My gmail address strikes again... and again.. and again...

[SunnyD]

I specifically chose my gmail address way back in beta-land for the possibility of confusion and situations like this. It's one letter short of being "techsupport@gmail.com", hence you can see the potential of emails I'd get.

My favorite to date has been the craigslist job ad that put my very email in as their contact email. I had several resumes in my inbox that night, at which point I got to reply to those individuals regarding their potential employer's mistake. Good times.

Today, I come bringing the story of "Benjamin", an apparent student at Washington Community and Technical College (CTC.EDU).

For several months now, it seems Benjamin has been fond of screwing up. First was the email I received about him not having the prerequisites for a particular class, which would put his entire registration in jeopardy. I summarily ignored this email, figuring that it was simply a typo on someone's part with the email address.

A few weeks later, we learn that Benjamin enjoys skipping classes, as he had not shown up for nearly two weeks of classes. An instructor inquiring of his whereabouts came with email suggesting Benjamin at least call.

Today, an instructor by the name of Lori emails stating that I have not been in class for the last week and the final exam is due. And thus, I finally reply:

Lori;

I would like to point out that you likely have the wrong email address on file. I have received several emails regarding college courses for someone named Benjamin, whom I am not. As much as I wouldn't mind getting another degree, I've done my time in college and have the bills (unfortunately) to prove it.

It would be appreciated if you remove my email address from your mailing list and records, as I am not who you're looking for. I suggest trying the old standby of the telephone to contact the individual you seek. Obviously, this person is in desperate need of your educational services as an English instructor, as they can't seem to even spell their own email address correctly.

Good luck to you and your class.

Sincerely;

SunnyD

Cliffs:
- My Gmail addy is close to "techsupport@gmail.com"
- Receive several emails not intended for me
- ...
- Profit.

 

[slayer202]

eh, could have been much better

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

All hail the new queen of false drama! Plbbbbbbbbt! That's one letter short of a raspberry.

 

[Inspector Jihad]

lame.

 

[zinfamous]

I like the potential...but do wish the posted situation were more entertaining.

Come on...you know what it's like in this internet world of instant gratification!

 

[Lifted]

worst thread ever

 

[0roo0roo]

have a cookie

 

[Mike Gayner]

Weak thread.

 

[MBony]

so much potential

 

[arcenite]

hm... I wonder if it's techsuport@gmail.com

 

[Jeff7]

NuclearNed would've made it awesome.

I am disappoint.

 

[syrillus]

The whole purpose of making an email address like that would be to fuck with those individuals who are unwise/unlucky enough to send you shit.

Cliffs:
I am disappoint

 

[gorcorps]

So you made an email specifically to screw with people... then when the time comes you do exactly the opposite of screwing with people, and you tell them the truth that they have the wrong email address?

 

[Eli]

Geez, tough crowd tonight?

I was amused.

 

[Dumac]

Way to drop the ball.

 

[SunSamurai]

Pix of Lori?

 

[SunnyD]

All hail the new queen of false drama! Plbbbbbbbbt! That's one letter short of a raspberry.

I like raspberries too.

I like the potential...but do wish the posted situation were more entertaining.

Come on...you know what it's like in this internet world of instant gratification!

True, but Lori sounded so innocent in her email. I wanted to let her down easy. Mayhaps I should have requested pics first?

worst thread ever

You've obviously never been in any of Arcadio's threads I take it.

have a cookie

Om nom nom.

hm... I wonder if it's techsuport@gmail.com

Nope.

NuclearNed would've made it awesome.

I am disappoint.

I am not, nor ever do I claim to be NuclearNed.

So you made an email specifically to screw with people... then when the time comes you do exactly the opposite of screwing with people, and you tell them the truth that they have the wrong email address?

What the hell is that pictar? Facepalms? But the subtle overarching picture eludes me. Never been good at those Escher prints either.

Geez, tough crowd tonight?

I was amused.

Thanks. My ego quota has been filled thanks to you.

 

[tcsenter]

Cool story brah!

 

[Pardus]

SunnyD... and why do we care ?

 

[microAmp]

What the hell is that pictar? Facepalms? But the subtle overarching picture eludes me. Never been good at those Escher prints either.

Picard is the overall picture.

 

[gorcorps]

What the hell is that pictar? Facepalms? But the subtle overarching picture eludes me. Never been good at those Escher prints either.

this is serving 2 functions:
1) showing you the picture
2) facepalming again because you didn't know the picture

 

[Corporate Thug]

Cool story brah!

beat me to it.

 

[amdskip]

A coworker has canceled a lady's order of lightbulbs and her order for pants and her 2 dog sweaters, some dude's xbox live that didn't get renewed, and some guy's car rental at the airport.

 

[sygyzy]

I am a little confused. Your email is close to techsupport@gmail.com and someone named Benjamin also has an email similar to techsupport@gmail.com (for what reason, I don't know), so sometimes people email you thinking it's him?

 

[thomsbrain]

I was in the same boat with some dumbass at UCSF Medical School. I can't wait to see what kind of doctor that guy turns out to be! I would get all kinds of emails related to his registration status and schoolwork and groups. I finally sent enough "you've got the wrong email for this dumbass" emails that they stopped arriving after a year or so.