[MTVN]

Originally Posted by patsylimerick

35, me. Here's the most depressing thing that happened to me this year. Got a phonecall from one of those research companies and as the house was relatively calm and work was under control, I said, "sure, belt away" - feeling all compassionate like, I mean, they've got to fill out some of those blasted forms, right?
So he gets the first few preliminary questions out of the way and then comes "can I ask how old you are?"
"35"
"Oh, ermm, sorry about this but the demographic we're targetting are the 18 to 34 age group. Thanks anyway! Byyyeee!!!!!

Sorry but..

[patsylimerick]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Sorry but..

Quite alright. I laughed too - after I stopped

[Kerry]

Originally Posted by patsylimerick

Apparently, Kerry, am now in the 35-60 demographic for Market Research purposes. Thing is, my gob was so smacked that I genuinely didn't have time to catch my breath (and read him the riot act) before he hung up. Lostalex? How are my wrists looking.................

I'm close behind you then at 33. I'll be on my guard

[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by patsylimerick

35, me. Here's the most depressing thing that happened to me this year. Got a phonecall from one of those research companies and as the house was relatively calm and work was under control, I said, "sure, belt away" - feeling all compassionate like, I mean, they've got to fill out some of those blasted forms, right?
So he gets the first few preliminary questions out of the way and then comes "can I ask how old you are?"
"35"
"Oh, ermm, sorry about this but the demographic we're targetting are the 18 to 34 age group. Thanks anyway! Byyyeee!!!!!

Awwhh.. Poor Pats..

I just never answer my landline now. People have to text me to tell me to plug it in so they know I'll answer it!!