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Nothing Left In The Tank

13 December, 2016

Somewhere in New Zealand, a lone traveller calls for help ...

John:
Bronagh, I missed the "Last Service Station" sign, and now I've got nothing left in the tank.
Bronagh:
Don't worry John – Bill's taken over, and he's doing a great job.
John:
No Bronagh, I actually have nothing left in the tank!
Bronagh:
John, you keep saying that. Everyone in the country knows that you have nothing left in the tank.
John:
No Bronagh, I literally have nothing left in the tank!
Bronagh:
John! You of all people should know not to say "literally" when are talking figuratively!
John:
No Bronagh, I literally literally have nothing left in the tank!
Bronagh:
Literally literally?
John:
Yes! Literally literally!
Bronagh:
Oh dear. Maybe you should call roadside service then.
(John finishes the call, and dials another number ...)
John:
Roadside service?
Roadside
Service:
Good evening sir. How may I help you?
John:
My name is John Key, and I have nothing left in the tank.
Roadside
Service:
I'm sorry to hear that Mr Key. But rest assured sir that you have nothing to worry about – I've heard that Bill's taken over, and they say he's doing a really great job!
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