Strange Conversations: The CIA

[StephenArdrey]

I interview a lot of people. That just hasn't started to show with this new articles section. Any journalist can tell you that you have this awkward moments. Moments, where you don't know exactly where to go with the interview. Vince and Uwe were probably the easiest since it was done completely by email.

Yesturday, I got an email requiring me to call CIA headquarters to follow up on a FOIA request. This was supposed to be a simple getting told to fuck off conversation.

'Mr. Ardrey, we can neither confirm nor deny the existance of Polybius.'

"I haven't even asked about Polybius."

"It said it in your FOIA request."

"You couldn't just send me an email?"

"It's easier to have you call us and explain"

"Not really, I have to remember everything you say and type it out"

"Still, what are you doing this weekend?"

"Why does that matter?"

"I was just being friendly. Here at the CIA, we are trying to change our image in light of public criticism."

"Yeah, I usually don't share with people I don't know, what I am doing with my free time."

"Me and my husband, are going sailing. Do you like sailing?"

"Yeah, kind of. So has the CIA ever been involved in the video game industry at all?"

" Why do we have to talk about that? Why can't we talk about our hobbies and ambitions?"

"Because I go to press at mid-night. The fact that I don't know you is at the top of that list as well."

"My kids like video games. Have you played the new Kid Icarus? I even kind of like it. Maybe, your article should be about the new Kid Icarus."

" I reassure you, that my readers, don't give two flying fucks about Kid Icarus."

"You can't assume that. Maybe, they secretly love Kid Icarus. Like me. I have played it atleast 3 hours a day since it came out. You should really play Kid Icarus."

"Lady, I can't stress this enough. Fuck Nintendo, Fuck Kid Icarus, and I am pretty sure the feeling is mutual amongst the people who read me."

"I can reassure you that if you mention Kid Icarus, your readership will increase 10 fold."

"I highly doubt it. I will run this piece without a statement from your agency."

"Good, would you like to get a cup of coffee sometime?"

"No, bye."

[MrDownerup]

[StephenArdrey]

Actually, no, just a strange conversation with some lonely paper pusher.

[JaneLane44]

Why the fuck does the CIA give a flying fuck about your weekend, wtf??!

[StephenArdrey]

Why the fuck does the CIA give a flying fuck about your weekend, wtf??!

I think she was just lonely and bored. I don't think the CIA gives a fuck about what I do. I wasn't trying to allude to a clandestine claim that they did or that I am breaking into a cover up. It was just a strange conversation with a desperate person

[JaneLane44]

So, what are you doing this weekend?

[StephenArdrey]

So, what are you doing this weekend?

None of your business

[Duck-and-Cover]

I once got contacted by the FBI with an urgent message.  Then I deleted it from my spam

[StephenArdrey]

I once got contacted by the FBI with an urgent message.  Then I deleted it from my spam

I asked for it by filling out a FOIA form. I should have just moved on down the line but I thought maybe contacting this person would help. Obvisously they were just bored, lonely, and significantly over paid.

[Mouse]

Is the CIA headquarters so low on emPloyees that the one at the front desk answering phone calls has to discuss her home life with a stranger while avoiding the intended questions?  I guess so.
Btw steve what are you doing this weekend? Lol

[Zombine3D]

CIA, really? Tell me when you have contact with the Majestic 12, now THAT is creepy!

[StephenArdrey]

CIA, really? Tell me when you have contact with the Majestic 12, now THAT is creepy!

Majestic 12? I didn't say creepy, just strange.

[Duck-and-Cover]

I once got contacted by the FBI with an urgent message.  Then I deleted it from my spam

I asked for it by filling out a FOIA form. I should have just moved on down the line but I thought maybe contacting this person would help. Obvisously they were just bored, lonely, and significantly over paid.

Yeah, but... but I was

[StephenArdrey]

I once got contacted by the FBI with an urgent message.  Then I deleted it from my spam

I asked for it by filling out a FOIA form. I should have just moved on down the line but I thought maybe contacting this person would help. Obvisously they were just bored, lonely, and significantly over paid.

Yeah, but... but I was

What was the email about?

[MrDownerup]

I once got contacted by the FBI with an urgent message.  Then I deleted it from my spam

I asked for it by filling out a FOIA form. I should have just moved on down the line but I thought maybe contacting this person would help. Obvisously they were just bored, lonely, and significantly over paid.

Yeah, but... but I was

lol ..