Return of the Mighty Observations Thread

[Dr. Medulla]

I don't feel like working today.

I walked 25 mins in -40ºC weather today and I just know that half my class are going to wimp out and not show. That’s the literal insult to injury (well, I didn’t freeze anything, so I wasn’t that injured).

[Low Down Low]

I got a call at work, yesterday, from Hilton Honors. They were trying to sell me on a vacation package to Orlando. The guy was nice enough, so I didn't want to be a dick, but he also would not take no for an answer. I finally shut him down and the whole thing pissed me off. When did it become okay for a company to call you during the work day to try and push you into buying something?

Always wanted to get a cold call like that just so i could try out the Seinfeld gag of telling them i was busy but give me your home number and I'll call you back later tonight.

[Dr. Medulla]

I got a call at work, yesterday, from Hilton Honors. They were trying to sell me on a vacation package to Orlando. The guy was nice enough, so I didn't want to be a dick, but he also would not take no for an answer. I finally shut him down and the whole thing pissed me off. When did it become okay for a company to call you during the work day to try and push you into buying something?

Always wanted to get a cold call like that just so i could try out the Seinfeld gag of telling them i was busy but give me your home number and I'll call you back later tonight.

One of my favourite stories about my mother, who was in her early 90s when this happened, dealt with a regular telemarketer by saying that “Mrs. Medulla is dead. She couldn’t handle all the telemarketers calling her all the time and it killed her.” The person got freaked out and denied any culpability, but my mother insisted, “No, that’s not true. She asked you people to leave her alone and you wouldn’t and now she’s dead. I hope you’re happy.” I was open-mouthed when she told me this. Old woman still carried some vinegar in her.

[Low Down Low]

I got a call at work, yesterday, from Hilton Honors. They were trying to sell me on a vacation package to Orlando. The guy was nice enough, so I didn't want to be a dick, but he also would not take no for an answer. I finally shut him down and the whole thing pissed me off. When did it become okay for a company to call you during the work day to try and push you into buying something?

Always wanted to get a cold call like that just so i could try out the Seinfeld gag of telling them i was busy but give me your home number and I'll call you back later tonight.

One of my favourite stories about my mother, who was in her early 90s when this happened, dealt with a regular telemarketer by saying that “Mrs. Medulla is dead. She couldn’t handle all the telemarketers calling her all the time and it killed her.” The person got freaked out and denied any culpability, but my mother insisted, “No, that’s not true. She asked you people to leave her alone and you wouldn’t and now she’s dead. I hope you’re happy.” I was open-mouthed when she told me this. Old woman still carried some vinegar in her.

Hardcore, hardcore! And almost cruel, but only slightly.

[Mimi]

I got a call at work, yesterday, from Hilton Honors. They were trying to sell me on a vacation package to Orlando. The guy was nice enough, so I didn't want to be a dick, but he also would not take no for an answer. I finally shut him down and the whole thing pissed me off. When did it become okay for a company to call you during the work day to try and push you into buying something?

Always wanted to get a cold call like that just so i could try out the Seinfeld gag of telling them i was busy but give me your home number and I'll call you back later tonight.

One of my favourite stories about my mother, who was in her early 90s when this happened, dealt with a regular telemarketer by saying that “Mrs. Medulla is dead. She couldn’t handle all the telemarketers calling her all the time and it killed her.” The person got freaked out and denied any culpability, but my mother insisted, “No, that’s not true. She asked you people to leave her alone and you wouldn’t and now she’s dead. I hope you’re happy.” I was open-mouthed when she told me this. Old woman still carried some vinegar in her.

Love it!

[Marky Dread]

I don't feel like working today.

Marky policy. "I don't feel like working permanently".

Take it easy Mimi.

[Dr. Medulla]

I don't feel like working today.

Marky policy. "I don't feel like working permanently".

Take it easy Mimi.

Well, if everyone took your attitude, we might be much happier, but what about the rich? Hmmm? No one ever thinks about what our desire for happiness and dignity means to them.

[Kory]

I don't feel like working today.

You ever feel like working?

[Marky Dread]

I don't feel like working today.

Marky policy. "I don't feel like working permanently".

Take it easy Mimi.

Well, if everyone took your attitude, we might be much happier, but what about the rich? Hmmm? No one ever thinks about what our desire for happiness and dignity means to them.

I feel sorry for the rich. It must be tough never having enough.

[Mimi]

I don't feel like working today.

You ever feel like working?

There are moments.

[Dr. Medulla]

I don't feel like working today.

Marky policy. "I don't feel like working permanently".

Take it easy Mimi.

Well, if everyone took your attitude, we might be much happier, but what about the rich? Hmmm? No one ever thinks about what our desire for happiness and dignity means to them.

I feel sorry for the rich. It must be tough never having enough.

The burden of millions in the bank, yet not enough time to enjoy it.

[Marky Dread]

I don't feel like working today.

Marky policy. "I don't feel like working permanently".

Take it easy Mimi.

Well, if everyone took your attitude, we might be much happier, but what about the rich? Hmmm? No one ever thinks about what our desire for happiness and dignity means to them.

I feel sorry for the rich. It must be tough never having enough.

The burden of millions in the bank, yet not enough time to enjoy it.

Haha that's probably true to a degree.

[Marky Dread]

Some sage advice.

[Low Down Low]

I don't feel like working today.

Marky policy. "I don't feel like working permanently".

Take it easy Mimi.

Well, if everyone took your attitude, we might be much happier, but what about the rich? Hmmm? No one ever thinks about what our desire for happiness and dignity means to them.

I feel sorry for the rich. It must be tough never having enough.

The burden of millions in the bank, yet not enough time to enjoy it.

You guys jest but i read a snippet earlier about how India's wealthiest man lost $100bn over the past week and i can't stop thinking about that poor guy. While the rest of us whine about freezing to death because we can't afford to turn the heating on or starving because we haven't had a wage increase since the financial crash, this unfortunate wretch is on his uppers, probably down to his last $300bn give or take, half his private jet fleet grounded as the price of aviation fuel goes through the roof. It just really puts things in perspective, you know.

[Marky Dread]

Marky policy. "I don't feel like working permanently".

Take it easy Mimi.

Well, if everyone took your attitude, we might be much happier, but what about the rich? Hmmm? No one ever thinks about what our desire for happiness and dignity means to them.

I feel sorry for the rich. It must be tough never having enough.

The burden of millions in the bank, yet not enough time to enjoy it.

You guys jest but i read a snippet earlier about how India's wealthiest man lost $100bn over the past week and i can't stop thinking about that poor guy. While the rest of us whine about freezing to death because we can't afford to turn the heating on or starving because we haven't had a wage increase since the financial crash, this unfortunate wretch is on his uppers, probably down to his last $300bn give or take, half his private jet fleet grounded as the price of aviation fuel goes through the roof. It just really puts things in perspective, you know.

Yes but it's obvious he's lost it down the back of the sofa. Sounds like he would make a great follow up owner for Chelsea football club.