Vault: Phone Scam - Hooters - The Bert Show

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The Bert Show: Vault - Phone Scam - Hooters

Date: December 1, 2025
Host: The Bert Show Cast
Episode Theme:
In this classic segment, The Bert Show team runs a prank phone call—also known as a "phone scam"—on a concerned father. Posing as a representative from Hooters, the caller pretends that the father’s teenage daughter has applied for a job at the restaurant, leading to hilarious, uncomfortable, and ultimately wholesome moments. At its core, this episode is about playing on parental anxieties for comic effect while demonstrating the show’s signature blend of humor and surprise reveals.

Key Discussion Points & Segment Breakdown

1. Initiating the Prank Call

[01:14] The prank caller, "Jeremy," calls looking for Amanda, but reaches her father instead.
[01:31] Jeremy claims Amanda applied for a job at Hooters and says they need more information to complete the paperwork.

2. Request for Personal Details

[01:31 – 01:47]
- Jeremy asks for Amanda’s birthdate.
- Amanda’s father confirms she’s 16, clearly showing concern but still cooperating at this point.

3. Escalating the Prank: An Outrageous Request

[01:58] Jeremy suddenly asks for Amanda’s bra size, purportedly for the work uniform, crossing into uncomfortable territory.
- Amanda’s father is immediately taken aback.
- Quote:
  - Amanda's Father: "Excuse me?" (01:58)
  - Jeremy: "Do you know what size bra or bathing suit top she wears?" (01:59)

4. Father’s Rising Frustration

[02:07 - 02:49]
- Amanda’s father demands to know where Jeremy is calling from and what exactly the job is.
- Growing disbelief and anger:
  - Amanda's Father: "She would never come in there and apply for a job. She would never work at Hooters." (02:35)
  - Jeremy: "Well, she most certainly did." (02:33)
- The situation escalates; Amanda’s father swears and refuses to accept the story.

5. Refusal and Sarcastic Suggestions

[02:49-03:12]
- The father forcefully rejects the idea of his daughter working at Hooters and makes a pointed suggestion:
  - Amanda's Father: “You take that paperwork, you wad it up in a nice ball and shove it up your ass because my daughter is not working for Hooters.” (02:49)

6. The Money Angle and Further Provocation

[03:37-03:44]
- Jeremy tries tempting with the prospect of high tip earnings.
- Amanda’s father is unwavering:
  - Jeremy: “She can make 75, 100 bucks an hour in tips.” (03:40)
  - Amanda’s Father: “Jeremy, I don’t care what kind of money.” (03:42)

7. Attempted Justifications and Parental Wisdom

[04:05-04:24]
- Jeremy insists Hooters is a “family restaurant.”
- Amanda’s father flatly rejects this notion, deriding the concept.
  - Jeremy: "Families go to Hooters." (04:11)
  - Amanda's Father: “That is such a bunch of sh—” (04:13)
  - Jeremy: "T. Okay, you know what? That's uncalled for and it's not appreciated." (04:14)

8. The Outrageous Closer

[04:36-04:42]
- Jeremy, pushing it over the top, asks if the father’s wife is available for the shift instead.
  - Jeremy: “Is your wife available Friday at 3?” (04:42)
- At this point, the father has had enough, and the segment wraps up.

9. The Reveal

[04:59-05:19]
- The Bert Show reveals the prank, identifying themselves and letting the father know it was all a joke—set up by his wife.
- The father’s relief and exasperation come through:
  - Jeremy/Jeff: "No, actually, this is Jeff and I’m calling from the Bert Show at Q100 radio. Yeah, and you’ve been the victim of a phone scam." (05:06)
  - Amanda’s Father: "Oh, you’re kidding... Oh my God.” (05:16-05:18)

10. Good-Natured Wrap-Up

[05:30-05:39]
- The father admits he doesn’t like the thought of his daughter in a Hooters uniform:
  - Jeremy/Jeff: "You don't like the idea of your little girl in the Hooters uniform, do you there?" (05:33)
  - Amanda's Father: "No, I don't." (05:39)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“You take that paperwork, you wad it up in a nice ball and shove it up your ass because my daughter is not working for Hooters.”
– Amanda’s Father [02:49]
“Is your wife available Friday at 3?”
– Jeremy [04:42]
“You're very upset at your little girl growing up.”
– Jeremy/Jeff [05:19]
“Oh, boy, you kind of had me there, didn't you?”
– Amanda’s Father, post-reveal [05:30]

Summary Notes

Tone: Playful, irreverent, and a little edgy, in true Bert Show style.
Content Style: Fast-paced, focusing on escalating the outrageousness of the prank while keeping the underlying anxiety relatable and funny.
Engagement: This episode highlights the show’s ability to push boundaries for humor, while ultimately focusing on lighthearted fun and relatable parental concerns.

If you missed the episode:
You’ll find a classic Bert Show phone prank that combines clever improv, family dynamics, and sharp comedic timing. The prank spirals from a mundane job inquiry to an over-the-top scenario, followed by a satisfying reveal. Amanda’s dad’s mix of bewilderment, protectiveness, and exasperation makes for laugh-out-loud radio—all resolved with good spirits and a laugh once the truth is out.

