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One Way to Blow a Job |
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WARNING: Sexually oriented content follows.
This one is eerily reminiscent of the Claire Swire chain letter scandal of December, 2000. That one also originated in the UK, and some forwarders of this latest note have noted the similarities. The story is presumably this: Early Wednesday Morning, Trevor Luxton, a 22 year-old administrator at French bank Credit Lyonnais in London, zaps a saucy little note off to five friends. In it, he describes receiving oral sex from a friend's ex-girlfriend (Laura) while he talks to his fiancee (Jo) on the phone. One of the so-called friends breaks trust and forwards it on to other friends and a new urban legend is born.
Luxton's life has fallen apart since. He's facing unemployment, his engagement is most likely off, and he could be stuck with the mortgage on the house he and his fiancee recently bought. Add to that the negative media attention, and some would think the man has been amply punished for his transgression. But not everybody, as the letter continues to circulate. There are a few shadows of doubt on the story, however. Some commentators have pointed out that the scene the letter describes resembles one in the John King novel "The Football Factory," possibly indicating the whole thing was made up. From the beginning, Luxton has denied sending the e-mail that has made him infamous. So, it's possible that he's the victim of a very cruel practical joke. Most likely, however, it's all true and he's trying to save face. Regardless, don't get involved in the ruination of someone's life and career. Take Luxton's hard-earned lesson to heart and be more careful about what you send via e-mail. You never know who will read it. Break this Chain! Category: General Junk
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