Internet Chain Letter–Epitomized Meme?
• lucky2.letter (Some chain letters are just for luck – amusement) • A pyramid phone calling scheme (The first I’ve seen! Note: even if pyramids worked, the advertised numbers are wrong.) • How far is near? (a love game played since 1887) • God and Tenure (Christian: Why God never received tenure at any university) • Good luck chain letter (“This prayer has been sent to you for good luck.” This is an ancient – in computer terms – chain letter, dating from 1982! Check out all the headers.) • New VER of “EARN M O R E MONEY” from INTERNET! (A twist on the usual “pay the guy at the top of the list”, adding payments to others – including the immediate reposter – giving the appearance you’ll come out ahead faster.) • EARN EASY MONEY ON THE NET! (Emphasis on honesty. “… you should know upfront: 1. You CAN NOT make 50,000 in a month or even six months by following the instructions found in this letter, …” Though the purported “business” of this letter is selling mailing lists, the poster h
