Three scientists\u2014Papaia, Banani, Ravioli\u2014and their assistant Igor, who were supposed to attend the famous dark matter conference, miss their flight and end up on the other side of the world. Arriving at the wrong airport, they book a hotel for the night, but it\u2019s not exactly what they expected\u2026 meaning, it\u2019s awful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re in Banani\u2019s room, where Banani is trying to turn on the air conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: I\u2019ve never heard of this brand. But maybe I can find the manual online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He copies and pastes, but the screen shows a pixelated image of a dinosaur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: Damn! My mobile data plan doesn\u2019t work here in Australia! Maybe I should try roaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He goes into his phone settings and activates roaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: There we go! Let\u2019s try again\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The browser shows some results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: Good, good, now it\u2019s just a matter of reading\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He clicks on one of the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: What\u2019s going on? It\u2019s taking too long to open this page\u2026 Let me try going back! Oh no! The internet isn\u2019t working anymore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A brief sound notifies a new SMS message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: What\u2019s this? A message from the operator\u2026 \u201cYour credit is exhausted\u2026\u201d How is that possible? I loaded a lot of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The use of roaming has quickly drained all of Banani\u2019s credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: Now I\u2019m calling customer service! They\u2019re going to hear it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He calls the number, but the call doesn\u2019t go through. Another message appears on the display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani: What\u2019s this now? \u201cTo call customer service from abroad, use the number\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He dials the number provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Automated Operator: Your credit is insufficient to make this call\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Banani: Oh, no! This couldn\u2019t have come at a worse time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor, later commenting: With this operator, Banani\u2019s credit disappeared faster than a plate of lasagna on Ravioli\u2019s table\u2026 and with the same level of final desperation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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