I Have A Degree In Marketing

I like how some advertisements try to make the business seem really personal. They’re like “Hey, and when you come in. Just ask for Steve and youll get 15 percent off!”. It’s a decent strategy but it could backfire on them. What if something happens to Steve? That could be awkward…

AT THE TIRE STORE:

ME
Hey, I’d like to talk to Steve.

TIRE SALESMAN
Yeah, um, Steve was eaten by wolves.

ME
But the commercial…

TIRE SALESMAN
Yeah, that’s was pre-wolves.

ME
Do I still get 15 percent off?

TIRE SALESMAN
Yes, but there’s a new standard wolf insurance charge of 20 percent.

ME
Wow, that’s pretty pricey for wolf insurance.

TIRE SALESMAN
Yeah, but if you ask for Bill we’ll give you an extra 25 percent off.

ME
Okay, I’d like to talk to Bill please.

TIRE SALESMAN
Sorry Bill’s not here. He was eaten by wolves.

ME
But you just said…

TIRE SALESMAN
Now you know why wolf insurance rates are skyrocketing. We tried shopping around for a better price, but all the insurance agents had been eaten by wolves.

ME
Even the Gecko?

TIRE SALESMAN
The Gecko sells car insurance, not wolf insurance. But yes, he was eaten by wolves.

ME
Okay. Bye then.