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  • mrwho
    Major Asshole!

    Site Contributor
    2,500+ Posts
    • Apr 2009
    • 4299

    #1

    Snappy comebacks

    Female customer, asking me about the cleaning web near-end warning:

    "Just how long is that thing?"

    "I'm not going to tell you that!"

    *drumfill!*
    ' "But the salesman said . . ." The salesman's an asshole!'
    Mascan42

    'You will always find some Eskimo ready to instruct the Congolese on how to cope with heat waves.'

    Ibid

    I'm just an ex-tech lurking around and spreading disinformation!
  • kingarthur
    Service Manager

    1,000+ Posts
    • Feb 2008
    • 1369

    #2
    Re: Snappy comebacks

    it's not a snappy comeback...but whenever a customer asks me "how long will that bottle of toner last", my response is always.."how long is a piece of string"
    Tip for the day; Treat every problem as your dog would.....If you cant eat it or f*ck it....then p*ss on it & walk away...

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    • Kidaver
      Ghoulscout

      500+ Posts
      • Apr 2011
      • 912

      #3
      Re: Snappy comebacks

      I usually get the "Is it going to work now?" "How long will it last?" etc etc....

      Me: "It's guaranteed till I leave the parking lot."
      "In a cruel and evil world, being cynical can allow you to get some entertainment out of it."

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      • Akitu
        Legendary Frost Spec Tech

        Site Contributor
        2,500+ Posts
        • Oct 2010
        • 2595

        #4
        Re: Snappy comebacks

        "Can I make a copy?"

        "Can you reassemble the machine?"

        I've used that one more than once... Usually get a chuckle and a prompt "nope".
        Cthulhu for president! Why settle for the lesser evil?

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        • KenB
          Geek Extraordinaire

          2,500+ Posts
          • Dec 2007
          • 3944

          #5
          Re: Snappy comebacks

          Customer: "How long have you been doing this"?

          Me: "Let's see... what time is it now"?
          “I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim Hawkins

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          • copiman
            Technician

            500+ Posts
            • Sep 2011
            • 861

            #6
            Re: Snappy comebacks

            Originally posted by Kidaver
            I usually get the "Is it going to work now?" "How long will it last?" etc etc....

            Me: "It's guaranteed till I leave the parking lot."


            I tell them we offer a Line of Site warranty. When I'm out of your site the warranty ends.

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            • 10871087
              Service Manager

              1,000+ Posts
              • Jan 2005
              • 1062

              #7
              Re: Snappy comebacks

              Originally posted by copiman
              I tell them we offer a Line of Site warranty. When I'm out of your site the warranty ends.
              I always offered the "2-light warranty", it lasts until you see my two taillights pulling out of your parking lot.

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              • 10871087
                Service Manager

                1,000+ Posts
                • Jan 2005
                • 1062

                #8
                Re: Snappy comebacks

                Originally posted by 10871087
                I always offered the "2-light warranty", it lasts until you see my two taillights pulling out of your parking lot.

                My other favorite is for the standard, "you again? we should just get you an office here" to which I always replied with:"OK sounds good but I require a window and I don't work cheap, where's HR so I can start filling out the paperwork?"

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                • atwageman
                  Trusted Tech

                  Site Contributor
                  100+ Posts
                  • Jun 2007
                  • 124

                  #9
                  Re: Snappy comebacks

                  I haven't seen you before. Are you new?

                  Yes. This job is part of my work release program.

                  What did you do?

                  Check washing.

                  That response always goes over well in banks.

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                  • gwaddle
                    Senior Tech

                    500+ Posts
                    • May 2009
                    • 782

                    #10
                    Re: Snappy comebacks

                    Originally posted by 10871087
                    My other favorite is for the standard, "you again? we should just get you an office here" to which I always replied with:"OK sounds good but I require a window and I don't work cheap, where's HR so I can start filling out the paperwork?"
                    I don't even respond to that one anymore. It quit being funny about 10 years ago.
                    I know I should be ashamed of myself. Strangely though, I am not.

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                    • Zackuth
                      Trusted Tech

                      250+ Posts
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 448

                      #11
                      Re: Snappy comebacks

                      Originally posted by 10871087
                      My other favorite is for the standard, "you again? we should just get you an office here" to which I always replied with:"OK sounds good but I require a window and I don't work cheap, where's HR so I can start filling out the paperwork?"
                      I got the "We should put you on the payroll" remark today. I said "Great!! I don't mind getting paid twice for the same job!!"
                      If at first you don't succeed, redefine success

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                      • Shadow1
                        Service Manager

                        Site Contributor
                        1,000+ Posts
                        • Sep 2008
                        • 1642

                        #12
                        Re: Snappy comebacks

                        "How long is it going to last this time?"

                        "It's guaranteed to work until it breaks."
                        73 DE W5SSJ

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                        • kyrenecopy
                          Trusted Tech

                          100+ Posts
                          • Apr 2012
                          • 205

                          #13
                          Re: Snappy comebacks

                          Originally posted by 10871087
                          My other favorite is for the standard, "you again? we should just get you an office here" to which I always replied with:"OK sounds good but I require a window and I don't work cheap, where's HR so I can start filling out the paperwork?"
                          Me: "Ok, where is my office, my hammock and my paycheck?"
                          Testing 1-2-3, testing, testing. Is this thing on?

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                          • fixthecopier
                            ALIEN OVERLORD

                            2,500+ Posts
                            • Apr 2008
                            • 4713

                            #14
                            Re: Snappy comebacks

                            Got to use this one this week. "Is the copier broke?

                            Me- "wow with your powers of deduction, I can't believe Military Intelligence hasn't snapped you up"
                            The greatest enemy of knowledge isn't ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. Stephen Hawking

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                            • kingarthur
                              Service Manager

                              1,000+ Posts
                              • Feb 2008
                              • 1369

                              #15
                              Re: Snappy comebacks

                              A common question i get as i'm leaving a job

                              "is it working...can i use it?"

                              my reply

                              "yes it's working...whether you're capable of using it is another matter"
                              Tip for the day; Treat every problem as your dog would.....If you cant eat it or f*ck it....then p*ss on it & walk away...

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