Two secretaries at one of Austrialia’s top law firms have been fired after a catty e-mail exchange that was circulated around the city’s legal and financial district. What makes these emails so special is that they’ve been fowarded all over Austrilia and now a good part of the rest of the world.

As one person wrote as it was being passed-on: “This is magic. You can’t script this sort of stuff.” Independent Sources agrees. Without further adieu, here is the full-exchange:

—–Original Message—–
From: Nugent, Katrina
Sent: Thursday, 1 September 2005 9:39 AM
Subject: My lunch…
Yesterday I put my lunch in the fridge on Level 19 which included a packet of ham, some cheese slices and two slices of bread which was going to be for my lunch today.

Over night it has gone missing and as I have no spare money to buy another lunch today, I would appreciate being reimbursed for it.

—–Original Message—–
From: Bird, Melinda
Sent: Thursday, 1 September 2005 9:55 AM
Subject: RE: My lunch…

There are items fitting your exact description in the level 20 fridge. Are you sure you didn’t place your lunch in the wrong fridge yesterday?

Regards
Melinda

—–Original Message—–
From: Nugent, Katrina
Sent: Thursday, 1 September 2005 10:06 AM
To: Bird, Melinda
Subject: Melinda

Probably best you don’t reply to all next time, would be annoyed to the lawyers. The kitchen was not doing dinner last night, so obviously someone has helped themselves to my lunch.

Really sweet of you to investigate for me!

Katrina Nugent

—–Original Message—–

From: Bird, Melinda
Sent: Thursday, 1 September 2005 10:14 AM
To: Nugent, Katrina
Subject: RE: Katrina

Since I used to be a float and am still on the level 19 email list I couldn’t help but receive your ridiculous email – lucky me!

You use our kitchen all the time for some unknown reason and I saw the items you mentioned in the fridge so naturally thought you may have placed them in the wrong fridge.

Thanks I know I’m sweet and I only had your best interests at heart. Now as you would say, “BYE”!

Regards
Melinda

—–Original Message—–
From: Nugent, Katrina
Sent: Thursday, 1 September 2005 10:15 AM
To: Bird, Melinda
Subject: RE:

I’m not blonde!!!

—–Original Message—–
From: Bird, Melinda
Sent: Thursday, 1 September 2005 10:16 AM
To: Nugent, Katrina
Subject: RE:

Being a brunette doesn’t mean you’re smart though!

—–Original Message—–
From: Nugent, Katrina ,br> Sent: Thursday, 1 September 2005 10:17 AM
To: Bird, Melinda
Subject: RE:

I definitely wouldn’t trade places with you for “the world”!

—–Original Message—–
From: Bird, Melinda
Sent: Thursday, 1 September 2005 10:19 AM
To: Nugent, Katrina
Subject: RE:

I wouldn’t trade places with you for the world…I don’t want your figure!

—–Original Message—–
From: Nugent, Katrina
Sent: Thursday, 1 September 2005 10:21 AM
To: Bird, Melinda
Subject: RE:

Let’s not get personal “Miss Can’t Keep A Boyfriend”.

I am in a happy relationship, have a beautiful apartment, brand new car, high pay job…say no more!!

—–Original Message—–
From: Bird, Melinda
Sent: Thursday, 1 September 2005 10:23 AM
To: Nugent, Katrina
Subject: RE:

Oh my God I’m laughing! happy relationship (you have been with so many guys), beautiful apartment (so what), brand new car (me too), high pay job (I earn more)….say plenty more…..I have five guys at the moment! haha.

—–Original Message—–
From: fellow staff member 1
Subject: FW:
ok this is the last one, it’s getting too intense

 Source: Daily Telegraph Hat Tip: The English Guy

UPDATE: Here are the best headlines of people covering this gripping story.

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