The Knocker

**snowsprite** · 02-23-2005, 10:16 AM

I have never told anyone outside my miserable work inner circle about this, but we have "A Knocker" here in my cell block.

What this man does, upon approach of your cubicle, is rap very softly and repeatedly on the wooden top sill of the cubicle wall in order to get your attention. This is not your usual "knock knock" followed by "excuse me" or "are you busy?"

brrrrappp brrraaaappp taaap taaap tippity tippity tap tap rap rrrraaaaappppp

There is no rhythm or sense to it, and it changes each time and at each cubicle he visits. And he does it for at least a solid 15 seconds (I've been counting) regardless of when you acknowledge him. It's like he has to get the last few bits of the drumroll in or something bad will happen.

Then you look over and he's looking at you with an innocent, goofy, harmless grin and you can't bring yourself to leap up and choke the life out of him like you were about to do.

He will even start streaming his info if you have someone with you and are in the middle of a meeting, phone call, or work. Never saw anything like it before in any setting. I think he is autistic.

What do you guys think of this craziness??

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**Sublime** · 02-23-2005, 11:27 AM

I think it is pretty funny.

However I think it would be even better if you coated the top with something sticky. That would keep people from annoying you and Mr. tap tap at bay.

**Oarhead** · 02-23-2005, 01:50 PM

Leave boogers on top of the sill where he taps. Snicker at him.

Or give him the stinkfinger. I know it has nothing to do with tapping but it would still be pretty funny.

**DJSapp** · 02-23-2005, 07:20 PM

Contact cement, crazy glue, or epoxy the top of the cube. Once he's trapped, get up and walk away

**snowsprite** · 02-23-2005, 07:50 PM

Hah! I love it!!!

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**bad_roo** · 02-24-2005, 03:06 PM

Let the eyes go dead, slacken the jaw, tilt your head slightly to one side and hold the position, gazing straight through him. I find it works a treat with unwanted callers.