The viral Epstein files job email trend: 'I doubt he got the job!'

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Dori van Loggerenberg

19 February 2026 | 5:23

Clever or risky?

The viral Epstein files job email trend: 'I doubt he got the job!'

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What lengths would you go to for a job application?

Primedia's Digital Content Editor Barbara Friedman shares a story about someone applying for a marketing job by using the email subject, 'Your name is in the Epstein files' in order to get the recruiter's attention.

"It's created a great debate online. There are some saying that's quite clever – especially if you're applying for a marketing job... others saying it's inappropriate, it's risky, and it's definitely not a good idea.

"I very much doubt he got the job, but it's just making me laugh."

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