Another approach (borrowing from my father-in-law, RIP) is when the guy at the door or on the phone asks if he can talk to you about the environment, or the bestest gutters on the market, or whatever the latest bullshit is, is to say, “certainly but first I want to talk to you about my personal relationship with Jesus …” Sacreligious as heck, but I think Jesus would be happy to see scammers get scammed. Think money-changers in the temple.
These door-to-door solar salesmen are a scourge. They hit our house every other week it seems like. I usually chase them away by telling them I don't own the house (which is true) and don't know my landlord (how well does anyone know their parents, right?) but they come back anyway, ringing the bell, riling up the dogs, interrupting my work day. Maybe I'll try your technique next time...
Another hilarious newsletter. I don't know how you do it! I'm still laughing even as I write the comment. After staying up way too late writing, reading about the experiences of people suffering in the ICUs right now, and tracking the progress of Hurricane Ida, I really needed a laugh. Thank you.
Another approach (borrowing from my father-in-law, RIP) is when the guy at the door or on the phone asks if he can talk to you about the environment, or the bestest gutters on the market, or whatever the latest bullshit is, is to say, “certainly but first I want to talk to you about my personal relationship with Jesus …” Sacreligious as heck, but I think Jesus would be happy to see scammers get scammed. Think money-changers in the temple.
I like this approach! Your father-in-law sound like had a great sense of humor!
Laughed until I couldn't see through my glasses anymore.
These door-to-door solar salesmen are a scourge. They hit our house every other week it seems like. I usually chase them away by telling them I don't own the house (which is true) and don't know my landlord (how well does anyone know their parents, right?) but they come back anyway, ringing the bell, riling up the dogs, interrupting my work day. Maybe I'll try your technique next time...
Please try this technique next time... only may I suggest one thing. Make it your own. Stay true to your genre and pick your favorite horror villain!
Another hilarious newsletter. I don't know how you do it! I'm still laughing even as I write the comment. After staying up way too late writing, reading about the experiences of people suffering in the ICUs right now, and tracking the progress of Hurricane Ida, I really needed a laugh. Thank you.
Thank you! I think we all need a laugh, especially these days.