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		staringmonkey on Oct 5, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A creative cover letter from a hacker to the Chica... I'm the hacker in question and its the former ad I replied to. And yes, I'm quite gainfully and meaningfully employed with the Tribune. And no, I'm not full of shit (at least I wasn't on that occasion.) Glad folks are enjoying/inspired by it.

eru on Oct 5, 2010 [–]

The ad used the work `grok'. So there was a pretty high chance that the tone of your cover letter would be well received. Good perception!

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