Funny answering Machine messages
#1
After a power outage: Hi, this is Ralph. The good news is that my power is back on. The bad news for you is, so is my answering machine. So, leave a message.
This is not an answering machine--this is a telepathic thought-recording device.
After the tone, think about your name, your reason for calling, and a number where I can reach you,
and I'll think about returning your call.
Hi, you've reached the home of George Ledec. If you are
calling to collect a student loan, gambling debt, or other obligation, please press 1 and hang up now.
If you are selling any product or service, or requesting charitable donations, please press 2 and hang
up now. Otherwise, press 3 and leave your message now. Pressing 3 is optional.
#2
Hello. If you're calling with bad news, leave your message now. If it's good news, wait for the tone.
Hello, this is your local zoo. Do you like animals? We are experiencing severe problems with hot water.
Would you be so kind as to allow us to bring our elephants over to your bathroom for a shower? (The most
common response: "Well, sure, but my neighbor's bathroom is bigger and better equipped to handle
elephants.")
Congratulations! By correctly dialing 123-4567, you have become eligible to leave a message!
(Applause.) Join the lucky few that have advanced to the next level! (Cheers.) And now, at the sound of
the tone, leave your name, number, the time you called, and a brief message.
#3
Hello... Yes, I'd like to order two medium pepperoni pizzas please, with extra cheese... Oh, did I get the wrong number? Sorry about that. (Click.)
(Classical music:) This is our answering machine. (Switch to heavy metal racket:) This is our answering machine on drugs. (Silence...) Any message?
Mom, Dad... Don't you think it would be easier to reach me if I had a cellular phone? So how about an early birthday present?
#4
(In a good Australian accent:) G'day mate. Can't come to the phone now because
I'm a bit tied up with this crocodile. Just leave a message, and I'll get back to you.
You have reached 843-4734. Please hold while I process your call. (Pause.) Our extremely sophisticated computer system performed a
trace on your number and was able to match it with our list of important callers. None of our staff is authorized to speak with you except for Fred,
who is not here right now. Please leave your name phone number and a brief message at the tone. Thank you for calling and have a nice day.
I can't come to the phone now because I have amnesia and I feel stupid talking to people I don't remember. I'd appreciate it if you could
help me out by leaving my name and telling me something about myself. Thanks.
#5
"Muppet Show" theme:
It's time to leave a message
After you hear the tone,
It's time to leave a message
'Cause we're not at home tonight...
It's time to leave a message
On Kate and Shannon's phone,
It's time to leave a message
'Cause we're not at home tonight.
Just leave your name and number,
Such simple things to do,
And then when we get home we will
Get right back to you.
It's time to leave a message
After you hear the tone.
It's time to leave a message
'Cause we're not at home tonight.
Gone to get a bite,
Stayin' out all night,
Yes we have a life!
Leave a message, we're not home toniiiiight...
Hitchhikers Guide theme: The Cerius Cybernetic Corporation was happy to correct the problem of all that
icky person-to-person conversation that happens when people actually pick up the phone and talk to each
other. So they added the "answering machine," which will cleverly record your message and play it back at
the wrong speed, to make everyone who calls you sound like they have partaken a large supply of helium.
Unless your message is REALLY important, in which case, the machine simply breaks its own tape, to insure
that you never get the message at all. It would be a shame to waste all this brilliant technology, so
please attempt to leave a message.
Hello, this is the Computer Music Research Institute of Portland, Oregon. We can't take your call at the
moment, but we would like you to leave a critique of one of our current works in progress. BEEP