I Hate TeleBanking

"All of our representatives are currently serving other clients. Please hold. Your business is important to us."

(3 minutes elapse.)

"Your call my be recorded for quality assurance."

(3 minutes elapse.)

***F*&^@#! ADVERTISEMENT!***

(3 minutes elapse.)

"Please stay on the line to speak with the next available representative."

(And so forth...)

(20 minutes pass.)

"We appreciate your patience. Your call will be forwarded to the next available representative as soon as one becomes available."

(5 minutes elapse.)

Me: EXPLETIVE!

BANG!

(Hangs up phone and sends up random curses against the banking industry in my heart.)

I mean, I love Carole King as much as the next person, but 40 minutes of being on hold is safely my limit.