History Main / MultipleChoiceFormLetter

-->It has come to my attention that my action of [''destroying shit with my saber''] could be seen as [] offensive [x] annoying [] selfish [] hurtful. I never intended to [''make you bitch + whine''], I want you to understand that I was merely trying to [''vent my frustrations''], though I can see now that it may appear that I was [''being "violent"'']. Please accept my [''frankly unnecessary''] apology. Moving forward, I will attempt to [''not give a shit about your feelings'']. That, said, I would very much appreciate it if you [''stopped fucking telling me what to do, asshole'']. Sincerely, your [''cause of death if you're not careful''], [''Kylo Ren''].\\

* [[http://www.bureauofcommunication.com/ The Bureau of Communication]] is a humorous site with fill-in-the-blank letters for things like apologies, bad news, thank-you notes, and marriage proposals.

* In ''Literature/DiaryOfAWimpyKid'', Greg uses a form with blanks to write his thank you notes. It's not very personal.
-->"Dear [''Aunt Loretta''], Thank you so much for the awesome [''Pants'']! How did you know I wanted that for Christmas? I love the way the [''Pants''] looks on my [''Legs'']! All my friends will be so jealous that I have my very own [''Pants'']."

A form of letter or other writing where the least amount of personalization has been made via circling multiple choices or fill-in-the-blanks. The blanks are often names or dates as these are elements that are impossible to make uniform. For example a letter might start "Dear [ ], we were happy to receive your opinions on [ ]" so that the blanks can be filled in and customized with the correct name and information later.

* In ''Series/HowIMetYourMother'', Barney has a form letter he leaves to girls who he sleeps with and then walks out on. At one point, he cannot remember the girls name and simply fills in "Resident".
-->'''Letter:''' Dear [Resident], The time we spent together, however long it was, meant the world to me. I would love to see you again but unfortunately I cannot. You see, I am a ghost. I can only materialize once every decade, on the anniversary of my death. I chose to spend my one day among the living with you, sweet [resident]. Perhaps we will meet again, in another decade--provided you keep your figure. Until then, all my love from the beyond, Barney.
-->'''Resident''': Barney... Who the hell is Barney?
** Also, in one episode Marshall rereads an old ''Mad Libs'' book where every word he's filled in is some form of "fart". He still finds it pretty funny.

--> I look forward to [X] WORKING WITH YOU IN THE FUTURE [ ] PUMMELING YOU TO DEATH WITH MY DAMN BARE HANDS.

* A common military saying: "Don't worry about the bullet with your name on it. Instead worry about shrapnel addressed 'occupant'".

* ''Series/DoctorWho'': To overcome his [[TheNthDoctor current incarnations]] LackOfEmpathy, the Twelfth Doctor and Clara devised a set of CueCards with stock phrases to reassure or apologise to scared people they are trying to save. The only problem is that the Doctor will read what is written out on the card in full, without inflection. While we only see one example of this trope in action, there are multiple cue cards with the multiple choice options.

* Used by [[TestosteronePoisoning Saxton Hale]] of ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2'' fame. [[http://www.teamfortress.com/images/posts/app_pending_02.jpg Most famously]] he uses the same form letter for prospective business partners and lawsuit targets, just with the friendly or hostile options ticked respectively.