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Would you want Bob Dylan to voice your GPS?

by Mike Barish (RSS feed) on Nov 2nd 2009 at 5:30PM

Earlier today, we ran a poll asking readers if they prefer their GPS devices to have a male or female voice? Andy Murdock, an astute reader, left us a comment pointing out that Bob Dylan is in negotiations to voice a GPS unit. Sure, Dylan's a music legend and an icon, but is his voice conducive to getting me from Point A to Point B?

I've seen Dylan in concert. I would consider myself a fan. I've understood about six words I've heard him speak in interviews. He sounds like he keeps marbles in his mouth. I need my GPS to sound clear and keep me advised of my route. The last thing I need is Bob Dylan warbling, "The speed limits they are a changin'," as I approach a school zone.

This news did get me thinking, though. What celebrities would I want to voice my GPS? Eartha Kitt would be amusing. And everything is better when voiced by Morgan Freeman. Christopher Walken does a great Lady Gaga, but not sure he could spit out turn-by-turn directions quickly enough for my taste.

Different strokes for different folks, I suppose. Having Bob Dylan tell you to turn left is a good idea for someone. But it ain't me, babe.

What celebrity would you want to voice your GPS? Leave us a comment below.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Stephen Nov 2nd 2009 8:31PM

I vote for Sean Connery. That would just be awesome.

Brandon Nov 2nd 2009 10:18PM

Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now...

"The Horror!"

"You're an errand boy, sent by grocery clerks, to collect a bill."

Nicole Nov 3rd 2009 5:37AM

Paul McGann. GPS, voice mail, directory assistance...everything.

Liuzhou Laowai Nov 3rd 2009 4:12AM

Your reader Andy Murdock may well be astute, but he is wrong. There are no discussions between Dylan and anyone else about GPS. Dylan made a throwaway comment on his Theme Time Radio Hour show almost a year ago. It was a joke.

Much later the Telegraph newspaper in the UK picked up on it and took it for real.

Something wasn't happening here, and you don't know what it is, do you Mr. Jones?

Jim Nov 3rd 2009 5:17AM

Fran Drescher. I'd walk more and save hundreds of dollars a year on gas.

Willy Nov 3rd 2009 6:53AM

@Jim -- hahaha.

I think Dylan makes a good choice, actually. Have you heard his radio show? His voice is gravely but crisp.

That said, I'd love Selma Hayek to tell me where to go.

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