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I've always wanted to be a fearsome dictator. That's why I recently tried to take over the world.
I figured the chances of me being elected dictator are pretty slim, since I don't have TV-friendly hair. Politicians always have good hair, and I cannot make my hair stay in a normal-looking position for more than five minutes. That made an election out of the question, so I thought I'd send out some resumés instead.
Sending out a resumé may seem like a poor strategy for a would-be dictator, but do you think the bureaucrats reading my application want an intelligent, powerful boss, or a weak figurehead they can wrap around their fingers? Following the advice of several resumé-writing books, I edited my resumé until it was reduced to a childish, poorly-written piece of crap.

Now it was time submit my application, but to whom? I decided to start small and aim for governor of Vermont.
I sent the following query via the State of Vermont's website:
Dear Mr. [name],
I am applying for the position of Governor of Vermont. I am hardworking, diligent, and I like Howard Dean.
I've pasted my resumé below this e-mail. I am willing to go to college if it's necessary and you pay for it, and I am willing to move to Vermont.
Thank you for considering my application.
Sincerely,
Neil G. Boars
No response, so I tried again a few days later.
Dear Mr. [name],
I am dissapointed that I have not received a reply yet. I need a reply very soon since I have also applied to be governor of other states although Vermont is my first choice.
Thanking you in advance,
Neil G. Boars
Finally, I received a response.

See? At first it seems like he's just being a jerk ... but he clearly means, "We do not have a job opening for Governor in Vermont at this time. I will keep you in mind for next time."
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Next, I applied to be premier of the Canadian province Prince Edward Island. For this application, I e-mailed the webmaster of the PEI website.
To Whom It May Concern,
I am applying to be Premier of Prince Edward Island. I am hardworking, diligent, and I eat lots of potatos (I don''t like Atkins even though I''m a little chubby).
I think you will find that I am able to balance your budgets without raising taxes or making cutbacks. I am a man of the people. I am willing move to Prince Edward Island. I have pasted my resumé below. Feel free to contact me with questions and such.
Thanking you for the interview in advance,
Neil G. Boars
The PEI webmaster e-mailed me back and told me to contact the Premier himself. So I did.
Dear Premier Binns,
I am applying to be the next Premier of Prince Edward Island. Don't worry! I can wait until you're finished with your governing and then take over. Or maybe I could just be your advisor and tell you how stuff should be done.
My resumé is at the very bottom of this e-mail. (You have to "scroll" down since my previous e-mails to officials at PEI are underneath this and I don't know how to get rid of them).
Please respond as soon as possible since I need a job soon. I'm against welfare and times are tough. I'm not sure if I can afford to turn down other jobs while I wait to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Neil G. Boars
A few days later, he responded with a lovely e-mail detailing the highlights of his career and encouraging me to get involved in politics. Although it's quite possible a staffer wrote the e-mail, the fact that only his name appears at the bottom indicates that he must have at least pushed the "Send" button.

