Mr. Burns always answers the phone by saying, "Hoy Hoy!"
This is the word that Alexander Graham Bell suggested that we all say when we answer the phone. Bell resented Thomas Edison, who popularized the use of "Hello."
This is the word that Alexander Graham Bell suggested that we all say when we answer the phone. Bell resented Thomas Edison, who popularized the use of "Hello."
Related:
- Smithers: [chuckles] Perfect. When I give the signal,
you transfer the call to Mr. Burns. After she tears... - Alexander Graham Bell was a
'phoney... - Burns: Ahoy-hoy?
Homer: [speaking through a kazoo] Hello,
Mr. Burns. This is the kidnapper. Do you miss... - Mr. Watson, come here, I want you.
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Alexander Graham... - Homer: Would you like me to shred those environmental reports for you,
sir? Burns: Already taken care of. [shreds the reports... - When one door closes another door opens; but we often look so long
and so regretfully upon the closed door,
that we do not see the ones which open for us. --... - Taco Bell:
The Mexican phone company... - Foreman: [in Japanese] Hello?
Homer: Yes. This is Homer Simpson from America.
Who may I say is speaking to me? Foreman... - When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long
and so regretfully upon the closed door,
that we do not see the ones which open for us. Alexander...
