NBMA, Young Navy, and Stupid People

 

I want a credit card.

Do you have a credit card?

No, that’s why I want one.

Do you have established credit?

No, that’s why I want a credit card.

Do you have a credit card?

No, I want a credit card.

Do you have established credit?

No… can I get established credit?

You first need to have a credit card.  Do you have a credit card?

Umm, no.  Are you even listening to me?

I’d like to offer you a credit card.

Great, sign me up.

Do you have established credit?

No.

Then I am sorry, I cannot offer you this credit card.

But you just did.

Would you like to reapply for a credit card?

Huh?  Uhhh… I guess.

Do you have established credit?

Seriously, are you stupid or something?  No!

Then I am sorry, I cannot offer you this credit card.

How do I establish credit?

In order to establish credit, you first need to obtain a credit card.

How do I obtain a credit card?

In order to obtain a credit card, you first need to establish credit.

Isn’t that a catch-22?

I’m sorry sir, I don’t understand.  Would you like to apply for a credit card?

Who’s on first?