Catharsis
Not funny, or particularly interesting. In fact, I recommend that you skip this one and go on to the next, I'm only writing to offload some petty pent up fury.

Still here? Oh, ok then, if you insist (sigh)

Went to Comet to buy a new fridge recently, and saw two similar models - for argument's sake let's call them the Supafrost 25 and the Supafrost 35. Couldn't see any difference between them, so asked the sales guy to assist. Now he wasn't young, or in the least bit chavvy, and I was astonished as the following unfolded -

Me: "What's the difference between the Supafrost 25 and the Supafrost 35?"
Monkey: "Well the 35 is £350 and the 25 is £325"
Me: "I see that, perhaps you could explain the difference between the models which would account for the difference in price?"
Monkey: "Well, that one is £25 more expensive"
Me: "Yes, we have established that, could you tell me what features cause it to be more expensive?"
Monkey: "Because it's a different model."

I could go on, but just read the above through again about another three times and you'll get the picture.

Me: "Oh for.... Okay. It is clear that you do not know what the difference is. Could you please do me a favour and find out, or perhaps ask somebody who does know?"
Monkey: "Look it's quite simple, they are different models"
Me: "Fuck ME!! You are a fucking prick, I'm going somewhere where they employ people who aren't fucking retards"
Monkey (following me towards the door): "How dare you, there's no need to make it personal!"
Me: "Fuck off, you fucking sack of shit"

Now, that feels a lot better. Although to be frank with hindsight I don't feel that anybody emerges from this story in a particularly favourable light.
(Ali Bongo 9000 Ali Bongo 9000, Mon 16 May 2005, 17:10, Reply)