'What on earth is 'hot tom'' Linda asked Liza her other half on the switchboard. 'No idea' Liza answered 'I think it is something to do with those women down in Kings Cross - hold on a second. The boss's line is ringing'. After a few moments, she returned to the conversation. 'Is he still on the line' she asked. 'Yeah' Linda answered 'on line forty-three'.
Although the switchboard was fully automated, the two girls were employed as 'old-fashioned' operators as the majority of customers in a recent survey demanded a person-to-person conversation rather than recorded directions. As one of the largest insurance companies in London's Square Mile, the management had reluctantly agreed.
'It means jewellery - you know, Cockney slang - tomfoolery' Liza added her local knowledge 'but by the sound of it, I think I'm listening to two of the Three Stooges. Who is on the inside line?' she asked 'Hold on' said Linda 'line 126 - that's Gerry Scotts number. What he up to'.
As they listened, the tea-trolley arrived. 'Do you think we should tell the police, 'cause if it's true what they are saying, those two are arranging a jewellery robbery' Linda seemed worried. Liza who was always laid back, when in fact she was not being laid, merely said 'Yeah........maybe.......but let's get some donuts first, 'kay'.
As they tucked into their coffee and jamdonuts, they continued to listen in to the call during lulls in official calls. One of the junior managers was on a telephone just outside the switchroom and Linda thought it wise to bring the call to his attention. 'Excuse me sir' she called 'but I think I have someone here arranging a jewellery robbery and what looks like an Insurance fraud'. 'Oh, sure...and I'm listening to Paris Hilton and Nicola arranging another saucy meeting.......sheesh'. 'Idiot' Linda nodded to Liza.
'Car 54 where are you' Liza joked as she dialed the local Police Station.
As she tried to explain to the civilian operator at the other end, she became quite frustrated. 'Look, if you can't understand what I am trying to say, put me through to a real Police Officer, you dummy'. Liza almost shouted down the phone. 'Yeah' the operator sneered back down the line 'and who do you think you are, the Commissioner. I suppose it's a little bracelet. A little dough. A little cop to spoil the show. Now clear off before I trace the line and have you done for wasting police time'.
Linda turned to Liza with a resigned look on her face. 'Oh well' she sighed 'if the wheel comes off, we at least tried'. 'Yeah' Liza said between a large yawn 'now what's was that old programme you were watching last night on BBC3'. 'Gunsmoke' Linda's eyes all lit up 'that Matt Dillon was one hell of a man, what yeah think eh?'. 'And just like I said' Liza pointed her finger at her friend with her hand in the shape of a gun 'Hey Dude, she continued 'Gunsmoke rocks'.................
2007-01-06 22:11:25
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answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7
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Ooohhh....fun. Here goes:
Hey babe, I was listening to an ad for Paris and Nicole's new season, and, sheesh, I think I'm listening to the 3 stooges. Let's go get some some donuts , cause first , hey, wait. Attention, calling car 54, car 54 this is the operator, I think I am overhearing a felony in progress. Something about a little bracelet, a little dough, and a cop to spoil the show. Is that eavesdropping? Because if it is I'm going home for the day, watch Gunsmoke, it rocks.
2007-01-06 16:53:46
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answered by msmaryanne3 4
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It's the late shift at the phone company. I HATE the late shift, but somehow, I usually get this shift. I have to leave this phone operator job. It's getting me nowhere. Well, one night, I'm bored out of my mind (what's new!), and I'm messing with the buttons, and suddenly I'm overhearing a conversation. I would have disconnected and ignored it, but there was something about these two guys that caught my interest.
First of all, they sounded like old-time movie gangsters saying "dese" and "dose" and talking about a "piece." Real funny stuff. I think I'm listening to two of The Three Stooges. But they're planning a jewelry theft, a "heist." This could be serious stuff.
I signal Bonnie at the next station and write down what I'm hearing in my earpiece. She must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed this morning because she absolutely doesn't believe me. "Oh, sure . . . and I'M listening to Paris and Nicole . . . sheesh."
I wave Bonnie off and get back to the conversation. I have to take care of this all by myself. Yep, they're the Stooges all right, but they're HUNGRY Stooges. Right in the middle of all their plans, one bright one chimes in with, "Yeah . . . but let's get some donuts first, 'kay?" Can you believe this?
I know I have to somehow get the police involved. Yeah, "Car 54, where are you?" A little bracelet. A little dough. A little cop to spoil the show. I try to get the cops on another line, but it's BUSY. Where are the cops when you need them?
I think fast. I want to scare these guys. And so I said, "Hey dude, 'Gunsmoke" ROCKS!!" And I said it loud too. Maybe they'll panic and give up their plan!
2007-01-06 17:06:10
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answered by The Author 3
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My Ex used to try this one and all the time. communicate on the cellular collectively as going to the washing room. do not they think of the guy on the different end of the telephone would not comprehend what they are doing. DUH!!! How rude can that be. won't be able to they make a call or answer the telephone as quickly as they are with the aid of doing what they are doing? And why do they might desire to talk so loud that they might desire to disturb everybody else around them. it is those with the Bluetooth caught of their ears which you incredibly do not comprehend that they are actually not chatting with you, yet somebody else on the telephone. God how did we ever proceed to exist until now cellular telephones, only nice thank you !!!!! I hate cellular telephones, and basically use one in the experience that your automobile breaksdown and additionally you will possibly be able to desire to call for help, or in an emergency.
2016-10-30 05:23:37
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answered by ? 4
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