Recently, SCB sent me a cheque book adding Mr. (instead of Ms.) before my name. When I called up their PhoneBanking to point out the error, an extremely cheerful, young voice at the other end of the call-center line asked me to drop into the nearest branch for 'correction'. "They would also need some proof", the helpful voice offered. Now surely, this one is just crying out loud for a Newsmerick :-D
"Hello PhoneBanking, please tell me why,
My new cheque book says I'm a guy?"
"Ma'am, sorry for the goof
Please drop in with proof
At our nearest branch - we'll rectify."
Really amazed at how this experience prompted you to write a limerick, instead of getting worked up and rant about it! But then I know why!
ReplyDeleteWhy not thank the bank
ReplyDeleteat least they didn't leave it blank,
imagine proving this mind bender,
What if the check book had no gender?
Hi Newsmericks, I'm back ... and facing a similar problem. Here's my statement
ReplyDelete“Tagore is NOT my last name; For Goodness’ sake
Rectify now this recurrent mistake”
My pleas still seem to fall on deaf ears
I live on, hence, with my worst fears
That I shall now, new relatives make.
PS My last name is TANJORE
@Gopinath - A little bit of humor, as you know, makes living that much more fun :-)
ReplyDelete@Gyanban - how true! one must be grateful for little mercies!
@Sujatha - Welcome back! and here is a newsmerick for you.
Like the poet, do YOU have a beard?
Well, if not, get one engineered.
And Tanjore - let's face
It is the name of a place
It's Tagore that will get you revered!
And what is a relative or two?
Then entire Bong clan will love you
Now, it isn't too late
Go accept your good fate
And bid dear old Tanjore adieu!
:-D
Names may change by notary
ReplyDeleteGender may change by surgery
-or on paper by apathy
Money may change by currency
-or into (small)change by being spend thrifty
Change is constant
Unless you are resistant
Oh! But I AM Bengali, through and through
ReplyDeleteIt’s Tamil hide but the Bongo heart beats true
Bengali food and music to give me a high
E mati tei jonmo amar, e mati tei chhaai
“Born in Bengal; I wish to die there too”