I found this on the blog of one of my partner fiancé’s professors. As well as he did, I found it hilarious…
Herbert A. Millington
Chair - Search Committee
412A Clarkson Hall
Whitson University
College Hill, MA 34109Dear Professor Millington,
Thank you for your letter of March 16. After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me an assistant professor position in your department.
This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising field of candidates it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.
Despite Whitson’s outstanding qualifications and previous experience in rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet my needs at this time. Therefore, I will assume the position of assistant professor in your department this August. I look forward to seeing you then.
Best of luck in rejecting future applicants.
Sincerely,
Chris L. Jensen
[Originally from here]
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I “stumbled” here. The profile looked promising. The posts were all ones I might have picked myself had I found them. Not accepting a rejection letter? Delightful. David Lynch’s responses? Perfect. Good luck on your new year. I’ll be back.
Great find. I’d love to know what happened in August. haha