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Email Spying: Intern Lulu Was Weird

Posted August 26th, 2011

In case you couldn’t tell from her MisInternPretations. After the jump, a series of bizarre emails I found from her to Josh McIlvain, who, it should be said, is also weird (see here, here, and here). When I read them, my mind’s ear heard Phil Ken Sebben saying, “Ha ha ha! Inappropriate!” Enjoy.

April 4, 2011
Dear Mr. McIlvain,
I am so honored to have been selected as your personal assistant for the summer. I cannot tell you how much I look forward to expanding my administrative experience.
Best,
Lulu

April 6, 2011
Dear Mr. McIlvain,
I am fast awaiting my first day at work with you! Just a quick question—can I wear shorts that end mid-thigh?
Thanks very much,
Lulu

April 8, 2011
Dear Mr. McIlvain,
I am eagerly awaiting the start of my amazing summer experience under your giant wingspan. As an aside, I checked you out on LinkedIn, but am having trouble finding you on Facebook. Is the picture of the baby wearing a beret actually you? I don’t want to friend the wrong Mr. McIlvain.
Many thanks,
Lulu

April 12, 2011
Dear Mr. McIlvain,
With each day comes more excitement in my mind for this summer. I Googled your name, and found a band on MySpace with a person that has the same name. The person sort of looked like you. Is that you? The band is called “SEXCOP.”
Warmly,
Lulu

April 14, 2011
Dear Mr. McIlvain,
My grandmother took me shopping today, and I saw some midi-length skirts (that were flowy rather than structured). I thought that they would be a good alternative for shorts. I didn’t buy the skirt, but do you think I should?
Thank you for your invaluable advice,
Lulu

April 15, 2011
Dear Mr. McIlvain,
Still haven’t heard from you about the shorts! I keep buying these pretty short shorts, and I’m just sort of concerned that they are too short? Getting nervous! But in a good way—nervous-excited.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon,
Lulu

April 20, 2011
Dear Mr. McIlvain,
I downloaded the “SEXCOP” album from MediaFire. It sort of reminds me of Vampire Weekend, but more adult. It’s just really great.
All the best,
Lulu

April 27, 2011
Dear Mr. McIlvain,
By the way, I friended that person from Facebook with the baby wearing the beret, but he hasn’t friended me back yet. Is that you? If it is, you can accept now!
See you soon!
Lulu

Lulu Krause is not performing in Philly Fringe. We sent her back to college.