Fresh Lies

Fülszöveg

PllfSS 1 I
Voice mail, we are now being told, is the worst thing ever to befall civilization. American productivity plummets while we languish on hold. I'd suggest that it's not the concept, but the execution. Good voice mail should be helpful but stern, like a policeman helping a drunk get home. Bad voice mail leaves you feeling that you are staggering down a labyrinth culminating in a Minotaur who will eat your message and cut you off.
Examples. Good voice mail: Thank you for calling. If you'd like to leave a message, press I. If you want an operator, press 2. If you don't do anything, a device attached to my belt will issue a painful electric shock and I will be compelled to take your call, but I can't guarantee I'll be civil about it. That is all. Bad Voice mail: Thank you for calling 911. In order to serve you better, your call is being routed to the police department, fire department, hospital or mortuary best able to help you. If your home is being broken into, press I.... Tovább

Fülszöveg

PllfSS 1 I
Voice mail, we are now being told, is the worst thing ever to befall civilization. American productivity plummets while we languish on hold. I'd suggest that it's not the concept, but the execution. Good voice mail should be helpful but stern, like a policeman helping a drunk get home. Bad voice mail leaves you feeling that you are staggering down a labyrinth culminating in a Minotaur who will eat your message and cut you off.
Examples. Good voice mail: Thank you for calling. If you'd like to leave a message, press I. If you want an operator, press 2. If you don't do anything, a device attached to my belt will issue a painful electric shock and I will be compelled to take your call, but I can't guarantee I'll be civil about it. That is all. Bad Voice mail: Thank you for calling 911. In order to serve you better, your call is being routed to the police department, fire department, hospital or mortuary best able to help you. If your home is being broken into, press I. If the Intruder is armed, press 2
"Lileks writes like a house afire."
—Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Those who have had the pleasure of reading the humor columns of James Lileks will no doubt be on the lookout for more. Those who have not caught up yet with Lileks would be well advised to do so quickly "
—Newark Star-Ledger
"When James Lileks is at his best, I don't know of anyone who sounds quite like him. He absolutely sizzles, if you're going to read him, at least wear safety goggles. This guy sends sparks flying, and they're brilliant."
—Raleigh News <S Observer Vissza