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555 (phone numbers in movies)
Posted on 5/15/09 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 5/15/09 at 3:24 pm
Why is it now that more and more movies have stopped using the 555 thing as phone numbers and just say or show real numbers?
I thought the 555 thing was some kind of rule for telephone numbers used in movies
I thought the 555 thing was some kind of rule for telephone numbers used in movies
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Posted on 5/15/09 at 3:26 pm to RGCjr01
I thought it was to hinder the dumbasses in the theater from calling said number and asking for the character in question.
ie - 867-5309. I'm sure that the requests for Jenny got old really quickly.
ie - 867-5309. I'm sure that the requests for Jenny got old really quickly.
This post was edited on 5/15/09 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 5/15/09 at 3:28 pm to CornDogCologne
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867-5309.
I heard on the radio where this is still an actual number and the guy who has it is trying to sell the number on Ebay for thousands of dollars.
Posted on 5/15/09 at 3:33 pm to RGCjr01
I told them I would sue them if they used my number anymore... 
Posted on 5/15/09 at 3:37 pm to RGCjr01
There are actual 555 numbers that real people have now. Maybe that has something to do with it?
Posted on 5/15/09 at 3:37 pm to tigerchick555
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tigerchick555
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I told them I would sue them if they used my number anymore...
Posted on 5/15/09 at 3:38 pm to RGCjr01
sometimes they will put a real number and if you call it, you get info about the movie or show
"Fans and curious TV critics who dial Turk's phone number, 916-CALL-TURK, get a taped message from Faison, in character, thanking them for calling and encouraging them to keep watching "Scrubs." "I couldn't come to the phone right now, but you've called Turk," the message says. "And that's a great thing, I'll tell you that much."
The show's cast is having some fun with the number, too. A Zap2it.com staffer called the number Wednesday afternoon, only to hear this live voice on the other end: "You've called Turk, Dr. Kelso speaking." (Flustered by this turn of events, the Zap2it staffer mumbled something about having the wrong number and hung up as Dr. Kelso (Ken Jenkins) chuckled.)
"Fans and curious TV critics who dial Turk's phone number, 916-CALL-TURK, get a taped message from Faison, in character, thanking them for calling and encouraging them to keep watching "Scrubs." "I couldn't come to the phone right now, but you've called Turk," the message says. "And that's a great thing, I'll tell you that much."
The show's cast is having some fun with the number, too. A Zap2it.com staffer called the number Wednesday afternoon, only to hear this live voice on the other end: "You've called Turk, Dr. Kelso speaking." (Flustered by this turn of events, the Zap2it staffer mumbled something about having the wrong number and hung up as Dr. Kelso (Ken Jenkins) chuckled.)
Posted on 5/15/09 at 3:39 pm to TotesMcGotes
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There are actual 555 numbers that real people have now. Maybe that has something to do with it?
Didn't know that, that could be it.
Posted on 5/15/09 at 3:48 pm to RGCjr01
This Thread remindes me of Last Action Hero
Posted on 5/15/09 at 3:52 pm to Hulk Hogan
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This Thread remindes me of Last Action Hero
Worst thread of all time? Really?
This post was edited on 5/15/09 at 3:53 pm
Posted on 5/15/09 at 4:11 pm to Hulk Hogan
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This Thread remindes me of Last Action Hero
How so? I haven't seen it in years.
Posted on 5/15/09 at 4:11 pm to TotesMcGotes
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There are actual 555 numbers that real people have now. Maybe that has something to do with it?
it's been like that for a loooong time. Only a certain range is reserved for fake numbers:
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wiki:
Not all numbers that begin with 555 are fictional—for example, 555-1212 is one of the standard numbers for directory assistance throughout the United States and Canada. In fact, only 555-0100 through 555-0199 are now specifically reserved for fictional use, with the other numbers having been released for actual assignment.
This post was edited on 5/15/09 at 4:12 pm
Posted on 5/15/09 at 4:13 pm to LSUMJ
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916-CALL-TURK
I called...someone answered
Posted on 5/15/09 at 4:17 pm to Papa Steve
The kid talks about 555 numbers in the movie
Posted on 5/15/09 at 4:20 pm to Hulk Hogan
Heck all mentions of phone numbers should be viral adds. Doesn't cost much to keep a line open.
Posted on 5/15/09 at 4:51 pm to TigerMyth36
They're afraid they'll start getting calls about their vehicle warranty!!!
Posted on 5/15/09 at 5:02 pm to nikinik
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They're afraid they'll start getting calls about their vehicle warranty!!!
speaking of this...what does that mean because I get these calls all the time and it's annoying.
My warranty is fine.
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