It’s time for the mid-week cleaning of the old Mediaite mailbox, and as per the proverbial norm, the inbox is stuffed with emails from folks who seem to have a somewhat confused concept of what Mediaite is all about. Like what? Well, we do a lot of things, but we don’t do root canals–simply not a service we offer. We don’t have the training, the equipment, or, frankly, the desire to fill the office with the sounds of your screaming. And yet, here comes a message from a chap named Jake who writes:
Dental implants surgery RequiredGood Morning ,My name is Dr Jake Kumar. I wish to make an inquiry for treatmentsfor my cousin and her daughter with your hospital. My cousin needs aroot canal treatment while her daughter needs dental implants surgery.Do you offer both services , if so could you please get back to me, sothat we can proceed with the details as well as the paymentarrangements to secure the consultation.Also , can you please confirm if you accept credit card payments , asI will
be paying with my master/visa credit cards.Additionally , we will also need some spa services. Do you render thisservice too , if not could you please get back to me with the contactinformation for any spa directory in your city.We will like to make the consultation and booking from the Sept 12th 2011 Regards,Jake Kumar
Doc, you should really put a tad more thought into where you send your own family members for treatment. A media blog would not be a choice that most dental professionals would consider top tier for dental implants surgery. Also, the only “spa directory” I could find here at the Mediaite offices was probably not the kind you’re looking for.
We got a bunch of angry emails about our use of English, our alleged bias in favor of or in opposition to certain figures in politics and media, and we were contacted by a company in the U.K. that seems to think we need to hire help. You know, like “care givers” or nannies:
Dear Sir/Madame .We have the following applicants available ready to start work ASAP :Care AssistantsCare GiversLive in CarersDomestic & Cleaning StaffAu PairsNanniesMother’s HelpWe will be happy to supply you with the staff you need.If you have vacancies please do not hesitate to send them to us, we will be happy to help you solving your staffing needs!Best RegardsTony Smith
Even if, say, we decided it was a good
Beyond the offers, there were orders. Lots and lots of strange orders. For the record, folks, we don’t sell tractors, heavy duty industrial oil drills, lab equipment or t-shirts. And yet, the orders keep flooding the inbox–most of them marked URGENT:
HelloThis is Bob and I will like to order ( Corral Panel )Do get back tome with the types and cost for the ones you do carry and let me knowif there is an extra cost when using visa or master Card.Kindly getback to me with your name Are you the sales manager or the Owner?Regards….Bob Wilson
I will to make a special order of T-shirts: Below is what am looking on the T-shirts:Tee Shirts blankBrand: GildanSize : Adult SmallColor : White : 50/50 % CottonQtys : 600 Let me know the total cost without shipping..Thank you
If the orders keep coming, I’m going to suggest we start stocking some of this stuff.
Finally, following last week’s email urging me to buy a “stab-proof vest” comes another friendly hint that I might want to dramatically up my personal security profile (again, I ask, what do these folks know
These vehicles are available as B6 or B6+ Armored Level. It comes with a complete mini bar, Mini fridge, 32″ TV (cable capability, DVD system, Radio, PC friendly), Full video system with 3 cameras (Driver, front and rear outside view.) Executive reclinate chairs (Heated with different massage modes). Computer/reading tray and many other options available per request.
Sounds pretty sweet, actually. And it makes sense, since my driver (trained in evasive and offensive vehicular tactics) has really been feeling underutilized following me around on the subway.