Lame Email Controversy | Part 2 : The Apology

So I felt a little bad. I don't like being on anyone's bad side. Especially not the bad side of an Obese (it's often hard to tell which side is worse, they're all pretty bad.)

I mean...I just want everyone to love and be loved and be pretty and have perfect teeth and clear skin and walk into the sunset laughing and pushing each other into the bushes. Is that too much too ask?

I wrote the apology email.

Sorry, Woonertons.

But it got a well-received response!

See below:

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from PETER MORONGO [pmorongo@gmail.com]
to Class of 2004 [dkwan@gmail.com]
date Mon, May 25, 2009 at 2:42 AM
subject Re: Apologies and Pigflu
mailed-by gmail.com

2:42 AM (12 hours ago)

Dennis,

Please forward this email on to whomever necessary...

Upon reading your email to the class and included apology, my thoughts quickly jumped to your comments. They were witty, attention getting and exactly what the class needed. In this world of mass-messaging and a quick-fix-info society, your email got my attention, and certainly increased my interest in our reunion.

Thank you for you personality, individuality and courage in taking a chance. Hopefully there will be more leaders of your elk.

Please continue the good work, and I am much obliged for your influence on the wonderful, energy-packed weekend. In my opinion, I believe your email helped our class come closer together. Brown graduates were not meant to follow the lead of anyone, especially any influences that inhibit free speech. Thank you.

All the Best,
Pete

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Really nice right? I think I might print that one out and frame it.

I love my classmates. I love Brown! Peter gets a cyber-hug!

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So here's the apology email I had written:

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from DKwan@brown.edu
to Brown2004 listserve
date Friday, May 22, 2009 at 9:02 AM
subject Apologies and Pigflu

I hope everyone is packing their bags and returning for what is destined to be a record breaking attendance for the 5th reunion. The weather forecast is great and Campus Dance tables, stages and bars are being set up right now.

As class of 2004 Communications Chair I realize that I might have missed the mark with my humour with some of you on my last email. I did not mean to offend anyone, and I apologize. I'm just excited to get back to campus !!! Get yourself in gear and do the same.

Also, just so you're aware, a case of the pigflu has been reported at Brown according to the Providence Journal:

http://newsblog.projo.com/2009/05/brown-universit-4.html

Administrators have been advised by the Rhode Island Department of Health, which confirmed the swine flu case, and there is no need to adjust any of the weekend events. Just stay away from coughing and sneezing strangers and DEFINITELY do not let them put their hands in your mouth.

See you soon!

-Dennis

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DK '04
Communications Chair
www.dkheadshots.com