Operation: Help Out the Little Guys

Subject: Gabe
Website: Penny Arcade
Website Type: Web Comic
Position: Co-Owner, Writer, Artist
Twinkie Rating (1-5):

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UPDATE:

This is a receipt for the mail you sent to gabe@penny-arcade.com at 4/6/2005 3:53 PM

This receipt verifies that the message has been displayed on the recipient's computer at 4/6/2005 4:58 PM

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From: Nation Admin [admin@morphinenation.com]
To: 'gabe@penny-arcade.com'
CC:
Subject: An Offer You Can't Refuse

Dear Gabe,

I'm an administrator of popular website morphinenation.com. You most likely have heard of it or seen it linked. I stumbled across your own little website some time ago and, while not completely bowled over, in recent weeks I've been impressed enough to think that there's some rudimentary talent there. How long have you been in the business of writing? A year or so? It's very interesting to see you starting to bloom which is why I'd like to officially help nurture that process and build up to be a much better writer than you are. Get you to "Morphine Level" as it were. I'm officially inviting you to close down your own obscure site and come write for us.

Obviously you're not main page material level yet, but I can probably squeeze you into a less significant portion of the site, say, writing the occasional line for Madame Gonk. In fact, that might be perfect for you, as it's still a step up from your current position but not so huge as for you to get "stage fright", as it were. We're recently giving a great new talent, Heihaicharo Honda a tryout with his own section and, while it would be intriguing to offer you that sort of responsibility, we feel a little more practice would do you some good.

Before you join, however, we're of the opinion that "Gabe" is perhaps not suitable a handle for you. Yes, it works on your Pennies Arcade site, where it rolls off the tongue as part of a double act, but Tycho is not coming with you. Between you and I, he holds you down. You need a platform, and a new name for yourself. Something attention grabbing and dynamic. Maybe Napoleon Dynamic? Works for me.

I trust you'll make the right decision and come work at Morphine Nation. I look forward to your speedy reply.

- Nation Admin