quietfan 233 Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Sooo...just out of curiosity: How many of you called the zoo last Tuesday? I just heard this story yesterday from a grad student I know: When she reported to work Tuesday, the secretary in her department told her there had been a phone call for her from a "Mr. Lyon" who left a return number and needed to talk to her ASAP. My friend didn't recognize the name or number, but since she has been applying to several schools for their Ph.D. program in psychology, she quicky returned the call, asking for "Mr. Lyon". Turns out the number was an extension at the Montgomery zoo. The zoo employee who answered the phone was a little frustrated, but apparently could take a joke as she laughed a little and went on to tell my friend that they had already received over 100 phone calls that morning for the same joke (and it was only about 11:30 when my friend called!). The departmental secretary later confessed to my friend that she had fallen for it herself, and knew of at least four other folks in her immediate circle that had been victims of the prank that morning (..and proceded to inflict it on others). A great April Fool's...but I hope Mr. Lion didn't miss his lunch because the staff was too busy answering the phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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