<b><a href="http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/archives/017706.html">Which Was Saddam&#39;s First Mistake</a></b><br/> <!-- ID = 99192 -->Columbia girl, looking at cell phone: Oh shit, I have like five missed calls from State Department! Should I call them back? Is it too late now?<br/>Columbia guy, bewildered: What? The State Department?<br/>(girl&#39;s cell phone rings)<br/>Columbia girl: Hi, daddy. Well, I realize that, but I just got them. Well, do you think it&#39;s too late to call back now? Okay, I&#39;ll call them ASAP.<br/>Columbia guy: What did your dad say?<br/>Columbia girl: He told me that when the State Department calls, you should probably answer.<br/><br/>--Le Monde, Morningside Heights<br/><br/>Overheard by: bored prof<br/>via <a href="http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/">Overheard in New York</a>, Jan 17, 2009