Not the Same

“Hey Troy, thanks for hopping on this call,” said Dave.

“Absolutely, and let me just say, I know what this is likely about,” Troy said. “But those charges from Cantina Rojo were, in fact, a work expense. After all, we do the whole ‘can it make a margarita’ thing a lot these days, and what better way to really understand the essence of the margarita, and in turn its making, than through repeated study?”

“That’s not what I wanted to talk to you about,” Dave said. “It’s actually this product. We’re selling a vacuum today? When we sold one on Monday?”

“Ah, yes, I see,” Troy said. “But look, while I understand your concern, today’s vacuum is actually a much different product. This one doesn’t just vacuum. It also has a built-in water tank, so it can also mop–and dry–your floors. And when you’re done, it’ll clean itself. If anything, this works in perfect harmony with the one we sold Monday. You can use that one on your rugs, this one on your hard floors.”

“Huh,” Dave said. “I guess that all makes sense.”

“Great, well, if that’s it, I’ll go ahead and–”

“But it looks like we sold a different vacuum the Monday before this past Monday,” Dave said.

“I don’t know if I’d call that a vacuum,” Troy said.

“What was it then?” Dave said.

“More of a suction-based electric Swiffer alternative,” Troy said, “with added carpet de-gritting technology.”

“Interesting,” Dave said. “And then there’s the robot vacuum from the week before that.”

“A quick correction there,” Troy said. “That was actually a feline entertainment device that just happens to clean.”

“Interesting,” Dave said. “I gotta be honest, I’m just worried we don’t have enough variety. What kinds of products do you have coming up on the schedule?”

“Oh, all sorts of cool stuff,” Troy said. “Got some leads on horizontal expanse de-crumbers, got some carpet fiber massagers, got some dust eliminators, some mobile debris inhalation units, a few mess reducers, just a whole bunch of wildly exciting items. You’re gonna love it!”

“Okay,” said Dave. “If you say so. But wait, what was that earlier? About some charges at a cantina?”

“I don’t remember saying anything about that,” Troy said. “Anyway, hey, look, I gotta get on another call. Great chatting with you, Dave!”