I got a call from a coworker this morning letting me know she wasn’t feeling well and wouldn’t be making it in to the office. Had I been using my Verizon voicemail I would have dialed in, listened to the voicemail, felt sorry for the coworker who sounded ill, and been on my way. But I’m not using Verizon voicemail. Instead, I’m harnessing the power of Google Voice(mail)! When someone leaves me a voicemail, Google will automatically take a stab at transcribing the message and sends me a text with that transcription. Usually it’s close enough to figure out the gist of the call, but off just enough for hilarity to ensue.
Well, today it was all too clear that Google just can’t stop itself from meddling in my social life!
7/30/10 7:31 AM
Hey hon, it’s [coworker], I love you. I’m feeling a lot worse, today on and so I’m gonna stay home Today. I wanted to, let you know So call me back if you talk. Thanks, night.
Google! How many times do I have to tell you that I am very happily spoken for? And my coworker is married! You’ve crossed a line this time. These attempts at matchmaking need to stop immediately!
Unless, of course, I’m leaving a message for Tina Fey. In which case, no matter what I say you should let her know that I love her.
I don’t understand where Google made a mistake? Is it Google’s bad grammar that is funny? Otherwise, that’s exactly what I said…
Then you DO love me! I knew it was true!