You know those things that you always come across on your Facebook, funny pics and photos that have you rushing to click 'share'. Well I stumbled across a gem of a letter the other day that I shared on my profile but the problem is it was entirely in French, a language the good majority of my Facebook contacts don't understand. So here, in part for all my Anglophone contacts, and mostly for Chris Nqoe, a very outspoken friend of mine who will understand why I so admire this letter, I reproduce it in full, and in English. Enjoy.
The French People
Here and Elsewhere Road
99999 France
RE: Spontaneous Candidature to the (Violated) Post of President of the French Republic
Mr SARKOZY,
We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in the position (and most of all its numerous perks).
We have received your application for the continuation of your term but we regret to inform you that your profile does not at all correspond with the one that is necessary to fulfil all the requirements of this post. That is why we have come to the regrettable decision to withdraw our employment contract of which you have been a beneficiary since May 2007 (the current EU crisis has also obliged us to lay off a large number of personnel...).
We sincerely hope that you will continue to consult our future employment offers in the hope of finding a new job, we draw your attention to the numerous courses for the jobless, which we are hoping to implement in the near future, and which would allow you to become a flutist, a coppersmith or perhaps a magician (being economic sectors unaffected by the current downturn and in which you have shown considerable natural talent).
We would be very grateful if you would please leave the keys to the Elysée Palace (and those of the Airbus A330) in the vase by the front door. We however, in our infinite mercy, leave you free to dispose in any way you see fit that hideous Italian vase that is cluttering the lounge...
Nevertheless please allow us to wish you success in the pursuit of your career (you see, we also know how to lie).
Allow us, Monsieur Sarkozy, to express our highest regards to your pathetic self,
Best Regards,
The French People
The French People
Here and Elsewhere Road
99999 France
Monsieur SARKOZY Nicolas
Elysée Palace
55, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris
BAR-LE-DUC, the 7th of May 2012
RE: Spontaneous Candidature to the (Violated) Post of President of the French Republic
Mr SARKOZY,
We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in the position (and most of all its numerous perks).
We have received your application for the continuation of your term but we regret to inform you that your profile does not at all correspond with the one that is necessary to fulfil all the requirements of this post. That is why we have come to the regrettable decision to withdraw our employment contract of which you have been a beneficiary since May 2007 (the current EU crisis has also obliged us to lay off a large number of personnel...).
We sincerely hope that you will continue to consult our future employment offers in the hope of finding a new job, we draw your attention to the numerous courses for the jobless, which we are hoping to implement in the near future, and which would allow you to become a flutist, a coppersmith or perhaps a magician (being economic sectors unaffected by the current downturn and in which you have shown considerable natural talent).
We would be very grateful if you would please leave the keys to the Elysée Palace (and those of the Airbus A330) in the vase by the front door. We however, in our infinite mercy, leave you free to dispose in any way you see fit that hideous Italian vase that is cluttering the lounge...
Nevertheless please allow us to wish you success in the pursuit of your career (you see, we also know how to lie).
Allow us, Monsieur Sarkozy, to express our highest regards to your pathetic self,
Best Regards,
The French People
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