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The Miracle of Modern Telecommunications

Okay, so how long has the phenomenom of the pre-emptive hold been in existence, and why is it that those responsible have not been dragged through the streets by howling mobs? Twice today I answered the phone only to be greeted by a recording telling me that “they” have an important call for me but all of their operators are busy, so could I please wai—

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Seriously, if it’s important, “they” could do me the courtesy of having an actual human being make the call.
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