Spammed A Lot?

Summary

The web content presents a satirical poem titled "Spam Poem" that humorously addresses the annoyance of unsolicited calls and spam, alongside references to songs that add a musical dimension to the theme.

Abstract

The "Spam Poem" is a creative piece that reflects the frustration of receiving persistent and unwanted calls from various organizations, including credit card companies, charities, and marketing agencies. The poem lists numerous entities that commonly appear in spam calls, emphasizing the poet's desire not to be contacted. It also touches on the invasiveness of data collection by credit companies and the poet's refusal to be swayed by sales pitches or solicitations for personal beliefs or politics. The poem concludes with a declaration of disinterest in transactions or engagements with unknown callers, unless they share a personal connection. Additionally, the content includes embedded YouTube videos of songs that resonate with the poem's theme, such as "Ticket to Ride" by The Beatles, providing a musical backdrop to the issue of spam calls. The author invites readers to share their strategies for dealing with spam and acknowledges the work of Marcus aka Gregory Maidman, who is recognized for his expertise in creating poetic musical mashups.

Opinions

The poet expresses a strong aversion to unsolicited calls, viewing them as an intrusion and an annoyance.
There is a sense of irony and sarcasm in the poet's repeated refrain of "Don’t call me," which underscores the futility of these calls.
The poem suggests that the poet feels a loss of privacy due to the data tracking by credit card companies.
The inclusion of song references indicates that the author sees a connection between music and the shared experience of dealing with spam.
The author values personal connections and shared experiences over impersonal solicitations, as evidenced by the lines about not wanting calls unless there is a pre-existing relationship.
By inviting comments and sharing strategies, the author implies that the community can collectively find ways to combat the nuisance of spam calls.
The mention of Marcus aka Gregory Maidman as a master of poetic musical mashups shows the author's admiration for artists who blend different forms of media to address common experiences.

Don’t call me

MCI, MBNA, AFL-CIO

Don’t call me

diabetes foundation fire department barbecue policemen’s ball Wallies’ alumni siding Albert’s waterproofing Rick’s roofing Teresa’s Tar and Feathering service Don’t call me

Don’t call me VISA, AMEX, or Discover Not tellin’ what’s in my wallet because you wonder what I buy you already know the who, what, and when of my purchases I’ll not give you why

Don’t call me I don’t want to buy your beliefs your insurance your protection your politics your conspiracies your ticket to ride your invitation to walk on the wild side (oops, maybe shoulda’ taken that call)

Don’t call me if you aren’t in contacts shared and cared with me laughed and cried with you smiled at your child-inner or otherwise get the hint three rings and slide do not accept

Hey Ho Nobody’s home if all you seek is money or meat, or drink I have none

Don’t call me and I’ll be merry. I’m done.

Another in the series “A Poem is Never Done” written 2/21/96, revised 4/3/1999, revised 3/5/2022

The song references for your added pleasure

the remastered “Ticket to Ride”

For a little more contemporary fun

Seriously, what tricks are up your sleeves to deal with all the Robo, telemarking, spam calls? Leave you hints, tips in the comments.

Thanks for experiencing my Poetic Musical Mashup! For a master at this concept, check out Marcus aka Gregory Maidman.