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Many things to talk about. This weekend was a fun one.
First Nate, Andy and I went to see the Hulk. Over all I enjoyed the movie a lot. It was a good story, plenty of homage points and full of cameos. Liv Tyler was the only let down. I just dont like her in serious roles. The romantic comedies might be the target for her career. The CGI was better than the last one and the action scenes we nice. Ed Norton never lets you down as an actor!
Afterward we went out to Capital Ale House (West End). We had a lot of fun talking and catching up. We met some Improv Comedians from NYC. Most of them were nice and interesting to talk to. We met a woman that has done a lot of voice overs for Anima. That was cool. Yet one of the guys a real idiot. He trashed VA and us for being from Richmond. After a few jokes we started to fire back about snobby New Yorkers. He was a major putz. I have lived in many different settings. From Ghettos to farms. From apartments to million dollar houses. Yet I still value the benefits of whoever and where ever I am. Comedians have liscenes to dish dirt. When your not on that stage AND you keep repeating the same (tired) joke, it means your not funny just being an asshole.
Sunday I spent at work. If something says it's not in stock for god's sake dont call and confirm. It's out of stock, deal with the fact that you missed it and move on. As usual my theroy of the call center is that we get the idiots calling us, becuase the smart people know what to do.
Some things I hear, that make me worry about people.
"What is High Definition Television", I don't care how old you are. Unless you have been under a rock or a deserted island its been around for years.
"I see it's out of stock online and not available in stores. How can I get it." You can't. Out of stock usually means it ..... wait for it..... OUT OF STOCK!
"If its out of stock, why don't you get more." Well the theory is that our company wants to sell things. It doesnt want to have things out of stock. Why not ask that of the manufacture???
"Can I pay cash online?" MMMM (I wish I could say the following - "Yes, place the money in the cd tray of your computer. Close it. If you re-open it and the moeny is gone then we have accepted your payment." but I can't)
My last little gripe. Why are we so lazy? Why do you call into a call center and go through all the prompts, the hold music, and the ads. Just to ask someone where the local store is??? Lets look at time management. 2-5 mintues to to call, wade through and then ask the question. Or you could google the local store, call 411 (which answers imediately) or use a yellow pages. These options take a minute or so and well your done. Oh well like I said ony the idiots call.
