Possibility of Time Traveling

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So I was watching Discovery channel and they were talking about time traveling and they had all sorts of explanations to how it is possible. Well, according to theories told from the show, traveling to the future wouldn't be too hard to imagine, but it's the point where traveling back in time is the one that I find it hard to explain.

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To us now, traveling back in time is probably to check out things like; how did they build the pyramids, how was Rome before it was being build over by newer buildings, how does the dinosaurs really look like or maybe sensitive things like politics or religion. But to someone who is probably 100 years in the future or even more, would they still be interested in little things like that? or could they be more interested in our current events? We do at least need to give a little credit to global warming right?

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Then the question becomes, why aren't we seeing any time travelers now? is it because they blend themselves with us so we won't be able to tell if they are really time travelers, or maybe they had successfully perfected camouflage to make them invisible? Or maybe they just aren't interested in us now because there isn't really anything interesting nowadays other than war and global warming? I mean, I'm sure that they would like to verify how credible is their history books/.doc/.pdf just like how we would doubt our history books.

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Or maybe those UFO's we heard that many people sees and claims that they are observing us are really us humans in the future and those UFO's are really a time traveling ship made a 100 years or more in the future?

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Many claims that it rotates or glows, which fits in quite some theories that they need to bend light to create a time-travelers CTC (closed time-like curves). But if that is true, and if UFO's are indeed our future time-travelers vehicle instead of just a vehicle to travel to outer space (which also fits into rotates and glow to bend time to allow 'warp-speed'), does that means that those 'aliens' that quite a lot of people claims to have seen, are really the future-evolved us?

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After all, we really had been evolving ever since earth was created. So, if UFO's just really an elaborate time-travel machine and that the aliens are the future highly evolved us, then does it means that we are alone in this know universe and we will always be alone?

Tell me what you think about this.

Filing a Complaint against Road Bullies

Real question is, had you ever filed a complain to LPKP? If you aren't sure what is LPKP and you are Malaysia, g*d bless you... LPKP stands for Lembaga Perlesenan Kenderaan Perdagangan (Commercial Vehicle Registration Board). Aduan LPKP simply means you can file reports against commercial vehicles malpractices, or layman's term 'commercial road bullies', paid to terrorize our streets, to some extents. This came upon me while I was driving and a taxi decided to slam on his brakes and had me pull an emergency stop inches behind him to only realize his motive was to pick up a passenger about 5 meter behind me. I was quite upset with this, and pulled my phone out to make a complaint, but before I manage to do so, a copper pulled beside him to usher him away. So I never did called.

Moments after, while I was continuing on my way, then my conscious had me pondering with a question; they are just trying to earn an honest living. I mean sure they cant find anything else to suit their abilities as a career, but does it mean we can file complaints and have them out of a job? If you were in your office, and somebody backstab you for whatever you had done which pissed them off, and you lose your job. Worse still, say you graduated with a masters in bio-chemical-engineering, you don't seem to have quite a large number of job opportunities lying around to cater for your expertise. Or coming from a less-educated person, which only graduated with a SPM, or worse, PMR... Now that literally means they don't have many other options to run for.

So, at the end of a long discussion and reasoning with my conscious, I decided to just let it be. How many of you will file an official complaint against a road-hog? If would would, do tell us why.

What Can I Live Without

On contrary to what can't I live without, that is eg: food, drinks, shelter, clothing, mobile phone, computer, and etc... This is a list to contribute to what CAN I live without.

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10) Television

This is at the last of my list of things I can live without, I mean seriously, what in the world was I thinking when I paid 'X' amount for the Tv, 'Y' amount for the cable and all I get is things I can watch on the net for a 'Z' amount for the internet subscription. Not to mention, I'm actually paying the cable company to watch their already overpaid commercials!

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9) China's Products

Seriously, if it's not because of their drop dead price, usually by overworking their gravely underpaid staffs, and cutting their quality, and also cheating their way through clients and forcing them to take lemon products to sell, I don't think they would have survived this long. I sell products, and believe me, it's really difficult to find quality products made in China for a good price. Even the thumb drive I'm selling cost a bomb, just because I had them gave me the best quality materials and hardware. But nevertheless I did tried other supplies before, and their price is remarkable cheap! but their quality is in such a bad inconsistency, and together with a horrible workmanship, I couldn't bring myself to sell them more than 20% of what I paid for. But do bear in mind, not all of these suppliers are as bad as you've imagined, some of them are really good, but bear in mind, keep a close eye, get one of your boys to sit there to wait for them to make your product from A-Z. This is the only way to make sure your product is up to standard. Other ways just doesn't really seem to work there.

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8) Traffic congestions

I'm sure this is in everyone's top 10 list of things you can live without. Well I drive, and I hope you don't, because you'll just be another of the people congesting my road. Well, that's the mentality of every motorists today. And I can deny that it never crossed my mind before too. And I'm pretty darn sure it crossed your mind before too. Well, don't blame it on the motorists or the government, it really is nobody's fault. Think logically, what can the government do? We want our private cars, but the roads cant accommodate all of us, If we want the government to build bigger roads, that'll make a lot of people lose their houses and offices. If we want others to stop using cars, well, rule of life 'never expect others to do what you'll never do' it's the same as the rule 'to give is to take'. I personally think there's a solution to this, and at the same time be able to cope with those 'GREEN' or 'Save the Planet' peoples. That is to spread everyone out, demolish un-green buildings (except historical ones) and build them again in a large grid like sections with giant parks in the middle. Instead of zoning an area commercial/residential, have that building itself categorized. (do leave comments on this one, I really want to know what you think)

7) Social Media Marketing!

Ok, it's kinda strange coming from a blogger that is promoting his own product to say the last thing I'll ever need is social media marketing. But the fact is, who want's to be reading something absolutely wonderful then it actually turns out to be selling something to you. Feels kinda bummer huh. Then there's the part where a community is made just for the consumers, seriously, if you really want to be a part of something, why not join the wwf or greenpeace or sth similar, at least you are doing a good deed? And those replies aren't really ment for you, it's for everyone else. And if everyone is a 'you' then really, it's ment for nobody at all..

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6) Not So Very Expensive Products, but just a tad bit too expensive.

I've worked in a few furniture companies before, and I was introduced to really good high quality furniture. Problem is, their price. I cant seem to get past the fact that good quality furniture are marked at an extremely expensive price. Not that I cant guess their costs but never-the-less I've had my eyes on herman miller's furniture for years, though I still cant afford one. But I had the blessing to be able to sit on one, and it feels heavenly. So why is it so expensive? R&D is usually 2~3 man show, but their engineering skills are without peer. So we pay for their expertise, not that I'm not willing to, but sad to say, such brilliant furnishings should be given a chance for middle-class-mens to indulge themselves into. That upper-class-men can indulge themselves on say a gold plated earnest armchair, or ivory wegner's bull chair, or maybe diamond chandelier?

