Epic Visa

Last Sunday, I opened my mailbox and after clearing out the gremlins, noticed an envelope bearing the World of Warcraft logo on it.

“Zounds!” I said to myself, followed quickly by an “Egad!”. “Surely,” I continued, “this must portend something wonderful, for never have I received such a missive!”

Actually, I went “Huh” and walked home (I’m not that articulate in real life). I have to say, though, that I was actually curious. It’s rare that I get anything in the mail that’s remotely thought provoking, though the Frederick’s catalogue that was mistakenly put in my box last month was interesting to say the least.

Needless to say, I opened the WoW envelope first.

It was a credit-card application.

I was being offered a credit card with my choice of WoW pictures on it and a month’s subscription for opening the account.

I had two immediate thoughts: First, how did they know I played WoW? Was this a random mailing? Did I come up in some database?

“Hmmm,” thought the account manager. “Single, late-thirties, male . . . and he works in the computer industry? Quick, get that man a WoW Card application!” Cue dramatic music.

Obviously, they bought my name from somewhere, possibly from www.singlethirtiesmalewhoworksinthecomputerindustry.com (founding member). Don’t click on that link, btb.

NOTE: I know somebody did. Come on, admit it.

However, my second thought was: Really, a month’s subscription? You can do better than that. If the card matched my spending with WoW gold, I’d be interested. An Epic of my choice would also be enticing. I’m not going to leap on your card just because it’s got a Blood Elf Pallie on the front (tempting though that might be).

So here’s the deal, credit card guys: I want matching gold, an epic mount, and a purple weapon for my pallie and we can talk.

And level my jewelcrafting.

Cheers,
-Jason