Catching Up on the Junk

I've written several times in this space about the amazing amount of junk e-mail I receive (for instance, here and here), and how its nature has been evolving over time. But it's a subject that never seems to grow old (at least for me) ... I'm always amazed at how my e-mail address keeps getting added to some of the most weirdly inappropriate spam. Here - along with my commentary (in italics) - are a few examples of subject lines culled from my spam e-mail file over the past week (all spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are exactly as in the original):

Each year we encounter situations that simply require money - Other than eating and living indoors?

Get treatment options for overactive bladder - What a piss-poor come-on!

Release of Your Payment($5,000,000.00 - This was from "James F. Entwhistle," which is an odd name for a Nigerian prince.

You too can have sex longer than 5 minutes! Free Sample - If someone wants to send me a free sample of sex, it needs to be longer than that.

Simple Brain Fix - I'm afraid it's too late to help anyone this election season.

Give Hope to Newly Diagnosed Men - Were they diagnosed as women before?

Forget Fish Oil Forever! - I'm glad someone has finally invented a fish that doesn't squeak.

Get your eLoan here! - If I need an e, I'll just buy one from Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune.

This African Herb Can Increase Intimacy FAST! - I think that Nigerian prince has finally given up on the funds transfer scams.

Special offer! Over $150 value just $39.95 including 2 free beauty gifts! - Too late; that train sailed long ago.

Need help conquering addiction? - If it works with addiction to Twitter, I'll buy a case for Mr Trump.

Put an End to Premature Ejaculation - Now, let's not be hasty ...


Spam - an unlikely, yet interesting source of opportunities to shake your head in amazement. Do you have a good one from your spam trap? Leave a comment, along with your comments on it.

Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow.

Bilbo