In my inbox, from “surfnskate96@gmail.com”:

Hi Erik,
Have you guys seen this footage of the new transformers ride, looks off the chain, if you post it will you give me a mention:

http://youtu.be/ueItDRlbwQg

-dave

Huh. What a weird coincidence.

(Post-script: If you’re the unfortunate, clumsy publicist for Universal Studios’ crappy Transformers ride, please, I beg you, email me for real. I’d love to hear your thoughts about how the internet works.)

With honor and distinction, Erik Henriksen served as the executive editor of the Portland Mercury from 2004 to 2020. He can now be found at henriksenactual.com.

7 replies on “A Hot Transformers Tip from “surfnskate96@gmail.com””

  1. To be fair, though, it does look off the chain. Or off the hook. Or off the velcro. Whatever you young cautions are calling things these days.

  2. I could be a great publicist. That is so easy:

    Hi [journalist’s name],
    You may remember me. We met at a party a few years ago or something.
    I was wondering if you’ve tried those new Cooler Ranch Doritos? Oh SNAP! THAT SHIT IS OFF THE HIZOOK! You should do a write-up on them.
    -Todd

  6. The text of that email had to go through committee to get to your inbox. You should try to appreciate all the hard work their publicists have done to persuade you that their sweet new ride is off the hizzy.

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