Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Has Everyone Heard of Turtle Calls?

And the internet continues to amaze and entertain.  TurtleCalls.  Just some guy pretending to be a turtle (or occasionally Don Cheadle?) calling up your friends for a charge of anywhere between $2-$20, it's so simple, its beautiful.

And maddening, because here I am rising early every frigen day trying to come up with thoughts and snarky comments on a variety of news stories and I haven't made two cents.  Meanwhile this guy figured out a way to A)Make money off prank phone calls without releasing a cassette tape a la the Jerky Boys, and B)Some how people aren't pissed they're being pranked.  I listened to about 15 calls, not one person was aggravated or upset.  What gives?

Are turtles just that loveable, or does this guy just have the gift of a loveable voice? I feel like if I called someone they'd be pissed at me even if it wasn't a prank.  Just be totally irritated about having to hear my voice.  Would go something like:
CW: "Oh hey Maestro, just calling to say hi. What's going on with you these days?
Maestro: Is this about me not writing a blog lately? Because if it is, I'm working on it.
CW: No, no just a friendly call to catch up.
Maestro: Well then why are you using that tone of voice with me? I can't tell if you're angry
CW: This is just my normal voice.
Maestro: Oh, my bad, well do you need something or can I go now?

And that would pretty much be it.