So yesterday was April Fools Day, and I can't remember the last time anyone actually pulled a prank on me. But my new receptionist got me pretty good. Usually before I leave work, I have a schedule handed to me for the next day. I like knowing what to expect before I walk in the door. Plus, I need time to prepare certain things before I meet with people.
My schedule yesterday was pretty busy. I was booked up with people to see for most of the day. And when I arrived at work, I was already feeling a little stressed out because I knew how jam packed the day was going to be. And then I noticed that something had been added to my schedule. Something really long and involved and I was in no way prepared for it. Not to mention that I was double booked and couldn't possibly see both of these people at the same time anyway.
I didn't even look at the clients name. All I saw was the amount of time needed and the overbooking and the fact that I had no preparation for it at all. So I grabbed the schedule and marched up to the new girl's desk. And I waved it in her face and was like, "WTF is this?" I know she's still new, but she's never messed up my schedule this badly before. I was dumbfounded at her lack of common sense.
But when I stood there explaining to her in great panicked detail how I couldn't possibly see this person who was supposed to arrive in ten minutes, she started laughing at me. And she asked me if I'd even bothered to read their name. Um, no. Not really. But I took a look at it again and the client's name was Dick Buttkiss. And she asked me how I possibly thought it was for real. It was a joke! It was April Fools.
Duh. I felt like a complete moron and an ass. I got all worked up and bent out of shape for no reason. If I had paid more attention, I might have noticed the ridiculousness of the name. But then again, you never know. I've seen some stupid names before. It could have been a real person with an unfortunate name and parents that didn't love him!
But yeah, she got me good. I swear I usually have a sense of humor about things. And I was laughing at this afterwards. But while it was happening, I was pissed. I don't like being unprepared for stuff! It's one of my biggest pet peeves. So I started flipping out prematurely.
I guess it was just my day to look stupid. But at least she found my tirade amusing so her mission was accomplished. If I had more time yesterday, I would have found some way to get her back. But there's always time. An April Fools prank is even better when it's not done on April 1st. Because then no one expects it! Of course, it wouldn't really be April Fools. It would just be a prank. But who cares?
I'll get her back somehow. Someday. I just need to think of something good....
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evil_twin posted on Apr 02, 2008
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uniquely-ironic said on Apr 02, 2008....
it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye ........ and then it's like "free eyeball!!!"Ha ha ha, she got you good. You do need to get back at her, but be careful this doesn't become crazy. -
PAPERBACKWRITER said on Apr 02, 2008....
Go get her! :D
I´ll think of something too. . . or better yet let´s make it an SC project! lol
As always, I can´t help but google related topics when I read a blog.
This time I had fun with looking for unusual names . . .and you are right, there are a lot of Dicks out there XD :- Dick Assman (properly pronounced "assmun"). Canadian service station owner whose name propelled him to international celebrity status in 1995.
- Dick Trickle.[51] With a combined total of up to 1,200 wins in all racing forms to his credit, he has been called "America's Winningest Driver."
- Dick Pole, baseball player[50]
Update us if you come up with a prank!
paper ~
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uniquely-ironic said on Apr 02, 2008....
Hey ET, I just thought of a good one that everyone in the office could enjoy. Hire a stripper to come and dance for her dressed up as a package delivery man!!!This way she'll go nuts thinking some guy is coming onto her and when he starts undressing she'll be so embarrassed she'll crawl under her desk. Not to mention the side benefit of all the female employees getting a visual treat. (or for even more twisted fun hire a female stripper to do the same gig) -
quietone said on Apr 02, 2008....
... that was a good one!! maybe she was just paying you back about that coffee thing a month ago!! remember?? -
evil_twin said on Apr 02, 2008....
Uniquely--You're evil! If this girl was my friend and we weren't at work, I'd highly consider the stripper. But even if we're a very relaxed environment, a naked guy (or girl) dancing might be too much! I was kind of thinking of something along the lines of having her think her car got towed or crashed into in the parking lot. I'm not sure yet....
Paper--Those names are funny! I have heard of Dick Trickle before and I think his parents must not have loved him. But Dick Assman really takes the cake! In fact, even if his name was Bob Assman, it wouldn't really help any!
quietone--It could have been payback for her spewing coffee all over herself. But that incident was payback for her telling the Starbucks guy I was a stripper! This girl is diabolical....I need to think of something really good.
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the_infernal_optimist said on Apr 02, 2008....
That's pretty good. :-D I'm sure your retaliation will be too, though. Hmm...I kind of like the idea of you making her think her car got towed. You could walk in (if she gets there before you, or make some excuse to go out and come back in) and be like, "Hey, where's your car?" and watch her freak.
~Infernal
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evil_twin said on Apr 02, 2008....
Infernal--I'm thinking of the car thing strongly. She really loves her car and if she thinks someone damaged it or it got stolen or something, she'd flip out! Then I can watch her freak out and get mad over nothing too :-P -
Mr_Box said on Apr 02, 2008....
I can just picture how pissed you were. Was your face all red? Because that's when I always know you're gonna blow a gasket.But she did get you good. I'm sure you'll think of some good payback. I like the idea of telling her that someone stole her car. Just make it really believeable and don't laugh!That always gives you away. -
allswell said on Apr 02, 2008....
Hey you have to admitt that was pretty good, but if i was in the same situation i don't think i would have looked at the name either, who cares who it is you didn't have anything prepared or the time for anyone else...so yeah i would have freaked out too! I can't wait to hear how you get her back...it's gotta be something good!
alls:)
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lfbno7 said on Apr 03, 2008....
Football fans from the 60s and 70s would remember the Chicago Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus. He was considered to be the best defensive player in the league. You would compare him to Lawrence Taylor. He was a vicious tackler who inspired fear in opposing players. -
bluegum said on Apr 03, 2008....
every good joke is on someone else they say.though in your work i can see how it would stressed you out .btw i'm pleased she settled in ok.blue. -
queenparanoia said on Apr 03, 2008....
hehehehe that was funny!!! i hope you could get her back... =) -
danetteb said on Apr 03, 2008....
Rofl - that must've been pretty entertaining, watching you rant about Dick Buttkiss.... :P
We also did an April fool's joke in the office - we added Eno's to the sugar.
Eno's is a powdery medication which is used for heartburn, but can't harm you if you take it and you don't have heartburn. The fun about it, is that it doesn't taste funny, it just makes your coffee fizz like some of those vitamin tablets - I'm not sure what you call them though. Anyway, so everyone's coffee was fizzing, and no one knew why :P
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evil_twin said on Apr 03, 2008....
Mr. Box--Um, yes, my face was all red. That always happens when I'm about to blow my top and I try to hold it in. I end up looking like a tomato! I will get her back though....
alls--I was really upset because I'm such a stickler for preparation. It really bothers me if unexpected things happen. So she really did get me good....
Lfbno--I do remember that guy's name! So see, someone was cursed with that horrible moniker. But at least his name wasn't actually spelled "Buttkiss".
bluegum--I'm glad she's settling in good too. A little too good! Now she's playing pranks on me...
queen--I will get her back. When she least expects it!
danette--That would alarm me if my coffee started fizzing. I wouldn't drink it! Eno's must be something like Alka Seltzer here. It fizzes when you stick it in water. But that's a good prank!
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silverwhisper said on Apr 04, 2008....
bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
i totally understand--you laugh, but there's still this little voice inside you going, "but if it were for real..."
and u-i's a very clever woman. :>
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evil_twin said on Apr 05, 2008....
silver--As a joke, it was a pretty good one! But if it were real, my head would have exploded. I'm really picky about being prepared for stuff!
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