PM on October 13, 2005

Hmm... I think I'm going to try "Fire Drill" tomorrow with the creditors...
posted by maryh at 12:45 AM on October 14, 2005

I've always found the "this house is rented" line gets telemarketers off quicker than any other excuse.
posted by BigCalm at 1:02 AM on October 14, 2005

It's too bad that the "I used to work there" one wouldn't acutallu get rid of a telemarketer.
posted by piratebowling at 6:56 AM on October 14, 2005