Weird Al Yankovic invites fans to call him at something called a ‘pay phone’
http://twitter.com/#!/alyankovic/status/202027824364793856
Whoa! Pay phones still exist? Minds blown!
Apparently they exist, but they’re not in the best shape:
That pay phone seems like it's having problems – try this # instead: (718)374-9119.
— Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) May 14, 2012
Most fans didn’t have much luck getting through.
@alyankovic You're not picking up.
— Stephan Vermette (@travelmop) May 14, 2012
@alyankovic i cant get through, damn busy signal
— Jerry Jones (@Jonesdamasta) May 14, 2012
UPDATE:
Several lucky callers say they talked to Weird Al:
just called @alyankovic and had a conversation that was mostly me gushing. what a cool guy and a massively influential one at that.
— gutpunch buttmunch (@liam_mckenna) May 14, 2012
Just talked to one of my heroes,thanks Al! RT @alyankovic: That pay phone seems like it's having problems try this # instead: (718)374-9119.
— Todd Ginter (@ToddGinter) May 14, 2012
Just spoke with the master of music @alyankovic … Pretty much left me speechless!
— Saar (@DarthSaar) May 14, 2012
Just started my day off with a phone call to @alyankovic – It should be a good day.
— Alex (@AlexAndJunk) May 14, 2012
@alyankovic This is Brian from Kokomo. Thanks for chatting. Today's my 7th wedding anniversary. Thanks for making it memorable lol. Shhhhhh
— Brian Dougan (@Falling_Higher) May 14, 2012
@alyankovic Very nice chatting with you Sir. Miami loves you.
— Dutch (@DutchBeard) May 14, 2012
@alyankovic me and @meowsofdoom are the two argentinean girls that spoke to you!!! We're vomiting rainbows!
— Mechicabota (@Mechicabota) May 14, 2012
@alyankovic Thank u so much 4 the 5 min 2 talk RE ur approach 2 satire & ur humor. Never thought Id be able 2 actually ask u those ?s Thanks
— Topher Davila (@DavilaDraws) May 14, 2012
I just spoke to @alyankovic on the phone! I was SO nervous, but he was so sweet and he answered all my dorky questions. 😀
— Jacinta (@Jacinta716) May 14, 2012
@alyankovic I can't believe I got to talk to you on the phone!!! It seriously made my day!
— Ariel Jorgensen (@BetteMinaj) May 14, 2012
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