5) Wasting

Well... you'll probably guess it's in the list. Bus just why it's in the top 5. Simple, I believe that global warming is real, that I need to do something about it myself to help out. So whenever I go shopping, I'll usually opt to not have their plastic bags, If I know I don't need to buy a new bottle but a refill pack, I'll go for the latter. What I'm saying is not to deprive yourself from what you usually use, but it's what you usually buy. If you don't really need it, don't buy it! Strange to be coming from a designer to be coming out with limited edition polo-tees huh, well that's exactly why I'm doing Limited! I'm not going to let people buy it for the sake of buying it. Heck anyone under 20 cant purchase it for sure. And since my number (6) is about too expensive good quality products, I'm selling my Limited Edition Polo-Tees well cheaper than 'Premium Brands' too! p.s. quality is the same. Sorry for the promoting, but I just need to stress out my personal philosophy to strengthen my point of wasting.

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4)Billboards

Somehow, I just hate billboards, I'm a landscape photographer by hobby (you can check out my gallery at serotonineaddiction.deviantart.com if you like), and I've a special fondness of the great outdoors. Not that I'll go into the wilderness and strip myself naked and dance with the bears, but in a way, I've a great respect for mother earth herself. And I'm a historian by passion, I dig my nose into historical everything, potteries to monuments, every great erection of man made past, except for billboards. Picture this, you love outdoors, and love great architectures, and in the middle of everything, a bloody billboard, sticks itself out of nowhere like a fungi growing in between your best wooden furniture. The Horror! Not to mention, at night, when you are enjoying the night scape of stars while driving through the highway, and poof! a giant billboard illuminated by dozens of neon and spot lights. glows from miles away. I would swear to myself it's a space craft if I had too much to drink. If there's no billboards, I'll go "AH! finally some sleep!"

3) Mainstream Music

I like listening to Lo-Fi, commercial musics, or pretty much random musics. I'll list them down and you should take a few minutes to listen and see if they are half as bad as your mainstream musics.

Top 10 Lo-Fi Songs

10) Gabriel by Lamb

9) Farfalla by Raphael Ibanez De Garayo

8) Friday I'll be Dead by Erik Sumo

7) Ring Dem Bells by G-Swing feat. Le Major Melon

6) Isn't This A Lovely Day by Lay & Bushwacka! Feat Ella Fit

5) Feel Free by Mozez

4) Devil Take My Soul by Son of Dave feat. Martina Topley Bird

3) Born Slippy by Barefoot

2) Elvis by Alpha

1) Weary Boy by Butternut Squash

Top 10 Commercial Songs

10) Clorox - Pirates by Blue Sky Project

9) NFL - Best Fans on the Planet - Wake Up by The Arcade Fire

8) Kia Super Bowl - How You Like Me Now by The Heavy

7) Starbucks - Grassroot Movement by MC Yogi

6) Apple Ipod - Bruises by Chairlift

5) Air NZ nothing to hide - Under My Skin by Gin Wigmore

4) Apple Iphone Touch - Perfect Timing - Orba Squara

3) Honda  Asimo - New Soul by Yael Naim

2) Singtel - Maqnifique by unknown (enlighten me please, or mail me the song)

1) Audi A4 Progress is Beautiful- Notes of Progress by Nate Morgan

Top 10 Random Songs

10) How I Know by Roy Hargrove and the RH Factors

9) No One Does It Like You by Department of Eagles

8) More to Love by Minnutes

7) You and Me song by The Wannadies

6) Kids by MGMT

5) Get Together Tonight by Adam Kling, Howard Dlugasch

4) The Time Is Now by Asha Ali

3) You and I by Ingrid Michaelson

2) Come to Me by Koop

1) Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare by Matt & Kim

Top 10 Classic Songs

10) Singing In The Rain by Gene Kelly - remix is Singin' in The Rain by Mint Royale

9) It Only Takes A Moment by Michael Crawford

8) Sometimes When We Touch by Dan Hill

7) To Be With You by Mr Big

6) Roam by B52

5) Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum by Middle of the Road

4) I'm Your Puppet by James and Bobby Purify 

3) Express Yourself by Charls Wright and The Watts 103rd Street Rythm Band

2) Daydream Believer by The Monkees

1) Low Rider by W.A.R

I hope you had enjoy your short sweet groove from me, till next time, you've been groovin' with Looi Design

2) Marketing in General

Yes, I don't like it at all, I don't like to spend my dollars, if you know what I mean. Especially on things that I don't need at all. Those non-practicle things that I shouldn't have bought then to realize that I've bought those kind of things, just makes me furious!! For example, digital photo frames, seriously, if you like a photo, you print it out and hang it on the wall and study it line to curves, color to gradient, not pixel to pixels. 10 different hand, foot, lip, face creams... I've only got 1 head, 1 pair of legs and 1 pair of hands, now how can I have all 10 applied at the same time hmm... I know, I'll alternate it, and this mean I can buy another 10 more creams. I'll get myself 3 cars, one Brabus for me to show off, one Bently for me to go to work in, one Range Rover Sports for me to go off road on weekends.. hmm... I should have gotten a Porsche Cayanne Turbo instead... I'll have two mobile phones, one for each number I have, because this have a good promotion for family, and the other is cheap to call, or the other way round, but it's ok, if I add them all up I'm saving myself 'X' amount for 2 phones, when just having one is actually 'X-Y' amount. Well, you get the drift. Marketing a.k.a. adverts, commercials, newsletters, etc etc.. just a bunch of tools to make us believe we need something when we really don't need it at all. So how often do you fall for one?

1) A Bad Day

Another favorite in everyone's list. Well, it's un-deniable, and I would give a lot to have a perfect 24 hr's worth of true happiness and laughter. It's kind of sad to say this but, had it ever occurred to you that you don't know what can really make you happy for the whole day? Which gives me a project for tomorrow, as it's a saturday, maybe I'll try and see if I can plan a perfect bad-less day? You should try to make it your perfect day too. Then we can all officially make tomorrow a happy day for everyone in the future. Whatever is your result, post it on the comments below or on the left and share it with everyone.

How To Dress Up Your Cubicle, The Extreme Way

So, I'm here to discuss about cubicle decorations. Your sad, tiny cubicle... There's actually plenty of ways to make it a more personal space. To some extent, this is not your regular spice up your cubicle post. So don't expect yourself to do this, unless you're really bold enough to do so.

1) A Rug, Carpet, whatever you call it

Get yourself a rug to fit into your cubicle. This will create a distinctive SPACE between your cubicle and the rest of the office. And in some way, you can tell someone, you're invading my privacy while pointing on the carpet.

2) Wallpapers

Not the wallpaper on your desktop, although it's preferable that you change it as soon as you got into your office. I'm talking about the wallpaper you glue to your wall. There's no rules in any office which says you cant glue a wallpaper, especially in your cubicle. So get a theme going on and glue it up. Soon you'll feel more at home.

3) Tablecloths

What more can I say, a table cloth which wraps your daunting and boring cubicle desk. Turns it into a classy/modern furniture to some extent, and give is a more humane touch. This way, you can rub your fingers on your desk or rest your face on it for a quick nap.

5) Pictures

You may think I'm talking about those tiny little papers copied pictures and pasted onto your cubicle wall, NO! I'm talking about nice full framed oil paste picture hanging on your cubicle wall. Preferably something like this. So you can stare at it whenever you are bored.

6) Mirrors!

Guys, it's not what you think! Yes I'm telling you to have a vanity mirror in your cubicle, but precisely, I want you to angle those mirrors to look where you cant look when your boss is looking. Aha! a mirror with 3 purpose, to make your cubicle look good, for you to keep yourself looking good, and to keep an eye on people who you don't want them to see what you are doing.

