New secretary (second day on the job) answers telephone as is told in official tones: "This is the phone company.©JOKEDEMO.COM

We are testing a new circuit wiring scheme in your offices. Please keep everyone off the phones for the next 10 minutes.©JOKEDEMO.COM

We will be verifying the correct wiring of your system by passing HOT STEAM through the wires. Instruct your employees to place their phones on the floor, or, better yet, wrap them in towels to avoid scalding themselves.©JOKEDEMO.COM

We will advise you when the tests are complete *click*" After momentary panic, the secretary begins a frenzied "Paul Revere" routine, running from desk to desk while glancing frequently at her watch.©JOKEDEMO.COM

Just as the 10 minutes are about up, she bursts into her boss's office (while he is in the midst of an important long-distance call) and, screaming, grabs the receiver from his hand and flings the whole phone under his desk...