We Apologize - Sheldon® Comic Strip

PANEL 1: GRAMP, an older bald man with a grey mustache, holds a black smart phone to his ear. The background is a calm light green.
HOLD MUSIC FROM THE PHONE: We apologize for the wait. We’re currently exppeereincing a higher-than-normal call volume.

PANEL 2: GRAMP continues to be on hold, his expression slightly surprised. The background starts to shift orange.
HOLD MUSIC FROM THE PHONE: Oh wait! We’ve actually HIRED more operators, appropriate t our level of calls. Because THAT’S what a responsible business does!

PANEL 3: GRAMP gets frustrated, still on hold. The background is orange, with a tinge of red texture bleeding up from the bottom.
HOLD MUSIC FROM THE PHONE: Ha ha ha just kidding! We haven’t staffed up at all! GOTTA GIT THEM PROFITS!

PANEL 4: Gramp is very frustrated, the background echos this with a red texture.
No text.

PANEL 5: Gramp loos resigned to his frustration. The background returns to a dull green.
HOLD MUSIC FROM THE PHONE: um. Please continue to hold. Your call is very important to us.

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