tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post7685586985728808645..comments2024-03-29T03:47:13.852+00:00Comments on Going Gently: No one Likes A Smart ArseJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-60744286750266823162014-09-02T23:40:49.363+00:002014-09-02T23:40:49.363+00:00Well done...that's outrageousWell done...that's outrageousNota Benehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969705852180234416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-17275328958867906252014-09-02T16:54:45.397+00:002014-09-02T16:54:45.397+00:00You are my hero. I keep a big brass cow bell I bou...You are my hero. I keep a big brass cow bell I bought in Mouchard France next to the phone for prank calls. And after ringing it I yell into the phone "congratulations you just won!” And then of course I hang up.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230334534323236665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-34098634791616452282014-09-02T07:27:03.368+00:002014-09-02T07:27:03.368+00:00whatever the motivation of that person, it is so h...whatever the motivation of that person, it is so heartwarming to know that your compassion, experience and sensitivity is there to help those that really need it. Well done!Sherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06477497064796283936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-32940751855681836372014-09-02T07:06:48.782+00:002014-09-02T07:06:48.782+00:00Well done, John. I'm shocked that someone woul...Well done, John. I'm shocked that someone would call such a line as a prank. Someone who is depressed/suicidal might be trying to get through.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-44533183493930100612014-09-02T04:23:25.746+00:002014-09-02T04:23:25.746+00:00Unlike most your readers I do not think much wrong...Unlike most your readers I do not think much wrong with prank calls. Depends how you define 'prank'. Sometimes it's literally just market research. If anything the 'pranker' puts himself at huge risk, not to say ridicule. <br /><br />I offer you two versions of what really happened: Firstly in-house quality control (a bit like mystery shoppers sent to test an outlet's customer service) - on which, I dare say, you passed with flying colours. Secondly, and slightly more worrying that, yes, you were victim of undercover investigative journalism. They will stoop low to get the story. What I do admire is your instinct. Namely that you felt the conversation was recorded. Take heart, dear John. My own sister recorded a conversation (with me - and unbeknown to me) and blasted it all over the place.<br /><br />Good luck to the "doctor".<br /><br />UAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-53625165185097776292014-09-02T01:46:01.314+00:002014-09-02T01:46:01.314+00:00Good job, John. I think he has a problem.Good job, John. I think he has a problem.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944121836337072178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-28236007155645300082014-09-02T01:38:46.263+00:002014-09-02T01:38:46.263+00:00The world is full of creeps no matter how smart or...The world is full of creeps no matter how smart or what their profession. You handled this person way better than I ever would have. MissFifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09948141818594611257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-26756831413846665632014-09-02T01:33:26.958+00:002014-09-02T01:33:26.958+00:00You'd think they'd know better, wouldn'...You'd think they'd know better, wouldn't you? I hope he has just enough of a brain left to feel a little shame for what he did.<br />You handled it brilliantly!LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-51952631643204079522014-09-02T00:25:34.238+00:002014-09-02T00:25:34.238+00:00Right on, John. I hope your words will stay with ...Right on, John. I hope your words will stay with him longer than his stupidity.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-35278780077615761592014-09-02T00:24:38.932+00:002014-09-02T00:24:38.932+00:00You've said in the replies that you're sur...You've said in the replies that you're surprised, something because he was obviously intelligent. I'm surprised at that. Like you, I've spent a lot of time in our chosen field, and I've met a lot of smart, intelligent people, and not all were nice, or good. I once knew a oncologist who gave near-lethal doses of cisplatin to cancer patients just to see what it would do....when I confronted him he just grinned. "Hey, it's interesting." The local medical board declined to investigate. <br />They are more common than you think, pal. <br />CheersShould Fish Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18400586203204886095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-88351802075880221252014-09-01T21:56:53.900+00:002014-09-01T21:56:53.900+00:00You handled that very well, John. Idiots!You handled that very well, John. Idiots!MaryJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984014391338253732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-9864384547478402002014-09-01T20:51:13.717+00:002014-09-01T20:51:13.717+00:00Let's hope so,nickLet's hope so,nickJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-29169306736612064392014-09-01T20:50:31.637+00:002014-09-01T20:50:31.637+00:00I'd be chucked out of SAMs if I used one of th...I'd be chucked out of SAMs if I used one of those lolJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-28740518075533188472014-09-01T20:49:35.545+00:002014-09-01T20:49:35.545+00:00I am still baffled by the whole thing.....and that...I am still baffled by the whole thing.....and that bugs meJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-19081027842763131002014-09-01T20:20:38.437+00:002014-09-01T20:20:38.437+00:00Every dog has its day - he'll get his. Excelle...Every dog has its day - he'll get his. Excellently handled, I thought.xBetween Me and Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863155145862706966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-18642907029950150342014-09-01T19:25:04.813+00:002014-09-01T19:25:04.813+00:00You would think intelligence would include compass...You would think intelligence would include compassion and sensitivity rather than gloating ridicule. Sadly that isn't necessarily so. I like the way you pointed out to him the negative effects of his so-called joke.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-8079973437801471152014-09-01T19:00:48.485+00:002014-09-01T19:00:48.485+00:00John, you are far more tolerant than I would ever ...John, you are far more tolerant than I would ever be. We keep one of those orange Search and Rescue whistles by the phone. Undesirables get an ear splitting high pitched blast that usually keeps them from calling back.Mike Silviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406468736304441962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-28923599829429847522014-09-01T18:35:40.688+00:002014-09-01T18:35:40.688+00:00I honestly don't think he was that intelligent...I honestly don't think he was that intelligent and you handled the situation perfectlyMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-79267868164061921392014-09-01T17:34:41.435+00:002014-09-01T17:34:41.435+00:00What a complete chump. He must have a very empty l...What a complete chump. He must have a very empty life if he has the time and motivation to make a stupid call like that. Hopefully because you didn't react in the way he thought you would, you took the wind out of his sails.<br /><br />Jean <br /><br />xShrimpton and Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936163290981358252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-5263402988411387722014-09-01T17:27:31.646+00:002014-09-01T17:27:31.646+00:00I am used to talking to mentally ill people. This ...I am used to talking to mentally ill people. This man was a joer not ill<br />I could have forgiven illnessJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-19303256960955106792014-09-01T17:26:33.101+00:002014-09-01T17:26:33.101+00:00It was the tine wasted that irritated me the mostIt was the tine wasted that irritated me the mostJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-27297456949366043602014-09-01T17:25:26.767+00:002014-09-01T17:25:26.767+00:00Joanne it's from some called Beatrix who seems...Joanne it's from some called Beatrix who seems mad as a box of frogsJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-54057804184161441362014-09-01T17:24:29.755+00:002014-09-01T17:24:29.755+00:00I did feel cool pat
I felt irritatedI did feel cool pat<br />I felt irritatedJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-10545478208921270192014-09-01T17:23:49.481+00:002014-09-01T17:23:49.481+00:00No caller ID samaritains is confidential No caller ID samaritains is confidential John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-39943172383154705292014-09-01T17:22:59.126+00:002014-09-01T17:22:59.126+00:00Luckily my nature of my gender... I don't get ...Luckily my nature of my gender... I don't get many of those...John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.com