There was a period of time when reading one’s junk email was randomly entertaining. Sure, there were the people who just wanted to sell dubious substances with exaggerated claims of medical impact, or fiscal schemes designed to make something out of nothing with few details other than parting with all your money is sure to make some more.

But now and again there was a gem. As I go through all my old posts from previous sites and consider which should live again and which should be forgotten (most) I came across one where I commented on a particular piece of email that seemed wildly out of place.