A Parent's Potshot Heard 'Round the World

A Parent's Potshot Heard 'Round the World

Here’s my theory about viral emails: There are only two reasons emails go viral on the Internet. They’re either too good to be true or they’re so true that they simply must be shared.

Think about it.

The supposed promise of $200 from Bill Gates just for forwarding a “test” email message to 10 of your contacts?

Riches to be shared with a Nigerian prince who needs your help hiding his vast wealth in your bank account (so please reply with your routing and account numbers)?

The Asian lotto winnings you can...