Woman: Hello, Sports World International?
Me: Ah, hello. I'm trying to track down who deals with press enquiries for Slazenger?
Woman: Yes, he's in a meeting at the moment.
Me: OK. Can I ask what his name is?
Woman: I'm afraid we don't give out names over the phone.
Me: You don't give out names.
Woman: No.
Me: So this un-named man, I don't suppose you could give me his email address?
Woman: I could put you through to voicemail.
Me: Our mystery man's voicemail?
Woman: That's right.
Me: Well, OK, let's do that, shall we?
Woman: OK, can I just take your name?
Me: I'm afraid I don't give out my name over the phone.
[pause]
Me: Hello?
Woman: Would you like voicemail, or not?
Me: Yes please.
Woman: Can I just take your name?
Me: So he's allowed to know my name, but I'm not allowed to know his?
[pause]
Me: Alright, it's Rhodri Marsden.
Woman: OK Rodney, putting you through to voicemail.
[pause, backing music: All Saints - Pure Shores]
Voicemail: Hi, this is Danny Smith in Marketing, leave your message after the tone.
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If anyone would like to explore the weird world of Sports World International, their number is 0870 333 9400. They also represent Donnay and Dunlop.


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