Prank Phone Call

I know this is six days after the fact, but it's a good story nonetheless.

My friend, Dan, got me on election day. 

My cell phone rang and I looked at the caller ID only to see that the call was blocked.  I answered anyway because sometimes berating a pollster, telemarketer, or nitwit from the policeman's retirement association puts me in a better mood.

I heard the tell-tale click of electronic messaging and then the computerized voice came on the line.  "We've determined that based on the size of your vehicle, you're a Republican.  Please don't forget to vote today."

I was stunned.  I drive a full-sized pickup with a ladder rack, toolbox, etc.  It's my office and workshop.  Tentatively I answered the computer, "Really?"

"Yes."

It wasn't a computer.  It was Dan!!  I knew it now.  Then he started laughing.  He's a good actor.

And, I'd been had.

Rick the gullible.

Comments

[John]

LOL!

Even the master needs a little humble pie every once in a while. :D

[Mark]

and hey, you served in the military too! You MUST be a conservative! :)

Man, I LOVE it when someone pulls one over on you!

[Success Warrior]

Good thing it went by the size of your vehicle, otherwise the computer might have concluded that you weren't old enough to vote.

[CV Rick]

Like I need piling on. You people would make good looters - let someone else smash the window, though.

[Ted]

Hey Rick,

Check this out, if you look up gullible in the dictionary, it will be unlisted.

[CV Rick]

no, really . . . I found it.

My picture is next to the pronunciation guide.

[Sister Mary Lisa]

This practical joke is priceless. I love it!