7) Flowers, Lamps, Pots, Beach Umbrella

Ok, for the first 3, it's manageable, but the Beach Umbrella, well, nobody said you cant have it there, And if you have air conditioning blowing right at you, or the sun is getting the best of you all the time, it doesn't hurt to have a beach umbrella over your cubicle. Tell your boss, you're love your job so much it feels like vacation every time you leave your house.

8) Cupboards

Those of you who have a rather large cubicle, don't waste those space, put in some cupboards, and then come porcelains, chinas, books, something to remind you of home. Better yet, have a complete set of espresso machine or tee pot with matching cup. Then you and your colleagues can have a great time all day long in your cubicle.

9) Camera, Lights, ACTION!

For those who is quite familiar with your computer, that is if you know how to hide screen or set up your own cctv unit to keep an eye of people who's coming your way. Well this is your chance to prove yourself to be the eyes of your office! Have some small spy cameras set up at the corners of your cubicle, walkie-talkies or instant massagers on your computer, and When you see your boss coming, page everyone to behave.

10) Vending Machine

Those of you who's lucky enough to have your cubicle near a pantry, get the permission from your boss, strike up a good deal and put a vending machine there. Every time you hear the sound of coin dropping into the machine, you'll just feel happier that your colleague just paid you some of their salaries.

Examples of people who did it.

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Meaning of Names or Choosing a Baby's Name

Here is a list of websites to find out what your name means. All of these pages does have an extensive list of names for you to look into, if you are bored, you may even choose to read about everyone else's names and tell them about the meaning of their names.

My favorite is this page because it have this baby name advisor in it. All you do is add you and your spouse name in it and presto! So, according to the advisor, my son will be named Blaise, and my daughter will be Yvette. LOL! What is your baby name? "add it on the comments"

This page is my second choice, as it have quite a longer description compared to the others. It says that my name Latin name Iustinus, which was derived from Justus. And sadly it's a common name...

Here is my 3rd page of choice. Although I cant really make up if my parents name me from the French/English or Irish origin. I do have to admit I love all their songs. Like Mr Roux (french), Sigur Ros (Irish), and some english artists.

Then this site is more straight to the point, not much description but still does the job.

For those who doesn't mind looking through a long list to look for their name, this is the site to go.

What is your New Year Resolution?

I know it's a bit too early to talk about our New Year's Resolution, but never the less, I wouldn't mind talking about it anyway. Since I found out the real deal about keeping a resolution rolling.

Don't plan it, just do it!

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1) My failed exercise

Most of the time I failed with my resolutions is because I failed to plan earlier. For example I forgot to accommodate various different distractions. For example; I plan to exercise and told myself to get up earlier in the morning to do it. But then realized that I've to get up much more earlier, as I need more time to cool down before I go to work. And the night before I've got this awesome movie to watch or a cool game to clock. But how was to know that I had to cool down for such a long time? Or that the stupid movie lasted for 3 hours? or the game isn't as short as I was told? So then I realized, the more I plan it, the more i'll fail in doing it.

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2) Business plans? who needs it

In other areas, I have business plans, but they never began. It's not that the business idea is bad, or that the plan wouldn't work. Seriously, all plans works if you have it as simple as this. "I plan to be a millionaire" obviously, if you had that kind of plan, you need to go with the flow, that whatever opportunity that comes to you, you'll just grab it and reap it's rewards. Like the old saying, "don't put all your eggs in one basket", so this is "don't collect all your eggs in one basket" it's like if one basket have a hole, you eggs will be gone, but if there's many baskets, you'll just lose some eggs.

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3) To Smoke or Not to smoke?

Then there's the part where I've been trying to quit smoking. Well, I planned to quit smoking by using various method I've found over the net, I've purchased from the stores, and from listening to advise from ex-smokers. Well the plan is brilliant, tiers and tiers of back-ups to strengthen the first one, but upon execution, it failed over and over again. So how did I manage to stop smoking now? determination... not really, self-control.. never had it, setting up the whole house to look like an anti-smokers's den... absolutely not. 

All I did was, going with the flow. If I don't have a cigarette and I really need a puff, then if there's a TV nearby, I'll sit and watch TV, If there's computer nearby, I'll pull out some thing interesting and keep myself occupied, if there's nothing nearby to excite me until I forget about it, well, I'll just smoke a puff or two. This went on for almost 2 years. An as brilliant as my simple plan "Quit Smoking With The Flow" I've hadn't had a puff for 3 months now. Yes I've cravings, but it's more manageable now. And I definitely wont lie that I'll never smoke a puff or two again, but hey, at least it's now '1 stick in 3 months' vs '20 sticks a day'.

Conclusion

As a conclusion with not planning and just doing it, I would like you to think about this, what would you like your New Year Resolution to be and how well can it go with the flow. Make sure your 'Plan is absolutely flexible. How? simple, make sure your goal is clear, eg "stop drinking", then make sure it's flexible, eg "I'll only drink if necessary", then make sure it's renewed on weekly basis,eg "Instead of drinking, I'll  drag my drinking buddies to go play bowling for this evening" Heck! you are even helping your buddies to stop drinking without them even knowing! p.s. I've quit drinking for a long time now, but only in occasions when I really need to have a glass of wine for a toast.

Please leave a comment on what your resolution may be. It'll be interesting to share it.

All I'm asking if for freebies

I was browsing the web when I saw this interesting website

In an interesting way, this guy (Tom Locke) actually sent 100 letters to 100 different companies asking for free stuffs. And here is his list of replys.

