Papaia’s family rents a new house.
At first, everything seems to be going well.
One evening, while they’re having dinner in the kitchen, Banani comments on the landlord.
Banani
This landlord is really efficient. He’s sorted out all the little problems remotely.
Wife
I’m not so sure.
One day, rats start appearing all over the house.
Wife
Disgusting! Do something!
Banani
Relax. The landlord will definitely sort this out.
Papaia calls the landlord.
Landlord
Hello?
Papaia
Sorry, but we’ve got rats in the house.
Landlord
No problem. I’ll send you some traps.
Papaia receives a link to an online shop on his phone.
Papaia
What’s this?
Landlord
The link to buy the traps.
Papaia
We’re paying for them?
Landlord
No problem. I’ll reimburse you once you send me the receipt.
The traps arrive, and Papaia sets them up, but they don’t work.
He calls again.
Landlord
Yes, hello?
Papaia
The traps haven’t worked.
Landlord
No problem. I’ll arrange pest control.
A few days later, a pensioner turns up wearing a T-shirt with the word “PEST CONTROL” written on it in fabric marker.
He moves a panel under the kitchen units and discovers the rats’ holes and a disgusting mess.
Pensioner
We just need to seal up those holes.
Papaia
Okay, you can get started.
Pensioner
Actually, you’ll have to do that yourselves. I’ll guide you through it step by step.
Papaia
Us?! How come?
Papaia calls the landlord.
Landlord
Hello?
Papaia
The pest control guy says we have to do the work ourselves.
Landlord
Yes, that’s because it’s the service that costs… erm… I mean, it’s the way things are done nowadays.
Papaia
But couldn’t we catch some disease?
Landlord
No, don’t worry. Just wear a mask and gloves.
The pensioner hands Papaia a mask and a pair of gloves.
Papaia
So it’s safe?
Pensioner
Yes… for me. Just imagine doing this sort of job every day…
Papaia and his wife put on the gloves and start cleaning, looking thoroughly disgusted.
Igor happens to walk past just at that moment and makes a comment.
Igor
DIY pest control… now that’s a new one.
What’s next? Making you replace the tiles yourselves?