Sometimes I make strange lists. I'm sure I have some odd ones in my documents or other document archives... and I'm always wanting to add more. So why not put them somewhere where they will always be around!
Benwords make me do very lousily in Scrabble (that's a trademark by the way). Benwords make me look dumb on English papers. But someday, maybe Merriam will call me up and say "Hey, Ben? We think you're pretty smart, and we'd like to add your words to our dictionary. Here's $5,000,000." Then again, maybe not.
Actually, most of these are not Benwords so much as they are Ben-portmanteau's, or Bentmanteau's, if you will.
My personal version of the 555-List (if that link doesn't work, try the Internet Archive version) which I see has actually been updated recently (relatively speaking). I once started keeping my own list of these before I realized there was a much more comprehensive website. Well... for now, I'll keep my own personal list... and maybe keep updating it!
The bonuses of mine are that the table is sortable/filterable/searchable all within this one page. Also, I try to include more details (like an episode name or context), and all my numbers are just numbers. If the original show had something like 'KL5-TAXI', my entry would just be 8294, with the details showing 'KL5-TAXI', so you could see it along with any similar numbers. Since this was becoming a bear to maintain, I took my l33t programming skillz and created an SQL database for it. It's much easier to edit data. I'm even thinking of putting an online-submission form up here (again, only for my own use; at least until I get some buy-in from the other 555-list owners out there!)
2019 - I still think about these each time I see a new 555 number, but it seems like they're all the same. I just don't keep this as up-to-date as I used to.
Number |
For |
From | Media | Details |
Added On |
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0000 | Moe Szyslak - "That's Right, I'm a Surgeon." | Simpsons | TV show | 12x09:Homr | 2001-04-01 |
0001 | Montgomery Burns | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 8x07:Lisa's Date with Density | 2009-01-26 |
0001 | Simon Peter Gruber | Die Hard With a Vengeance | Movie | Answer to Riddle (As I was going to St. Ives...) | 1997-10-04 |
0072 | Taxi | Pitch Perfect | Movie | 404-555-0072 | 2013-01-17 |
0078 | East Side Ruff-form School | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 2x16:Bart's Dog Gets an F | 1997-10-04 |
0090 | Alexi | Rent | Musical | 2009-04-11 | |
0100 | Fishers Island Public Library Records Dept | Rubicon | TV show | 516-555-0100 | 2013-12-10 |
0100 | Publishing/Asst. Editor Classified Ad | Being John Malkovich | Movie | 212-555-0100 | 2011-03-25 |
0100 | Super Soothing Music | Toy Story 2 | Movie | TV Ad (800-555-0100) | |
0105 | Connor Barry Real Estate | He's Just Not That Into You | Movie | Advertisement in gay magazine 410-555-0105 | 2009-07-05 |
0105 | Job Placement (Classified Ad) | Being John Malkovich | Movie | 718-555-0105 | 2011-03-25 |
0107 | Baxter House | Last Man Standing | TV show | 303-555-0107 - Missing dog poster | 2012-06-20 |
0109 | American Idol Voting # | Simpsons | TV show | 888-555-0109 | 2010-08-31 |
0112 | Kid | Toy Story 3 | Movie | 2011-09-18 | |
0113 | Homer Simpson | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 12x02:A Tale of Two Springfields | 2001-04-01 |
0115 | Gay Chatline: Connect; Chat; Meet | He's Just Not That Into You | Movie | 888-555-0115; 1.99/minute or text Chat | 2009-07-05 |
0123 | Simpson Carpentry - Yes, We're Unlicensed! | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 18x3:Please Homer, Don't Hammer 'Em | 2009-06-23 |
0123 | 900 Making Money Career (Classified Ad) | Being John Malkovich | Movie | 718-555-0123 | 2011-03-25 |
0123 | Marge Simpson | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 18x5:GID'oh | 2009-06-23 |
0125 | Connor Barry Real Estate | He's Just Not That Into You | Movie | Advertisement in gay magazine 800-555-0125 | 2009-07-05 |
0134 | Helen Lovejoy | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 18x5:GID'oh | 2009-06-23 |
0139 | High School Diploma (Classified Ad) | Being John Malkovich | Movie | 212-555-0139 | 2011-03-25 |