Company	Product	Response?	My Letter
Reynolds(#1)	Aluminum foil	UNEVENTFULSent me a recipe brochure containing a few incidentalcoupons	Dear Sir or Madam: I have been using Reynolds foil religiously for more than ten years. In fact, I cook with it everyday! Whether I'm wrapping something in it to steam or putting something messy on top of it to bake, I just love the stuff. Would you happen to have any free product or samples that you could send me? I'd definitely appreciate it! Thanks a bunch! Tom Locke, Reynolds foil enthusiast
Gatorade(#2)	Propel fitness water	YES!Three 60-cent coupons for Propel	Dear Sir or Madam: I love the many flavors of your Propel drink. It seems that you're coming out with new flavors all the time, which is great! Please send me a bottle of your favorite flavor of Propel. I can't decide on my favorite, so I'd like to try yours. Thanks! Tom Locke, natural flavor enthusiast
Fellowes(#3)	Compressed air in a can	YES!Four free cans of compressed air	Dear Sir or Madam: I can't begin to tell you how much I love your Air Duster product. I use it for things way beyond what I bet it was intended for. Sure, I dust my keyboard with it – but I dust my furniture and my dog with it, too! Yes, my dog! I have a Husky, and he sheds like crazy, and your Air Duster works great for removing excess fur from him. (his name is Rufus Huxtable, by the way.) Anyway, can you send me a free can (or two?) of your Air Duster? Whatever you can do would be great. Thanks! Tom Locke, canned air enthusiast
Pfizer(#4)	Purell hand sanitizer	YES!Three 50-cent coupons for Purell	Dear Sir or Madam: I am in love with your Purell hand sanitizer. Never before have I thought that a product composed primarily of alcohol could actually moisturize my hands. Your hand sanitizer does just that. Do you have any free samples of this product that I could have? In fact, I am a free sample "addict", and I'd like free samples of any/every product you have. Thank you. Tom Locke, hygiene enthusiast
Trader Joe's(#5)	Unique grocery items	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I love your monthly product flyers (they're quite witty). I also love your products. I always turn to Trader Joe's for specialty sauces and exotic and foreign oddities. The store by my house is always giving away free samples of coffee and/or juice, and it's always good stuff! Do you have any free product samples that you could send me? Nothing easily perishable, of course. But maybe something like that good anti-Ox-idant berry and nut trail mix? Or something else? I just love surprises! Thank you. Tom Locke, gourmet food enthusiast
Wrigley's(#6)	Gum	REJECTED!Told me to buy my own gum — and where to buy it!	Dear Sir or Madam: I am a gum addict. I have tried every flavor of gum made, and nothing compares to your Eclipse "Cherry Ice". Did you stop making that flavor? I've heard people say that it tastes like a cough drop to them – but I love the flavor. Please send me free samples of any and every single gum flavor you have and can send me. I love gum more than I can put into words. Remember that girl from Willy Wonka, always chewing gum? I put that girl to shame. Thank you. Tom Locke, gum enthusiast
Kraft(#7)	Various food products	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: Please send me a free sample of every Kraft product made. If you are hesitant to send highly perishable items like cheese, I fully understand. I'll take whatever you have. Thank you. Tom Locke, food enthusiast
Target(#8)	Rubber bands	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I bought a bag of rubber bands from a Target store a few days back, and I must say – I'm very pleased with them. They were made by "work.org". Please send me a free bag of these rubber bands, so that I may share them with my friends. Thank you. Tom Locke, life enthusiast
Celestial Seasonings(#9)	Tea	YES!Three teabags and three coupons for free and discounted tea	Dear Sir or Madam: I love tea, and I especially love your tea. Do you make an English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, or Earl Grey flavor? These are flavors I've not seen made by Celestial Seasonings. Also, would you please be so kind as to send me samples of some of your best teas? I've had many, but certainly not all! Thank you very much! Tom Locke, tea enthusiast
Burt's Bees(#10)	Lip balm	YES!A free stick of Burt's Bees	Dear Sir or Madam: My wife uses your Burt's Bees stick like it's going out of style. You think I could get a free stick of it? Thanks in advance, Tom Locke, general enthusiast
Annie Chun's(#11)	Soup	No	Dear Annie Chun: Do you have any free samples of your soups that you could please send to me? I've had only the Miso variety, and I loved it! It was umami! Thank you very, very much! Tom Locke, soup enthusiast
Frito-Lay(#12)	Chips	YES!Two 55-cent coupons	Dear Sir or Madam: I love your chips. Potato chips, corn chips, baked chips, fried chips. I love them all. I don't know exactly what it is. I think you guys could stick a whole potato in a bag and stick your name on it, and it would taste good. Anyway, would it be possible for you to send me a few free samples of your newest chips? I like to try all of the newest flavors, but I don't get out much. Thanks for anything you can send over. Tom Locke, chip enthusiast
Carma Labs(#13)	Carmex lip balm	YES!A free jar of Carmex	Dear Sir or Madam: I know people claim that Carmex is addictive, and I know that you claim it's not. Either way, I love it. I slather virtually half of my face with it prior to bed each night (I don't wear it during the day, because I don't like feeling the least bit greasy). Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that I love Carmex. I once forgot to bring my Carmex with me on business trip, and I was stuck buying an over-priced ChapStick in a hotel lobby. And boy, is that stuff junk. It felt like I was spreading old cheese on my lips. Anyway, can I have a free jar of Carmex? I'm not poor or anything, I just like freebies. Thanks in advance, Tom Locke, Carmex enthusiast
Gillette(#14)	Razors	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I need your help. I am terribly indecisive, and when shopping for a new razor, I am inundated by the number of choices you offer. Mach 2, Mach 3, Turbo, Sensor, Sensor XL, the list goes on and on. Can you send me a free sample of each type of razor you produce? If that's not feasible, perhaps you can send me what you personally consider the best Gilette razor? Right now, I shave my face with my wife's brand of leg razors. You know, those "50 for a dollar" pink junk things that only remove hair as a side effect of removing a layer of your skin with it. Those razors aren't very good. Thanks for your help, Tom Locke, shaving enthusiast
Safeway(#15)	Wholesale grocer (Costco)	OOPS!Kindly told me that I wrote to the wrong company	Dear Sir or Madam: A while back, I purchased a two-pack of frozen vegetable lasagna from Costco. It was fabulous! During my recent trip back to Costco, I found that no vegetable lasagnas were in stock, and nobody had information as to when they'd return. Would you please send me a tray of this vegetable lasagna? If you're leery about sending a frozen lasagna through the mail, I understand. Costco also has a bag of dried Shitake mushrooms that I love. I'll take some of those, instead. I used them in a homemade mushroom bisque. It was heavenly. Thank you for your consideration, Tom Locke, Costco enthusiast
Subway(#16)	Sandwiches	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I'm just writing to you to tell you that I hate Quiznos, and I hate that freaky sock puppet they used to have singing on their commercials. Just what I want – an ugly, mentally disturbed corporate mascot. Anyway, I eat Subway for lunch all the time. I love the roast chicken breast. Can I get some freebies? Free subs? Free chips? Free anything? If you're feeling generous, I'll take a free party sub. I don't have a ton of friends, but that won't stop me from eating it! Thanks for everything! Tom Locke, Subway enthusiast
Quiznos(#17)	Sandwiches	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I'm just writing to you to tell you that I hate Subway. I hate Jared. He annoys me. So some fat guy lost a bunch of weight. Who cares? Doesn't make their nasty, flavorless subs taste any different. Anyway, I love your Classic Italian. I put banana peppers on it to top it off. I usually get that chicken corn chowder soup, a mini chocolate bundt cake, and a bottle of water to finish the meal. Your food quite simply rocks. Can I get something free? Sandwiches, soups, coupons, shirts? Whatever you got. I love the freebies! Thanks for everything! Tom Locke, Quiznos enthusiast
Jimmy John's(#18)	Sandwiches	No	Dear Jimmy John: I love your sandwiches. Your bread is great. I love the Gargantuan. I can rip that sandwich a new one! Man, that's a lot of meat! mmmmm, meat! Anyway. I just wanted to tell you how much I dig your food. And, oh, yeah, the link to your menu on your Website is broke. Can I get something free for pointing that out? Like a sandwich, or some BBQ chips, or a shirt? I love the signs you got hanging in your joints. Can I get one of those? Thanks well in advance, Tom Locke, sandwich enthusiast
