Formulaic Email

I really like the “fill-in-the-blank stationery for everyday correspondence” email sending service offered by the Bureau of Communication (hat tip to Mrs. QC). Go there, select a stationery form, fill in the blanks, and send it — all right there on the site.

Here’s an Official Notification of Unscheduled Impairment I started to fill in.

A clever concept, implemented cleverly.

The currently available form types are

• Official Notification of Unscheduled Impairment
• Declaration of Romantic Intent
• Unsolicited Feedback
• Observance of Holiday
• Airing of Grievance (good for Festivus)
• Formal Apology
• Statement of Gratitude
• Official Invitation
• Acknowledgment of Occasion

More types are under development.

It makes me think a little of Mad Libs, but unlike Mad Libs, the bureau’s offerings aren’t just for entertainment.

This concept appeal to my regimented, Capricorn-y (anal?) side.

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