Answering machines and folklore, 2001.

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Answering machines and folklore, 2001.

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Discusses various folkloric aspects of answering machine messages. Explains that many answering machine messages resist cultural norms such as formality or politeness, and that in this way, messages act as a release valve. Mentions that some messages make fun of phone conversation conventions. Asserts that some answering machine messages poke fun at technology.

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Harold B. Lee Library

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