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    Desk Jockey Calls Bloomberg Help Desk to Save Balloon Boy

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    Image of hilikusopus hilikusopus
    10/21/09

    In reply to Desk Jockey Calls Bloomberg Help Desk to Save Balloon Boy
    I don't know if this is better as pathetic and real, or tongue and cheek; either way, hilarious. #balloonboy
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    Image of Uncle_Billy_Slumming Uncle_Billy_Slumming
    10/21/09

    In reply to Desk Jockey Calls Bloomberg Help Desk to Save Balloon Boy
    Where did you get this?

    4 lbs test berkely trilene...

    You're taking payola from a freaking fishing tackle company?

    Not sure I get concerned person's reference. 4 lb. test is certainly not the strongest fishing line available, but it would be more than enough to hold down a helium balloon.

    Safety, security, fear, parenting, strength of fishing line, old German brokerage... hmmm...

    Maybe balloon dad should have used something like Steelon: " "A nylon leader with a heart of stainless steel."

    [www.berkley-fishing.com]

    Preferable to teflon leaders with no heart at all? #balloonboy
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    Image of MrInBetween MrInBetween
    10/21/09

    In reply to Desk Jockey Calls Bloomberg Help Desk to Save Balloon Boy
    Sending the seals in with some chutes can solve any prickly problem. #balloonboy
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    Image of OHymenMyHymen OHymenMyHymen
    10/21/09

    In reply to Desk Jockey Calls Bloomberg Help Desk to Save Balloon Boy
    That is absolutely spectacular. I love how the operator doesn't miss a beat- like calling about random issues in life is a normal thing.

    BLOOMBERG HELP DESK: Thank you for using Bloomberg HELP! We have received your question, and a live representative will be with you momentarily. Thank you for your patience.
    BLOOMBERG HELP DESK: hello
    BROKEN: Hey, my girlfriend doesn't orgasm when I go down on her.
    BLOOMBERG HELP DESK: it's all about the clit, sir. #balloonboy
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    Image of Conchie Birdie Conchie Birdie
    10/21/09

    @OHymenMyHymen:

    Asparagus-lost: HEY, how do you blanch asparagus?

    BLOOMBERG HELP DESK: Drop it into simmering water for 3-4 minutes, then drain and throw said asparagus into cold water.



    Asparagus-lost: Thanks! You'd make a great top chef contestant! You rule, man.



    BLOOMBERG HELP DESK: I know, I tried. Why do you think I'm doing this shit?


    #balloonboy
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    Image of OHymenMyHymen OHymenMyHymen
    10/22/09

    @Conchie Birdie:
    BROKER: HEY, my dealer hasn't called back and the day's almost over. How am I supposed to go to Balthazar tonight without 5 grams?

    BLOOMBERG HELP DESK: Reach behind the second monitor, there's an emergency gram of coke in a secret compartment. We'll overnight you replenishment.

    BROKER: I don't see it

    BLOOMBERG HELP DESK: Have you tried the Indian guy in front of the laundromat on 40th and 9th?

    BROKER: Oh yeah! Thanks!

    BLOOMBERG HELP DESK: Thank you for using Bloomberg. #balloonboy
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    Image of UGAdawg UGAdawg
    10/20/09

    In reply to Desk Jockey Calls Bloomberg Help Desk to Save Balloon Boy
    BTW, the Bloomberg desk is definitely based out of the NY area. I called their help desk once needing assistance with one of their trading products for a broker I was helping. I got a guy on the line with a strong NY accent. I was happy. #balloonboy
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    Image of Shelwood Shelwood
    10/20/09

    @UGAdawg: Bloomberg has several offices in central New Jersey, a place where accents swerve between NYC and Philly in a matter of miles. #balloonboy
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    Image of UGAdawg UGAdawg
    10/20/09

    @Shelwood: No matter, I was happy when I got them. I can only imagine troubleshooting something as specialized with a guy named 'Tim' who's real name is Punjab. I swear every time it's
    Tim: "I need you to unplug your device for me and power it back up." Me: "I already fucking did that before I called plus a litany of other troubleshooting measures as well. Perhaps you can infer from that what the next step is before telling me to do it all over again."

    I know, over the top. Just venting a little. #balloonboy
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    Image of kimsama kimsama
    10/21/09

    @UGAdawg: venting?

    15:24:38 BLOOMBERG HELP DESK: please talk to me about it
    15:24:49 BLOOMBERG HELP DESK: I feel the pain.. #balloonboy
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    Image of hilikusopus hilikusopus
    10/21/09

    @kimsama: HA!
    @UGAdawg: It's true! When I to do legal research at work I have access to a help desk. They are American, thoughtful, intelligent, lucid, helpful, and actively seek a solution to your problem. My company pays a pretty penny for the service, but once you get them on the line, you don't want to hang up, you want to ask them about your taxes and what they recommend to take out a ketchup stain.
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    Anthony De Rosa promoted this comment Edited by hilikusopus at 10/21/09 9:50 AM hilikusopus was starred hilikusopus was unstarred
    Image of UGAdawg UGAdawg
    10/20/09

    In reply to Desk Jockey Calls Bloomberg Help Desk to Save Balloon Boy
    Those who work the help desk have the unofficial title of being a psychiatrist. We let you have a cathartic moment of venting, cussing, blaming the help desk staff and everyone for the reason why your computer isn't working. Go ahead and vent. Meanwhile we won't take it personally. #balloonboy
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    Image of raincoaster raincoaster
    10/20/09

    In reply to Desk Jockey Calls Bloomberg Help Desk to Save Balloon Boy
    They really earn their five rupees a day. #balloonboy
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    Image of katstermonster katstermonster
    10/20/09

    @raincoaster: A lot (if not all) of Bloomberg help is surprisingly US-based...I have a coworker who used to work for them. Underpaid college students, not underpaid Indians. #balloonboy
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    Image of Thatcornellguy Thatcornellguy
    10/20/09

    In reply to Desk Jockey Calls Bloomberg Help Desk to Save Balloon Boy
    As long as the markets close high, everything will be A-OK :) #balloonboy
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    Image of The Dewd The Dewd
    10/20/09

    In reply to Desk Jockey Calls Bloomberg Help Desk to Save Balloon Boy

    #balloonboy
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    Image of 92BuickLeSabre 92BuickLeSabre
    10/20/09

    @The Dewd:
    *chest pound w/ fist*
    *solemn nod* #balloonboy
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    Image of UGAdawg UGAdawg
    10/20/09

    @92BuickLeSabre: I'm throwing in a a little Sammy Sosa kissing the fingers gesture. #balloonboy
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    Image of MissNormaDesmond MissNormaDesmond
    10/21/09

    @The Dewd: MissNormaDesmond doesn't just approve this comment, she wants to have this comment's babies. #balloonboy
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    Image of Kimrod Kimrod
    10/21/09

    @The Dewd: Head bowed, hand over heart, pee running down leg...the clown is sad today. #balloonboy
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