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TIL That when people first started using the telephone they would often yell into the wrong part, and when they did get on the phone, they had to figure out what to say to start a conversation: “Ahoy” was Alexander Graham Bell’s preferred option.
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Which is why mr burns says that when he answers the phone.
Prior to the phone you would almost never have to greet someone without already knowing who you’re talking to. Bell’s thought was that this happened frequently on the ocean, and the nautical term is “Ahoy!” As in when you’re approaching a boat and don’t yet know who you’re talking to on board.
I kinda like it better
I’ve seen that yelling at the wrong part of the telephone in some old black and white movies! I can believe this totally
mine as well
Ancient Layer 8 problem
“Ahoi” is a common greeting in Czechia.
The phone is in my rectum. Instructions unclear. I SAID INSTRUCTIONS UNCLEAR!!