I now consider Premier Binns a close personal friend, and I want to encourage all of you to consider PEI for your next vacation. You should also read Anne of Green Gables, which, I'm told, takes place on that godforsaken island.
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Even though the dictator thing isn't working out so far, but I'm not giving up. I've got resumés out for Governor of California, Secretary General of the United Nations, Governor of Florida (which I sent to the Sunkist people, since I know big corporations control government), Premier of Saskatchewan, and Prime Minister of Canada. Oh, and I've also applied to be president of Cuba when Castro dies.
Now it's time to sit back and wait for the job offers to come in! If I have any luck with this, I will definitely apply for President. Stay tuned to find out if I'm your new leader!
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John Hargrave 128,751 73
04/23/2004 05:12 PM
"I am willing to go to college if it's necessary and you pay for it"
Classic.
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Blue-Footed Boobie 21,744 10
04/23/2004 05:15 PM
Yeah...so...look a flower!
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Chili McChillChill 8,880 12
04/23/2004 05:20 PM
I liked the way that Pat Binns seemed to regret the fact that the premiership of a province actually requires an electorate. It would be so much easier if the beer companies would just appoint someone.
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Misfit 1,104 10
04/23/2004 05:23 PM
With that resume, all you need to do is become an alcoholic and you're a shoe in to replace Ralph Klein as Premier of Alberta.
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No_Key_Bandit 76,490 10
04/23/2004 05:26 PM
"Nearly employee of the month once."
Come to Alabama Bob. The weather is nice, and no one here is ever employee of the month! You're a shoe-in.
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Fratberry 282,615 53
04/23/2004 05:38 PM
Bob doesn't understand our football. He'd never fit in over in the motherland.
Funny stuff, Bob. I think you're too intelligent to be regularly employed.
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Llunch Llady Lloyd 48,662 14
04/23/2004 06:01 PM
So your name isn't really Bob Johnson?
Very very very funny stuff. Best article in a while.
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Kittunchops 24,428 11
04/23/2004 06:08 PM
Your best bet from Dictatorship is to start off small. I heard that comunism heavily endorses dictators.
Find a small island that you can quickly take power of with the items in your pocket (be sure to bring a lighter).
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Prof.Fantabulous 19,711 13
04/23/2004 06:14 PM
Dictatorship - Helping protect the public from their own stupidity
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High Priestess of Stewie is the bane of Briham 58,741 29
04/23/2004 07:00 PM
Hi Bob, Stewie here.
Being the High Priestess of a like minded userper, I have some tips for you. I got these from Stewie-God while smoking a bowl with the oracle. Tips for being an Evil Overlord. Trust me buddy, follow these steps to evil dictatorship, and you've got it made. *winks*
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BobJohnson, Lord Protector of the Realm 178,045 22
04/23/2004 07:02 PM
Lloyd,
Neil Boars is a fake name I created for the purpose of this article. (Since I'm applying for real jobs too, I didn't want a fake resume floating around the internet with my name on it).
Although, you'll notice I only half-answered your question.
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Mr_PeaCH 253 9
04/23/2004 07:09 PM
Now Niels Bohr *is* a guy that I'd want to be dictator... so thanks for ruining his future chances with your little prank, wise-ass.
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High Priestess of Stewie is the bane of Briham 58,741 29
04/23/2004 07:26 PM
Bob, Stewie again. Listen, I just got a message from Stewie-God (that or it's the salsa music my roomie is playing). He wants to help you some more. You seem to be in favor of Stewie-God. Live long and multiply.
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BobJohnson, Lord Protector of the Realm 178,045 22
04/23/2004 11:06 PM
I just e-mailed Premier Binns the link to this thread. I hope he reads Chili's comment.
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PatTheGreat 948 9
04/23/2004 11:55 PM
Um, to get rid of all the other e-mails in your reply, you go to "Options" and uncheck the little box.
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Whistler P. McManus 185,899 44
04/24/2004 11:06 PM
Heh heh. Neil and Bob. Heh.
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Whistler P. McManus 185,899 44
04/25/2004 11:26 AM
Dude, would a person with a high school diploma and work experience only in fast food who thinks that you can just "apply" for elected positions write with proper grammar and spelling?
Tool.
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Llunch Llady Lloyd 48,662 14
04/25/2004 11:42 AM
being a relatively accomplished linguist I find it painful to the comic process when I am reading the joke and I see grammatical erros in the phony letters you sent.
Nothing makes me happier than to see someone point out someone else's errors, and in doing so, misspelling "errors".
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Frogtacular 173,153 25
04/25/2004 04:01 PM
I thought he was talking about the homosexual undertones in Bob's letters, which I also found to be rather sophomoric.
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Chi-Chi Felipe 161,353 14
04/25/2004 05:27 PM
I quit. BobJohnson is the undisputed winner of the universe.
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Ice Cream Headaches 0 10
04/25/2004 09:58 PM
Bob, it's easy to be elected dictator. Just get 33% of the vote like Hitler did in 1932.
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ringworm 68,315 13
04/26/2004 03:40 AM
i'm glad i don't vote.
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iceftsman 2,131 10
04/26/2004 10:12 AM
All your base are belong to us. You have no chance to survice make your time.
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Cheesemonger 4 8
12/12/2004 05:55 PM
No chance to seve ice?
What a pity.
All this time I thought I had no chance to survive.
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Rаt 2,085 9
12/12/2004 06:37 PM
<action> clicks the white space next to Lloyd</action>
Nothing makes me happier than to see someone point out someone else's errors, and in doing so, misspelling "errors".
Heh
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