Al Roker

I've always enjoyed Al Roker and for some reason I sensed that he's a nice man. One of the aims of this letter was to put that theory to the test. Plus I was always trying to get something for Uncle Irwin's wardrobe!

Exactly 1 week after mailing my letter a FedEx package arrived.

A note from Al. Seems he has his own stationery.

And who would have thought it! A tie! A Dr. Seuss tie to boot. I guess my feelings were right, Al must be a very nice man. In case you're wondering, he returned the check too.

Pringles

I'm always looking for ways to improve products. Some of my ideas are more practical than others.

The last sentence of the fourth paragraph is the highlight of their response, for me at least.

These are some low rent looking coupons. Although I do like having my name right on there. The authenticity note is interesting.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

I'm not quite sure what my obsession is with the fake title "Junior Botanist" but I can tell you I love using it. Never hurts to mention Neil Young either

Bruce Museum

Driving North on I-95 a couple of miles after entering Connecticut is a sign that Reads "Bruce Museum Exit 3." This presented the perfect opportunity to mention Bruce Springsteen.

Oops in addition to the the entire history of their museum I also got Hollister's name wrong.

Looks rather intimidating to me.

Tommy Boy Music

This letter was written less than 3 months after Chris Farley died. I assumed I'd get a quick response. Tommy Boy Records specialized in hip hop.





Perhaps they forgot to respond to my first letter. A quick and fairly courteous followup seemed appropriate.

Being ignored once is one thing, twice though is inexcusable. It was clearly time to act insulted.

I'm not quite sure what Tommy Boy was "Setting Straight in '98." One thing is certain, that saying probably sounded lame then too.

Finally! A response. They could have saved us all a lot of heartache if they'd just written me earlier.

Marshmallow Fluff

A few weeks ago my friend John was over for lunch and suggested a premise for a letter. This is what it inspired. I thought long and hard about who the letter should go to and the people who make Marshmallow Fluff, made the most sense to me.

I had a lot of fun writing this recipe. Be warned though I haven't actually tried to make this. It sounds to me like it would be too sweet.

A hand-addressed envelope is often a sign of good things.








I really couldn't hope for more than this.

Plastic Bottle Institute

This letter proves that a fake play about a hunk of cheese which claims to star some B-list celebrities is a great jumping off point for almost any letter. Of course The Life of Gouda "Brochure" was also included.

I guess I should have located that directory and written some of those companies for price quotes. Man oh man how great would a life-size Richard Klein bottle look!?