0140 | CDC Security Corp | Being John Malkovich | Movie | 718-555-0140 | 2011-03-25 |
0148 | Carl | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 18x5:GID'oh | 2009-06-23 |
0149 | Publishing/Editor Classified Ad | Being John Malkovich | Movie | 212-555-0149 | 2011-03-25 |
0154 | Lenny | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 18x5:GID'oh | 2009-06-23 |
0155 | Safe Havens Babyproofing | Last Man Standing | TV show | Ep 1x02; 303-555-0155 | 2011-11-27 |
0157 | Buddy Kane | American Beauty | Movie | Real Estate Sign (Ac: 847) | |
0172 | Ned Flanders | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 18x5:GID'oh | 2009-06-23 |
0182 | Selma | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 18x5:GID'oh | 2009-06-23 |
0184 | Hell Skank | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 22x18: The Great Simpsina | 2011-06-01 |
0185 | Wade Blasingame, Dog Lawyer | Saturday Night Live | TV show | Attorney at Law - Dog Suer | 2002-01-01 |
0188 | Taxi | Sliders | TV show | 2x08 Post-traumatic Slide Syndrome | 2012-01-03 |
0192 | Special Agent Peter Strahm | Saw V | Movie | 212-555-0192 | 2009-11-16 |
0193 | Patty | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 18x5:GID'oh | 2009-06-23 |
0195 | Carolyn Burnham | American Beauty | Movie | Real Estate For Sale Sign (Ac. 847) | |
0197 | Murhpy's Barber Shop | Last Man Standing | TV show | 1x11 - On Poster. 303-555-0197 | 2012-04-28 |
0198 | Baltimore's Gay & Bi-curious DATELINE | He's Just Not That Into You | Movie | 888-555-0198 | 2009-07-05 |
0199 | ??? Guy's Office No. on American Beauty | American Beauty | Movie | On the Phone | |
0199 | Dissing Your dog | Saturday Night Live | TV show | How to Train Your Puppy with Mockery and Verbal Humiliation | 2011-01-30 |
0210 | Angela Hayes | American Beauty | Movie | ||
0271 | Mom at Work | American Beauty | Movie | ||
0362 | Dr. Egoyan | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 16x17:The Heartbroke Kid | 2009-06-23 |
0488 | Clancy Wiggum | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 14x13:A Star is Born-Again - On his actor's face sheet | 2009-04-14 |
0555 | $$$ | Now What?! | Book | No title; just says 'Big Money can be yours!' Joke on cover | 2009-05-02 |
0690 | Trinity | The Matrix | Movie | Opening Telephone Trace | |
0713 | Milo Records Lt. | Taken | Movie | Beverly Hills 310-555-0713 | 2011-06-27 |
0743 | Goose's Gags and Gifts | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 16x5:Fat Man and Little Boy | 2009-05-05 |
0859 | Mom's Cell | American Beauty | Movie | ||
0867 | Aaron Nelson | Just Wright | Movie | Head athletic director of the Phoenix Suns | 2011-09-18 |
1070 | Lisa and Randi Radio Show | 2010 | Movie | 2011-09-18 | |
1097 | Libby's Office | Life Goes On | TV show | 2010-10-25 | |
1101 | Rev. Lovejoy (w) | Simpsons | TV show | Ep. 8x17:My Sister, My Sitter (Deleted Scene) | 2009-04-22 |
1187 | Lou & Ethel Becker | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Buletin Pamphlett | |
1212 | 411 | Information | Other | Information | |
1212 | Website | www.555-1212.com | Other | People Search Online | |
1212 | Covet House Catalog Phone Order Number | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 8x20:The Canine Mutiny | 2009-04-23 |
1226 | Nick Marshall | What Women Want | Movie | 2001-04-01 | |
1234 | Correct Time | Simpsons | TV show | Ep. 8x17:My Sister, My Sitter (Deleted Scene) | 2009-04-22 |
1234 | Roommate Wanted | Now What?! | Book | Joke on cover: Studio apartment: no heat, no hot water, no vu. 212-555-1234 | 2009-05-02 |
1235 | Doctor | Life Goes On | TV show | 2010-10-25 | |
1239 | Moe's Tavern | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 2x14:Principal Charming | 1997-10-04 |
1251 | Dad at Work | American Beauty | Movie | ||
1294 | Skylar | Good Will Hunting | Movie | 1997-12-29 | |
1326 | Fortune Cookie Advertisements | This is a Book | Book | by Demetri Martin | 2011-12-23 |
1387 | School | Life Goes On | TV show | 2010-10-25 | |
1464 | Sheerah | Taken | Movie | 310-555-1464 | 2011-06-27 |
1497 | Drew's Office | Life Goes On | TV show | 2010-10-25 | |
1586 | Ancil & Mary Andry | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Buletin Pamphlett | |
1713 | Grandma Thacher | Life Goes On | TV show | 2010-10-25 | |
