he he.. I think as long as you respond, they'll feel at least you have read their application... because most companies don't ... ... but don't worry David, I know you're a kind person..
You could answer something like... "... so close.... yet so far...."
I once applied for a 3D rendering-guy type of job... it was an on-line application, but it allowed me to attach your resume / portfolio.
Well, at the end of the on-line application it said: "Everyone says they will do a great job and wont disappoint us. Do you have anything better to say?"
I felt that the question was so arrogant, that I answered the same way: