Wow! A short while ago I talked about useless spam ending up in my mailbox. Today, I’m happy to say that quite the opposite has happened. Facebook’s own Mark Zuckerberg contacted me! And guess what? I won an iPad and an iPhone!
I’m feeling pretty lucky right now, because I’d never won anything like that before. Well, I once won a free scratch card by getting three times “Free Scratch Card” in another scratch card. It was a complex scheme, but worked out quite well in the end.
This is pretty exciting, so let me share a bit more about exactly how I found out that I’d won.
So I opened my mailbox to find this letter there:
It’s quite flattering to be called “Dear” by Mark Zuckerberg himself! I felt we were bonding already and I hadn’t even opened the letter yet. He also avoided calling me by my real name, to show that he’s sensitive about privacy. Then I proceeded to open the letter:
You may find it a bit suspicious that Mark Zuckerberg uses Hotmail and also has a cryptic email address that doesn’t have anything to do with his name. But, if you think about it, it all makes perfect sense. Can you imagine how much spam he’d get if his address was something obvious like “mark.zuckerberg@facebook.com”?
Concise and to the point! At first he briefly introduced himself. I, of course, knew who he was, but there are many people out there who’d never even heard his name. Then he went on to describe my prize. Apparently Facebook has a partnership with “Apple company”, which I assume is the same as “Apple”, or at least a branch of it. I was one of the randomly selected people who were fortunate enough to have been randomly selected! It’s a lot to take in at first, but it’s a fantastic feeling!
There was a “CLICK HERE” link in the email. I won’t paste it here, because I don’t want any of you claiming my iPad and iPhone. Sorry, I hope you understand.
When I clicked the link my computer suddenly shut down. I was afraid at first. You hear things about viruses and hackers and such like. However, when the computer started up again I’d discovered that I now had a few really cool screensavers with Pokemon characters. Also, my browser had three new toolbars, which displayed all sorts of free offers and discounts.
How cool is that? Mark Zuckerberg is not only going to send me an iPhone and an iPad, but he also installed some uber cool software on my computer. Best thing of all is: I didn’t pay a single cent for any of it!
OK, gotta go, my computer wants to restart again for some strange reason…
Nest Expressed 
Lucky you! You’ve got bragging rights to be a name dropper. “Mark Zuckerberg” no less. You must feel like the teacher’s pet. Now that you’ve clicked that link, many more might be getting free stuff soon. I’m so jealous you got a Pokemon screensaver. You and Mark doing lunch soon? I’ll bet it’s free. :)) @NestExpressed
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@BakedAlaskaInOr I’ll definitely keep you posted on the Zuckerberg lunch soon. I’ve been waiting for that iPhone and iPad for a while now, but I’m sure he was just too busy arranging the perfect lunch date for us, so he’s a bit distracted. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you won’t try to steal my Pokemon screensavers, which are lately the only thing my computer wants to run…
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@NestExpressed replied to one of your boards but dont think it went on! about your DM box i agree with what you said
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@kanyonatic Hehehee good we agree 😉 Strange it didn’t go through, did you get an error, or?
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@NestExpressed some people I’ve told about the links don’t seem to care at all that they are spamming people so I un follow = no problem
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@NestExpressed one annoying offender of automated DM s is team follow back they don’t they dump you after a few days thinking you won’t know
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@NestExpressed I also publicly say who unfollowed me esp if they made a big effort to talk to me or send the dreaded autos
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@NestExpressed nope just didn’t show unless I couldn’t find it anyway I find if I change password reg it helps and
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@NestExpressed if anyone sends me the links I simply unfollowed them and no problems
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@kanyonatic Sounds like a good strategy 🙂
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@NestExpressed nope just didn’t show unless I couldn’t find it
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I’m waiting for my dear uncle in South Africa to pass, then I’ll be able to afford an iPad. Some of us aren’t lucky enough to be on the Mark Zuckerberg gravy train.
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@wilyguy What can I say – it’s like I’d won the Zuckerberg lottery! Although if you’re lucky you may get contacted by a Nigerian prince soon! Never give up hope 😉
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Flashback Fun:: Mark Zuckerberg is giving me prizes! http://t.co/oJpLrOOf #DailyLife
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@RJSpindle @mrszoomby @NestExpressed That sounds like a virus… with pokemon…
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@EliaHawthorne @RJSpindle @mrszoomby A virus is a bad thing, Pokemon is awesome! 😉
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@NestExpressed I couldn’t tell if the post was being sarcastic or not lol I hope they were…
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@EliaHawthorne Hehehee I thought the sarcasm was pretty obvious, but I guess I’m glad I can deliver it oh so subtly 😉
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@NestExpressed I’m also just REALLY bad at picking up sarcasm.
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@EliaHawthorne From now on I’ll be adding *sarcasm follows* signs to aid my readers ;). Thanks for the follow, returned the favour!
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@NestExpressed and Pokemon is awesome! I miss my gameboy color.
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@mrszoomby Thanks for the RT 😉
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@pinks_web Thanks!
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@NestExpressed you’re welcome…I visited to your blog,sometimes..smart y you are !
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@spyglassviewer Glad you liked it, thanks for the RT 😉
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@NestExpressed You’re welcome. 🙂
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@TERRYLEENCTNYC Thanks for the RT!
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Dear @NestExpressed, thanks for the follow. I also read your blog entry re: MZ & free prizes. WOW! Aren’t you the lucky guy! hehehe
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@TERRYLEENCTNYC Hehehe I know…and I’m also in the process of getting millions from a Nigerian prince, life’s great!
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Congrats on that…
And getting a new computer 😉
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@zahndrew Thanks! They just asked me to send them my credit card number, to prove it’s me. Now it should be a matter of days 😉
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@Daniel Nest Fantastic! I just got an e-mail like that and sent them a signed blank check because they need money to ship me $4 million dollars cash.
We’re smart!
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@zahndrew And they say there’s not such thing as a free lunch!
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