ROSS: I would like to sell you a bottle of gullible.
ELEANOR: No thanks, I’m pretty sure I have plenty.
ROSS: No! Not like this! This is a brand-new, stronger-formula, super-gullible!

ROSS: Decades of scientific research have gone into making this the strongest, most potent gullible ever. Previously available only to industry professionals, I’m pleased to offer it now in a new, ultra-concentrated form TEN TIMES MORE POTENT than any gullible you already have.

ELEANOR: But I don’t need any gullible!
ROSS: Maybe not for you, but if friends come over?
ELEANOR: I was minding my own business in my own house! I resent having to defend myself against this pitch!
ROSS: That’s why you need new Gullible Megamax. It puts an immediate end to problems.

ELEANOR: Well?is there a discount if I get a case?
ROSS: There are actually severe civil penalties if you buy any less than a vat.

{{alt-text: it’s just a vat of old, watery mayonnaise. AND BY GOD, I BOUGHT IT, I’M GONNA FIND A USE FOR IT}}

#656; The Gullible Salesman transcribed by in

ROSS: I would like to sell you a bottle of gullible.
ELEANOR: No thanks, I’m pretty sure I have plenty.
ROSS: No! Not like this! This is a brand-new, stronger-formula, super-gullible!

ELEANOR: Well?is there a discount if I get a case?
ROSS: There are actually severe civil penalties if you buy any less than a vat.

{{alt-text: it’s just a vat of old, watery mayonnaise. AND BY GOD, I BOUGHT IT, I’M GONNA FIND A USE FOR IT}}

#656; The Gullible Salesman transcribed by in

ROSS: I would like to sell you a bottle of gullible.
ELEANOR: No thanks, I'm pretty sure I have plenty.
ROSS: No! Not like this! This is a brand-new, stronger-formula, super-gullible!

ROSS: Decades of scientific research have gone into making this the strongest, most potent gullible ever. Previously available only to industry professionals, I'm pleased to offer it now in a new, ultra-concentrated form TEN TIMES MORE POTENT than any gullible you already have.

ELEANOR: But I don't need any gullible!
ROSS: Maybe not for you, but if friends come over?
ELEANOR: I was minding my own business in my own house! I resent having to defend myself against this pitch!
ROSS: That's why you need new Gullible Megamax. It puts an immediate end to problems.

ELEANOR: Well?is there a discount if I get a case?
ROSS: There are actually severe civil penalties if you buy any less than a vat.

{{alt-text: it's just a vat of old, watery mayonnaise. AND BY GOD, I BOUGHT IT, I'M GONNA FIND A USE FOR IT}}

it's just a vat of old, watery mayonnaise. AND BY GOD, I BOUGHT IT, I'M GONNA FIND A USE FOR IT

#656; The Gullible Salesman

— September 10th, 2010

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#656; The Gullible Salesman

— September 10th, 2010

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