This is pretty close to an actual sales call I received.
The sales person's name has been changed. The company name
has not. I think we'll stick with our current provider.

Bob: Hello, I'm Bob ______ from AT&T, and I'm calling to let
you know about the Internet services we offer. Do you have a
minute to...
Me: I'm kind of busy right now, but if you could just email me
the information I'll call you back if I'm interested. My address is...
Bob: Could I have your fax number? We're behind a firewall, so our
email doesn't always get through. 

 people were stricken with salmonella poisoning after 
drinking unpasteurized orange juice at Disney World. Disney 
officials admit the mistake, but downplay the sickness, pointing 
out that "it's a small hurl after all."

Actual Police Accounts
The woman in question, a cute blonde as it happens, was pulled over for 
speeding by a California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer. When he walked 
up to her window and opened his ticket book she said: "I bet you're going 
to sell me a ticket to the Highway Patrolmen's Ball." He replied, "No, 
highway patrolmen don't have balls."
There followed a moment of silence while she smiled and he realized what 
he'd said. He then closed his book, got back on his motorcycle and left. 
She was laughing too hard to start her car for several minutes.