Queue Survivor Gifts

Bottle bank queue.

'It says here the D.M.V. got hit by a robbery today that took 3 hours. . . you know how those lines are.'

"We're cutting you off, none of our operators are game eough to talk to anyone willing to remain on hold for that long."

Tennis fans queuing at Wimbledon.

"I find it so stimulating to learn new software."

Test your patience, back in one hour.

'A representative will be with you in twelve minutes... so, if you have to go to the bathroom, please go now...'

'Oh good! - I hate long lines!'

"No you are not ok! Tell me what's wrong! You've been sitting for two minutes without checking your phone!"

"Please fill out these forms. We don't need them for anything, but you're making me nervous staring at your watch."

The First Commuters

'While on hold, press #1 for classical music. Press #2 for rock music. Press #3 for country music. Press #4 for...'

"Actually, I didn't become dizzy and nauseous until I started inhaling the scent strips in the waiting room magazines."

"Thanks for the offer... but I'd rather see if tech support can get my computer running."

"Seven bookings and four sendings off, and that was just in the queue for pies."

"It just doesn't seem right. Ever since the new system upgrade nothing is where it used to be!"

Seven males, ranging in age from a baby to an old man, wait in a line monitored by a uniformed guard.

"Whatever the politicians might decide, I'm well prepared because I've got enough hate comments for the next five years!"

... and I'd suggest you take more frequent breaks from your computer.

"Is this the queue for Funworld?"

'He's not hurt. He's just really, really cold.'

"If I ever feel that life's moving too fast, I just stand in the prescriptions queue..."

Bureaucracy (Murphy's law)

Patience Tested While You Wait.

Limbo services: 'what gives...this line hasn't moved for hours!'

'Well, good morning Mr. Daniel, have a seat in our waiting room.'

"If there are more than two people in front of you - we will open another superstore."

Three people waiting in a queue.

'I have another doctor, but I like your magazines better.'

"Please stay on the line for the next available agent - unless, of course, you are feeling tired, very tired, or maybe hungry. . ."

Stand in the Q.

'I said, now I know why they call you 'Lucky'!'

Terms and Conditions

A holiday maker greets a castaway

'We're not actually full, we just keep a line outside to make the place look good...'