Jake Fogelnest Puts Home Phone Number on Web
Jake Fogelnest — who in 1994 started a television show from his New York City bedroom when he was fourteen years old (see clip of Joey Ramone interview on SquirtTV) — put his home phone number on the Internet. Now THAT’S compulsive.
The NYC comedy writer, VH1 guest, and radio host has received thousands of calls from fans and former colleagues who are shocked when he answers or calls them back.
Fogelnest, who hosts a daily show on Sirius, also boasts a writing resume that includes VH1, SNL, and MTV. You may well recognize him as a regular commentator on VH1’s I Love The… series.
Here’s his video explanation about the bold move (see him on YouTube here). We can only imagine what happens when the guys from telemarketing firms, Amway and the “Who’s Who” directories get his number, which is 646-484-5323.
I’ve met Jake through Hitviews, and he’s rather humble despite his hefty experience and tight relationships with the “who’s who” of comedy writing (including Adam McCay). Jake’s an easy going cat, except if you miss a deadline for a Hitviews sponsored video.
We’ll be watching this experiment from a comfortably safe distance, especially given the annoying 4 am ‘private-number’ phone call I received this morning (thanks).
Maybe he’s not so crazy.
Let’s see how this works. My phone number is 903-938-8707.
ok this IS interesting, but what’s the point?
I get enough junk calls as it is. Why would anyone post their phone number on the Internet for the whole world to see?
He’s making a statement.
I like that.
“Jake’s an easy going cat. . . ”
Kevin, you really can’t pull that “hipster” shit off. You do geek so much better.
Oh my God. I can’t believe I allowed myself to diss you, given your total awesomeness. I’m sorry. Please accept my apology.
@6 I used to hang out at Radio Shack.
@6: Are you sure you are felling OK?
@*: Sorry, my fingers stumbled. That should be “feeling”.
Didn’t know about this guy till right now! haha, he seems awesome though.