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Is This The Strangest Hotline Ever?

Author Dave & Chuck the Freak
This could be the strangest hotline ever (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
Could this be the strangest hotline ever? You can find hotlines for all sorts of different things. There are hotlines for love, horoscopes, and evidently there are hotlines you can call just to cry. You never know when you might need a good cry. Thankfully, there’s a hotline for you if you’re looking for that. Here’s more on what could very well be the strangest hotline ever.

Check Out The Strangest Hotline Ever For Crying

The internet is a strange place. You never know what you could find. What goes away and come back one day and nothing is gone forever thanks to the internet. Now, somebody has dug up an old ’80s ad for a hotline you would call and just…cry. Yes, a hotline for crying. It could very well be the strangest hotline ever. You could call 1-900-9099-CRY and cry your eyes out. The one-of-a-kind hotline cost $2 for the first minute and 45 cents each additional minute after that. During the call, you’d get to listen to someone tell you a sob story to assist you in your need for a cry. That’s very different from most hotlines I’ve heard of. The video is awesome. It’s so ’80s! I’m tempted to call to see if the number is still in service, but don’t want to be surprised with a massive bill next month. Instead, let’s just watch and enjoy this video that’s going viral online. The ’80s were a different time, but I’m sure we could still use this feature today. Sometimes, you just have to let it out. Thankfully, back then there was someone waiting for that 24/7. Check out the trending video below! The acting is spot on, it could be my favorite part. This ad had to have won several awards back in the day. Certainly, the actress went on to become somebody in show business. I just can’t place it right now. It’ll come to me. See for yourself!

Chuck The Freak's List Of 8 Unlikely 80s Icons

The 80s were a time to remember. You had rock gods, Hollywood superstars, and mesmerizing athletes. Here is Chuck The Freak’s list of 8 unlikely 80s icons.

Not every 80s icon was one you’d expect. This group of people are the unsung heroes. Ones that the everyday Joe can relate to.

Chuck The Freak’s List Of 8 Unlikely 80s Icons

Chuck The Freak‘s list is different than most lists featuring 80s icons. Personally, I find it more relatable. There are tons of obvious heroes and icons of the 80s. However, the unlikely 80s icons don’t receive as much love. They deserve recognition.

In this list, we’ll introduce you, or probably re-introduce you, to some of the finest folks the 80s had to offer. You’ll likely remember some of these familiar characters. If not, we’re happy to introduce you to them for the first time!

Now, these individuals are all icons for their own unique reasons. Some, are relatable every day Joe’s who we can see ourselves in. Others, are pure testosterone driven Alpha Males. Then, you’ll find everywhere in between as well.

There are characters from classic movies and cult favorites. Even a couple of singers made the list. It’s funny, the 80s were a vastly different time. Some of the people on the list are still famous today, but they aren’t nearly the same type of person or level they were in the 80s.

The younger generation may see some of these names and be totally confused. “How was that guy an icon?” Well, times were different. Our superstars weren’t the same back then.

You ready to check out the list? Chuck The Freak provided the examples and quotes. Then, I filled in the rest with some commentary on his choices. Can you think of any unlikely 80s icons before we get to the list? Take a second. Think about it. Ready? Let’s get to the list!

  • Saxophone Player From The Lost Boys

    “Part of my inspiration to pick up and play the sax.” Remember this guy? He definitely was an 80s icon. The sax? Check. The hair? Check. The muscles? Oh, definitely check. We salute you, Saxophone Guy!

  • Chunk From Goonies

    “Unfortunately, it became my nickname for a while.”

    Chunk The Freak? It does have a ring to it. Chunk was the greatest character in the movie. There’s no debate to it. Even in 2024, the Truffle Shuffle lives on in infamy.

  • Chet From Weird Science

    “Became my model for how to be an older brother. He was the worst older brother ever!”

    Chet was certainly an example of the worst older brother ever. However, he’s also an example of what goes around comes around. He was a jerk and a bully. What happens to bullies? They get turned into a pile of poop. Remember that, kids.

  • John Cusack

    “Better Off Dead, One Crazy Summer, Say Anything…all movies that had a major impact on my life.”

    Chuck isn’t alone there! Those were some of the best movies from the decade. Man, Cusack was everywhere back in the 80s! Now, he’s known by the younger generation as the guy from Hot Tub Time Machine. Man, I miss the 80s.

  • Schwarzenegger In Comando

    “Amazing!”

    I was hoping for a little more insight there, Chuck. However, this will do. I mean, really, what more can you say? That movie was amazing. He was amazing in it. Everything about Schwazenegger in Comando was amazing.

  • Doug Masters In Iron Eagle

    “The little-known OTHER airplane movie. I wanted to be a fighter pilot as a kid because of this movie and Top Gun.”

    Well, things don’t always end up going as planned. Seriously, can you picture Chuck as a fighter pilot? That would be amazing. Please make sure there’s a camera in the cockpit. This movie screams 80s!

  • Wolfgang From Explorers

    “River Phoenix as a computer nerd who builds a space ship.”

    Even the description of the movie sounds so 80s. You don’t get movies like that any more. He pulled it off! What a talented family. It’s wild. It wasn’t a success in the box office, but lives as a cult favorite.

  • David Bowie In Labyrinth

    “Mostly for his choice of pants.”

    Those were some tight pants. I mean that in both ways. Bowie was iconic in this role. He was great as Jareth The Goblin King! It lives on as one of the most iconic roles from the 80s. Rest In Peace!

Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

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