It's Not Just Us...

Remember when we sat in a circle at the All-Staff Meeting and told stories about odd questions we've been asked or conversations we're overheard while at BUSP?  Apparently, we're not the only place where unusual questions come up.  Today I received the transcript of a conversation between a friend of mine (a former BUSP employee) and a caller.  My friend currently works for the IU Philosophy Dept.  Here is what she reported to me:

My friend: “Philosophy Department, How can I help you?”

 

Caller: “Yeah, I need to talk to someone to answer a question.”

 

My friend: “Well, I am the Graduate Coordinator.”

 

Caller: “I have a question about Jean Paul Sartre.”

 

Friend: “OK.”

 

Caller: “Is it true he never took a bath and put the stench in Existentialism?”

 

My friend beings laughing.

 

Caller: “I really need to talk with someone.” (very serious)

 

My friend: “I’m sorry, no one is around right now. It’s lunch time right now.”

 

Caller: “Ok. I’ll call back later….”  Click

 

So it's not just us.