[Alas Babylon!]

add one more:

"Senator, could you please drive me to the other end of the island?"

[RetiredArmy]

I think he has only heard that one, one time. After that it was: Ted: "Need a lift?" Respondent: "Oh, uhhh, no Ted, thanks, it is such a beautiful day, I think I will just walk." (as person turns and walks out into driving rain storm).