Answering machine recordings

Frodo · 08-01-2005, 09:48 AM

Does anybody have some funny outgoing answering machine recordings that aren't too long? I'm looking for ideas on what to do for my phone.

**Mara** · 08-01-2005, 10:20 AM

For a while ours was "Hi, This is Mara, and you've reached the *name withheld* family. I'm home right now, because I'm recording this greeting, but I probably won't be when you call, so leave a message." But mom re-recorded a boring one because my great-grandma thought she was calling my cell phone. And I don't even have a cell phone.

RachelA · 08-01-2005, 10:29 AM

My friend's dad makes a new recording every week. Last week it was something like, "Hi, you've reached the *name of family*, home of *names.* This week we're having a contest. The 100th caller gets a prize! Unfortunately, you are caller 101. Leave a message and we'll get back to you." Then again, my friend's dad is a strange guy.

Gwenny · 08-01-2005, 10:33 AM

Don't you do it! Don't you dare! I don't want to hear it! Don't you beep! If you beep, I'll... don't even think about it!... Don't...!

Hi. This is Jennifer's answering machine. She's not here, but I'm open to suggestions.

Hi! Jennifer's answering machine is broken. This is her refrigerator. Please speak very slowly, and I'll stick your message to myself with one of these magnets.

Hello. This is Jennifer's answering machine, Arthur, and I'm so depressed. I have 50,000 times the memory capacity of my owner, but all I get to do is answer the phone. Life. Don't talk to me about life. Just leave your name and number after the beep. Here comes the beep, how I hate that beep, it's so cheery sounding.

These were from my sister, she changes it about twice a week......

SwitchfootRulz! · 08-01-2005, 10:33 AM

i just made mine "AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! leave a message."

that is...until my parents get home

natedawg5280 · 08-01-2005, 12:21 PM

I think screaming works best.

My sort of friend recorded one where he just endlessly goes, "Wheeeee.. hoohsohouhsos" and makes endless noises. He breathes into it for about an hour.
It's funny.

jjones · 08-01-2005, 12:27 PM

you say 'hello... oh hey... hold on a second i thought i just heard something.' and act you are getting attacked by mongoose with a mohawk.

bassist_4_Him · 08-01-2005, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjones

you say 'hello... oh hey... hold on a second i thought i just heard something.' and act you are getting attacked by mongoose with a mohawk.

thats hilarious!!

Kato · 08-01-2005, 12:33 PM

"Hello. You have reached Mr. Answering Machine. Jason isn't here right now, but what ever you say to me, I'll tell him, we're VERY close."

jjones · 08-01-2005, 12:40 PM

i know plenty of people who just put their answering machine as 'hello, oh hey. no wait hold on, there something i really need to tell you... leave a message after the beep.'

i cant stand it when i fall for those and start talking...

sabertooth181 · 08-01-2005, 12:43 PM

You have reached the ****** house. We are not available right now. However, we will be glad to return your call if you leave your:
-full name
-phone number
-address
-mother's maiden name
-social security number
-credit card number
I think you get the idea.

Shredcheddar · 08-01-2005, 12:53 PM

I'd probably just record something normal.

Or, you could act like you're answering with a, "Hey, what's going on? ... *trails off* ... Nobody's here right now." I've been tricked by that one a few times, let me tell ya.

**Mara** · 08-01-2005, 12:56 PM

My friend Emily's cell phone has this recording on it right now:

"Hey! This is Jeremy, Emily's brother and personal secretary. Emily can't answer her phone right now, so if you're a girl, you can leave a message. But if you're a boy, change your number, and your name, move to a differwent country before I hunt you down!!! Have a nice day! *beeeep!*"

Yeah, it still makes me laugh.

**mtlmouth** · 08-01-2005, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mara

My friend Emily's cell phone has this recording on it right now:

"Hey! This is Jeremy, Emily's brother and personal secretary. Emily can't answer her phone right now, so if you're a girl, you can leave a message. But if you're a boy, change your number, and your name, move to a differwent country before I hunt you down!!! Have a nice day! *beeeep!*"

Yeah, it still makes me laugh.

Ha, that's great...

I hate the ones that go "Hello?... hello?..." and then go into the answering machine message.

Longhorn26 · 08-01-2005, 01:18 PM

hey *schhhhhh* sorry **schhhh* you're breaking up *schhhhh* WHAT??? I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!. . . leave a message.

my favorite was when my friend did the scripted one but in his voice. he even said the name different. "You have reached the voice mailbox of. . . David. . . please leave a message after the tone"