1728 | Not Ernie | Farside | Comic | # God was trying to reach, from The Chickens are Restless, see also 7138, 3178, and 1782 | 2013-01-17 |
1782 | Ernie Miller | Farside | Comic | The Chickens are Restless, see also 7138, 3178, and 1728 | 2013-01-17 |
2117 | Broke No More; Make $$$; Play banjo for FUN, PROFIT | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x17:Homer vs. Patty & Selma - Joke Ad | 2009-04-11 |
2210 | Commercial Space For Rent | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 22x20 Homer Scissorhands | 2011-06-12 |
2223 | Moira Lixer | Carmen Sandiego | Game | Where in the World . . . | |
2278 | Bart Samson | Carmen Sandiego | Game | Where in the World . . . | |
2285 | Don & Gail Adams, Maria & Tiffani | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Buletin Pamphlett | |
2310 | Video Store | Last Action Hero | Movie | 1997-10-04 | |
2345 | Rogger Black | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Buletin Pamphlett | |
2362 | Cathy Neu | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 1997-10-04 |
2362 | Susan Newhall | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 1997-10-04 |
2368 | Howard T. Duck | Howard the Duck | Movie | 618-555-2368 | 2011-09-18 |
2368 | Ghostbusters | Ghostbusters | Movie | ||
2423 | Rev. Lovejoy (h) | Simpsons | TV show | Ep. 8x17:My Sister, My Sitter (Deleted Scene) | 2009-04-22 |
2539 | Stefan N. Ziffer | Who is Oscar Lake? German | Game | Number 1 | |
2542 | Gio - Sheerah's Voice Coach | Taken | Movie | 310-555-2542 | 2011-06-27 |
2558 | Brian & Liz Hunter, Luke & Cody | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Poster | |
2600 | NY Landlord; Mad Magazine Building; Floors 3-5 | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 9x01:The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson | 1998-05-16 |
2638 | ACME Crime Net | Carmen Sandiego | Game | Where in the World . . . | |
2662 | Anna Ijo | Carmen Sandiego | Game | Where in the World . . . | |
2668 | NY Parking Violations Bureau (212-555-BOOT) | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 9x01:The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson | 1997-10-04 |
2849 | Dr. Marvin Monroe's Canine Therapy Institute | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 2x16:Bart's Dog Gets an F | 2009-01-26 |
3084 | Youth Crisis Line | Simpsons | TV show | Ep. 8x17:My Sister, My Sitter (Deleted Scene) | 2009-04-22 |
3178 | Not Larry | Farside | Comic | # God was trying to reach; from Prehistory, p 117. See also 7138, 1782, and 1728 | 2013-01-17 |
3212 | Sergeant Al Powell's fax | Die Hard 2 | Movie | 2001-04-01 | |
3295 | Calvin Canboro | Tribulation | Movie | ||
3324 | Global Community Headquarters | Soul Harvest | Audiobook | 896-555-3324 | 2011-09-18 |
3410 | Steve and Donna Freeman - Sara & Ty | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Poster | |
3457 | Springfield Dog Pound (Or Simpsons' home?) | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 3x19:Dog of Death | 2009-03-01 |
3457 | Looking for Love | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 3x16:Bart the Lover | 2009-03-01 |
3472 | Spring Shield | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 3x22: Papa's Got a Brand New Badge (area code 636) | 2009-04-11 |
3497 | Dan & Jill Edmonds | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Poster | |
3642 | Julius M. Hibbert, M.D. | Simpsons | TV show | Ep. 8x17:My Sister, My Sitter | 2009-04-22 |
3648 | Cookie Kwan Realty | Simpsons | TV show | Ep. 14x13:A Star is Born-Again (555-DO IT) | 2009-04-14 |
3652 | Jennifer Neu | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 1997-10-04 |
3700 | Dr. Marvin Monroe Subliminal tape Club | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 3x23 - Bart's Friend Falls in Love | 1997-10-04 |
3726 | Santos L. Halper | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 8x20:The Canine Mutiny - 'Home Phone' on Bart's Credit Card Application | 2009-04-23 |
3812 | Girl's Home Phone Number | Last Action Hero | Movie | 2009-06-23 | |
3872 | 1-800; How am I Driving? - On Jackknifed sugar truck | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x02 - Lisa's Rival | 1997-10-04 |
4005 | Grandma Flanders | Simpsons | TV show | Ep. 8x17:My Sister, My Sitter (Deleted Scene) | 2009-04-22 |
