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This made me laugh out loud today. Though, thoughtfully, only after I put the phone down.

Last week I cancelled my rental agreement for the tv and aranged for them to come and pick it up in a month. Did this because my Dad, bless him, has given me an old tv of his and Mum's. They have a nice spangly one.

Then I got a call from the rental people. Uh oh, I thought. Some problem or other. They said, 'Oh, did I want to PURCHASE the tv I am giving up? For only £25?'

Well, sounds a mildly ok deal, although tv is ages old. Still, don't need it, so "No thanks."

Then, 'Oh, would you just like to keep it anyway? Maybe give it to a local charity or something?'

ME: "Oh. Ok then."

There may be nothing inherently funny about this exchange, but I howled with laugheter when I told my Dad. First they tried to sell it too me. And then they didn't even wait to do a subsequent, "Oh, we've thought about it and would you like it free?" call.

No! Just right there! 'Can we relieve you of £25? No? Never mind, then. Keep it anyway.'

I have a feeling I should be miffed or something, but dude! JUST. Hysterical.