My answering machine message..
I get bored of having the same message playing over and over so I like to change my message. I try not to make it too funny cuz then people tend to have the entire office call my house. I’ve learned this the hard way…
When I play back my messages I see that I have 10 messages? Wow! I think, someone must really need to talk to me. It must be important… but no, just a bunch of bored office workers with too much time on their hands.
The messages all sound like this, “hahahahah” or “haha, that was funny. Bob come here” or “*snort, snicker*” or “that’s great!” or “that’s original” or “that’s the best message I’ve ever heard!” *click*
I’ve actually had a lady call my house twice in a matter of a few minutes. The first time I didn’t answer. The second time I thought it must be important so I’d better answer the phone.
me: Hello.
caller: Oh, you’re home?
me: It would appear that way.
caller: Well, could you hang up and don’t answer when I call again? I have my mother on the line and I’m doing a 3-way call here and I want her to listen to your message. It’s so funny.
me: Sure.
*click*
However, when my mother calls she usually says this:
“Joanne? Pick up the phone! Pick up the phone! Are you there? Hello! If you’re there pick up the phone, I need to talk to you. Hello! Joanne! Joooaaannnnaaa! What are you doing? Pick up the phone! It’s me! Mom. Pick up the phone. Joanna. I don’t like your answering machine message. It’s stupid. Pick up the phone! Joanna! Joanna! Why do you always have to put such crazy messages on your phone? *silence for 10 seconds* Helloo! Pick up the phone! Are you there? Hello! I have something to tell you that you want to know about! Pick up the phone…”
I don’t think my mother quite understands the concept of the answering machine.