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- The phrase 'You've got mail' became an iconic sound of the internet, voiced by Elwood Edwards.
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The Iconic 'You've Got Mail' Phrase
In the first story, the podcast explores the origins and enduring popularity of the phrase 'You've got mail'. Elwood Edwards, a television broadcaster, became the voice of AOL's iconic 'You've got mail' message after his wife, who worked for America Online, recommended him. Unbeknownst to him at the time, his three simple words recorded on a cassette deck in his living room would become the defining sound of the internet in the 90s and beyond. Elwood Edwards still voices the 'You've got mail' message today, and while many celebrities have offered their voices for the message, less than 20% of AOL subscribers have chosen to switch from the default voice to any other alternative.
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