The acrid aftertaste of anonymous snailhatemail is always easier to swallow when chased with a Progressive Pint from NABC (pictured above, Croupier IPA).
When the cowards start sending mash notes, you must be doing something right, but if the city's "little people" graduate to outright stalking, can someone please let me know?
I'd hate to trip over them on my way to the pub.
Mmm. The IPA distracted me; what did that note say?
ReplyDeleteJuvenility at its finest.
ReplyDeleteI had two of the IPAs and can't remember, either.
ReplyDeleteI mean, what doesnt an IPA make feel a little better - even hate mail!
ReplyDeleteBesides, there's nothing better than knowing you've got their attention, is there?
I can only wonder if the brave souls sending such mail to our dear president, commending him on the fine job he's doing...
Cheers to you.
- P.
The note does make a good napkin to sit the IPA on. Nice contrast in color. I agree with lawguy that it's good to know you have their attention. It's a shame that the attention took the form of stupidity. Thankfully, the jerk does not speak for all of the people of New Albany. Personally,I look forward to your posts on NAC, and I think that you do a great service to the community by pointing out issues, and drawing attention to problems that otherwise might be swept under political carpets. Wonder if it was from one of the city's lame di..(sorry)..DUCKS.
ReplyDeleteHey Roger..Was that new thumbnail picture of you taken after the two IPAs? You sort of have that glazed & dazed look in your eyes in the picture.
Wow. This is a note from a person who confuses flatulence with meaningful political discourse. No doubt a fan of talk radio.
ReplyDeleteWhat did impress me was that they had no spelling errors in their hate mail.
Thank you, John. I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteThe photo is the result of playing around with the digital camera after a long work day ... and yes, maybe a Progressive Pint or two. I added a sepia tone to it, and the result seems to be adding ten years to my age, LOL.
What did impress me was that they had no spelling errors in their hate mail.
ReplyDeleteThat rules out "Perfesser" Erika, unless her grandchildren (or idol Mindy) finally convinced her to use spell check.
A final note: Somewhere in the archive of the 1980's I have a collection of anonymous hate mail in response to my letters to the Tribune at the time.
ReplyDeleteI recall a fave from '84: "Killer Kennedy or Jesse the revolutionary - which do you choose?"
I've omitted the "N" word from it in this retelling.
For a quarter-century, I've been trying to figure out how so many people can feel so strongly, and at the same time behave so cowardly, when it comes to identity. The ironic thing is that they perpetuate hatred, something most would otherwise claim to be against ... at least when they're at church.
Something about the human condition, I suppose.
I always get such a kick out of the misuse of "quotes".
ReplyDeleteI "wonder" of "GO TO HELL" is "symbolic" for "something" else.
Well I personaly would like to konw who this person is "speaking" for me. After all I am part of the "people" from New Albany and well I enjoy N.A.C. and N.A.B. I was there last night before going to see Transformers had a couple of pints and enjoyed the evening and movie that much more. So as far as IM concerned this person can go to hell or grow a set and back their words up with a face and name. Keep up the good work roger. I think its working.
ReplyDeleteIt always warms my heart when people show their incredible courage by sending anonymous notes.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope this sort of anonymity is the last gasp of the "little people" of NA. Sssh, listen - they're getting smaller and smaller every day...
ReplyDeleteps...roger, change that new picture, not your most flattering.
Kevin: There are times when I believe it's working, and other times when it seems that neither this nor anything else has the power to jolt the torpor. All of us need to be learning something useful that can be added to the pot, but it would appear that not all of us wish to attend school.
ReplyDeleteGina: As an accurate reflection of how I feel most of the time, that particular photo can't be beaten, which is why I'm using it. Think of it as a passport shot from the shambolic Jethrocacy of Priceitania.
And no, I haven't been drinking today. Just thinking.
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I thought the same thing as John Manzo - I was amazed there were no misspellings. Of course, if it had been any longer or more articulate, all bets would be off.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is:
ReplyDeleteIllegitimi Non Carborundum!
Keep up the good work, Roger.
How long do you think he/she sat and stared at the note before mailng it, until he/she was sure it had no typographically or spelling errors?
ReplyDeleteI say at least half a day.
Now, let’s analyze the note:
ReplyDelete“Go to hell” and “Crawl back into the hole you came out of.” - Obviously the writer believes that Roger is originally from hell.
Next: Roger, do you live within the city limits? If so, then I guess you want yourself to go to hell, because the note was apparently from all of the residents of New Albany (including you!!!).
Finally, it is nice to see that it is an equal opportunity note. Not only do the good citizens of New Albany want you out, but so do all the illegal aliens (errrrr, sorry, “undocumented workers”) who happen to reside in New Albany.
Wow. The fireworks were still smoldering when the knuckle dragger typed that message. God bless America.
ReplyDelete"Knuckle dragger."
ReplyDeleteThat's a classic description.
In my neighborhood, the smoldering hasn't stopped since Wednesday.
POP.
(fifteen seconds)
Dog barks, then stops.
(fifteen seconds)
POP.
(fifteen seconds)
Dog starts yapping again.
(fifteen seconds)
Boom car rolls past in violation of all known noise ordinances. Troglodyte somewhere duly ignores ordinance violation, writes another anonymous hate mail.
POP.
(and so on)
So...New Albany is "Hell"? I know it's as hot as hell, and some people with the triple property taxes might think the entire state of Indiana is. I know that the city wants to attract more tourism, but can you imagine riding down a road, looking up and seeing a billboard that says, "Looking for a great new getaway alternative? Go to Hell!" , or one that says, "Come see the vast maze of (pot)holes you can literally crawl in...Need a vacation? Go to Hell!" How about, "Go to Hell and visit the City Zoo where, for a limited time, you can see the the exhibit of lame ducks...and coming in January of 2008 a brand new exhibit of elephants and donkeys!" Ok..I'm done, just thought I'd put a little twist of humor to this already twisted subject.
ReplyDeleteI like knuckle dragger.
ReplyDeleteI usually use mouth breather.
It's great to have options.
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ReplyDeleteYou do know that there is a good chance of receiving a follow up letter saying:
ReplyDeleteDITTO
As one who has received hate mail and also (in this age of technology) fallen upon hate emails, I have to say you should consider this a crowning moment.
ReplyDeleteAt the same time, it disgusts me and as we head into a fall election which includes the city of New Albany, I hope all of you who read NAC will convince those around you to vote and vote your conscience.
Hang in there Mr. Confidential and keep it up. I won't comment on the Tribune remark.