DEFINITION: v. tr., To share your feelings with a customer service representative by using a perceived product deficiency to express your own sense of inadequacy and/or deep seated rage against the world. n., An irritating or annoying customer.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Whinestein: /whyne styne/ Mrs. Gorgonzola was a real Whinestein. You know the type of customer we mean…one who complained about everything, was a retail snob and showed off her ignorance at the same time. Every week she entered the Gourmet Cheese Shoppe in the Mall called Cheese Louise. And every week she berated the owner, Louise, with her usual rants: “These Emmenthalers were no Gouda…I could barely Edam!”; “It’s a Feta Accompli that this Roquefort will be Stilton my Children’s Gruyereth!”; “Why is this Fontina the Mozza expensive cheese in the Store?”; “I simply Camembert to try the Chevre…it makes me Cheddar to think what’s in it!” “Must they alwheys make Swiss Cheese with holes in it…what poor workmanship!”;”My daughter, Velveeta, Brie-ds American Cheese Dogs and is Whey beyond her years!” and “Why does it always smell like milk gone bad in this Shoppe…couldn’t you come up with a grater scent?” Louise would smile and nod and take her money, thinking to herself, I hate her, but I’m Fondue, my little greenbacks. Yes, Louise thought it appropriate to have a little Whine with her Cheese! Etymology: Whine (to moan and complain in a plaintive manner) & Stein (a mug) & Einstein (a genius,someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality) Created by: Nosila.
Comments on Whinestein:
Nuwanda, 2008-11-13: 11:54:00
You’re examples are the best…a little cheesy, perhaps, but I’ve found none butter!Nuwanda, 2008-11-13: 11:54:00
I meant your, not you’re.rombus, 2008-11-13: 12:53:00
What a grate story. Lets Rock n Rocqefort!!OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-13: 16:49:00
Very cleverNosila, 2008-11-14: 23:54:00
Nothing like a fromage a trois! Cheers!
Counterattacker: /Cown-ter-at-aker/ Jerry was used to dealing with awkward customers, but when it came to Mr Pennyworth, the serial counterattacker, he was at a complete loss. Jerry dreaded the moment when he walked through the doors of his hardware shop. He never actually bought anything but he would continually come to the counter with various items and proceed to tell anyone who would listen that the products were inferior. He then ranted on that things were made to a much higher standard in his day and were made to last. Jerry was just grateful that Mr Pennyworth was well known for his rants all over town, and his other customers never took him seriously. Etymology: Counter(a long flat-topped fitment over which goods are sold to customers) + Attacker(someone who takes agressive action) = Counterattacker Created by: TJayzz.
Comments on Counterattacker:
Nosila, 2008-11-13: 20:43:00
Talk about a need for Counterintelligence! Good Word
Creepsumer: /creep-zoom-er/ The worst job at Sears is the product return desk which attracts one creepsumer after another.
Etymology: CREEPSUMER noun – from CREEP (an annoyingly unpleasant, or repulsive person) + CONSUMER (one that acquires goods, or services for direct use )
Created by: Stevenson0.
Comments on Creepsumer:
OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-13: 16:51:00
Good word.Mustang, 2008-11-13: 22:36:00
Excellent
Tantrumonsters: /tantrÉ™mänstÉ™rs/ Reggie knew his day was shot when he saw them coming through the door. The tantrumonsters had arrived. The bus from the assisted-living home must have jettisoned its cargo. These three seemed to have nothing better to do than complain over minutia. He calls them T-Vex, Rageasaur and Triscarytops. This time he was ready for them. He threw up a bogo (buy one, get one) banner to momentarily distract them and made a dash for the stock room. It didn’t take long for them to get bored and move onto another store and another customer service rep to gnaw on. Etymology: Tantrum (an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in young child) + Monster (an imaginary creature that is typically large, ugly, and frightening) Created by: artr.
Comments on Tantrumonsters:
OZZIEBOB, 2008-11-13: 16:50:00
Nice blend.Nosila, 2008-11-13: 20:46:00
Nice story….those dinosars put the “Sore” in Thesaurus!
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