Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL's iconic "You've Got Mail".

Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL's iconic phrases like 'You've got mail', shares his story. In 1989, his wife, a customer service rep, suggested him for the role after hearing Steve Case discuss adding a voice to AOL. Elwood recorded the phrases, which became immensely popular in the mid-90s, with his voice being heard over 35 million times a day. Despite being typecast, he also voiced a character on The Simpsons. Elwood finds his association with AOL gratifying and continues to be recognized for his contribution.

Who is the person behind the famous AOL phrases?

• Steve Case

• Elwood Edwards

• A computer

• A customer service representative

How did Elwood Edwards become the voice of AOL?

• He applied for the job

• His wife suggested him

• He was randomly selected

• He was a programmer at AOL

What was the initial purpose of recording the AOL phrases?

• To entertain the programmers

• To replace customer service

• To test if it would catch on

• To create a new product

What was one of the challenges Elwood Edwards faced after becoming the voice of AOL?

• He had to move to a new city

• He was not paid

• He lost his job

• He was typecast

Which TV show did Elwood Edwards lend his voice to?

• The Simpsons

• Futurama

• South Park

• Family Guy