In the aftermath of waiting several rings and then reluctantly picking up the phone, the nation announced Monday that their parents weren’t available at the moment, and could they take a message? “I’ll be sure to have them call you when they get home,” Americans told the voice on the other end of the line, who sounded old and intimidating. “Sorry, can you say that number again? I was just getting a pen.” When the nation’s parents asked if there had been any calls while they were out, the nation handed over an illegible note.

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