an open letter to the National Security Agency

[prickvixen]

Back in 1998 or so, hatch and I did one of the funniest pieces of improv we've ever done: an outgoing answering machine message featuring two mobbed-up guys having a barbecue. One of them is recording the message, with the other frequently interrupting from the background, and the first exhorting him to 'Cook the meat!' We were so pleased with ourselves that we made a friend call us and listen to it, which is a good thing, since a couple of minutes later we somehow managed to accidentally delete it forever. Or so it seemed. Since everyone now knows the NSA records every phone call, I'd like to ask if they could please screen their archives and send me a copy of this valuable recording. I know you must have it, it has the word 'president' in it (to wit: "Do what you always do, it's not like the president's coming over." "...the president's coming over?!" "NO! I'm just sayin! COOK THE MEAT!"), so please forward it with all speed. Thank you.

Comments

[murrypurryfurry.livejournal.com]

See that's why I like you, you're an innovator and an optimist. Suddenly I'm seeing all the possibilities and world of convenience that the government's total data awareness opens up.

[neillparatzo.livejournal.com]

It's like Gmail for your phone!

[prickvixen.livejournal.com]

One could argue, furthermore, that having the National Security Agency remain a government bureau smacks of socialism, and that it's in the best interest of Americanism to have the agency sold to private investors, to use and profit from as they see fit. Convenience is just around the corner!