I once called 192
and asked for the number for directory enquiries.
They seemed quite confused by my request.
(
Mr Peet,
Wed 3 Sep 2003, 20:20,
archived)
We used
to ask if there was an Operator on the line and then tell them to get off cos there was a train coming.
(
Ijon Tichy,
Wed 3 Sep 2003, 20:24,
archived)