Max and Erma's(#19)	Sit-down restaurant	YES!A free hat, travel cup, and fake tattoos	Dear Sir or Madam: I love your food! Your pot pie and your Caribbean chicken are my usual choices. Can I get any freebies? Like a gift card, or a shirt, or something else cool? It's not like I'm going to stop eating at Max and Erma's if you don't send me anything – I just think it would be fun to get a surprise in the mail. Thanks well in advance, Tom Locke, home cookin' enthusiast
T.G.I. Friday's(#20)	Sit-down restaurant	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I love your food! Your pulled pork sandwich is my usual choice. Can I get any freebies? Like a gift card, or a shirt, or something else cool? It's not like I'm going to stop eating at Friday's if you don't send me anything – I just think it would be fun to get something cool in the mail from you! Thanks well in advance, Tom Locke, BBQ enthusiast
Sanford(#21)	Pens	YES!Four free pens	Dear Sir or Madam: My wife is an English teacher, and she raves about your "Uni-ball" pens. She goes through those things like they were made out of cake. Any chance you could send over some free samples of those (or other) pens? That would be great! Thanks well in advance, Tom Locke, consumer product enthusiast
S.C. Johnson(#22)	Various cleaning products & cosmetic items	YES!A coupon for free Skintimate shaving gel	Dear Sir or Madam: I have a house full of your products, and I'd like to ask you to send me free samples of some of your newer, exciting products that I may not have seen. My wife has a seemingly endless rainbow of your "Skintimate" shaving products, which she likes. Whatever you can send me would be great. I just love free samples! Thanks well in advance, Tom Locke, free sample enthusiast
Airborne(#23)	Cold remedy product	YES!A free tube of Airborne	Dear Sir or Madam: I'd say that Airborne is the greatest thing since sliced bread, but I tell you – sliced bread doesn't even come close! I take Airborne religiously at the first hint of a cold, and I feel like Jack Lalanne afterwards every time (except for that whole boat chained to my legs thing he had going on). Anyway, any chance I could get a free sample or something else cool and exciting? Whatever you got, I'll take! Thanks well in advance, Tom Locke, health and wellness enthusiast
Biore(#24)	Nose strips	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I love Biore! I never squeeze pimples or blackheads anymore. I even get blackheads on my back and shoulders, and I just slap a Biore strip onto them. No more picking, no more popping, no more red battle scars from obsessive squeezing. What do you have in the way of free samples? I am a free sample addict, and I will take whatever you can send me. I love trying out new products! Thanks well in advance, Tom Locke, cosmetic enthusiast
Nylabone(#25)	Pet products	YES!A "minty fresh" dog chew toy	Dear Sir or Madam: My dog (a random mutt) loves your "Healthy Edibles" bones. I wanted to name the dog "Bonecrusher", but my wife ended up naming him "Rudy Huxtable". What a stupid name for a dog. Anyway, your bones are the only thing that stops this dog from molesting my leg while I'm working on the computer. Any chance you could send over some free samples? My dog – and my leg – would greatly appreciate it! Thanks well in advance, Tom Locke, "keeping my dog off of my leg" enthusiast
Galderma(#26)	Facial cleanser	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I use your Cetaphil cleanser daily to wash my nasty face. Do you have a travel size or free samples of Cetaphil that you could send to me? The bottle that I have is much too large to fit into a travel bag when I go on business trips. Thanks well in advance, Tom Locke, miniature product enthusiast
Sausages By Amy(#27)	Sausages	No	Dear Amy: I absolutely love your "chicken gouda" sausages. I buy the big packs from Costco, and I eat them daily. I usually cook up two fried eggs, and two sausages. I feel like a new man after eating. It's like they're brain food, or something! Better yet, my dog, Dirty Nelly (a shar-pei), is a fussy, fussy eater, and he loves your sausages! Any chance of getting a free sample or something? If you're hesitant about sending sausages in the mail, I'll take shirts, mugs, coupons, or whatever else you have. Thanks well in advance, Tom Locke, sausage enthusiast
Kim and Scott's(#28)	Pretzels	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Kim and/or Scott: I had one of your pretzels at a Border's bookstore, and I must say – it was great! It was a stuffed pizza one. Anyway, please send me any samples you can of your other pretzel flavors. I have a problem with commitment, so before I buy anything (yes, even food!), I like to try it out. Whatever you can do would be most appreciated! Thanks well in advance, Tom Locke, pretzel enthusiast
Lush Cosmetics(#29)	Bath products	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love your bath bombs! I really love the "Black Pearl", with that little bit-o-wisdom stuffed inside of it. The last one I got was "slip seven times, get up eight times". I like that! Anyway, can you send me some free samples? You have so much to choose from, I can't make up my mind! Whatever you can do would be most appreciated! Thanks well in advance, Tom Locke, bath enthusiast
Quaker(#30)	Various food products	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I have a house full of Quaker products. I love your granola bars – especially those chewy ones. Please send me free samples of any new and exciting products that you think I might enjoy. I am always interested in new and exciting experiences for my taste buds. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, food enthusiast
McDonald's(#31)	Fast food	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: You may love to see me smile, but I, however, love to see me eat. Please send me coupons for free McDonald's product, so that I may continue to eat (and smile). Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, eating enthusiast
PowerBar(#32)	Healthfood bars	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I am a tall, skinny, lanky, pasty white, beanpole of a man. I am on a quest to turn my skinny self into a chiseled god-like creature. Please, please, send me a free PowerBar or two, so that I can meet my goals. Please don't send too many, however; in my current state of fitness-less, I doubt I'd be able to lift the box. Thank you for your support, Tom Locke, fitness enthusiast
Dairy Queen(#33)	Ice cream	YES!Three $1 gift certificates	Dear Sir or Madam: With my birthday rapidly approaching (in August), I was wondering if you'd be so kind as to send me a coupon for a free Dairy Queen treat. Nothing cools me down in the summer quite like a frozen D.Q. Blizzard. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, cold food enthusiast
Nestle(#34)	Various food products	YES!Two coupons for Nestle candy	Dear Sir or Madam: I love Nestle, and I love free stuff, so I thought writing this letter was the perfect idea. As I scanned the products in my house, I noticed that Nestle makes a lot of them. With that said, please send me samples of other interesting products – especially those which you think may surprise me when I learn that they are made by Nestle. And I'm sorry, but I can't find out how to make that mark over the "e", so I just have to say "Nestle". Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, "free stuff" enthusiast
Energizer(#35)	Batteries	YES!Three $1 coupons	Dear Sir or Madam: My wife watches so much television, I sometimes forget that she's not physically and permanently attached to my couch. Anyway. It came to my attention yesterday that I own eleven – yes eleven – remote controls. Absurd, I know. I was wondering if you'd be able to help me, by sending me some free batteries – AA in size. If I can't un-glue my wife from the television, at least maybe I can cut down on the cost of keeping her around by getting a few free batteries to keep the eleven remote controls operative. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, television anti-enthusiast
Hormel(#36)	Spam, chili	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me chili recipes instead	Dear Sir or Madam: I love your products. Well, I'm actually not too crazy about Spam. The meat is a little too... can-shaped... for my taste. It's a little creepy. Anyway. I am writing to you because I am a chili connoisseur, and I love your chili. Please send me all of the free chili samples you can, without getting yourself into trouble for giving away too much free chili to a guy like me. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, chili enthusiast
Stash(#37)	Tea	YES!Nine free tea samples and a tea catalog	Dear Sir or Madam: I love tea, and I especially love your tea. Do you make an English Breakfast or Irish Breakfast flavor? These are flavors I've not seen made by Stash. Also, would you please be so kind as to send me samples of some of your best teas? I've had most of them, but certainly not all of them! Thank you very much! Tom Locke, tea enthusiast
