There are lots of embarrassing ringtones, many of which you’re probably guilty of using yourself. Take a look at some of the top choices and see if you’re a ringtone maniac. Who knows, maybe you’ll get some inspiration for your next ringer!
Contents
- 1 Call Me Baby, One More Time
- 2 Calling All Milkshakes
- 3 Peanut Butter Jelly Time
- 4 Variations on SexyBack
- 5 Party Like a Rockstar
- About the author: Teddy Hunt is a freelance content writer with a focus on technology. When not behind a computer, Teddy spends the majority of his free time outdoors and resides in Tampa, Florida.
1 Call Me Baby, One More Time
What’s better than old-school Britney Spears? Big, burly guys who use old-school Britney Spears‘ songs as their ringtones. Imagine standing behind a large, bearded guy, dressed in flannel and big, dirty work boots, who receives a call. Suddenly, from the depths of his pocket, you hear the familiar tones of “…Baby One More Time.” There are other Britney songs that are just as embarrassing, but nothing beats the false innocence of these lyrics:
My loneliness
Is killing me
I must confess
I still believe
When I’m not with you I lose my mind
Give me a sign
Hit me baby one more time
2 Calling All Milkshakes
A Kelis ringtone tops even the baddest Britney beat. It doesn’t matter whether you hear “Milkshake” coming from a man’s pocket or a woman’s purse because everyone reacts the same way. The next time you hear this ring, take a look around. Wait for the unmistakable lines:
My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
And they’re like
It’s better than yours
Damn right
It’s better than yours
I could teach you but I’d have to charge
You’ll see everyone around you struggling not to dance to the beat. The temptation is strong, but the embarrassment factor is enormous.
3 Peanut Butter Jelly Time
“Peanut Butter Jelly Time” is absolutely iconic, but the original doesn’t make the best ringtone. No, nothing beats hearing the Family Guy version blasting from someone’s phone as they receive a call. Even people who aren’t fans of the show picture Brian (or Stewie) dressed up as a banana, shaking maracas and singing.
If you love pop culture and don’t mind getting your nerd on, this is definitely the kind of ringtone you want to look for on Samsung Galaxy cell phones and other smartphones. There are other versions, like the original by Buckwheat Boyz, but the Family Guy versions are more instantly recognizable.
4 Variations on SexyBack
There are tons of great ringtones that parody Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack,” but… just kidding! You just got Rick Rolled! Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” the best prank ever unleashed on the world, is unquestionably the funniest ringtone of all time. Runners up include “Call Yo’ Mama Back,” the eponymous take on “SexyBack,” as well as assorted parodies of Kanye West’s infamous interruption on Taylor Swift’s video award acceptance speech. However, Rick wins all the way.
When people hear this song coming from your phone, they’ll probably look around trying to spot Ashton Kutcher, because they’re so certain they’re being punked. You’ll get major points if you do a classic ’80s dance every time you get a phone call. It’s embarrassing but legendary.
Embarrassing ringtones are great for pranking or entertaining the people around you. Do you like hearing verses of your favorite songs, parodies, or lines from your favorite movies when your phone rings?
5 Party Like a Rockstar
This rap hit from 2007 featuring Shop Boyz and the unforgettable opening chorus line, “Y-y-y-yeah, y-y-y-yeah, y-y-y-yeah, y-y-y-yeah T-t-t-totally dude!!!!” At work if someone fails to silence their phone and this gem starts blasting, you cringe, the eyes roll and undoubtedly, the boss will notice. This tone is beyond an embarrassment. First off, the song is past its time, yet still prevalent. Second, imagine this tone going off more than once. Embarrassing ringtones also become annoying. Ask yourself. Just how many times would you want to hear, “T-t-t-totally dude!!!!?”
Embarrassing ringtones are great for pranking or entertaining the people around you. Do you like hearing verses of your favorite songs, parodies, or lines from your favorite movies when your phone rings?