Remember when AQA was new and exciting? You got all in a tizz texting them stupid things when you were drunk and everyone around the table went "squeeeeee" when your phone bleeped back an answer!
Well crazy 'tache wearing duo 118-118 stole got behind the idea too. As they're offering free texts throughout the day, I thought I'd try it out. Because I'm the caring, sharing type, you can see HOW UNBELIEVABLY SHIT it is over the jump.
I decided to ask 118118 a few lady questions. You know, in the name of research, serious journalism being silly. I swear they've got a 13 year old kid answering all of their questions. Here's a snippet of their *fabulous* lady knowledge:
What is Dollymix?
It's the combined ladythoughts of many female bloggers sharing their different opinions. thx!
Is Dollymix any good?
According to reviews, people were satisfied with the product. thx!
Who is Sian Meades? (Sorry for my Great Big huge Ego Questioning)
No exact info found. However we found Sian as a Welsh goddess worshipped in ancient times. (Welsh goddess! i like this! despite them doing the worst internet research ever.)
Who is Shiny Katie?
We only found Kate Garner from "Haysi Fantayzee" with a hit single called "Shiny Shiny". thx. (I so want this to be where the name Shiny Shiny came from. Girls? Is it?)
Tell me about Shiny Media.
They were three freelance journalists back in 2004 and the sites were born of a passion for the internet. (Wow, that was an answer ripped straight out of a press release if ever I saw one.)
What's the best thing about women?
One of the best things about women is that they manage to hear you out for hours. thx!
Tell me something interesting about women.
Top Xmas gifts for women include: Wii and Wii fit, a digital photo frame, or an apple iPod touch. thx!
What do you think of the Home Secretary's new policy on prostitution?
The 118 Team thinks that is a good stand on the welfare of women and will stop abuse on them. Thx!
What do you think of the portrayal of women in Shakespeare?
Personally, I think it was a little wrong. Women should have been respected like men were. thx!
I assure you I didn't add the bad text speak! You should also know they won't answer questions about masturbation or any other rude things. This is without a doubt the worst tech service ever. Utter utter rubbish. Apparently, their 'thx' at the end of each text is 'company protocol'.
This is the worst thing I've seen in a long time. Don't believe it's that bad? Take a look at their live feed over here. thx!
Flickr image from Margaret Anne Clarke's photostream.