Chicken of the Sea(#38)	Canned tuna	YES!Coupons for free and discounted tuna	Dear Sir or Madam: Do you make products other than canned tuna? I love oysters and clams, too. Do you have any free samples of canned oysters or clams that you could send me? I like tuna, too, though, so if that's all you have, I'd like a free can of that, too. Thank you very much! Tom Locke, canned seafood enthusiast
Stacy's Pita Chips(#39)	Pita chips	No	Dear Stacy: What MilkBone is to dogs, Stacy's Pita Chips is to humans, and I mean that in a good way! When I eat your pita chips with my lunch, my teeth feel clean! No other wimpy chip does that. It must be all of those rough, abrasive, micro pita molecules bashing the slime off of my teeth. Anyway, do you have a free sample or two you could send my way? I've only had your original flavor, but I'm sure you have others, and I'm dying to try them. Thank you very much! Tom Locke, clean teeth enthusiast
Smuckers(#40)	Jams & jellies	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: Do you know what my favorite breakfast is? I'll tell you. It's half of a brick of Philadelphia cream cheese, covered with Smuckers raspberry jelly. Refreshing and delicious. I got hungry just typing this. Please send me some free jelly or jam. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, jelly and jam enthusiast
Wyeth(#41)	ChapStick	YES!Three ChapSticks and coupons	Dear Sir or Madam: I hate the way that the harsh winters make my lips crack like a caffeinated mobster under a heat lamp. Please send me a free stick of your most powerful ChapStick, as I have yet to find anything that soothes my sore, aching lips. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, smooth lip enthusiast
Wallace's Old Fashion Skins(#42)	Pork skins	No	Dear Wallace: I'm a big city boy, but nothing satisfies my hunger (and dissatisfies my cardiologist) more than a good old bag of pork skins. I recently came across your company online, and I want to try your pork skins. So, gimme some skin! No, seriously. Let me try a bag. Thanks! Sooeeeeee! (that's my pig call) Tom Locke, pig, hog, and pork skin enthusiast
Industrial Tool & Die(#43)	Nail clippers	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I recently read online that you folks make the best fingernail clipper available. I currently use a nasty old rusty pair of clippers that I'm surprised hasn't given me tetanus by now. Do you think that you could send me a pair of those clippers? I tell ya, I really, really need 'em. Thanks in advance, Tom Locke, nail care enthusiast
Colgate-Palmolive(#44)	Various cleaning products & cosmetic items	YES!10 coupons worth a total of $6	Dear Sir or Madam: I love personal care products, and I love free samples. Please send me every free sample you have available. Toothpastes, soaps, everything. I greatly appreciate this. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, personal care enthusiast
Durex(#45)	Condoms	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I currently use Trojan Magnum XL condoms, and while they are the proper size, they don't offer me the sensation that Durex condoms do. Does Durex have an extra large condom available, comparable to the Trojan Magnum XL? Please send me a few samples if such a condom exists. I need that Durex sensation without unnecessarily strangling my member in a smaller-sized condom. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, intercourse enthusiast
Hershey(#46)	Chocolate	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I love Hershey chocolate. I cannot fully articulate my passion for chocolate. I particularly enjoy dark, dark chocolate. Please send me samples of the darkest chocolates you have available, so that I may experience new taste sensations. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, chocolate enthusiast
Popcorn Palace(#47)	Popcorn	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I was recently given a bag of your Popcorn Palace popcorn, covered in chocolate (the popcorn was covered in chocolate, not the bag). Anyway. This popcorn was by far the best popcorn I've ever had. Please send me a free bag of this popcorn – or if you're feeling exceptionally generous, please send me a bag of each flavor so that I may live a life of variety. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, popcorn enthusiast
Brownberry(#48)	Bread	YES!Three $1 coupons	Dear Sir or Madam: The other day, I made a sandwich using your Brownberry oatnut bread. While I was enjoying my sandwich, I realized that I forgot to put anything on it. I was, indeed, eating a slice of bread, atop another slice of bread – with nothing more than air between the slices. And you know something? It was still excellent! Please send me a free loaf of this oatnut bread, or something comparable. I love that bread. It's good without meat or cheese. It's just good, good bread. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, bread enthusiast
Republic of Tea(#49)	Tea	No	Dear Tea Minister: I regularly drink your Ginger Peach tea and your Earl Greyer (bag form). I do, however, own more than ten other flavors. I was wondering if you could send me a Republic of Tea "sampler". You have so many flavors, that I'd like to sample them all. I appreciate it very much. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, tea enthusiast
Eight in One Pet Products(#50)	Pet Products	YES!$25 worth of free dog snacks	Dear Sir or Madam: I own a Rottweiler named Sir Shagwell. I am writing to you on both Shagwell's behalf, as well as my own. Before I feed Shagwell any type of pet snacks, I personally sample them to assess their quality and flavor. After all, if I think they taste bad, what is Shagwell expected to think? I just wanted to let you know that your "Dingoroo" dog treats taste excellent, and Sir Shagwell agrees with me. I would like to request free samples of any similar treats you may have available. I appreciate the quality that obviously goes into making your products. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, pet product enthusiast
Del Monte Pet Products(#51)	Pet Products	YES!Five coupons for free and discounted dog snacks	Dear Sir or Madam: I own a Boston Terrier named Lil' Brudder. I am writing to you on both Lil' Brudder's behalf, as well as my own. Before I feed Lil' Brudder any type of pet snacks, I personally sample them to assess their quality and flavor. After all, if I think they taste bad, what is Lil' Brudder expected to think? I just wanted to let you know that your "Canine Carry Outs" dog treats taste excellent, and Lil' Brudder agrees with me. I would like to request free samples of any similar treats you may have available. I appreciate the quality that obviously goes into making your products. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, pet product enthusiast
World Variety Produce(#52)	Produce	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I recently made a lobster bisque using your "Melissa's Shallots", and they were the finest shallots I've ever used. The flavor was exquisite. Do you have samples of any other fine produce which you could send to me for my culinary exploration? Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, produce enthusiast
Vitners(#53)	Potato chips	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love Vitner chips. Best. Chips. Around. Period. Hands-down. I love them so much, in fact, that I'd like to ask you to send me a bag of every flavor you have so that I can decide on my single favorite. If this equates to too many bags of chips, I'll take whatever you have and can send my way. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, chip enthusiast
Riceland(#54)	Rice	YES!Three coupons for free and discounted rice	Dear Sir or Madam: I'm getting bored with plain old "white rice". Please send me a bag of the wildest, most exotic, kicked-up rice variety you have. My mouth needs some excitement. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, rice enthusiast
Eden Foods(#55)	Soy products	YES!Pasta, tea, and soymilk	Dear Sir or Madam: I love soybeans. I love soymilk. Please send me samples of other exciting soy products which you think that I may enjoy. Thank you well in advance, Tom Locke, soy enthusiast
General Mills(#56)	Cereal	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I often eat cereal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I am a cereal aficionado. Please send me a free sample of every General Mills cereal made. I want to be only person amongst my group of friends who can claim to have eaten every kind of cereal you make! Thank you kindly, Tom Locke, cereal enthusiast
Coca-Cola(#57)	Coke	No	Dear Sir or Madam: Do you have any free samples that you want to send me? I love Coke, and I love free samples. Mini bottles of Coke? Coke flavored gum? Mints? Candy? Anything else that the Coca-Cola company makes? Collectable shirts, mugs, hats, mouse pads? I'll take anything you got! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, cola enthusiast
