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Here’s one we hadn’t seen before: apparently the “Crew of Unfiction Inc.” has been denied the winning spot in some enigmatic corporation’s bidding process for a marketing campaign. We’re used to being rejected but usually we have to actually do something first, like show up.

The notification letter arrived yesterday via priority mail, addressed to “Unfiction Inc. Members,” with the return address listed only as “304 W Bell Ave, Mentone, TX, 79754.” Go ahead, Google it like we did; it appears to be in the middle of nowhere.

Dear Crew of Unfiction Inc.

Competition is beneficial to both buyers and sellers. During a bidding process, customer demands test vendor operations. The customer then chooses the one company best suited to be its partner for the next project.

It was evident that several members of Unfiction expended much time and effort in completing Eklipse Global’s bid for a marketing campaign. I know well how costly and time-intensive a bid of this nature is to complete accurately and thoroughly. Please be advised, however that the decision committee did not select Unfiction Inc. as the winner.

Because of the nature of our business we have refused as alternate reality games, as well as any form of viral marketing would bring unwanted attention.

Our poor search skills were unable to turn up any previous discussion on the forums, so ‘fess up out there if you’re the ones going around submitting bids on our behalf. We totally want a cut of any action you can scare up.

Check out a scan of the letter after the jump. It’s signed by a guy with only one name, just like Madonna!

Rejection Letter (click for larger size)