Thomas Edison is credited for the use of “hello” as the standard telephone greeting.  However, the inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell suggested “ahoy” as the standard phone greeting. 

2 things: 

First, I am so sick of Thomas Edison inventing everything.  We get it… you are an inventor.

Secondly, I like the way this Alexander Graham Bell guy thinks.  I suggest we start saying “ahoy” again.  No matter how crappy the reason for calling someone is, you’ll automatically feel happier after the person answers with “ahoy.”