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What does it mean?
The speaker similarly mocks east‑side callers, naming places and expressing irritation.
In plain terms
He calls east‑side callers, like Peru, annoying.
What can you take from it?
Labeling callers by region can intensify the sense of grievance.

Where it applies

  • on a live broadcast
  • when dealing with persistent callers

Putting it to work

  • use regional references for comedic effect
  • set call filters

Questions to consider

  • Does regional labeling help or hinder conflict resolution?
  • What are better ways to address unwanted calls?

Another view

Geographic generalization may be inaccurate and unfair.

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  2. West of the Rockies, don't bother. East of the Rockies... okay. South of the Rockies, north of the Rockies... under the Rockies...... whatever.

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  3. If you're calling from west of the Rockies... I told you not to, didn't I? Didn't I tell you to leave me alone?

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