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FAX 05-16-2008 04:40 PM

The Embarrassment Of Redial
 
Well, what do you know ...

Here I was ... working at the house (I'm cleaning and organizing the basement - installing shelves and hanging things on little pegs and stuff). Sometimes, as is my wont, I talk to myself when I'm working - kind of like Tony Stark does except that I don't have a super computer or cool robot assistants who respond. At some point during my activities, I accidently hit the button on my blackberry that activates my "favs" and, wouldn't you know, up and dialed the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX who listened for some minutes to me as I held a private conversation with myself that included a plethora of highly profane statements directed at my drill and some carefully chosen insults intended for a dozen or so heavy boxes. The poor girl had no idea I cursed so forcefully and eloquently at inanimate objects and the like. Anyhow, she called me back later, told me what happened, and said she had considered calling the police because it sounded as though I was in the midst of a brawl with some evil intruder and, in my panic, dialed her number instead of 911.

I can't decide if I was in the wrong or if the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX should have hung up when she realized what was happening. I feel like I've been violated. I don't know whether to take away her phone as punishment, send her some flowers, or call a marriage counselor. This could happen to anybody, right?

FAX

Disclaimers: Sorry if re-post. Sorry if nobody else's damn business.

Donger 05-16-2008 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX (Post 4754181)
Well, what do you know ...

Here I was ... working at the house (I'm cleaning and organizing the basement - installing shelves and hanging things on little pegs and stuff). Sometimes, as is my wont, I talk to myself when I'm working - kind of like Tony Stark does except that I don't have a super computer or cool robot assistants who respond. At some point during my activities, I accidently hit the button on my blackberry that activates my "favs" and, wouldn't you know, up and dialed the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX who listened for some minutes to me as I held a private conversation with myself that included a plethora of highly profane statements directed at my drill and some carefully chosen insults intended for a dozen or so heavy boxes. The poor girl had no idea I cursed so forcefully and eloquently at inanimate objects and the like. Anyhow, she called me back later, told me what happened, and said she had considered calling the police because it sounded as though I was in the midst of a brawl with some evil intruder and, in my panic, dialed her number instead of 911.

I can't decide if I was in the wrong or if the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX should have hung up when she realized what was happening. I feel like I've been violated. I don't know whether to take away her phone as punishment, send her some flowers, or call a marriage counselor. This could happen to anybody, right?

FAX

Disclaimers: Sorry if re-post. Sorry if nobody else's damn business.

I feel your pain, FAX. I got a new mobile phone a few weeks ago and my wife has a habit of asking me an inordinate amount of family questions when I travel. She called me about ten times one day when I was on the road about some of the most basic sh*t, and I finally said, "Honey, can we discuss these when I get home tomorrow?" She said, "Okay." And we hung up. Unfortunately, I did not hit the "End" button as I thought I did.

FAX 05-16-2008 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donger (Post 4754196)
I feel your pain, FAX. I got a new mobile phone a few weeks ago and my wife has a habit of asking me an inordinate amount of family questions when I travel. She called me about ten times one day when I was on the road about some of the most basic sh*t, and I finally said, "Honey, can we discuss these when I get home tomorrow?" She said, "Okay." And we hung up. Unfortunately, I did not hit the "End" button as I thought I did.

Owie. That's rough. So far as I know, I didn't say anything negative about the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX although I well could have since this whole, fabulous basement re-organization idea was her brainchild.

What happened to you sounds terribly awkward and potentially dangerous, Mr. Donger. But, if it's okay with you, I'll go ahead and feel better in the knowledge that others have had similar experiences.

FAX

Donger 05-16-2008 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX (Post 4754201)
Owie. That's rough. So far as I know, I didn't say anything negative about the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX although I well could have since this whole, fabulous basement re-organization idea was her brainchild.

What happened to you sounds terribly awkward and potentially dangerous, Mr. Donger. But, if it's okay with you, I'll go ahead and feel better in the knowledge that others have had similar experiences.

FAX

You may indeed.

Rain Man 05-16-2008 06:25 PM

I read a newspaper article about this once. Apparently redial has ruined more than one relationship.

Deberg_1990 05-16-2008 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX (Post 4754181)
kind of like Tony Stark does except that I don't have a super computer or cool robot assistants who respond.


