Woot.com CEO: Amazon acquisition all about ‘free downloads’

Woot.com is a great e-commerce site with a zippy attitude and a minty-fresh scent, and when it was acquired today by Amazon, CEO Matt Rutledge had this to say, and much much more:

This is definitely an emotional day for me. The feelings I’m experiencing are similar to what I felt in college on graduation day: excitement about getting a check from my folks combined with nausea from a hellacious bender the night before. I remember fondly that time when an RA turned on the lights and yelled “WHO OWNS THESE PANTS?” Except this time, the pants are a company, and the RA is you, and the sixty five hours of community service is a deal that will ensure the Woot.com experience can continue to grow for years and years and years, like a black mold behind the Gold Box. Join us, because together, we can rule the galaxy as father and son. Also, there will be six muffins waiting in the company break room, courtesy of the nice folks at Amazon.com. Welcome to the family!

In short: Best inter-office email ever. Read it here.