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Internship emails usually follow a formal template, but one message recently grabbed attention for all the wrong reasons. Dhravya Shah, Indian CEO of San Francisco-based Supermemory, shared a screenshot on X (formerly Twitter) of an internship email that made him laugh and cringe in equal measure. The subject line alone, “It’s a bug in the product,” immediately stood out, straying far from typical professional conventions.
Shah’s X post, captioned “How to not cold email,” highlighted the oddities:
"I am writing to express my strong interest in an internship opportunity at Supermemory… The above is matter all written in AI but I do wanna work with you. I wanna work for a startup that really is a next big thing hope you consider me. Also sorry for that subject just to get attracted from you."
While the intern’s email may not have secured an internship, it sparked laughter and conversation online, demonstrating how creativity—or awkward honesty—can capture attention. Shah’s post serves as both a cautionary tale and an amusing peek into the sometimes bizarre world of Gen Z job applications.
“Dear CEO bro” Raises Eyebrows
The email, addressed informally as “Dear CEO bro,” skipped over experience or achievements and confessed to being mostly written with AI. The intern added a personal touch, stating, “I wanna work for a startup that really is the next big thing, hope you consider me.” Shah revealed he receives 200–300 such emails weekly, but this one stood out for its unconventional tone and structure.Shah’s X post, captioned “How to not cold email,” highlighted the oddities:
- Subject: “It’s a bug in the product”
- Informal greeting: “Dear CEO bro”
- AI disclosure: “The above is matter all written in AI”
- Apology for grabbing attention with the quirky subject
"I am writing to express my strong interest in an internship opportunity at Supermemory… The above is matter all written in AI but I do wanna work with you. I wanna work for a startup that really is a next big thing hope you consider me. Also sorry for that subject just to get attracted from you."
Netizens Join the Fun
Social media users were quick to react. One joked, “This email got rejected but it did make it to X, so technically marketing worked.” Another simply said, “It’s cold,” while a third mused, “Wait I thought CEO bro was the right way to go about it.” The email sparked conversations about how Gen Z blends informality, humor, and AI into professional outreach.While the intern’s email may not have secured an internship, it sparked laughter and conversation online, demonstrating how creativity—or awkward honesty—can capture attention. Shah’s post serves as both a cautionary tale and an amusing peek into the sometimes bizarre world of Gen Z job applications.