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Poetic Frustration Published January 2, 2006 Classics , Poetry and Song
Tags: humor, technology
You’ve called Krell Komputer, Customer Care.
We’ll make you happy or we’ll make you swear.
Hi, I ordered your desktop, the Power Machine
With 12 USB ports and 20-inch screen.
The box came today and I opened it quick,
I pulled out the Styrofoam, ten inches thick,
Found the mouse and the keyboard, that big LCD.
But one thing was lacking; you left out the PC.
Left out the PC? Now that’s some displacement.
But we’ll fix you up; send you out a replacement.
Whoops! I cannot do it; this is customer care.
We’re here to take phone calls, not ship out the ware.
We’re not here to help when the system, it fails.
Since you bought a computer, you should have called Sales.
I must call again? Just the thought makes me cold.
For eighteen full minutes I waited on hold.
You need not call again, nor this time need you wait,
I’ll transfer you over and put you through straight.
I’ll tell your whole story to Stanley or Leon,
And you’ll have your PC in the flash of an eon.
Well, alright. If it must be, I’ll…my, she was bold.
Before I consented she put me on hold.
(23 minutes later)
You’ve called Krell Komputers, my name, it is Eddy,
The Department of Sales, have your credit card ready.
I’m not here to buy, not this time, not this minute.
You shipped me a box. No computer was in it.
I want what I bought; it’s that simple and clean.
I want my Krell Deluxe fast Power Machine.
I can see why you’re angry; we’re the ones that did err.
But this isn’t for Sales; please call Customer Care.
That’s who I just called! What I’m telling is true!
I tried Customer Care and they sent me to you!
This is Customer Care’s job. I’m not being brash.
I’m not here to solve problems; I’m here to take cash.
I’m speaking the truth; I’m a really straight shooter.
Only Customer Care can replace your computer.
But I’ll tell you what: I will stay on the phone.
We’ll do this together. You won’t be alone.
(45 minutes later)
You’ve called Krell Komputer, Customer Care.
We’ll make you happy or we’ll make you swear.
I’ve been on the phone now, an hour or more.
Are you the same person I spoke to before?
I hope so. This hassle will soon make me cry.
An hour? No way! Our turnover’s too high.
Alright, then, I’ll tell you; I’ll start at the top,
‘Though I fear that this phone call will end in a flop.
I bought a computer, I bought it from Krell;
In the box that you sent me, no PC did dwell.
A keyboard and mouse, yes, so true I could hug ‘em,
An LCD too, but with no place to plug ‘em.
The PC is not there. It’s a thing I ain’t got.
But it’s paid for, so please, won’t you send what I bought?
This is Customer Care, you need someone in Sales.
I’ll transfer you, but will you stop with these wails?
I’m wailing because you folks make my heart droop.
My life has turned into an infinite loop!
I won’t go to Sales! Won’t you please help me out?
Let me ask you one question and please do not shout.
This computer you don’t have-the source of your rage-
Can you use it to look at an Internet page?
Of course I cannot. What a question is that?
No computer! No browser! No e-mail! No chat!
The PC ain’t working, from keyboard to port?
I’ll transfer you gladly to Techie Support.
To Techie Support? But I…cursed is my fate!
She’s put me on hold. Well, I guess I must wait.
(63 minutes later)
Welcome to Krell’s Technologic Support.
What is the problem you wish to report?
We’ll find a solution that’s easy and true,
Or we’ll bring you a death screen with white text on blue.
I bought a computer, I bought it from Krell,
And you’ve all turned my life into one living hell.
The box, it arrived and I opened it wide
To find keyboard and mouse but no PC inside.
I’ve been on the phone now for hours so long,
That I could have watched Jackson’s remake of King Kong.
But I would be happy; yes, I’d dance with glee
If you would just please mail my PC to me.
Are you saying we shipped you a box that was bare?
No. Keyboard and mouse, and a screen were all there.
And was there a disc labeled Rescue CD?
Let me check. Yes there is. But what good can it be?
What good? Why you’re saved? Put it into the drive,
Reboot while you cry “I’m so glad I’m alive!”
This disc, will work wonders just like a magician,
Returning your system to fact’ry condition.
What system? What drive? Why can’t you understand
That I have no PC? Your advise should be banned!
Factory condition? Can you possibly get
That my PC has not left the factory yet?
Yes, I understand why you’re angry today?
But I simply said what they trained me to say.
Customer Care’s what you need; I’ve been told.
I’ll transfer you there. Wait a minute on hold.
(98 minutes later)
You’ve called Krell Komputer, Customer Care.
We’ll make you happy or we’ll make you swear.
We’ve made good on our promise; for that we’re quite proud.
Your cursing is coming through clear and quite loud.
(Phone hangs up)
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