A Blog detailing the insanity of my medical practice and the stupidity of everyday life.
Monday, December 7, 2009
I Bet the Cops Love You
Dr. Grumpy: "Sir, why did you call 911?"
Mr. Bozo: "I forgot my doctor's phone number, and thought maybe they would know it, and could call him for me to make an appointment. I need to see him."
Ah, the amazing reasons people call 911. My Better Half is in law enforcement and works in a city where every job dispatched must be responded to. And the call takers are not permitted to say "It is not a police matter if your child will not do his homework/if you need to get the cat out of grandma's room because she's allergic/etc. etc. etc." and hang up.
This reminds me of a book called, "What's the Number for 911?" It was hilarious, shocking, and a bit sad, actually.
ReplyDeleteDidn't 411 used to be "Information"?
ReplyDeleteThere are idiots in this world. I hope he got a hefty fine for that!
ReplyDeleteAh, the amazing reasons people call 911. My Better Half is in law enforcement and works in a city where every job dispatched must be responded to. And the call takers are not permitted to say "It is not a police matter if your child will not do his homework/if you need to get the cat out of grandma's room because she's allergic/etc. etc. etc." and hang up.
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