December 5, 2002
Warner-Lambert
Company
M orris Plains, NJ 07950
Last evening, the general membership of the Philolexian Society,
Columbia University's student organization dedicated to improving
the rhetorical skills and literary awareness of its members, voted
to name Halls the official cough drop of the society. We make
this designation in recognition of the outstanding contributions
to American literature made by the promoters of Halls products.
As your packaging declares, no other brand works so efficaciously
to "fight coughs, soothe sore throats, and make nasal passages
feel cooler."
Making nasal passages the world over feel cooler has long been
a goal of the Philolexian Society. Our emphasis on loquacity demands
that all vocal faculties, and by extension that most irritating
little spot right at the top of the throat that always stays sore
even after assault with a variety of other medications, remain
in full working condition at all times. Surprise ambush by throat
pain could prove deadly during a debate; fortunately, Halls with
Advanced Vapor Action goes to work immediately to rebutt that
insidious scratchy throat.
We adults and children five years and over of the Philolexian
Society require the finest in throat care. Like that fluffy cat
in the Fancy Feast commercials that will only eat out of a crystal
goblet, Philolexians have a long tradition of demanding the highest
level of quality and purity in cough drop ingredients. Only Halls,
complete with Blue 1, eucalyptus oil, glucose syrup, sucrose,
and the sublimely specific "flavoring," can satisfy our exacting
standards.
I have been charged with the duty of informing you of this designation,
which we hope you will deem an honor. Though the Philolexian Society,
established in 1802, is Columbia's oldest student organization,
and one of the oldest literary societies in the country, it has
never before seen fit to name an official cough drop. The undeniable
kindred spirit between your company and our society, manifest
in Halls cough drops, drove us to break all precedent in this
case. We hope that it will also facilitate friendly contact between
us in the future. I thank you for your patience and wish you a
pleasant holiday season.
Surgam,
Xan Nowakowski
