Gallup Pollsters get a surprise in Baghdad

[osprey4]

Gallup pollsters were in for a real surprise polling residents of Baghdad. Unlike in the US, where they have to call 2-3 people to find someone that will talk to them, nearly 9 in 10 Iraqis were more than happy to talk.

I wonder if the telephone marketing industry sees an opportunity here?

[John Prophet]

Hey, I have an idea....each one of us can "sponser" a telemarketer and foot the bill to move them over to Iraq!! if I can track down the one that called me at 9pm the other nite, I will have a nice 1st class ticket ready for her!!

JP

[Epidemic]

We will see how they respond to pollsters in 20 years.

[0ptical]

They must just need someone to talk to

[no1_vern]

As terrific as the plan sounds none of the tele-idiots , even as stupid as they are, would consider doing that, they would never be able to make any money there.

The reason telemarketers are so prolific here is because it is a sales tactic that works. Like the banner ads you see on this web page, it brings customers to them. Customers with enough money to buy the products.