Comcast’s eminent merger with Time-Warner has consumers and some legislators like Al Franken (D-MN) worried. With Comcast controlling the lion’s share of the TV and internet market, you – like many Americans may have some questions. Never fear. Funny or Die gives us a preview with their own Comcast representative,’ who explains it all.
There’s really nothing to worry about, according to the spokesman. Your complaints about higher charges, slowed Netflix streams, disinterested customer service, lousy reception and having no alternative service in your area are all taken with the same level of concern from Comcast. Does that set your worries to rest? If so, you’re in for a surprise. In fact, valued Comcast customer, he assures us, “We don’t give a f**k. You’ll be amazed at the number of ways in which they do not give a f**k about us, our concerns or their own horrible service.
Aha! f you’re a wily consumer, I’ll bet you’ve considered abandoning cable TV for Netflix or Hulu! Good thinking, but the ‘rep’ is way ahead of you. Comcast owns Hulu and charges Netflix extra for streaming content. There is no escape, resistance is futile. It’s a pity we have no regulations…But in the meantime, listen to how many ways this customer friendly representative assures us that not only do they not care, they’re absolutely giddy about it – and oh yes, they do have a suggestion for what we can do about it.