So, the question is – was Groupon’s first email step one of the joke or was it really a mistake that they’re doing a good cover job on?

Either way, these have been some of the most commented on marketing emails in recent memory.

I adore Groupon as a concept; I think the business model is compelling and I have discovered a variety of great local businesses to frequent as a result of my daily emails. Plus, I can almost always get a half-priced manicure/pedicure!

However, today, Groupon made a major marketing mis-step. Take a look at the email I received:

Hey Groupon – not so much with the handle on basic biology, eh?