Scribbles

Had to share this with you… usually, when I get spam in my inbox, I just delete it immediately.  But usually you can't avoid reading a few lines, due to the sheer fact that in one glance you take in quite a bit.  This one however, caught my eye and its wording had me baffled long enough to not hit the delete button instantly.

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Johnny,

        As a past ticket holder, I want to personally let you know that the 2006-2007 NBA schedule has just been released. I want to make sure you are aware that all the big games for the upcoming season, including Opening Night against Kobe and the Lakers, are now on sale…. blah blah blah

Signed the Manager of Season Ticket Sales for Golden State Warriors

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Why was the sales manager a past ticket holder?  Why does the Warrior organization torture their employees like that?  And what does being one have anything to do with letting me know about the newly released schedule?  Oh, he meant that I (not him), being a past ticket holder, might be interested in the new season.  My mistake, please excuse my poor comprehension skills. 

But you have to give him credit; writing confusing sentences in his sales pitch not only saved it from immediate deletion, but also garnered him a posting on my blog!

Full disclosure: I was never a Warriors season ticket holder.  I did purchase a mini-package with a friend so we could watch some hoops.  And my favorite quip to Warrior fans when they rag on the Lakers, “We'll see you in the playoffs!”