English, 03.12.2019 16:31, peterradu47781

Which detail from "telephone conversation" best contributes to its humorous tone?

"madam,," i warned, "i hate a wasted journey -- i am african."
silence. silenced transmission of pressurized good breeding
red booth. red pillar-box. red double-tiered omnibus squelching tar
"facially, i am brunette, but madam, you should see the rest of me."

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