Crazy Voicemail Transcription Fails: Apple's Epic Mishap Unveiled

Chloe Whisperwillow

Updated Friday, March 29, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Have you ever received a voicemail transcription that left you scratching your head in confusion? Well, you're not alone. A recent screenshot from a smartphone's voicemail application has surfaced, showcasing Apple's epic mishap in the world of automated transcriptions.

The image, which has been making rounds on social media, reveals a dark-themed voicemail interface dominated by shades of black and deep blue. At first glance, everything seems ordinary, with a missed call notification timestamped on January 17, 2024, at 8:31 PM. The call lasted for a mere 32 seconds. However, it's the accompanying transcription that has everyone in stitches.

The transcription, displayed below the call details, reads as follows: "Yeah, this is calling to Chad say hello and say good night Shut my Tragic in the kitchen And then Shower, Jackie, and then vacuum the shower and then go to bed Rocket in Bend read anyway…"

Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that Apple's automated transcription service did not quite hit the mark. The jumbled sentences and nonsensical phrases have left users amused and bewildered. It's no wonder why one Reddit user commented, "I feel like we need an transcription of the actual voicemail so we can see just how badly Apple slaughtered this."

As expected, the internet wasted no time in turning the crazy transcription into comedic gold. One user even compared it to a "bad cook's version of Papa Roach's Last Resort," referencing the line "shut my tragic in the kitchen." Others playfully suggested that Apple's next venture should be an app called "iTestify," which translates audio into legally-binding court documents.

While some found humor in the botched transcription, others sympathized with non-native English speakers who often struggle with similar experiences. A user shared, "These are great. English is not my first language, so you can imagine what mine say when my mom leaves me a voicemail… I always save those."

In the midst of the amusement, questions arose regarding the intended recipient of the voicemail. Comments such as "What is wrong with Jackie that you need to shower her (or him) and vacuum the shower afterwards?" only added to the curiosity and speculation surrounding the message.

It's worth noting that automated transcription services, like the one employed by Apple, can often misinterpret words, especially when faced with background noise or unclear articulation. Nevertheless, this mishap serves as a reminder that technology, while impressive, still has its limitations.

As the image continues to circulate on various online platforms, one thing is clear: Apple's voicemail transcription fails have become a source of entertainment for many. So, the next time you receive a garbled voicemail transcription, just remember that you're not alone in experiencing the comedic side of technology.

In the meantime, we eagerly await Apple's response to this amusing blunder, and perhaps an improved transcription service that can decipher the most cryptic of voicemails. Stay tuned for updates on this unfolding tale of tech mishaps and linguistic confusion.

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Top Comments from Reddit

carpediem930

I feel like we need an transcription of the actual voicemail so we can see just how badly Apple slaughtered this

pgtvgaming

I guess someone doesnt want to go to Bed Rocket

WhiskeyOctober

"shut my tragic in the kitchen" seems like a bad cooks version of Papa Roach's Last Resort Shut my tragic in the kitchen. Here's some bad yogurt.

h1r0ll3r

“Shut my tragic in the kitchen and then shower.” I laughed way too hard at this

notverytidy

From the people who brought you Apple maps comes iTestify the only app you need to translate audio into legally-binding court documents!

coconutpete52

These are great. English is not my first language so you can imagine what mine say when my mom leaves me a vm… I always save those.

georgecm12

Vacuuming the shower seems like an altogether bad idea.

aneeta96

Tackle Tommy Woo Woo

nstickels

What is wrong with Jackie that a) you need to shower her (or him) and b) you need to vacuum the shower afterwards?

OU812fr

Aren't these the lyrics to the song *Pepper* by The B******* Surfers?

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