If you're calling from...oh, if you're just calling, here's the number: 1-800-ART.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Phil gives a fake number 1‑800‑ART for callers who just want to call.
- In plain terms
- He jokes that callers can dial a made‑up number.
- What can you take from it?
- Provide a humorous fallback for vague callers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is a fake number acceptable in broadcast?
Another view
Listeners might try the number and be confused.
More from Phil Hendrie
If you're using a touchtone phone, you're SOL. Only rotary calls tonight.
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