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story | f e e d b a c k Even more interesting (in some ways) than Emily's article was the ways in which people responded to it. Here are some of the highlights. [ phone message from a man ] Hey Emily. Interesting column yesterday, or today. Uh, real man. It's obvious that you're not really ever going to be a serious reporter, but knowing the way the register works, this is about par for the course. You know, this kind of, you know, stupid, chickenshit, you know, caricature stuff doesn't do anybody any good. You know, it's kind of like the broadside personal attack type of thing on, uh, you know, sensitivity and all that stuff. You know, this is a really cartoonish, caricature-ish and of course, it's Orange County, so John Wayne. Uh, hopefully, maybe I'm missing the irony, maybe you're just being nice and tongue-in-cheek, but irony is something the Register doesn't do well. But getting a good look at your picture, it'll be a while before you get a real man or fake or any man of any sort. But it's a shame to waste all this ink on nonsense, on bullshit, you know. But, uh, I'd say you're on your way to being a nice, fine, insubstantial reporter. And don't let anybody convince you that it was good work, OK? Bye. • • • Hello, Emily. Just a little note to say how wonderful and fun your article in today's Accent is. I read it very slowly this morning, to enjoy every word! • • • Hello Emily, My name is [Creepy]. This might be one of the most unusual emails you've ever received. I'm a little surprised I'm sending it myself... Anyways, I got my Register newspaper on Friday morning and I read your article "Looking For Mr. Real". I enjoyed reading it and your way of reporting it was alot [sic] of fun. I looked at your picture on the back and I thought, "Wow, she's pretty cute!" At the end of your article was your email address, so after a couple of days of thinking about it, I decided to send you an email. Like I said, all I know about you is your article and a picture, and you know even less about me. I will tell you a few things we have in common right off the bat.... Like you (I'm assuming), I am a Journalism major (Fresno State in 1988) and I worked at the Orange County Register myself, from 1988-1998...I was in the classified advertising department though, first as a salesman, and later as a customer service supervisor. I also have a connection and a love for Disneyland, and I work there part time during the peak seasons....... What else would you like to know about me? Well, I'm 37, live in Anaheim, never married, no kids............. I'll stop there for right now. If you are interested in knowing more about me, I'd be happy to tell you. If you'd like to see a picture of me, I'd be happy to send one to you, care of the Register.. If you would like to meet me for lunch, it would be my treat..... I know this is very weird, Emily, and if you don't wish to respond, I understand. From my point of view, I just felt like I wanted to let you know I'd be interested in meeting if you were. At the very least, just know there is a Register subscriber out there who liked your story and thinks your [sic] pretty...... I hope they're treating you well over there at the Register. I sure have some stories to tell from my years there......Take care and I hope to hear from you......... • • • I enjoyed reading your article about Mr Real. Just tell me where to find and meet some because the "Singles Scene" I have become familiar with is not very promising. Thanks to you I have hope. • • • Emily, Your story was an utter delight. I'm so jealous!! Your date sounds like a doll. He did "real men" proud! • • • Great story, Emily.....Clever, funny, a great read. Plus I was in suspense at the end, when you went to his house: I was thinking, oh my God, she can't sleep with him and then write about it in a family newspaper...
Just finished reading your article. What a great assignment, I mean what you get paid for....finding real men. I am jealous that I my search starts after 6 p.m. when I am tired and beat and all I want is a warm bath and a beer. ;-) Seriously though, it was a good article. I enjoyed seeing "props" given to those in uniform. I think that all to often it is only when things like 9-11 happen that we really appreciate all they give up to serve their community. A job well done. • • • Lucky! Lucky! Lucky! P.S. Nice article. Lucky! Lucky! Lucky! story | f e e d b a c k |