Dear Mr. Lau,

We are pleased to inform you that, due to the interest in our group demonstrated by your Oct. 31 Collegian editorial we have elected you to receive a high honor from our organization. You have been voted an HONORARY MEMBER of the Penn State Monty Python Society. This honor will entitle you to a membership card, a Mr. Gumby knotted handkerchief hat (matches all outfits), and a license for a pet halibut. Also included is a carte blanche to slander the intelligence, personal habits, and lifestyles of us or any other group on campus. We realize that you have every right to voice your opinion, no matter how careless of ill-founded it may be.

Judging by the reactions the Monty Python Society has received from the Homecoming Parade, the Student Involvement Fai, and last year's "Save the Hole" protest, most people are not "scared" of us but appreciate our humor instead. Incidentally, at least a quarter of our members are University Scholars ("Gee, what are the entrance requirements for Penn State again?")

But seriously, many of our group thought that your column was the silliest thing we'd seen in months. That is why we decided to bestow the honorary membership upon you. Unfortunately, we are unable to deliver more than the membership card via U.S. mail. We invite you to attend our November 13th meeting at 7:30 pm in 271 Willard to receive the rest of your honors.

Sincerely,