A Manchester court's answerphone message went viral for its over-the-top delivery, drawing comparisons to Alan Partridge and prompting speculation about artificial intelligence. The message was later changed to a more standard format.
A Manchester court has updated its answerphone message after it went viral on social media for its bizarre and dramatic delivery. The automated message at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre garnered millions of views and sparked a wave of online amusement. Users compared the voice to a range of pop culture figures, including Alan Partridge, old radio football results announcers, and even a 'sexy' phone line. Some even speculated that it was artificial intelligence.
Hundreds commented on the video, questioning its authenticity, with British barrister and TV personality Judge Rinder joining the conversation. While some social media users confirmed they had personally called the number and verified the recording's reality, the message was changed two days after the clip's initial online release. The new voicemail retains the same information but lacks the dramatic flair of its predecessor. Responding to the original clip on X, formerly Twitter, users drew comparisons to the fictional character Steven Toast, while others likened it to shopping channel QVC presenters. The recording even evoked comparisons to scenes from The Simpsons, with many simply inquiring, 'who is this diva?'. Despite the ridicule, the response was mostly positive. Some users expressed a fondness for the eccentricity, claiming it made the usually mundane automated message more entertaining. Others lauded it as 'the best automated message...in the world' and jokingly suggested it read the Shipping Forecast or football results.However, not all reactions were positive. Some criticized the delivery as excessive, arguing 'less is more' in voice acting. Others felt the speaker was having 'too much fun' with the material. One user even suggested it sounded like 'a human imitating an AI imitation of a human.' The Ministry of Justice, in a statement to the Manchester Evening News, confirmed the voicemail's factual accuracy but explained the change was made to align with 'customer communication standards' across the HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS). A HMCTS spokesperson confirmed the recording's removal
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