Patron: I tried calling in the automated phone number for renewals-
Me: I know, I know. That thins gives us grief all the time-
Patron: No, actually, it’s great! But, see, my last name is Schumacher* and it pronounced it in its actual German** pronunciation!
Me: That’s… kinda awesome.
Patron: Who would’ve thought an American calling an American-made system in America would have done something right? Everyone just says “Shoe Maker”.
Me: What a time to be alive
*Changed the name
**Changed the country of origin, but fun fact, this would be pronounced like this!