Noble use for old whistles!

[so cal lurker]

Originally Posted by justacoach

Since I no longer officiate, I have repurposed my supply of Fox 40s.

I keep one near each phone extension. When unwanted calls come from phone solicitors, surveys or wrong numbers I indicate a violation with a hearty blast from the whistle.
Keeps me in game shape and significantly reduces future interruptions.
Much more effective than asking to be removed from calling lists

While humorous in the abstract, please don't actually do this. No one has those jobs because they like them, they have them because they don't have a lot of options. They don't deserve abuse and possible ear injuries. (MTD's story is a whole different ball of wax . . .)