By rashpimplezitz - 08/09/2013 04:22 - United States - Simi Valley

Today, I was prank called yet again by someone asking for a game that was released over 10 years ago. The store I work at only sells modern titles, and I angrily slammed the phone down. My boss saw and fired me on the spot. FML
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You deserved it 38 865

rashpimplezitz tells us more.

rashpimplezitz 9

Hi everyone, OP here. The game they were asking for, was, yes, Battletoads. Just another prank call. Many of you assume that the guy on the other end could have called me legitimately asking for the game, but really, it was the same person each and every time. They were just trying to be a jerk. Hell, you could hear their friends laughing in the background of the call. Yes, I understand that it isn't right to behave like this in the workplace, but I was a bit stressed out (girlfriend breaking up with me, etc.) and I didn't really feel great that day. After some explaining to the boss about the whole Battletoads prank call phenomenon, I was rehired and just took a 3 day suspension. I promise you all that I will not behave in such a way ever again, and thank you all for your wonderful comments.

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Top comments

ColCyclone 17

do you have battletoads??

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FlyingLeumer 19

Well, you do need to have self-control in the workplace, but that shouldn't be a firing offense

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Comments

emilycb93 12

That doesn't sound like a funny prank call.

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Keystonematt 9

because everyone should know your stores inventory. how about educating them on your stock or offering an alternative. YOU PRETENTIOUS BUTTHOLE. someone doesn't understand the word pretentious or perhaps irony.

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harrisoncohix 5

Look, I know you probably get this as a prank all the time, but I'm seriously looking for a copy of Battletoads. Got one?

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guerolocoshon 7

Was your boss your former high school bully might be why he was so harsh

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BobbieH 19

You have to be able to control yourself when you are in a customer service position. You deserve to be fired for your reaction; its purely unacceptable. Is it really that bothersome when someone calls about a title you don't carry? Even if you've told them before? If that sets you off you're headed to an early grave because real life is lot more frustrating and stressful than those calls.

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rashpimplezitz 9

Hi everyone, OP here. The game they were asking for, was, yes, Battletoads. Just another prank call. Many of you assume that the guy on the other end could have called me legitimately asking for the game, but really, it was the same person each and every time. They were just trying to be a jerk. Hell, you could hear their friends laughing in the background of the call. Yes, I understand that it isn't right to behave like this in the workplace, but I was a bit stressed out (girlfriend breaking up with me, etc.) and I didn't really feel great that day. After some explaining to the boss about the whole Battletoads prank call phenomenon, I was rehired and just took a 3 day suspension. I promise you all that I will not behave in such a way ever again, and thank you all for your wonderful comments.

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Trish01 23

I bet they kept calling you back because they could hear you getting worked up about it. Stay cool, OP and they'll get bored and stop calling you.

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Irreverend 23

Yes, I can get you Battletoads. It will take 6-8 weeks, and the price is $999.95, pre-paid. Visa or Mastercard?

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Afroninja4566 21

Next time they call you should go along with it to throw them off.

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lilhellian 26

I happen to know a few people that go to gamestop everyday and ask about that particular game. You're not in Virginia are you?

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nature_girl_08 14

109: I may be mistaken, but I feel like that was somewhat of a meme within the past few years. For some reason, the whole asking about Battletoads thing sounds very familiar. someone correct me if I'm wrong, though!

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Queen_of_Night 20

Wasn't really a "meme" perse. It was a prank started up on an image board about 7-8 years ago. Image board would post the number to some GameStop and have everyone ask for Battletoads. Said GameStop would literally be flooded with calls for a 20 year old game that they, of course, don't carry. I heard a number of them had to unplug the phones for a day.

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whyisitme12 19

I would of put them on hold and check to see if their still there 15min later.

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zeldaluvr2007 15

I first heard about this on 4chan. It was quite hilarious. OP, glad to hear they rehired you. :)

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LegolasPrincess 10

Thanks for clearing that up, (sorry to hear about your ex) and its good they rehired you and in the future you'll control your anger. If they prank you again just act natural about it, before you were giving them the satisfaction that they were pissing you off.

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amunnra 14

I'm looking for a specific game... I think it was called... "Battle Toads". Do you happen to sell it?

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bleedingglitter 24

We have people come in asking for battle toads all the time or asking "what would happen if I brought in a copy for trade?" It's just one of the things you have to deal with working in game sales.

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ViviMage 39

You can't lose your cool like that even with a prankster. And how do you know it wasn't a virtual Console download item that you sell gift cards for (not the physical game I know)

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BatoleTodes 3

WHAT THE?? It's you! You are the one who hung up on me! I just posted an "FML" about it! Now that I got you cornered, do you or do you NOT have battletoads?

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