While I agree that stating he's been rejected for 2 years isn't the best opener, many commenters are missing the point. He may not have impressed you specifica

While I agree that stating he's been rejected for 2 years isn't the best opener, many commenters are missing the point. He may not have impressed you specifically, but the fact that this is polarizing is an indicator that it'll probably succeed. Having people love and hate you is a big plus whether or not you're marketing yourself, your product or your company. Much worse if people shrug and move on. Other polarizing examples: Harleys, cruise vacations, the iPad, Crocs sandals and of course avocados. Quite literally, he only needs to impress one person with this.