20 Must-Have Geek Ringtones and Text Message Alerts (And 10 to Avoid!)
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Ringtones You Absolutely Must Avoid!
Ringtones
5. The Halo Theme
Overplayed and overrated. Let the fratboys and jocks claim Master Chief's worn-out anthem.
4. “Is anyone there?” from Portal
We adored the innocently-voiced sentry drones in last year's surprise hit, but Portal in-jokes got old the 100th time we heard someone call the cake a lie.
3. That noise Will made when he fell off the Showdown bull
Will still has nightmares. He was never quite the same after the incident .
2. Star Trek Theme
Grade-A lady repellent. However, it's the perfect bait to lure unsuspecting Star Wars fans into Enterprise vs. Star Destroyer debates. Everyone loses.
1. Tay Zonday
What does Chocolate Rain even mean!?
Text Message Alerts
5. Wilhelm Scream
Think about it. It's someone screaming to their death every time you get a text message. We'd rather jump off a cliff.
4. Lumbergh's “Yeaaaaah” from Office Space
Please, don't be "that guy".
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3. Timmmmay!
Honestly, we're bigger fans of Jimmy. His jokes are hilarious!
2. Leroy Jenkins
Only acceptable if you're planning a large raid on Blackrock Spire.
1. Apple startup chime
Can't you read? We're Maximum PC .
Originally posted: 2008-07-11 09:04:23

