Great thread!
There have been so many great callers, like the soaker, the coat check guy, Brice, but I’d have to say my favorite so far is Todd as mentioned by
Matthew _S. Thanks for reminding me about this one.
Todd called Tom on November 28, 2000 about 14 minutes into the show. Now, Todd is a sensitive, bright youngster who studies calligraphy. The thing is, Todd is also highly impressionable and has developed a “boy crush” on Tom. Todd calls to proclaim his undying love for Tom much to Tom’s persistent protestations. Like Paul Williams, Tom is considered by Todd to be highly “delicious”. My favorite exchange in this phone call comes after Tom turns down Todd’s invitation to Christmas dinner.
Todd: You’re so weak.
Tom: Fer what? (“what” is said in a high pitched voice)
Todd: Crushing me every time I call.
A later phone call has Todd’s father Claude calling in. This happens at the first hour mark on March 13th, 2001. Claude chastises Tom for his supposed tryst with his young son. According to Claude, their plans include following Billy Joel and Elton John on their concert dates, and running away to a love cottage. The best part is when Todd makes a clandestine call from the basement . Careful though, folks, the sound of Todd’s whispered devastation (at Tom’s denouncement of any relationship between them) may make you misty.
I can’t remember other calls by Todd. Geeks, help me out here, and I mean “geeks” in the most affectionate of ways. If I had the time, I would become the biggest FOT geek ever, or open a chapeau shop.
