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WillMWatt · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 5:54 am Post subject: Commonly used Voiceover Quotes

Hi there all,

I'm working on new business cards at the moment (because they're always useful to have, even if seldom used nowadays, and my old ones are horrid), and have had a (hopefully) great idea. I want to fill the back of the card with commonly used Voiceover motifs.

"In a world" is obviously a prime example. Also, "This is Mary, Mary's looking for [insert product that is available from a wide range of suppliers and is begging for a comparison site or easy to use alternative which also mows your lawn]". And "For sales, press 1" etc.

Anyone think of any others?

Scott Pollak · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 6:14 am Post subject:

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WillMWatt · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 6:57 am Post subject:

Lee Gordon · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:22 am Post subject:

Kind of a mixed bag of things you hear in a session and lines you are called upon to read:

"One more for safety."
"Conveniently located."
"NOW, how much would you pay?"
"Three easy payments."
"Easy to get to from everywhere."
"Has this ever happened to you?"
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Frank F · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:13 am Post subject:

"Sunday, Sunday, Sunday".
"Can you sound like: XXXXXXX"
"Your chcek is in the mail".

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Philip Banks · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 11:03 am Post subject:

I think it's a bit too "in" and would only work if they were instantly memorable.

Instead, get printed, in a large font size,on the reverse.

"Left intentionally blank in case the recipient wishes to write something down and has no spare paper"

Bailey · Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:20 pm Post subject:

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"Get out of jail FREE"
"Tape to forehead to become invisible"
"DO NOT EAT"
"For External Use Only"
"Call me sometime."
"Keep out of reach of children."
"Approved for all audiences"
"No Felony Convictions So Far"
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AlanTaylor · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 6:57 am Post subject:

But wait! There's more!

SkinnyJohnny · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:10 am Post subject:

"Member FDIC...equal housing lender"
"Void where prohibited"
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Bruce · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:41 am Post subject:

To add a little spark to recording sessions for bank commercials, the first time I came to the disclaimer: "Equal housing lender, member FDIC", I'd pronounce the acronym fuh-DICK. Usually got a laugh.

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DougVox · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 2:18 pm Post subject:

Void where prohibited. I do.
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Philip Banks · Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:36 pm Post subject:

American lite beer has the same effect on me.

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Yonie · CM Joined: 31 Aug 2011 Posts: 906

I'm stealing Banksy's idear.