Pepsi(#58)	Pepsi	YES!A Pepsi pen, pencil, stickers, and gift catalog	Dear Sir or Madam: Do you have any free samples that you can send me? I love Pepsi, and I love free samples. Miniature or travel-size bottles of Pepsi? Pepsi flavored gum? Mints? Candy? Anything else that the Pepsi company makes? Collectable shirts, mugs, hats, mouse pads? I'll take anything you have! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, cola enthusiast
Office Max(#59)	Office supplies	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I recently started my own small business, and I was wondering if you would be so kind as to provide me with free samples of office supplies that I may need to help me get started. Rubber bands, paper clips, pens, staplers, staples. Anything that you think would help a budding entrepreneur to make it through the busy days! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, business enthusiast
Staples(#60)	Office supplies	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I recently started my own small business, and I was wondering if you would be so kind as to provide me with free samples of office supplies that I may need to help me get started. Rubber bands, paper clips, pens, staplers, staples. Anything that you think would help a budding entrepreneur to make it through the busy days! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, business enthusiast
Biotene(#61)	Mouthwash	YES!A few samples of gum, toothpaste, and mouthwash	Dear Sir or Madam: Do you have any free samples or travel sizes of your Biotene mouthwash that you can send me? I had several canker sores last year the size of nickels, and they were brutal. Your Biotene product is the only thing I've found that doesn't destroy my oral mucosa. Thank you! Tom Locke, oral hygiene enthusiast
Fisher Nuts(#62)	Nuts	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love nuts! Do you have any free samples of your nuts that I could try? I love raw nuts, in particular. While I'm quite partial to raw cashews and almonds, I'll gladly try anything that you're willing to send me. Thank you kindly, Tom Locke, raw nut enthusiast
Church & Dwight(#63)	Arm & Hammer baking soda products	UNEVENTFULSent me a baking soda brochure which contained a few incidentalcoupons	Dear Sir or Madam: Do you have any samples of your cleaning products that you could send me? I use Arm & Hammer baking soda for everything around the house, but I'd love to try any other new and exciting products that you may have. I once cleaned every toilet in my home with nothing more than baking soda and a toothbrush. My wife thought I was insane, and my dog (Uncle Jeepers) was a tad upset that he couldn't drink from the toilet for the day, but the results were worth it! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, home cleanliness enthusiast
Clorox(#64)	Bleach	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: Do you have any free product samples that you could send my way? I love your Clorox Wipes, and your "splash less" bleach. I'll admit it. I lead a pretty boring, uneventful life, but I do enjoy cleaning my house. With that said, any freebies you can send my way will ensure that even if my days aren't bright, at least my toilets and sinks will be! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, home cleanliness enthusiast
Procter and Gamble(#65)	Various cleaning products	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: Do you have any free product samples that you could send my way? I'd love samples of laundry soaps, especially those fragrance-free soaps. I really love those Mr. Clean Magic Erasers you make, too. Those things really are magic. Basically, anything that you have and you think I'd like, I'll take! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, free sample enthusiast
Chiquita(#66)	Fruit	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love fruit. I love bananas! Do you have any samples or trial sizes of fruit that you could send me? Not like, miniature fruits, but like, trial size packages. I understand that shipping bananas via standard postal mail could prove fruitless (no pun intended), but if you have samples of dried fruits – especially dried bananas – I'd love them! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, fruit enthusiast
Barilla(#67)	Pasta	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: Please send me free samples of your pasta. I've heard that it's the best pasta around, and I've not as of yet tried it. I heard that your pasta doesn't stick to itself – I could have used that thirty years ago, when my mother used to hit me with wet noodles. They stuck to me like glue, so they obviously were not Barilla noodles! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, pasta enthusiast
Golden Grain(#68)	Rice-a-Roni	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me Rice-a-Roni recipes instead	Dear Sir or Madam: Please send me free samples of your rice products. I currently make my own "flavored rice", by starting with plain white rice and seasoning it on my own. It never seems to come out quite right, and it's more of a pain than it's worth. In fact, it often just tastes like white rice, only orange. It's usually not very good. Any samples you can send to me would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, rice enthusiast
Cold Stone(#69)	Ice cream	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love your iced cream! Watching my custom creation hand-crafted as I watch is surpassed only by actually devouring said creation. My wife and I make weekly trips to Cold Stone for your frozen treats. She always gets the same thing; I always try something new! Do you think that you could send us a Cold Stone freebie or a gift card or something of that sort? We'd both appreciate it! Thank you kindly, Tom Locke, iced cream enthusiast
Auntie Anne's(#70)	Pretzels	No	Dear Auntie Anne: I love your pretzels! I had one before that had so much butter on it, I thought I was eating a sponge. It was great! I love butter. So, your pretzels hit the spot. Can you send me a coupon for a free pretzel or something? Every time I pass up the Auntie Anne's in the mall, I start to salivate like a Pavlov dog! Thank you kindly, Tom Locke, pretzel enthusiast
Long John Silver's(#71)	Fast food	OOPS!Returned to sender — "Unable to forward" resent with correct address	Dear Sir or Madam: Ahoy! I am writing to you to request a free coupon, or something equally exciting. I love your breaded clams. I love your fish covered in malt vinegar. I love it all. Like I said, I'd love some free coupons! If it were socially acceptable, I'd wear a hat and an eye patch in your restaurants, and I'd bring along a parrot. Aye! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, pirate enthusiast
White Castle(#72)	Fast food	YES!Coupons for 19 burgers and more	Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing to you to tell you that I don't care what they say about you! I've heard people call your burgers "sliders", implying that that they "slide right out". I've never had a problem of that caliber with your mini morsels of goodness. They certainly "slide in" just fine, and I like it like that. Any chance of sending me a coupon for a free burger, or a free sack of ten, or something? I can't get enough of your burgers. I wish there were more of your establishments in my area. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, tiny burger enthusiast
Red Lobster(#73)	Sit-down restaurant	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I love shrimp! I love crab! I love coupons! Shrimp + crab + free coupons + me = happy. I never was very good at math, but I think you get my point. I'd love a free coupon or something. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, seafood enthusiast
Kentucky Fried Chicken(#74)	Fast food	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I have to tell you – I love your chicken. It's the best fried chicken around. The breading... I could eat a bucket full of just the breading. Breading and skin. That's the ticket! Anyway, your chicken is outstanding. If I weren't afraid of being arrested, I'd go to KFC to lick other people's fingers – that's how much I like your chicken. Please send me a coupon for a free chicken, so that I do not have to resort to licking strangers' fingers. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, fried chicken enthusiast
Campbell's Soup(#75)	Soup	YES!Four 50-cent coupons	Dear Sir or Madam: I cook with Campbell's soup in virtually every meal that I make. Your tomato and cream of chicken soups are the most versatile things around! I can make sauces, gravies, you name it. Please send me a coupon for a few free cans of soup. It would make my day! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, condensed soup enthusiast
Popeye's Chicken(#76)	Fast food	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love your chicken, and I love your beans and rice. Do you have any free coupons you could send me for a free meal, or a free side or something? I could eat at Popeye's daily, if my wife would let me! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, food enthusiast
