just when you think you got this whole directory assistance thing all figured-out, there will always be this one call that will turn your world upside down. (and will kick you into consciousness at 3 am when you're THIS close to sleeping on the job)


me: hello, how may i help you?
old, english lady: IS DAVID BLAINE STILL ALIVE?
me: i'm sorry?! this is directory assistance, are you looking for a number?
o.e.l: i very well know this is directory enquiries. now, im asking you lady, is DAVID BLAINE STILL ALIVE?!!!
me: i believe so, yes. what is your listing?
o.e.l.: DO YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST?
me: yes ma'am i do believe in jesus christ.
o.e.l.: oh well, what do you think of his satanic.... yada yada yada... demonic... yada yada yada...cause i think he's evil yada yada yackyack
me: i see... ONE MOMENT PLEASE WHILE I TRANSFER YOUR CALL FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE!!!(*%(!!!+@+

ok. i'm awake now. good morning sunshine! can anyone tell me, what the hell was that?!