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  Have you ever gotten that message that made you sit back and think, what? Maybe that message that made you laugh your socks off until you realized that you missed the chance to actually leave the message you meant to leave. If you are one of those people who still have the generic voice mail message from your phone provider on your phone or you just want to jazz up your voice mail, many ideas for fun voice mail are out there.
  
  

For The Comedian

• Making up a silly rhyme is an attention grabber that will make your friends laugh and possibly forget to even leave a message. Pretending to answer the phone and leading into a conversation only to be the voice mail picking up also tends to strike right on the funny bone. Record a joke of the week to share with your friends and family. If you aren't the funny type but want a funny message there are sites that might provide you with something to use, such as Creative Voicemail Messages and Joke of the Day (see "Resources").
  
  

For The Religious

• A favorite scripture to become the ray of sunshine in someone's day is a wonderful gesture. A quick devotional thought is also a perfect personal touch to your voice mail and lets your callers know just how much you love or appreciate them.
  
  

For The Professional

• A clear and concise message detailing what you want from your caller in a few straightforward words shows your businesslike approach. Depending on your area of expertise, tailoring the message to your business needs may be appropriate.
  
  

For The Romantic

• This type of message can contain a small piece of poetry or a dedication of love to that someone special. Perhaps a sweet song or melody. Let your message reflect your deep devoted soul.
  
  

For The Family

• Taking turns saying bits of your message is always a great way to show your family spirit. Having each family member announce his or her own name is also one of the more common family approaches.
  
  

For The Vegetarian

• Leave a message for your friends to spread the word on animal rights. There are sites online that also allow you to download and record messages from your favorite vegetarian superstars to use for your voice mail.