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[NH Apache]

Nah dude! I distinctly remember that lame-ass "Crazy Frog" thing back around 2003, and ringtones had been around a bit by then.

oh, shit, forgot about that! Point taken.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

My current text ringtone is Ice Cube's "YO WE GOT A PROBLEM HERE?" from Boyz In The Hood. Nobody's said shit to me about it and I'd like to see them try.

OP should demand the request in writing, but only after reporting his manager's ass to HR.

In my dream world you're the guy who fires people from the office

 

[ebullientprism]

Ugh. You guys need better ringtones. Including OP. And the first rule is dont use songs, I have never seen anyone over 15 who uses a song and is not a twat.

Its super fucking annoying.

 

[gutter_trash]

where was your boss at during the early 90s?

lol, your ringtone is awesome

 

[Galang]

You should change your ringtone to a song by cupcakke like I did. Your managers will love you real quick

 

[Kthulhu]

My current text ringtone is Ice Cube's "YO WE GOT A PROBLEM HERE?" from Boyz In The Hood. Nobody's said shit to me about it and I'd like to see them try.

OP should demand the request in writing, but only after reporting his manager's ass to HR.

Why does this not surprise me?

 

[Rabbi_Vole]

The manager has a "right" to not feel uncomfortable in the workplace, but the threat is out of line. If he truly has an issue, he should go to HR and voice his complaint.

 

[Red Liquorice]

Are you black?

First reply to this should've been "He's black y'all, he's blacky-di-black, blacker than black, black, black, black ya'll"

I thought GAF knew how to do reply chain puns?

 

[dskillzhtown]

It's pretty funny to me, but idk if I'd use it at work depending on the environment. Also I'm not black ya'll


Never heard of CB4. Is it any good?

I thought it was hilarious when it was released, but I haven't seen it in years. No clue how it has aged.

 

[Jawbreaker]

I.e every country song ever made.

Hey now, Johnny Rebel isn't representative of all country music!

 

[SamuelSupreme]

I thought you were promoted to manager last time.

Assistant Manager.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Hey now, Johnny Rebel isn't representative of all country music!

Isn't this the guy who has the song titled "move them n words north"?

 

[NeonBlack]

Why is your phone not on vibrate?

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

Offensive? Not really.

Inappropriate for the workplace? Definitely.

.

 

[freeofgreed]

OP what job do you do that requires the use of personal cellphones? Also choose your battles wisely. No sense in risking your job over a ringtone.

Ah.

You made this thread too lol

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1207310&highlight=

You gotta step up your professional image game, bro. It's horrendous.

Also people still use ringtones?

Lmao I remember this thread. Of course it'd be OP.

 

[Arials]

The chorus from White and Nerdy could be considered inappropriate and unprofessional as a workplace ringtone. Some guy saying "I'm black y'all" over and over is the same. Likewise almost any novelty ringtone.

 

[Jawbreaker]

Isn't this the guy who has the song titled "move them n words north"?

Yeah, among a bunch of other extremely racist songs.

 

[Alpha Centauri]

You should change your ringtone to a song by cupcakke like I did. Your managers will love you real quick

Dude... Interruption is a banger. First time i've heard of her

 

[karasu]

That shit is legitimately great. I'd just take the write-up.

 

[Rabbi_Vole]

Do you see yourself staying and moving up in this company.
We all have to "sanitize" our personalities in the workplace.

 

[Darth Pinche]

Awesome ringtone! But, yeah, not really appropriate for a professional work environment.

 

[Jarate]

Are we posting ironic ringtones now

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsfnuyyjaB0

I really want to switch mine to this

 

[KHlover]

The manager has a "right" to not feel uncomfortable in the workplace, but the threat is out of line. If he truly has an issue, he should go to HR and voice his complaint.

Snitching to HR for something as minor as a ringtone? Involving HR is a doubled edged sword, as they're neither for OP nor his manager, their job is to decide in the interest of the company. The result could be something that both parties are unhappy with.

 

[jetjevons]

Why not "Sweat of my balls" or "Straight outta Locash"?

 

[Otakumegane]

Offensive? Not really.

Inappropriate for the workplace? Definitely.

Yup. Be professional.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

Snitching to HR for something as minor as a ringtone? Involving HR is a doubled edged sword, as they're neither for OP nor his manager, their job is to decide in the interest of the company. The result could be something that both parties are unhappy with.

Going to HR isn't "snitching". Cut that out. The ringtone doesn't belong at work. Change it. Problem solved. It being minor also works the other way around: Is it really worth it to try and battle over some dumb ringtone?

Do you see yourself staying and moving up in this company.
We all have to "sanitize" our personalities in the workplace.

This. Welcome to life.

 

[Crimson_Echidna]

I normally just put my phone on vibrate when I'm at work.

Snitching to HR for something as minor as a ringtone? Involving HR is a doubled edged sword, as they're neither for OP nor his manager, their job is to decide in the interest of the company. The result could be something that both parties are unhappy with.