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[00:00]
Commercial Narrator
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[00:19]
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[00:20]
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[00:49]
Commercial Announcer
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[00:50]
Commercial Narrator
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[01:03]
Amanda's Father
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[01:14]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Hello, I'm looking to speak with Amanda, please. Is she in?
[01:19]
Amanda's Father
Uh, no, she's not. She's at the orthodontist. Can I take a message?
[01:22]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Is this her father I'm speaking with?
[01:24]
Amanda's Father
Yes, it is.
[01:25]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Okay, great. You might be able to help me. My name is Jeremy. She came in earlier this week and she applied for a job with us.
[01:31]
Amanda's Father
Okay.
[01:32]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
And we actually misplaced some of her paperwork, and I could fill out most of it, but I need to get some additional information. What is her birth date?
[01:42]
Amanda's Father
April 5, 1985.
[01:46]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
And that makes her 16.
[01:47]
Amanda's Father
She's 16? Yes.
[01:48]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
So she's got a driver's license and use of a car, right? That's what she said, yeah. Mm. Okay, terrific. Do you know her bra size?
[01:58]
Amanda's Father
Excuse me?
[01:59]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Do you know what size bra or bathing suit top she wears?
[02:04]
Amanda's Father
What does that have to do with anything? What is your name?
[02:08]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
My name is Jeremy. She starts. Did she tell you the truth?
[02:10]
Commercial Announcer
No.
[02:10]
Amanda's Father
Listen, Jeremy, where are you calling from?
[02:13]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Did she tell you that she got the job or.
[02:16]
Amanda's Father
She told me she was applying for several jobs. I want to know what kind of job she's applying for. What kind of a job would you need to know her bra size for?
[02:24]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
She starts on Friday. This is Hooters.
[02:28]
Amanda's Father
My daughter is not working for Hooters. She did not come in there and apply for a job. She would never do that.
[02:34]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Well, she most certainly did.
[02:36]
Amanda's Father
Look, that is bull. She would never come in there and apply for a job. She would never work at Hooters.
[02:41]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
She was in here. She came in last. And then she came in again on Monday and she filled out the paperwork. I just needed to get her birthday because we have to, you know, submit it.
[02:50]
Amanda's Father
Well, you know what you do? You take that paperwork, you wad it up in a nice ball and shove it up your ass because my daughter is not working for Hooters.
[02:57]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Listen, sir, don't get angry at us. She came in, she wants the job. You've got an issue with her, not me.
[03:05]
Amanda's Father
Well, I understand that, but, you know, you're calling me at my home, you're asking my 16 year old daughter's bra size.
[03:12]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
We need to get her.
[03:13]
Amanda's Father
That is ridiculous.
[03:14]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Sir, listen. She starts on Friday?
[03:16]
Amanda's Father
She doesn't start on Friday. Jeremy, she is not working for Hooters.
[03:20]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
We need to get her in a uniform.
[03:24]
Amanda's Father
Listen, I've been to Hooters. I've seen the uniforms. My daughter is not wearing one, okay? End of story. That's it.
[03:31]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
But she's got the job and she starts on Friday. She's working Friday, 4pm to 9pm she.
[03:38]
Amanda's Father
Is not working 4 to 9pm she.
[03:40]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Can make 75, 100 bucks an hour in tips.
[03:43]
Amanda's Father
Jeremy, I don't care what kind of money.
[03:45]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
You're on a Friday night with the guys. The after work crowd.
[03:48]
Amanda's Father
Yeah, yeah, I know what the after work crowd is all about. Just forget it, okay? I'm gonna hang up.
[03:53]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
No, I don't need you to hang up. I need you to help me resolve the situation. I've got an open shift now on Friday because you, for whatever reason, can't see the value of your daughter working at Hooters.
[04:04]
Amanda's Father
My daughter is 16 years old.
[04:06]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
It's a family restaurant. She's just gonna be a waitress.
[04:09]
Amanda's Father
What kind goes to Hooters?
[04:11]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Families go to Hooters.
[04:13]
Amanda's Father
That is such a bunch of sh.
[04:15]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
T. Okay, you know what? That's uncalled for and it's not appreciated.
[04:19]
Amanda's Father
This phone call is uncalled.
[04:21]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
What do you expect? I do Friday at 3 o'. Clock. That's our busiest time.
[04:24]
Amanda's Father
You know what? That's your problem. I'm sure there are plenty of other girls that would look great in a nice tight T shirt at your stupid restaurant, but my daughter is not one of them. Okay?
[04:34]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Is your.
[04:36]
Amanda's Father
I really don't have time for this.
[04:38]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Is your wife available?
[04:42]
Amanda's Father
What?
[04:43]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Is your wife available Friday at 3?
[04:59]
Amanda's Father
Hello?
[04:59]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Hi, is this Amanda's dad?
[05:02]
Commercial Announcer
Yes.
[05:03]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Hi, sir.
[05:05]
Amanda's Father
Yeah, is this Jeremy again?
[05:07]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
No, actually this is Jeff and I'm calling from the Burt show at Q100 radio. Yeah, and you've been the victim of a phone scam.
[05:16]
Amanda's Father
Oh, you're kidding.
[05:17]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
By your wife.
[05:18]
Amanda's Father
Oh, my God.
[05:20]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Who said that? You're very upset at your little girl growing up.
[05:30]
Amanda's Father
Oh, boy, you kind of had me there, didn't you?
[05:34]
Jeremy (Hooters Caller)
Yeah, I think I did. You don't like the idea of your little girl in the Hooters uniform, do you there?
[05:40]
Amanda's Father
No, I don't.
[05:41]
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