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Loony Letters
Internet-circulated and even Hurricane Katrina-specific versions notwithstanding, this piece of humor originated at least as far back as the 1930s.

The Louisiana Land Title Legend: Here's What We Know

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 9, 2000 Since at least the 1930s, people have shared this piece of humor about a lawyer supposedly provi ...
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Letter from Royal Mail to Prankster

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 16, 2013 Letter from Royal Mail's customer services department asks a local resident to stop pranking pos ...
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Deer Crossing

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 3, 2012 Letter advocates moving a 'Deer Crossing' sign to a road with less traffic?
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Did Sean Connery Send a Letter to Apple Rejecting a Pitchman Offer?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 21, 2011 The letter read, in part: "I can think of no quicker way to destroy my career than to appear in ...
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An Open Letter to Procter and Gamble

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 7, 2009 Letter to a Procter and Gamble executive complains about the company's feminine pad packaging.
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Dear Abby Letters

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Apr 1, 2008 A compendium of hilarious letters to advice columnist Dear Abby?
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Close-up of man hand writing a letter

'Stomp Out Atheists in America' Letter

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 25, 2007 A letter to the editors of a local newspaper exhorts that atheists should be kicked out of America.
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Dear Miriam

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 8, 2007 Advice columnist responds to the wrong aspect of reader's letter.
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Does Daylight Saving Time Exacerbate Global Warming?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 23, 2007 A letter to the editor suggested the early start to Daylight Saving Time worsened the effects of ...
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Adam Hilliker Detention Letter

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 28, 2006 Supposed teacher's letter home upbraids a student for correcting him in class.
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Did Walmart Ban a Family Over Husband's Pranking?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
Jul 1, 2006 "Three of our clerks are currently attending counseling from the trouble your husband has caused."
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Old Lady’s Sweet 'Thank You' Letter Takes Vitriolic Turn

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 3, 2006 A woman in a nursing home who received the gift of a radio supposedly penned an interesting 'tha ...
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Marine's Letter Home

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Mar 24, 2006 A farm kid's humorous letter home describes life as a Marine.
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Zantex Resignation Letter

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Feb 9, 2004 Did a Zantex Computers employee pen a scathing resignation letter?
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Child's Note to Sailors

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Dec 23, 2002 Rumor: A child's Christmas letter to a sailor misinterprets the sounds of his mother's sexua ...
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The Barrel of Bricks

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Sep 20, 2001 History of the apocryphal tale about an accident-prone man and a barrel of bricks.
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Husband Swap Chain Letter

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Nov 5, 2000 A humorous chain letter about how to get a better husband.
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Panties Gloves Mixup

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Nov 5, 2000 A gift of gloves gets switched for a pair of panties.
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Michigan Threatens Beavers Over Dams?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Aug 23, 2000 The state of Michigan once threatened local beavers with a $10,000 per day fine for failing to r ...
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Jellyfish in Wetsuit

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Apr 24, 2000 What happens when a diver gets a jellyfish in his wetsuit.
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