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

After a few moments he returns.

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

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

What is the process of becoming an Evangelical preacher? Is attending seminary school necessary? How long does it typically take? Is it financially challenging?

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?

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.

Is your number (xxx) xxx-xxxx??

What are some ways to identify and avoid logical fallacies, such as straw man and red herring, in an argument?

Yes sir it is.

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.

HELLO

Can you tell me something about yourself?

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

{RING} {RING}

Do you reside at 1234 X X Lane?

Why do people immediately disregard subjects such as flat earth, without opening their minds/taking time to research?

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

Sure no problem officer.

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

Why do guys on dating apps often just first message "hey" or "hey how are you" instead of being more creative and unique? How do they think being a copycat will stand out?

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

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

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

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