Important Blog Enclosed

Why is all post these days considered "important"?

I mean, when was the last time you got a letter through the post, in a plain white envelope, that didn't have pretensions of grandeur?

A case in point: A few days ago a letter came through the post, in a brown envelope of the type beloved by the Inland Revenue. Printed in black in official-looking type on the envelope were the words "IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS ENCLOSED", or something to that effect.

Fearing the worst - a letter from the Inland Revenue saying that I owed them lots of money - I opened the envelope with trepidation.

Inside? "Thank you for informing us that you wish to cancel the warranty on your Washing Machine."

Very important indeed....