Boston Market(#77)	Fast food	YES!33% of a $50 coupon book	Dear Sir or Madam: I love your chicken, and I love your creamed spinach. Do you have any free coupons you could send me for a free meal, or a free side or a free dessert or something? I could eat at Boston Market daily, if my cardiologist would let me! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, food enthusiast
Bennigan's(#78)	Sit-down restaurant	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I love Bennigan's. I love the food. I love the ambiance. Do you think you could me a coupon for a free or discounted meal or something equally fun? I think it would be swell if you treated me to appetizer or something! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, food and entertainment enthusiast
Dunkin Donuts(#79)	Fast food	YES!Five $1 gift checks	Dear Sir or Madam: I love Munchkins, and I love your coffee. Please send me a coupon for either a free Munchkin, a free coffee, or both! I also like your breakfast sandwiches, so I'd take a free one of those, too. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, breakfast enthusiast
Wendy's(#80)	Fast food	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I am a tall, skinny guy who loves your food! I once ate two Triple Stacks, an order of nuggets, a broccoli cheese potato, and a Biggie drink in a single sitting. I can't tell you how close I was to abdominal rupture! Anyway, I love watching people's expressions as I virtually inhale your food. Think you can send me a free coupon or something? I'd like to eat a Wendy's burger, knowing that this one was "on the house"! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, burger enthusiast
Papa John's Pizza(#81)	Fast food	No	Dear Papa John: What sort of genius does it require to come up with the idea to put garlic butter onto an already buttery pizza? Purely genius! I love butter, and I love pizza. Needless to say, your pizza is a party in my mouth. Please send me a free coupon for a pizza or appetizer or something. I can't get enough of your pizza. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, pizza enthusiast
Applebee's(#82)	Sit-down restaurant	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love Applebee's. I love the food. I love the ambiance. Do you think you could me a coupon for a free or discounted meal or something equally fun? I think it would be swell if you treated me to appetizer or something! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, food and entertainment enthusiast
Ace Hardware(#83)	Tools	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I just bought a new home, and I'm completely clueless when it comes to hardware. Please send a free tool which you think I would find both useful and fun. I will consider it a much-needed housewarming gift! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, home enthusiast
Kmart(#84)	Various items	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I just bought a new home, and I'm completely clueless when it comes to home furnishing. Please send me something that you think would liven up my home! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, home enthusiast
Arby's(#85)	Fast food	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love your roast beef. I've often had daydreams of replacing my blanket with a blanket of Arby's thinly-sliced roast beef. Anyway. I love your potato cakes, too. Do you think you could send me a free coupon? Maybe for a free sandwich? Or a few potato cakes? Whatever you think would make a nice gift to me! Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, beef enthusiast
CVS(#86)	Pharmacy items	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I am a health and wellness addict. Please send me a random product which you think I would enjoy. It doesn't have to be something big, just something nice! I like surprises. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, health enthusiast
Days Inn(#87)	Hotel	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love traveling, especially during off-peak seasons. I hate crowds. Please send me a coupon for a free night's stay at your hotel – even if it's only valid during off-peak times. You'll still be making money off of me – I mean, who stays in a hotel for one day, right? Plus, I'll be eating in your restaurants, buying your souvenirs, etc. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, travel enthusiast
Hampton Inn(#88)	Hotel	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love traveling, especially during off-peak seasons. I hate crowds. Please send me a coupon for a free night's stay at your hotel – even if it's only valid during off-peak times. You'll still be making money off of me – I mean, who stays in a hotel for one day, right? Plus, I'll be eating in your restaurants, buying your souvenirs, etc. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, travel enthusiast
Radisson Hotel(#89)	Hotel	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love traveling, especially during off-peak seasons. I hate crowds. Please send me a coupon for a free night's stay at your hotel – even if it's only valid during off-peak times. You'll still be making money off of me – I mean, who stays in a hotel for one day, right? Plus, I'll be eating in your restaurants, buying your souvenirs, etc. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, travel enthusiast
Ramada Inn(#90)	Hotel	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love traveling, especially during off-peak seasons. I hate crowds. Please send me a coupon for a free night's stay at your hotel – even if it's only valid during off-peak times. You'll still be making money off of me – I mean, who stays in a hotel for one day, right? Plus, I'll be eating in your restaurants, buying your souvenirs, etc. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, travel enthusiast
Ritz Carlton(#91)	Hotel	OOPS!Returned to sender — "Not deliverable as addressed"	Dear Sir or Madam: I love traveling, especially during off-peak seasons. I hate crowds. Please send me a coupon for a free night's stay at your hotel – even if it's only valid during off-peak times. You'll still be making money off of me – I mean, who stays in a hotel for one day, right? Plus, I'll be eating in your restaurants, buying your souvenirs, etc. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, travel enthusiast
Westin Hotel(#92)	Hotel	REJECTED!Told me "no" — sent me nothing	Dear Sir or Madam: I love traveling, especially during off-peak seasons. I hate crowds. Please send me a coupon for a free night's stay at your hotel – even if it's only valid during off-peak times. You'll still be making money off of me – I mean, who stays in a hotel for one day, right? Plus, I'll be eating in your restaurants, buying your souvenirs, etc. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, travel enthusiast
Hertz(#93)	Rental cars	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love traveling. Please send me a coupon for a free or discounted rental car. It will be good karma. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, travel enthusiast
Avis(#94)	Rental cars	YES!A (soon-to-expire) $25 coupon	Dear Sir or Madam: I love traveling. Please send me a coupon for a free or discounted rental car. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, travel enthusiast
Alamo(#95)	Rental cars	OOPS!Returned to sender	Dear Sir or Madam: I love traveling. Please send me a coupon for a free or discounted rental car. You won't regret it. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, travel enthusiast
Enterprise(#96)	Rental cars	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love traveling. Please send me a coupon for a free or discounted rental car. Even if it's only valid during off-peak times, I don't care. I'm always traveling. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, travel enthusiast
Pep Boys(#97)	Auto parts & service	No	Dear Sir or Madam: My car is a piece of junk. Do you think you could send me a coupon for like, a free oil change, or something? Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, auto enthusiast
BMW(#98)	Auto manufacturer	YES!A BMW keychain	Dear Sir or Madam: I'm going to be honest with you. I am a poor slob who drives a bike. Not a motorcycle – a bicycle. Please send me a BMW keychain, so I can at least pretend to have some class when I'm around people. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, self-esteem enthusiast
Mercedes Benz(#99)	Auto manufacturer	YES!A Mercedes Benz keychain	Dear Sir or Madam: I'm going to be honest with you. I am a poor slob who drives a bike. Not a motorcycle – a bicycle. Please send me a Mercedes Benz keychain, so I can at least pretend to have some class when I'm around people. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, self-esteem enthusiast
Radio Shack(#100)	Electronics	No	Dear Sir or Madam: I love gadgets. Gizmos. Doo-hickeys. Please send me something that you think I would enjoy. I'm a gadget guru, and I just want to get my hands on some gadgets. Thank you in advance, Tom Locke, gadget enthusiast

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Now, to my amazement, most of these company actually responded to him. Some gave him rather bizarre stuffs like, rice, soymilk, tea, etc...

Would like to see more of this happening.