That often works, when worded more positively. You will get an expedited hiring process, because the company doesn't want to lose out to another company hiring you first.
Follows the "have a pic of you and a hot ex" rule when hitting up the dating scene. Anything you can do to make someone think "oh they must have something cool about them if the smoke show was hooking up with them."
FOMO
There's a simple solution to everyone loving their job:
Work should be optional.
You don't see retirees volunteering for tasks they hate. Inb4 scrubbing toilets; I'd prefer to design toilet-scrubbing machines instead of toys for rich people.