What’s the weirdest phone call you have ever received?

I hear a pause on the line, it goes quiet for a few seconds.

Sure no problem officer.

Yes sir it is.

What seemingly minor decision or moment in your past ended up having a massive impact on your entire life trajectory?

After a few moments he returns.

{RING} {RING}

Looks at phone, sees a number local to me, so I answered.

What is the reason behind the Russian government's negative view on foreign travel?

Do you reside at 1234 X X Lane?

Long pause, OK. (Inaudible talking). Could you hang on for just a sec?

Is your number (xxx) xxx-xxxx??

What do you think of a parent telling their adult child to “keep their personal life to themselves” in relation to talking to them? No reason they should say that it was mean what should I do?

I'm sorry to bother you, my staff just told me our guy corrected his information and had a number off for his home phone. Have a good day. Hangs up.

ATTENTION SPIKES UP. What could he want with me? Did I do something wrong? Lord did I forget to pay something? Questions start flying through my head. What would the detention center sheriff want with me?

Do what? Officer, I'm sorry I have no kids of my own, and I don't know anybody by that name.

Why do a bra and panties have to match?

No sir I sure don't, I live in the next city over.

HELLO

I was trying to reach out to you because we have a Mr X here, who claims you are his legal guardian. He needs you to come down and sign some forms.

What advice would you give to a father of a teenage daughter on how to protect her from boys, dating, and social media? How should fathers discuss these topics with their daughters?

Whew, not in trouble!! But someone named Sean with a similar number is apparently about to have a rather bad day.

Hi this is Sargent Moss from the County detention center. Is this Sean?

What’s the weirdest phone call you have ever received?

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