There is no special meaning to "718". The joke is that Bender knew the squad car just from the sound. IE: He has been hauled in SO many times, he can tell the difference in squad cars by listening to the siren, engine, or the cops farting inside, whatever audio clue he listens for.
Howard
Ahhh. And you know this because:
a) you know all possible references to everything in pop culture, sci-fi,
history, law, etc., and are therefore able to eliminate every single
one of them.
b) you are a numerological expert, with a focus on the multiples of 359.
c) you are close personal friends with the Futurama writers, and they told
you so.Um... or possibly because it was pretty clear from the episode that that was the joke?
"Matthew Miller" wrote in message news:[email]...
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I think I hear the writers laughing....
On or about Fri, 26 Apr 2002 05:11:08 GMT, Robert J. Muldoon made the sensational claim that:
I'm half-expecting DXC to show up and resolve this.
In article , "LooseChanj" wrote:
Might as well, I don't think he's working on any new Futurama episodes at the moment! He's probably sitting around in his apartment in his underwear with a six day beard, figuring out how he's going to get his next satirical, science fiction cartoon writing gig. ;)
Like I said!
I think it's one of the New York area codes, but this probably doesn't relate. Isn't Dial-A-Song in the 718 area code?
"Doctor Worm" wrote in message news:bJ_x8.8582$[email]...
718-387-6962. I didn't even have to look that up.
I knew the 387-6962 from Swing is a Word, but I never call it (long distance), I just go to the web site.
"Doctor Worm" wrote in message news:TC2y8.8916$[email]...
John F. says it's getting revamped soon. But you have to call the machine at least once. It's just better that way.
I called it once using a phone card. My friend calls it a lot using dialpad.com or something like that.
Why do we call numbers that show up in movies and stuff? I mean, I've done that too, but never know what to say if someone answers.
"Robert J. Muldoon" wrote in message news:bqqy8.18874$[email]...
done
It an't a number in a movie. It's They Might Be Giants Dial-A-Song service. A Brooklyn institution for over 20 years.
service.
Exactly what does it do? You call them and they play a song over the phoneline?
"Thomas Andersson" wrote in message news:aadv58$a2mhi$[email]...
It's essentialy an awnsering machine. It's what they used way back before they had a record deal in the far off 80's. It's still alive and well though playing all the songs that nevert end up on commercial release. (Until thry need to pad collections and stuff :)
Michael Zaite wrote:
Are they might be giants that old a band?
I had no idea...
"Reminiscent of Pancakes" wrote in message news:[email]...
service.
Yes, they got their first record in 1986. And of course did local band stuff (and their Dial-A-Song service) prior to that point.
It's probably more correct to say Dial-A-Song has been around for 17-18 years or so. But 20 is such a nice round number.
On or about Sat, 27 Apr 2002 05:11:35 GMT, Robert J. Muldoon made the sensational claim that:
I was ----> <----- this close to getting 867-5309 once. *sigh*
<< I was ----> <----- this close to getting 867-5309 once. *sigh* >>
You'd want it? http://www.snopes.com/music/songs/8675309.htm
"Oh yes, you have to DIAL the numbers now. What's the number? Oh yes! 867-5309- no! DAMN YOU TOMMY TUTONE!"
On or about Sun, 28 Apr 2002 02:05:37 GMT, Robert J. Muldoon made the sensational claim that:
Hell yeah. I mean, it's not like I ever answered my phone anyway.
<< Hell yeah. I mean, it's not like I ever answered my phone anyway. >>
I know you'd get this a lot:
"Hey! What's your number?" "867-5309" "Ha ha! No really, what's your number?" "867-5309!" "Yeah, right."
On Sun, 28 Apr 2002 02:05:37 GMT, "Robert J. Muldoon" wrote:
I'd be great. You could do telemarketing in reverse. Every time someone calls, you try to sell them stuff. Since men kept calling trying to get dates, use it for a dating service specializing in girls named Jenny. You also know they generally listen to FM radio and are more subject to suggestion than the general public. A niche marketers dream come true.
Good one! I was ----><------- close to using that line myself.
"1-1-1-1-1-1-1 No damn! 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 No Damn! 1-1-1-1-1-1-3 No Damn! . . ."
That was one of the best episodes of a that not Futurama show ever.
--Larry
so is paul's boutique... 718-498-1043. Thats pauls boutique there in Brooklyn. I am keeping it kinda on Futurama because the Beastie Boys were in the season finale to season 1. :-)
Stephen
"Stephen" wrote in message news:I9%x8.52481$[email]...
Somehow I think discussing a Brooklyn area code that was in some way refrenced in Futurama is on topic.