U2 - Bono article from Yahoo
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BONO’S KINDNESS BEGINS TO BACKFIRE
Yahoo News 8/17/06
By now, most of us are familiar with the U2 lead singer’s attempt to get world leaders to absolve the mounting debt of many third-world countries. Live 8 was staged in several international cities last summer in an attempt to get the message out to the world.
But now, the enigmatic singer may have bitten off more then he can chew.
It used to be that overzealous fans that were lucky enough to get some face time with Bono would be happy to simply relay how the band’s music has enriched their lives, or perhaps ask for a hug from the oft-worshipped front man.
But now, many fans are asking Bono to help them absolve themselves of their mounting credit card debts. “They used to be happy to simply tell me what their favorite U2 record was”, said Bono, “But now, they are asking me to hang around while they phone-up their credit card companies”. “The fine folks at Visa are often stunned when I call, asking them to erase the high balances of our fans”, added Bono.
At first, most Visa customer service reps were sceptical of the calls, thinking they were merely pranks being played by some drunken credit card holders who think they can do a good Irish accent.
Said Claire Rothman, a Visa customer service representative “At first, I though some obnoxious kids were just yanking my chain, but once the voice on the other line made me feel guilty about the materialistic life that I lead, I knew it was Bono!”
On average, Bono has been able to get the credit card companies to reduce most balances by as much as 50%.
It used to be Achtung, Baby, but now; it has turned into Achtung Credit Card Companies.
Yahoo News 8/17/06
By now, most of us are familiar with the U2 lead singer’s attempt to get world leaders to absolve the mounting debt of many third-world countries. Live 8 was staged in several international cities last summer in an attempt to get the message out to the world.
But now, the enigmatic singer may have bitten off more then he can chew.
It used to be that overzealous fans that were lucky enough to get some face time with Bono would be happy to simply relay how the band’s music has enriched their lives, or perhaps ask for a hug from the oft-worshipped front man.
But now, many fans are asking Bono to help them absolve themselves of their mounting credit card debts. “They used to be happy to simply tell me what their favorite U2 record was”, said Bono, “But now, they are asking me to hang around while they phone-up their credit card companies”. “The fine folks at Visa are often stunned when I call, asking them to erase the high balances of our fans”, added Bono.
At first, most Visa customer service reps were sceptical of the calls, thinking they were merely pranks being played by some drunken credit card holders who think they can do a good Irish accent.
Said Claire Rothman, a Visa customer service representative “At first, I though some obnoxious kids were just yanking my chain, but once the voice on the other line made me feel guilty about the materialistic life that I lead, I knew it was Bono!”
On average, Bono has been able to get the credit card companies to reduce most balances by as much as 50%.
It used to be Achtung, Baby, but now; it has turned into Achtung Credit Card Companies.
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I bet he woulda helped!
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probably from the mind of a wiseguy!
A body should be able to make a living by coming up with this stuff. That's how good it is!
Hollywood's calling....
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YA THINK????
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sounds cool......they can't arrest me for making a parody!