Well why not? Unacceptable for a multi-billionare like yourself.

DaFace 05-16-2008 06:32 PM

I'm glad I have a flip phone. I've never "redialed" anyone, as far as I know anyway. A coworker has called me twice on purpose and three times because his leg somehow found a way to call me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man (Post 4754336)
I read a newspaper article about this once. Apparently redial has ruined more than one relationship.

Sounds like an interesting read.

FAX 05-16-2008 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man (Post 4754336)
I read a newspaper article about this once. Apparently redial has ruined more than one relationship.

As I can now speak from direct experience, I have no doubt that the article to which you refer is true, Mr. Rain Man.

Redial is a pox on our spouses.

FAX

cdcox 05-16-2008 08:44 PM

So far I have resisted getting a cell phone. Unfortunately, forces are conspiring against me and I have a sinking feeling that my freedom will soon be coming to an end. It's good to know of this pitfall in advance. Now whenever I get off the phone I'll have to remember to dial some corporate number that has a computer answer the phone as a protection against the redial.

Smed1065 05-16-2008 08:54 PM

It has happened before from experience but luckily it was just my sister.

ClevelandBronco 05-16-2008 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX (Post 4754181)
Well, what do you know ...

Here I was ... working at the house (I'm cleaning and organizing the basement - installing shelves and hanging things on little pegs and stuff). Sometimes, as is my wont, I talk to myself when I'm working - kind of like Tony Stark does except that I don't have a super computer or cool robot assistants who respond. At some point during my activities, I accidently hit the button on my blackberry that activates my "favs" and, wouldn't you know, up and dialed the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX who listened for some minutes to me as I held a private conversation with myself that included a plethora of highly profane statements directed at my drill and some carefully chosen insults intended for a dozen or so heavy boxes. The poor girl had no idea I cursed so forcefully and eloquently at inanimate objects and the like. Anyhow, she called me back later, told me what happened, and said she had considered calling the police because it sounded as though I was in the midst of a brawl with some evil intruder and, in my panic, dialed her number instead of 911.

I can't decide if I was in the wrong or if the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX should have hung up when she realized what was happening. I feel like I've been violated. I don't know whether to take away her phone as punishment, send her some flowers, or call a marriage counselor. This could happen to anybody, right?

FAX

Disclaimers: Sorry if re-post. Sorry if nobody else's damn business.

You can tell her it was me.

ClevelandBronco 05-16-2008 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaFace (Post 4754354)
...A coworker has called me twice on purpose and three times because his leg somehow found a way to call me...

You really should have said her leg, no matter what the truth is.

Skip Towne 05-16-2008 09:04 PM

Not redial but a friend opted to take his girlfriend instead of his wife on a trip from Kansas to Texas. On the trip back he called the wife and failed to hit the "end" button when he hung up. His wife then listened to everything they said for the next 3 hours. I don't know how he avoided a divorce over that.

KcMizzou 05-17-2008 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip Towne (Post 4754623)
Not redial but a friend opted to take his girlfriend instead of his wife on a trip from Kansas to Texas. On the trip back he called the wife and failed to hit the "end" button when he hung up. His wife then listened to everything they said for the next 3 hours. I don't know how he avoided a divorce over that.

Pathetic clingy wife?

KcMizzou 05-17-2008 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdcox (Post 4754588)
So far I have resisted getting a cell phone. Unfortunately, forces are conspiring against me and I have a sinking feeling that my freedom will soon be coming to an end. It's good to know of this pitfall in advance. Now whenever I get off the phone I'll have to remember to dial some corporate number that has a computer answer the phone as a protection against the redial.

Fight it, man. I still don't have one.

For ****'s sake, leave a message. If I want to talk to you, I'll call you back.

FAX 05-17-2008 12:35 AM

I agree with Mr. KcMizzou, Mr. cdcox. They're little more than an electronic dog leash.

With personal relationship redialectics.

FAX

acesn8s 05-17-2008 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX (Post 4754181)
Well, what do you know ...

