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A Second Letter to Judy Wenzel of 307 N 12th Ave Wasau, WI

July 16, 2019July 11, 2014 by Daisy Bateman

Dear Judy Wenzel of 307 N 12th Ave Wasau, WI, What happened last year? This is the second time you have used my email address to book yourself into a hotel during the month of September–this time it’s the Best Western on 1001 N. 14th Ave in Sturgeon Bay, WI–and I can’t help but notice … Read more

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Open Letters to Stupid People: Dennis and Judy Wenzel of 307 N 12th Ave Wasau, WI

September 14, 2012 by Daisy Bateman

Dear Dennis and Judy Wenzel of 307 N 12th Ave Wasau, WI, Congratulations on booking your visit to the Lake Breeze Motel Resort in lovely Duluth, Minnesota. I’m sure you will have a very nice time staying in the whirlpool suite for $134 a night ($104 on Thursday!) from September 20th through the 22nd, though … Read more

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Stop the Presses

June 5, 2012 by Daisy Bateman

In the years I have been writing this blog, I have seen a lot of things. Stupid things. Expensive things. Stupid, expensive things. But what I have for you today may be the pinnacle, the ne plus ultra of overpriced idiocy: It’s by Jimmy Choo. It’s made of regular leather embossed to look like snakeskin. … Read more

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A Brief Conversation, Internal, About A Candle

June 4, 2012 by Daisy Bateman

Me, busy* at work: “Why is Net-A-Porter selling a rubber band ball?” “Wait, it’s a candle? Okay, that’s kind of cool.” Missoni candle “$283.50? For a candle?” “On sale?!” “. . .” “. . .” “. . .” *Very busy.

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Open Letters to Stupid Companies: Lexus of Englewood, New Jersey

March 13, 2012 by Daisy Bateman

Dear Lexus of Englewood, New Jersey, I realize that I am breaking with tradition here by writing directly to you, rather than Daisy Zhu, the person who used my email address when she went to your website in search of a 2011 Lexus. But unfortunately, unlike my other correspondents, she didn’t give me a lot … Read more

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Open Letters to Stupid People: Sukhmander Singh Who Owns a 2000 Toyota Camry

February 3, 2012 by Daisy Bateman

Dear Sukhmander Singh Who Owns a 2000 Toyota Camry, Congratulations on the oil change on your 2000 Toyota Camry. That was very responsible of you. Most people with a 2000 Toyota Camry might not think it is worth taking it in to the dealer, POWER TOYOTA OF BUENA PARK, to have the oil changed, but … Read more

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You Payed What? Manly Gift Edition

December 2, 2011 by Daisy Bateman

Because the Ugly Things For Rich People posts aren’t really supposed to be about stuff that is just expensive*, but there are some items that are too stupid to not make fun of on the internet.** Shipley & Halmos “beer sleeve,” $2.50 for 6 By far the cheapest item I have ever posted, and yet, … Read more

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Open Letters to Stupid People, Part 3: Dalbir Singh of 6022 Marshall Ave, Buena Park CA

October 25, 2011 by Daisy Bateman

Dear Dalbir Singh of 6022 Marshall Ave, Buena Park CA, I suppose, given that I have already received interesting information on other people’s tax returns and loan documents, it was only a matter of time before someone who didn’t care to share their actual email address would use mine for a docusign document relating to … Read more

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Open Letters to Stupid People, Part 2: Daisy Johny, Who Is Applying For a Loan In Charlotte

August 31, 2011 by Daisy Bateman

Honestly, I didn’t think this was going to have to be a series. Dear Daisy Johny Who Is Applying For a Loan In Charlotte, Did you really think this was a good idea? Do you honestly hate receiving email so much that you would arrange to have your financial information sent to a total stranger, … Read more

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An Open Letter to Daisy Jimenez of 8310 Dahlia Ave, Tampa FL 33619-7434

July 14, 2011 by Daisy Bateman

Dear Daisy Jimenez of 8310 Dahlia Ave, Tampa FL 33619-7434, I know it isn’t a lot of fun getting emails you don’t want in your inbox. I particularly know this, Daisy Jimenez of 8310 Dahlia Ave, Tampa FL 33619-7434, because I am actually getting all the emails you don’t want in your inbox, in my … Read more

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