Even with things like NOMOROBO and the telephone provider apps, we still on occasion get junk telephone calls from companies trying to sell you something. So, rather than wasting the opportunity, I like to have some fun with these annoying folks. Just a few minutes ago, I get a call from some company trying to sell me solar panels.

BTW, I hope you remember Abbott and Costello's "Who's on First" routine. Here's how my call from the Solar company went:

Caller: We are offering you a way to cut your electricity bill with “Home Solar.” Are you the homeowner?
Me: No. (That was a lie.)

Caller: Who owns the house?
Me: Yes

Caller: The person who owns the house.
Me: Who

Caller: Is that a relative of yours?
Me: No

Caller: So what is the name of the person who owns the house?
Me: No, who owns the house.

Caller: That’s what I’d like to know…who owns the house?
Me: Yes

…and on and on it went…at some point, the caller got quite disoriented, and shouted out for a supervisor to come on the line. I didn’t wish to continue this with a supervisor with an American accent. So, I hung up, and related the call to my wife who got a big belly-laff. Then I hit the “call block” button on my phone.