Nothing humorous. We're on the "Don't Call" list, so all we get are charitable organizations and political calls. As far as charities are concerned, our contibutions are already allocated, so that's what I tell those who call:   "Sorry, we've made our contributions for this year. All gone, no more." If they persist ("Well, can't you just contribute $15?"), I stick to my line. If they persist, I just say, "Sorry, but no," and hang up. As far as political calls are concerned, if it's a live person, I listen; if it's a recording, I just hang up. Surveys? If I have time, I generally answer the survey.

Don Firth