Dead Parrot Sketch
(I work in a pet store. We offer a variety of animals, including birds.)
Customer: “Excuse me, could I ask you a question?”
Me: “Sure.”
Customer: “Do you have any red birds for sale?”
Me: “I’m afraid that all of the birds we have right now are green and blue, no red ones. I’m sorry.”
Customer: “Well, can’t you just make one red for me, then?”
Me: “No, ma’am, that’s not something we can do.”
Customer: “And why not, exactly? I think you’re just being lazy, and I have more than half a mind to call your manager!”
Me: “You could do that, but he can’t make the birds red either, sorry.”
(The customer storms off in a huff. She comes back later asking if it is safe to dip a bird in paint.)
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.
