I do recognise that a lot of it is probably just playing up for the joke, but I assume it has to come from somewhere. I regularly see posts where basically Person A sends an odd image/message, then follows up with “wrong number, sorry” and Person B responds with “wait stay”.

Do Americans, as a rule, not save phone numbers? Or is it purely a bit that has become a trope?

  • SpaceBarEnglish
    7•1 year ago

    My phone number is the same as the tech support number for a crappy dashcam company - except the last two digits are transposed.

    I get a few calls and texts each month for them.

    When I’m in a good mood I copy and paste a helpful response telling them the issue. When I’m annoyed, I just block the person.

    • blivet
      4•1 year ago

      My old land line was almost the same number as an entertainment venue whose number spelled TICKETS. People would sometimes dial 1 instead of 4 (corresponding to the letter I), and get me. Usually on weekend mornings, grr, but fortunately it didn’t happen too often.