All Roads Lead To Hope
(This is a story my dad has told often. It happened back in the 70s.)
Telemarketer: “Congratulations, sir. You have been selected for our contest. If you can answer one skill-testing question, you’ll win a prize. Are you in?”
My Dad: “Sure.”
Telemarketer: “Okay. I’ll give you four letters. Unscramble them to reveal the name of a well-known American comedian. First name is Bob. Okay? E, O, H, P.”
My Dad: “Bob Hope?”
Telemarketer: “Congratulations! You’ve won a month’s worth of free lessons at [local dance studio]!”
My Dad: “No, thank you.”
(A few days later, he gets a call again. Clearly, they’ve forgotten to cross him off their list because they give the same contest and question. Dad, however, decides to have a little fun.)
My Dad: “Is it Bob Pohe?”
Telemarketer: “No, sir. Would you like to try again?”
My Dad: “Oh, sure. Is it Bob Hepo?”
(Dad goes through every combination he can think of except the correct answer. Eventually, the telemarketer gives up.)
Telemarketer: “Sorry, sir. We do, however, have a consolation prize. You get a month of free dance lessons at [local dance studio]!”