4343 | Jiffy Jeff | The Tonight Show | TV show | Bob Nelson "Jiffy Jeff" Skit - 1st Number | |
4344 | Bob Newhall | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 1997-10-04 |
4400 | Jay Austin Motors | Flywheel | Movie | 2011-09-18 | |
4425 | Heck Ryder | Carmen Sandiego | Game | Where in the World . . . | |
4427 | Teil Moss | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 2009-04-11 |
4444 | Heart Implant Surgeon | Robocop | Movie | 800-555-4444 | 2011-09-18 |
4468 | N Somebody (cutoff) | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 2009-04-11 |
4611 | Grandma Sophie | Life Goes On | TV show | 2010-10-25 | |
4847 | Marvin Monroe's Family Center | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 1x04:There's No Disgrace Like Home (555-HUGS) | 2009-02-09 |
4873 | Butch Bowers | Flywheel | Movie | 2011-09-18 | |
5141 | Dexter Colt - Private Investigator | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 14x08 - The Dad Who Knew Too Little | 2009-04-12 |
5253 | Stefan N. Ziffer | Who is Oscar Lake? German | Game | Number 2 | |
5269 | Karla Wolff - Private Number | Who is Oscar Lake? German | Game | Private Number | |
5466 | Kula Kabala | Carmen Sandiego | Game | Where in the World . . . | |
5472 | Lisa Simpson's Missing Girl Poster (Free Beer!...now that I have your attention...P.S. No Free Beer) | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 15x13:Smart and Smarter | 2009-04-22 |
5543 | Jeb Neu | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 1997-10-04 |
5555 | Ready-Made Resumes | Now What?! | Book | Joke on Cover: Got no skills? Got no experience? Fake it! 1-800-555-5555 | 2009-05-02 |
5680 | NY Metro | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 9x01:The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson (Ad: Have You Been Injured in a Subway Accident?) | 1998-05-16 |
5782 | Prof Fink's Lab | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 8x07:Lisa's Date with Density | 2002-01-01 |
5858 | Karla Wolff | Who is Oscar Lake? German | Game | Business Number | |
6111 | Cook Needed - Pete's Eats | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x17 - Homer vs. Patty & Selma - Joke Ad | 2009-04-11 |
6231 | PharmaKon Security | Johnny Mnemonic | Movie | 2010-01-18 | |
6239 | Realty - For Sale Sign | Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves | Movie | On house across the street | 2013-01-17 |
6273 | Frank & Gloria Jones | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Poster | |
6312 | Earn Cash for Your Teeth! | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 9x01:The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson (Subway car ad) | 1998-05-16 |
6425 | Dr. Nick's Walk-in Clinic (Complete Confidentiality) | Simpsons | TV show | Ep. 8x17:My Sister, My Sitter (555-NICK) | 2002-01-01 |
6587 | 1000 Bill Found Poster | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 15x04:The Regina Monologues | 2009-04-22 |
6683 | Starving Teachers Moving Truck (555-MOVE) | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 16x20:Away From Homer | 2009-06-23 |
6754 | Homer's Home | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 2x14:Principal Charming | 2009-02-26 |
6821 | Mary Edwards | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Poster | |
6832 | Homer's Work | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 2x14:Principal Charming | 2009-02-26 |
7000 | Be a Salmon Gutter - Earn, Earn, Earn! At home! | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x17 - Homer vs. Patty & Selma - Joke Ad | 2009-04-11 |
7138 | Larry | Farside | Comic | A prehistory, p 117. See also 3178, 1782, and 1728 | 2013-01-17 |
7170 | Sally | The Chickens Are Restless | Book | Bee Grafiti, p248 | 2013-01-17 |
7201 | Emily Winthrop's Canine College | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 2x16:Bart's Dog Gets an F | 1997-10-04 |
7263 | Shiek Kamal | Carmen Sandiego | Game | Where in the World . . . | |
7276 | Pharmacy | Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves | Movie | On pill bottle, 310-555-7276 | 2013-01-17 |
7293 | Ralfi | Johnny Mnemonic | Movie | 201-555-7293 | 1997-12-14 |
7299 | Jiffy Jeff | The Tonight Show | TV show | Bob Nelson "Jiffy Jeff" Skit - 2nd Number | |