Yeah, not to call you out, but that's a pretty bad mindset.

 

[BeEatNU]

My current text ringtone is Ice Cube's "YO WE GOT A PROBLEM HERE?" from Boyz In The Hood. Nobody's said shit to me about it and I'd like to see them try.

OP should demand the request in writing, but only after reporting his manager's ass to HR.

This.

I like the choice in OP ring tone lol. It says nothing but I'm black. Contact HR and request it on writing and all that jazz.
I thought it was like drop it like it's hot for him to be offended about lol.

 

[Dude Abides]

You manager has a stick up his ass but if you like employment you should change or disable it at work.

My current text ringtone is Ice Cube's "YO WE GOT A PROBLEM HERE?" from Boyz In The Hood. Nobody's said shit to me about it and I'd like to see them try.

OP should demand the request in writing, but only after reporting his manager's ass to HR.

HR will likely side with the manager.

 

[IronRinn]

It's pretty funny to me, but idk if I'd use it at work depending on the environment. Also I'm not black ya'll


Never heard of CB4. Is it any good?

It's ok. Fear of a Black Hat is better.

 

[Rabbi_Vole]

Snitching to HR for something as minor as a ringtone? Involving HR is a doubled edged sword, as they're neither for OP nor his manager, their job is to decide in the interest of the company. The result could be something that both parties are unhappy with.

That's why I said if he "truly" has an issue. If it's worth enough to threaten a write up (and be reported to HR himself), this guy must really feel uncomfortable.

 

[Askani]

OP should demand the request in writing, but only after reporting his manager's ass to HR.

But then he'd become the workplace snitch that he dislikes.

OP either dies a hero, or lives long enough to see himself become the villain.

 

[Jeronimo Jones]

I wouldn't use that at work despite being black (y'all), but my phone is on vibrate at work anyway.

I use ringtones of hip-hop songs all the time but it's usually an instrumental section of a track I like.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

You manager has a stick up his ass but if you like employment you should change or disable it at work.



HR will likely side with the manager.

As they should. It's inappropriate. Doubly so if you work in an office with HR.

 

[megalowho]

Ringtones in an open office is kind of obnoxious in general. Always keep my cell on vibrate just as a courtesy to those nearby.

 

[Sou Da]

Nah breh, change it. I don't even know why you have a song as a ringtone in 2016 anyways.

If you wanna be cheeky find the midi version of that song use that instead.

 

[crimzonflame]

I havent seen CB4 in ages,

 

[StayDead]

But then he'd become the workplace snitch that he dislikes.

OP either dies a hero, or lives long enough to see himself become the villain.

This post got me haha.

 

[PassiveObserver]

I'd be uncomfortable that you have a song as a ringtone. With vocals too, smh.

 

[nicanica]

CB4's im Black Yall song.

And Im Black as Wesley Snipes.

This can't be true.
All the black people I know pay taxes.

 

[Davidion]

Thanks OP, I just showed this to my black co-worker and he's changing his ringtone to this.

All is well.

 

[Zoe]

As they should. It's inappropriate. Doubly so if you work in an office with HR.

Especially given the history of his branch.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

As they should. It's inappropriate. Doubly so if you work in an office with HR.

Awe..not you too! 😢


OP, go with this..he'll ask for the old one back in no time!

 

[Stencil]

Frankly I'd ask you to change it just on the principle of how annoying it must be to hear that. Though, it wouldn't make me uncomfortable, just annoyed. I really hate obnoxious ringtones, and that's an obnoxious ringtone.

If you think your boss is made uncomfortable because the ringtone is shouting what race you are, maybe talk to HR or look up the rules. If your boss just has standards for maintaining a relaxed atmosphere, change your ringtone. It's annoying.

 

[Liberty4all]

Are you in Canada OP?

While I think hr would side with the manager, a human rights tribunal in Canada would likely lead to a settlement for you as you could argue racial discrimination. Usually company will just pay out in arbitration, it's cheaper than letting it go to court.

Really though, you have to ask yourself if this is the hill that's worth dying on.

 

[Special C]

That is discrimination to me. There are barely any lyrics in that ringtone. What if it was a recording of you saying the same thing? You can't call yourself black? Fuck him, cb4 is awesome.

Sure there wouldn't be any fucking issue if you were white and the ringtone was saying I'm white yall.

I can say with almost 100 percent certaintly that a ringtone saying "Im White Yall" would be considered much more offensive. At least where I work.

 

[Clint Beastwood]

Does practicing SILENCE apply here?

 

[ramparter]

To be fair, this qualifies more as noise than music...

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Change it to this

What in the world...

 

[NastyBook]

I thought it was hilarious when it was released, but I haven't seen it in years. No clue how it has aged.

Still hilarious.

And if you're a fan of Turquoise Jeep, you can see their inspiration (Wacky D) in this film.