In this parody by Second City Comedy called ‘Discover Card’ a ‘real live’ operator treats you like a friend. What a delight to find a friendly helpful ‘real person’ on the line! Enjoy it now, your joy may soon fade.
Let’s be clear. They do treat you like a friend – but not like your ‘shopping friend.’ The one who knows your best colors and sizes, and helps you find all of those goodies you absolutely must have! No, the Discover friend is more like a brutally honest conscience who knows you better than you know yourself. That’s why their slogan is:”At Discover We Treat You, Like You Treat You.” I might add, this isn’t exactly true. Those of us who are still in denial would never speak to ourselves this way.
Your delight at reaching a friendly, perky voice on the line will quickly fade, when the operator who knows why you can’t resist a $999.95 coffee press at 4:00 AM, shares that insight with you, in brutally honest detail. Your pesky and practical Discover agent knows throwing money at the problem isn’t the answer, and enlightens you – with the painful truth, that shopping therapy isn’t healthy for your bank account. It may still improve your outlook, perhaps it’s time to find another card company?