"Jenny I've got your number"

Oh, the joys of eBay and number portability: Someone is auctioning off the phone number, 212-867-5309, as in the 212 number of Tommy Tutone's 867-5309/Jenny (lyrics). You, too, can have 212-867-5309 and get at least five calls asking for Jenny, Tommy, or incomprehensible giggles a week. [Via reader Daniel]

Jenny, Jenny
You're the girl for me
You don't know me but you make me so happy.
I tried to call you before, but I lost nerve
I tried my imagination, but I was disturbed.

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By Jen Chung in Arts & Entertainment, News on February 12, 2004 2:56 PM

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oh!jimmy

Does anyone know who the mind behind this auction is? Imagine the kinds of messages you'd get. I think I called it in high school once, around the time I discovered marijuana and 80's compilations...And a few weeks ago, a girl thought she could get me off her back by offering this up as her number (we're currently f***ing). This has to be the most used/abused phone number in America. Power up.

Mike

This auction was mentioned on Good Morning America this morning! The power of Gothamist!

maureen

this is brilliant - my roommate and i were just talking last week about how we want the phone number 867-5309.

ever notice how the dash seems like it should be after the 5, not in it's proper place after the exchange?

Lou

I love the future. This is just about the coolest thing I have ever seen on the internet. Vonage and number portability have allowed for true telephone number arbitrage.