Here I was ... working at the house (I'm cleaning and organizing the basement - installing shelves and hanging things on little pegs and stuff). Sometimes, as is my wont, I talk to myself when I'm working - kind of like Tony Stark does except that I don't have a super computer or cool robot assistants who respond. At some point during my activities, I accidently hit the button on my blackberry that activates my "favs" and, wouldn't you know, up and dialed the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX who listened for some minutes to me as I held a private conversation with myself that included a plethora of highly profane statements directed at my drill and some carefully chosen insults intended for a dozen or so heavy boxes. The poor girl had no idea I cursed so forcefully and eloquently at inanimate objects and the like. Anyhow, she called me back later, told me what happened, and said she had considered calling the police because it sounded as though I was in the midst of a brawl with some evil intruder and, in my panic, dialed her number instead of 911.

I can't decide if I was in the wrong or if the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX should have hung up when she realized what was happening. I feel like I've been violated. I don't know whether to take away her phone as punishment, send her some flowers, or call a marriage counselor. This could happen to anybody, right?

FAX

Disclaimers: Sorry if re-post. Sorry if nobody else's damn business.

I told you before Mr. FAX that I would be your nemesis. Next time this happens just say you are fighting with me. I'll cover for you, really.

FAX 05-17-2008 12:44 AM

Thanks, Mr. acesn8s. You're the best nemesis a guy could ever have.

FAX

acesn8s 05-17-2008 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX (Post 4754790)
Thanks, Mr. acesn8s. You're the best nemesis a guy could ever have.

FAX

I am trying my best Mr. FAX. It's a new job for me so I may mess up a few times before getting it right.

Infidel Goat 05-17-2008 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX (Post 4754181)
I accidently hit the button on my blackberry that activates my "favs" and, wouldn't you know, up and dialed the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX who listened for some minutes to me as I held a private conversation with myself that included a plethora of highly profane statements directed at my drill.

D@mnit, you f'n drill. You better work next time.

"That's what she said."

:)

Bob Dole 05-17-2008 06:21 AM

6 or 7 years ago on a Thursday morning, Bob Dole was awakened by a call to the home landline at 2am. A groggy Bob Dole answered, only to hear music and background chatter and general nonsense. For some reason, instead of hanging up immediately (probably because it was too much effort to sit up again and return the phone to the cradle), Bob Dole laid there listening for a few seconds.

Among the voices, one sounded remarkably similar to that of the 17 year-old who was supposed to be sound asleep in her room across the hall. Bob Dole shuffled down the hall and opened her door and peered in and found a carefully arranged pile of pillows sleeping peacefully in young Brittany's bed--but no Brittany.

She didn't take her cell phone with her whenever she snuck out of the house after that night. Apparently she decided the possible upside wasn't worth risking the accidental dial as she wrestled around in some boy's car.

tmax63 05-17-2008 07:05 AM

I'm thinking security bars on the windows and a seven pin keylock with secondary cypherlock on the chastity belt. Am I right Mr. Dole? Or was she just tethered at night until she was 21? Just kidding. That would be an unsettling phone call to say the least.

OnTheWarpath15 05-17-2008 07:48 AM

I usually carry my phone in my back pocket, and I lock the keypad so I can't accidentally dial someone with my ass.

Well...

Not only did I accidentally forget to lock the keypad one time before I got into the car, I accidentally dialed my wife with my ass, and of course...

Happened to blow some ass while she's trying to figure out why I'm "not there."

Whoops.

DaFace 05-17-2008 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58 (Post 4754899)
I usually carry my phone in my back pocket, and I lock the keypad so I can't accidentally dial someone with my ass.

Well...

Not only did I accidentally forget to lock the keypad one time before I got into the car, I accidentally dialed my wife with my ass, and of course...

Happened to blow some ass while she's trying to figure out why I'm "not there."

Whoops.

Awesome. Just...awesome. Be proud of that one - not ashamed.

RNR 05-17-2008 10:02 AM

Some buddies and I were at the bar and this guys wife calls wanting him to to get his butt home. He hangs up and goes into a rant about he will leave when he damn well wants, and so on. About 15 minutes later in walks the wife, he says hey baby she screams dont you call me baby you son of a ##### I heard every word you said. Well me and my buddies scatter to the pool tables as she was draging him out by the arm LMAO

TinyEvel 05-17-2008 10:03 AM

I had my phone in my front pocket on time when I was "going commando" and my unit dialed Pizza Hut. That thing's got the dexterity of an elephant's trunk.
What type of pizza did it order? Sausage, of course (rim shot)


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