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J. Doe ([personal profile] showstarter) wrote in [community profile] bakerstreet2012-08-13 04:17 pm

the wrong recipient meme

The Wrong Recipient Meme





Oops. It happens to all of us. In a hurry, kind of drunk, too tired – for whatever reason, you've sent a text to the wrong recipient and it's up to you to do damage control.





¤ Post with your character. Name, canon and any preferences in the subject line.
¤ Others choose one of the options below and reply to your character with a text message that wasn't intended for them.
¤ Communication or miscommunication ensues?
¤ Profit!




1. talk dirty | "baby, you were such a stud yesterday"
Texting is a great way to make your partner spend the rest of their meeting thinking about exactly how steamy action was last night... Unless you sent it to the wrong number, of course. How to explain that one?

2. those dates | "Don't forget lunch at 2! :-)"
Easiest way to arrange meetings, confirming them or just saying thanks for a good time is by cell. Even easier? To screw it up when the invitation reaches the wrong person... Or perhaps your mishap lands you an entirely new date!

3. anger management | "OMFG, you really are an asshole!"
They’ve pissed you off royally, so someone deserves a piece of your mind. Poor recipient, having to put up with a dressing-down of that magnitude. Especially if it wasn't actually intended for them.

4. my condolences | "Jane, I'm so sorry about your aunt."
Someone lost a relative, got broken up with or didn't get the grades they'd hoped for, so you quickly text them your heartfelt sympathy. Let's just hope that the recipient actually has lost their aunt...

5. well done | "I heard about it from my mom. You go, girl!"
They aced their exams, just got published or they had a baby. Something definitely deserving of your congratulations. Hopefully the one receiving it will appreciate the recognition of something they probably didn't do.

6. auto correct | "Dad says we're having pussy tonight."
A completely ordinary message. The concert was amazing, you're running late... Autocorrect just happened to change one little word into something completely different. Something that’s even more difficult to decipher for the wrong recipient.

7. wildcard | "ok"
Want another scenario, something combined or something completely different? Knock yourself out!


manofiron: (everything looks better with whiskey)

[personal profile] manofiron 2012-08-13 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
C'mon, JARV. You know you're more than just a butler. The threats, though. Those are new. Have you been watching Terminator again?
madeyoufall: (I'm kicking ass at Draw Something)

[personal profile] madeyoufall 2012-08-13 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
New? ...well. Someone's been fiddling with my phone. Sincere apologies- but you do sound familiar.
manofiron: (yeah that'd be me)

[personal profile] manofiron 2012-08-13 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Wrong number? Don't worry, happens to the best of us. You watch a lot of TV? That might be why.
madeyoufall: (Full bars)

[personal profile] madeyoufall 2012-08-13 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Hardly any. Oh my, are you very famous? How exciting for you. Please forgive my earlier rudeness. Good help is very hard to find.
manofiron: (just humoring you now)

[personal profile] manofiron 2012-08-13 08:46 pm (UTC)(link)
You're telling me. I had to make mine. No hard feelings, though. Really. You ought to see me on a bad day.
madeyoufall: (I'm kicking ass at Draw Something)

[personal profile] madeyoufall 2012-08-13 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
It has been a very long day. You seem an understanding sort. You built your own? Would that I had the patience. I don't suppose your famous for marketing them, are you?
manofiron: (taking care of business)

[personal profile] manofiron 2012-08-13 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Not really. Why? You in the market for some?
madeyoufall: (Full bars)

[personal profile] madeyoufall 2012-08-13 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
If it would save me having to constantly ki fire people, then absolutely I am. It's become awfully time-consuming.
manofiron: (checking out your ass right now)

[personal profile] manofiron 2012-08-13 09:03 pm (UTC)(link)
What kind of help are you looking for? Maybe I could recommend someone.
madeyoufall: (I'm kicking ass at Draw Something)

[personal profile] madeyoufall 2012-08-13 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, it's not the type of employee, it's the 'human nature' bit that gets tiresome. They all want to have lives, which I doubt is a problem with your- what is it, a robot?
manofiron: (kinda working here)

[personal profile] manofiron 2012-08-13 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Couple of them, actually. Best robotics in the world. Maybe I can hook you up with one.
madeyoufall: (You know you love me.)

[personal profile] madeyoufall 2012-08-13 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
This is fortuitous. Are they very big? I suppose mobility is a small sacrifice to make for not having to bother with the failings of people.
manofiron: (so smug right now)

[personal profile] manofiron 2012-08-13 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Depends on what you'd need it for. Thing about my tech? I can make it any size you want.
madeyoufall: (I'm kicking ass at Draw Something)

[personal profile] madeyoufall 2012-08-13 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Excellent. Anything in the range of secretary/assassi personal security?
manofiron: (used too much gel this morning)

[personal profile] manofiron 2012-08-13 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Secretary, yes. Security, not so much.
madeyoufall: (Full bars)

[personal profile] madeyoufall 2012-08-13 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Bother. There really is no getting around human employees yet, is there. Still, the best robotics in the world... I'm sure you'll come up with something someday?
manofiron: (pretending to listen)

[personal profile] manofiron 2012-08-13 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Already did. It's just not for sale.
madeyoufall: (Full bars)

[personal profile] madeyoufall 2012-08-13 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
That is disappointing. Are you very sure? I can meet whatever price you're asking.
manofiron: (are you kidding right now?)

[personal profile] manofiron 2012-08-13 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm afraid so. I know some people in the security business. I could put you in touch with them.
madeyoufall: (Full bars)

[personal profile] madeyoufall 2012-08-13 10:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd appreciate it. Though unless it's something.. unique, I've likely already shopped for it by now.
manofiron: (what the crap)

[personal profile] manofiron 2012-08-13 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Hammer Industries. Given them a call. Can't get much more unique than that.