Opera browser gets unexpected boost from misguided Oprah emails

When sending emails it’s usually a good idea to verify that you’ve got the correct address in the to: box before you press the send button — or that you’re filling out the feedback form on the correct website. Those who aren’t so cautious, however, provide the recipients of their incorrectly-aimed messages with a great deal of hilarity.
Take , for example. The company develops web browsers in Norway and has precious little to do with Oprah, apart from sounding a bit similar when their names are said out loud. That, apparently, has been more than enough justification for loads of emails winding up in Oslo and in the hands of Opera’s feedback team over the years. With The Oprah Winfrey Show finally wrapping up its 25-season run, the Opera crew decided to share some of its favorite messages with the rest of us.
Among the company’s picks are a note from a 9-year old seeking Hannah Montana tickets and a princely phishing scam — which I found especially hilarious with its labeling Oprah as a “man of god.” Opera’s responses in all cases are friendly, polite, and conversational (well, except in the case of the scam, obviously), and the blog post has turned into quite the viral success.
Here’s hoping the publicity translates into a bit more recognition for the company’s browser. Opera is a solid alternative to the big-name browsers and offers a number of features which make it worth checking out — such as integrated bittorrent downloading and a slick, built-in email client.

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