What’s the weirdest phone call you have ever received?

Looks at phone, sees a number local to me, so I answered.

HELLO

Yes sir it is.

Why is Russia always right? All eyes toward Russian glory!

I was trying to reach out to you because we have a Mr X here, who claims you are his legal guardian. He needs you to come down and sign some forms.

I hear a pause on the line, it goes quiet for a few seconds.

After a few moments he returns.

What are some of the differences between the Democratic and Republican parties? What policies does each party advocate for? What groups do these parties usually represent?

Sure no problem officer.

Whew, not in trouble!! But someone named Sean with a similar number is apparently about to have a rather bad day.

Do what? Officer, I'm sorry I have no kids of my own, and I don't know anybody by that name.

Is it okay for a wife who comes home from a date to tell her husband what she did?

I'm sorry to bother you, my staff just told me our guy corrected his information and had a number off for his home phone. Have a good day. Hangs up.

Long pause, OK. (Inaudible talking). Could you hang on for just a sec?

ATTENTION SPIKES UP. What could he want with me? Did I do something wrong? Lord did I forget to pay something? Questions start flying through my head. What would the detention center sheriff want with me?

Are LGBT people accepted in Japan?

Do you reside at 1234 X X Lane?

No sir I sure don't, I live in the next city over.

Is your number (xxx) xxx-xxxx??

When was the first time you felt discriminated against because you were female?

{RING} {RING}

Hi this is Sargent Moss from the County detention center. Is this Sean?

What’s the weirdest phone call you have ever received?

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