"Sorry, Wrong Number!" Text Message

Everyone hates to get the phone call from someone random looking for a Myrtle or Jim that you never knew existed. Usually it's an elderly woman that you can barely understand, or a guy who is pissed at you for the fact that he's dialed your number instead of his buddy's three times in a row.

But what about a text message of the same caliber?

This evening I got a text message from a number that was not saved in my phone (not that this fact in itself is surprising). The text read, verbatim: "Hey ambie its jjohnnie cum up to the school if u can lol im already here early my neighbor dropped me off or i coulsnt cum to gymnastics"

WHAT.

So I sent an admittedly over-the-top persnickety message in return: "Well that's very interesting, Johnnie, but I'm afraid I'll have to pass considering my name is not 'Ambie' and the last thing I want to be is in high school again."

The reply: "I am very sorry wrong #"

Is it just me, or was there a noticeable tone change between the first and second messages?

Anyway, the thing I realized in this ridiculous endeavor is that "wrong number text messages" are way more fun than "wrong number phone calls." For some reason, at least on my part, I feel more inclined to respond freely rather than politely. While those who call you generally know you about as well as someone who texts you, you don't have to hear a voice through a text and they don't hear yours. It's not so personal, and it leaves room for mischievous amusement that is less stressful. It's also easier to back out if the amusement turns sour, as ignoring a text message seems more undemanding than arguing with someone verbally which could lead to hanging up on them.

Is this the "prank call" of the future?? :)

It also made me realize that the war I'm going to have wage with my children later in life isn't "Eat your vegetables," but "PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WRITE OUT YOUR WORDS."