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

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

{RING} {RING}

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

Who are the actual "science deniers": people who wait until vaccines are proven effective, or people who believe that there are more than two genders?

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.

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

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

What are some suggestions for books in English and Marathi language for my daughter for summer holiday? She is 15 years old.

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

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?

While on the surface of the moon, why isn’t the Apollo 11 spacesuit inflated like a balloon from the 3.7 psi internal pressure?

Is your number (xxx) xxx-xxxx??

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

Sure no problem officer.

If you’re an atheist, what would be your motive in spreading atheism, and why would you care what others believe?

After a few moments he returns.

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

Do you reside at 1234 X X Lane?

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Yes sir it is.

HELLO

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

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