7315 | Fire Department | Life Goes On | TV show | 2010-10-25 | |
7315 | Police Department | Life Goes On | TV show | 2010-10-25 | |
7378 | Constance Comment | Carmen Sandiego | Game | Where in the World . . . | |
7432 | Igor Hindenberg Memorial Pavilion | This is a Book | Book | by Demetri Martin | 2011-12-23 |
7467 | Sweatmaster | Comic | Comic | 555-SHOP | 0000-00-00 |
7492 | Original Famous Ray's Pizza | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 9x01:The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson (555-PIZA) | 1998-05-16 |
7583 | Rachael | Blade Runner | Movie | Deckard calls her from a bar | 2009-01-16 |
7605 | Cop, Angela Bennet | The Net | Movie | Cop's Phone Angela Stole | |
7638 | Fluffy - Missing Cat Owner | Doritos Commercial | Commercial | 2012 Doritos Super Bowl Commercial | 2012-02-05 |
7645 | Peggy Barnes | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Buletin Pamphlett | |
7666 | Jack Neu | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 1997-10-04 |
7729 | Dial-a-Prayer | Simpsons | TV show | Ep. 8x17:My Sister, My Sitter (Deleted Scene) | 2009-04-22 |
7883 | Envelope Stuffing (STUF) | Now What?! | Book | On Book Cover - Earn $1000's stuffing envelopes at home - and never lick a stamp! | 2009-05-02 |
7886 | Nicolae - Secretary General UN | Left Behind | Audiobook | 212-555-7886 | 2011-09-18 |
7890 | Private Property | Robocop 2 | Movie | 312-555-7890 - Sign on abandoned plant: In case of emergency | 2010-03-20 |
8285 | Vivian Marcus | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Poster | |
8396 | Allison Neu | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 1997-10-04 |
8411 | Senor Pizza | Loverboy | Movie | 2002-01-01 | |
8466 | Vinnie the Squealer | Carmen Sandiego | Game | Where in the World . . . | |
8628 | NY Landlord; Mad Magazine Building; Floors 7-10 | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 9x01:The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson | 1998-05-16 |
8628 | US Consulate | Simpsons | TV show | Ep. 8x17:My Sister, My Sitter (Deleted Scene) | 2009-04-22 |
8657 | Math Tutor Available | Escape From Detention | Game | 2012-03-07 | |
8728 | Employee Travel | Carmen Sandiego | Game | Where in the World . . . | |
8752 | Ken Neu | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 1997-10-04 |
8813 | Tim Henderson | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Poster | |
8816 | David & Rhonda Anderson, Jim, Jan, and Jane | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Buletin Pamphlett | |
8821 | How's My Driving? - Otto's Bumper | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 3x22 - The Otto Show | 2009-04-11 |
8848 | N Somebody in Springfield phonebook(cutoff) | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 1997-10-04 |
8879 | Alex - Sheerah's Manager | Taken | Movie | 310-555-8879 | 2011-06-27 |
8904 | Ned Flander's House | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 8x07:Lisa's Date with Density | 2009-01-26 |
8942 | Lost Dog | Bizarro | Comic | 2000-01-15 | |
8964 | Ruth Adams, Megan | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Buletin Pamphlett | |
9277 | Warrant Department | Carmen Sandiego | Game | Where in the World . . . | |
9595 | How's My Marching? (back of Springfied St. Patrick's Day Parade Banner) | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 18x22:You Kent Always Say What You Want | 2009-07-06 |
9653 | Center for Disease Control in Atlanta | Outbreak | Movie | Movie | |
9716 | Sanitarium for Dogs | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 2x16:Bart's Dog Gets an F | 1997-10-04 |
9753 | N Someone in Springfield Phone Book (cutoff) | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 1997-10-04 |
9786 | Javier & Maria Fernandez, Victoria, & Carmen | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Poster | |
9905 | Found Cat | Bizarro | Comic | 2000-01-15 | |
9938 | Tom & Karen Barton, Tommy, Julie, & Jeff | Olan Mills Church Directory | Other | Buletin Pamphlett | |
9972 | Toby Muntz | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 1997-10-04 |
9973 | Richard Newhall | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 1997-10-04 |
9996 | Richard Nash | Simpsons | TV show | Ep 6x05 - Sideshow Bob Roberts - Phonebook | 1997-10-04 |