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January 18, 2008
Fishy tale!
I am not sure if someone is having a laugh but today I have received one of the strangest press releases for some time.
Like many editors I receive a fair amount of 'junk' releases from hopeful PR agencies who don't have a clue about local newspapers and what makes a story and what doesn't.
Most of these releases never see the light of day and are quickly deleted never to be seen again.
However, one headlined 'If your name is Pike - you're not coming in' caught my eye and I thought at least deserved some further reading.
It emerges that Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo is offering anyone with a fish-related name FREE entrance into the Park.
So if you are a Miss Pike, Mr Goldfish or your name is simply Ray - you could be on your way to free entry to Chessington.
Unfortunately Mr Seal does not qualify - not that I would be going anyway despite the fact it's just down the road from where I live.
I am sure this tale will delight my colleague Ian Carter on the Croydon Advertiser who is constantly up in arms about receiving useless press releases.
His latest rant involves one he has received from Playtex bras telling him that their new range will improve his figure for Valentine's Day! http://blog.croydonadvertiser.co.uk
On that note I will wish you all a good weekend.
Posted by aseal at January 18, 2008 2:07 PM