I’ve heard that that is a super difficult error to fix. There are computer databases that bounce information back and forth. You fix it in one place, but it’s still broken somewhere else and the company that’s wrong sends information to other companies that you’re dead. You can’t use a bank, checks, or credit cards.
Wife opened a new account and gave me papers to sign, which I did. I was busy working and she dealt with the bank. Bank manager said that their records showed that I was deceased. I had to show up with ID. Still got the side glance from the manager. BofA……I know what the A is really….
Cavalier Telephone disconnected my phone service for the same reason, decades ago, “wrong address”. yeh, i didn’t understand that either. “how shall we notify you service is restored?” “call me”. got reconnected, 3 months free service. they eventually went under.
Wonder if there is a process for being compensated for the difficulties in reestablishing incorrectly closed accounts. After all, customer’s spend valuable time reconnecting and fighting through red tape and in tracing all the different disconnected accounts.
“Rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated”was text of a cable sent by Mark Twain from London to the press in the United States after his obituary had been mistakenly published.
In February of 2010 it was reported in the media that Canadian singer songwriter Gordon Lightfoot (If You Could Read My Mind among other hits) had passed away. However it turned out that he was very much alive and phoned a Toronto radio station to confirm that he was indeed not dead. Apparently someone had played a hoax and the media had picked up on it. However sadly on May 1 of this year he passed away of natural causes in hospital. I wish it had been another hoax but no, Gordon is gone… :-(
Proof positive that the Credit Card Companies are owned by the Government. Almost 2 years after my mother died, the government sent her a covid stimulus check. With both the are times they left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing, most times the left hand and the right hand don’t even realize that the other actually exists.
Opal, you know when Earl dies, you won’t be far behind because you thrive on picking on him. Once he’s dead, you’ll shrivel up and blow away like tumble weed! ;-p
allen@home over 1 year ago
Earl does move around some Opal. How is that a easy mistake to make ?
sirbadger over 1 year ago
I’ve heard that that is a super difficult error to fix. There are computer databases that bounce information back and forth. You fix it in one place, but it’s still broken somewhere else and the company that’s wrong sends information to other companies that you’re dead. You can’t use a bank, checks, or credit cards.
Argythree over 1 year ago
Really not funny, Mr. C…
Ratkin Premium Member over 1 year ago
You’re dead wrong.
yoey1957 over 1 year ago
Earl has gone off grid!
Yakety Sax over 1 year ago
https://notalwaysright.com/blink-twice-if-you-need-help-employee/289036/
ArcticFox Premium Member over 1 year ago
Looks like Earl is about ready to use his recliner as his casket,
hariseldon59 over 1 year ago
Surprised the phone company hasn’t made the same mistake.
Zykoic over 1 year ago
Wife opened a new account and gave me papers to sign, which I did. I was busy working and she dealt with the bank. Bank manager said that their records showed that I was deceased. I had to show up with ID. Still got the side glance from the manager. BofA……I know what the A is really….
MayCauseBurns over 1 year ago
It’s the smell.
Robert Nowall Premium Member over 1 year ago
Probably a mistake.
DawnQuinn1 over 1 year ago
Has Opal ever said anything NICE to Earl.
Jingles over 1 year ago
Cavalier Telephone disconnected my phone service for the same reason, decades ago, “wrong address”. yeh, i didn’t understand that either. “how shall we notify you service is restored?” “call me”. got reconnected, 3 months free service. they eventually went under.
sandpiper over 1 year ago
Wonder if there is a process for being compensated for the difficulties in reestablishing incorrectly closed accounts. After all, customer’s spend valuable time reconnecting and fighting through red tape and in tracing all the different disconnected accounts.
mckeonfuneralhomebx over 1 year ago
All that has to be done is cross his hands.
ANIMAL over 1 year ago
Wow – Ouch
verticallychallenged Premium Member over 1 year ago
Earl had better hope he’s not become a couch-centaur…. https://www.gocomics.com/culdesac/2023/05/07?ct=v&cti=1066292
monya_43 over 1 year ago
“Rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated”was text of a cable sent by Mark Twain from London to the press in the United States after his obituary had been mistakenly published.
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
Oy! Try to fix anything like this…it’s next to impossible….
assrdood over 1 year ago
I get scads of pre-approved credit card offers now. Where were they when I was young and actually needed credit?
Now, they can just kiss my waste gate.
Mikey Jay over 1 year ago
In February of 2010 it was reported in the media that Canadian singer songwriter Gordon Lightfoot (If You Could Read My Mind among other hits) had passed away. However it turned out that he was very much alive and phoned a Toronto radio station to confirm that he was indeed not dead. Apparently someone had played a hoax and the media had picked up on it. However sadly on May 1 of this year he passed away of natural causes in hospital. I wish it had been another hoax but no, Gordon is gone… :-(
Moonkey Premium Member over 1 year ago
Earl will wake up when his SSB check doesn’t show up. Good luck fixing that when they think you are dead!
The-Great-Gildersleeve over 1 year ago
Great! Now I’ve got a new anxiety to fester in my mind…..I’m not sure I could prove them wrong either!
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
OUCH!!
Daltongang Premium Member over 1 year ago
Proof positive that the Credit Card Companies are owned by the Government. Almost 2 years after my mother died, the government sent her a covid stimulus check. With both the are times they left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing, most times the left hand and the right hand don’t even realize that the other actually exists.
Cerabooge over 1 year ago
Well, at least you got an explanation. I recently got declined, and even the credit card company couldn’t explain why.
The Sinistral Bassist Premium Member over 1 year ago
Reminiscent of a classic Barney Miller where Fish was told he was deceased
ᴮᴼᴿᴱᴰ2ᴰᴱᴬᵀᴴ over 1 year ago
Goodbye Earl ⁽ ᵗʰᵉ ᵒʳᶦᵍᶦⁿᵃˡ ʳᵉᶜᵒʳᵈᶦⁿᵍ ⁾
https://youtu.be/b1Wgj5GFS2s
whelan_jj over 1 year ago
I have gotten phone calls and e-mail that say things like that. I’ve ignored them and never had any problems.
Angry Indeed Premium Member over 1 year ago
Opal, you know when Earl dies, you won’t be far behind because you thrive on picking on him. Once he’s dead, you’ll shrivel up and blow away like tumble weed! ;-p
elgrecousa Premium Member over 1 year ago
Yet another snotty comment from Opal.
StevePappas over 1 year ago
Burn!