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Re:The walk signs in Crystal City, VA are just repeating “C... by zaphod12 on Monday March 14, 2022 @03:48PM (#30677286)
If you're ever in the flatiron district of NYC, I adore the signals at 23rd street. "The walk sign is on across 23rd street," is a simple message, but the gentleman who recorded it sounds like they remembered at the last minute and pulled whoever from the install team wanted to do it (as opposed to some voice actor or something). The gravelly queens accent makes you feel right at home in the city.
Re:The walk signs in Crystal City, VA are just repeating “C... by Animats on Monday March 14, 2022 @04:15PM (#30677660)
NYC once bought some street sweepers that played a feminine voice saying something like "Please get out of the way of the sweeper". This was replaced with a gravelly voice saying something like "Move it, sweeper coming through".
Re:The walk signs in Crystal City, VA are just repeating “C... by mbg721 on Monday March 14, 2022 @04:19PM (#30677707)
It's been a few years, but I thought NY's subway voice was more sarcastic-sounding than other cities, and I figured that was because it was more effective. "Please stand clear of the closing doors (dumbass)".
Re:The walk signs in Crystal City, VA are just repeating “C... by hunter2_ on Monday March 14, 2022 @07:26PM (#30679887)
That voice actor was recently featured in a song. https://youtu.be/TA13bQExrh8
Re:The walk signs in Crystal City, VA are just repeating “C... by mbg721 on Monday March 14, 2022 @07:36PM (#30679958)
Thank you, my life is now just that little bit better. :)
Re:The walk signs in Crystal City, VA are just repeating “C... by telotortium on Tuesday March 15, 2022 @01:41PM (#30688382)
At 3:00, if you're curious
Re:The walk signs in Crystal City, VA are just repeating “C... by herlitzj on Monday March 14, 2022 @04:09PM (#30677566)
Love this one. There is a similar one in Charlottesville, Va to cross Water Street, which has a delightful southern accent. Pronounces it Wooter and everything :)
Re:The walk signs in Crystal City, VA are just repeating “C... by GauntletWizard on Monday March 14, 2022 @04:10PM (#30677587)