FUQ (pronounced Fuck)

Frequently Unasked Questions

Are these real letters? Did you actually send them? Are the replies real as well?

Yes. Errors and all. I try to accurately reproduce the letters from the companies and individuals. You can compare the scans in the galleries to what is online. I don't care about my typos, since that's how they were sent out, but if any of the replies have them (and it's my error) I will fix them if they are pointed out.

You were funnier before you sold out!

That's not a question.

Aren't you just ripping off...?

I am standing on the shoulders of giants on this one. Alexander Pope, John Locke, Don Novello (aka Lazlo Toth, aka Fr. Guido Sarducci), Jonathan Swift, Ted L. Nancy, Kembrew McLeod, Paul Rosa, Hans Christian Andersen, The Yes Men, Benjamin Franklin, and Ted Kazynski to name a few. This site is not a new idea, but little on the internet ever is.

What's your end goal here?

To have my letters used as examples in every bussiness and technical writing class in America (and beyond), so I can bank a bunch of royalty checks. Remember, this site is under copyright. Send me a check if you want to use anything. Really. Well, unless you're a high school teacher. You can use my materials in your class for free.

Why is your address "Redacted?" Isn't that a cop out?

My address isn't hard to find, I just don't want any of you jackasses writing me letters. Yes, I do see the irony.

Do to overwhelming demand I have taken out a postal box, so you may now write me at:

Christopher L. Jorgensen
P.O. Box 93042
Des Moines, IA 50393

Do you make a living doing this?

Yes I do. I am unable to disclose the actual figure due to an NDA, but let's just say it's in the lower 7 figures. Seems some guy in Dubai thinks the idea for this site is clever. Again, do to the NDA I an unable to disclose his identity. Let's hear it for the patronage system!

Can I suggest someone for you to write?

Yes. Just click my name at the bottom of any page and drop me an email. I can't say I will write them, but if it's a cool idea I'll add them to the list! I, of course, can also be paid to write a person or company. You don't get to dictate what I write, but for $100 I will write anyone you like (money back guarantee if I fail to do so). Just send the check and contact information to the above address. You will get a copy of the original sent letter, the rights to use it how you see fit, as well as the actual reply and any swag sent my way. I reserve the right to use a scan of the letters, the text, and all related materials for this site.

Can I help you out in anyway?

Sure. Monetary help is the best. Just see this post, Dear Site Reader, for more information. I also need an actual logo. Drop me an email: jackassletters@mac.com if you can help me with that. If you have a cooler name for this site, drop me a line. Or if you're really good at digging up contact information, I can send you a list of all the places I would like to write, and you can find me as many as you can. Again, just write.

We're a company that wants to preemptively write you a letter and send you some cool swag? Can we?

Yes and no. Keep the letter to yourself and just send the swag. Don't write me, I'll write you. If you want to suggest I write a company (even yours), great, just follow the directions on how to do this listed above. Writing to me won't guarantee any kind of response. But in the end, it's your stamp, God knows I can't stop you. I expect you to live by the same rules I endure (it's such a hardship).

I think these letters are really funny and you are the greatest writer living. Can I give you lots of money to syndicate these letters in my print or online publication? Is there a book or movie deal yet?

No plans at this time, but feel free to make me an offer. If it's for a movie deal I must stipulate that Casey Affleck play me.

Can I advertise on your site?

Not at this time. Again, make me an offer and I will consider it.

How long does it take you to write one of these?

About 10 minutes if I am sober, less if drunk. The hardest part is coming up with places to write and finding contact information. Once I think of where I am writing the jokes usually write themselves.

Isn't this a stupid pointless expensive hobby? How much have you spent so far?

It's a lifestyle choice, not a hobby. I've spent over $90 and counting so far. More expensive than beer, cheaper than hookers.

Are you afraid of being sued?

Yes. And any Cease and Desist letters, or letters on company letterhead, requesting any letter be taken down will be honored. Well, unless you're asking for some other company's letter to be taken down.

Aren't you wasting people's time? Do you feel bad for it?

Yes I am. Bear in mind, no one says these people have to read my letters or bother to respond. I've only felt bad once, but that was before I knew better.

Couldn't you use your talents as a force for good?

Yes, but it wouldn't be nearly as fun.

Are you afraid you will get on some kind of list or piss someone off so badly they will come to your door?

I'm already on all those lists, and the people already come to my door.

Are these letters sequential?

No. I tend to send them in batches. Replies are kind of like me, they come in spurts. I can't post based off the date I sent them or the date I received them. They go up as I see fit. I am also disorganized, and easlily disracted (look! something shiny), so some letters may never go up.

If I write a stupid letter and get a stupid reply would you be interested in putting it on your site? Will you pay me?

At this point, I have enough letters and enough replies of my own, so am not interested, and since I'm not interested, I'm not paying.

Do you expect everyone to respond?

Not really. That's part of the joke. Get it? No? Go away!

I like your layout. Can I steal it?

No, you can't steal it. It's already stolen. The CSS for this site comes from matthewjamestaylor.com and is used with permission.

Do you really get asked these questions? They seem made up.

No, I made them up. They will be here until I get better questions through the contact form.

Contact Christopher L. Jorgensen