Stupid Client Quote #4469

planotek | posted 05-19-2006 | Number of Votes: 58 | Current Rating: 3.86

A few years ago, I was working dial-up tech support for a new ISP. One night, I received a call from a very distraught man who was having problems with his connection.

Me: Ok, sir. The first thing I want you to do is go to the Control Panel and double-click the Modems icon.

Him: Sure, no problem. Ok.

Me: now I need you to tell what the modem settings are.

Him: Ok, sure thing. Um, one thing?

Me: Yes.

Him: Does the pc need to be turned on?

Me: ...