Homer Simpson tells you where to go (Homer Voices Your GPS)

Gizmag.com ^ | 6/23/09 | Darren Quick

[Reaganesque]

While the Knight Rider GPS by Mio lets drivers live out their boyhood fantasies, it may also bring on a slight superiority complex thanks to the refined tones of William Daniels. TomTom users won’t have that problem now that iconic cartoon everyman Homer Simpson is onboard to guide them to the nearest bar or donut shop.

Officially licensed by Twentieth Century Fox the Homer Simpson voice skin is performed by Homer Simpson himself, Dan Castellaneta, and features special words or wisdom to accompany the turn-by-turn instructions. Such gems include, “Take the third right. We might find an ice cream truck! Mmm…ice cream.” We’re just hoping there’s a “D’oh!” in store for when you miss a turn.

Audio samples are available at TomTom, and the Homer Simpson voice skin is available to download for UKP£7.95 or EUR€9.95 in Ireland (approx USD$13 at time of publication). WooHoo!!

[Reaganesque]

My Garmin's map is out of date. I may have to switch to Tomtom just for this! D'oh!

[SJSAMPLE]

What, Gilbert Gottfried wasn’t available?

[DJ Frisat]

First thought — very cool! But I think it will get a bit tiring when everybody & his brother is using it.

Great feature, for Tom Tom, though, allowing different voice skins. If I were in the market to switch from my Magellen, this might be enough to change brands!

[dfwgator]

I always thought they should have used the voice of Clint Eastwood for car alarms....”Get away from the car...punk!”

[Reaganesque]

How about a Moe Howard voice skin? “Turn Left, porcupine!” Or if you miss a turn: “Oh, a wiseguy?”

[TADSLOS]

My bitchin’ Betty tells me where to go in a calm, soft voice. So does my GPS. (rimshot).

[stylecouncilor]

LOL!

[DJ Frisat]

I always thought it would be cool to slip in the occasional whimsical message, like ‘Where the Hell are you going, aren’t you listening to me?!’ instead of the bland, casual “Recalculating route.”

[TMSuchman]

I guess that I am way too old fashioned, I believe in using a map, and preplanning my trips before I go anywhere I go.[if going any distance, away from home] My dearly beloved wife navigates for me and keeps me advised of things going on around me of interest.

[dfwgator]

Or the voice that calmly says “Door is ajar” several times, before finally shouting “Close the damn door, fool!”

[Atlas Sneezed]

Perfect. Just what is needed for stressed lost drivers. Extraneous distractions at the most critical times.

[Niteranger68]

Who else has changed their GPS to the female with the British accent?

[Andonius_99]

Who else has changed their GPS to the female with the British accent?

We changed ours to the Aussie chick - we call her Sheila...

[BenLurkin]

I’d rather hear Jane Monreal.

[DJ Frisat]

The possibilities are endless!