There is a famous prank about a guy who phones Asda, pretending to be a worried father waiting outside for his daughter who had gone into the shop two hours ago, asking to make a PA announcement. Her name is “Tes Koses-Sheeper”. The stupid lady announced that they have had a call for “Tescos is cheaper”. (I dunno if you Americans know what Asda and Tesco is, but they are two rival supermarket chains)
We were once doing trick-phone-calls, and my friend decided to try this one out. We totally muffed it up, because as soon as he started speaking, the guy on the other end gave a laugh and said “Nice one, we’re closed.”
Five thirty on Sunday afternoon…