[cake_crumb]

When telemarkers became a problem, hubby would frequently insist on answering the phone wherever we were.

I remember two of his best: one simple one where he answered the phone "Hello, (your region here) Police barracks, may I help you" - which usually left them sputtering and apologizing - and the "House of Sex, what would you like, big boy..." which also left them sputtering and apologizing.

[gitmo]

Sometimes when I get a call from an unidentified number, I'll answer "Telephone.". Most people go "Uh Uh Uh" and hang up. Somehow that response just baffles them.