Gym membership bullshit

So in effort to conserve funds, I've decided to terminate my gym membership. $70 bucks a month really is too steep for me, and considering I haven't stepped foot inside that place since the blackout, I figure it's best to just pay the $50 fee and start dieting (or join Joe's ghetto, and far less conveniently located beefcake gym for $130/year). Anyway, I called yesterday to inquire about the whole cancellation process, as I knew there'd be a fee. I was surprised it was only $50, but here's the kicker. Apparently you have to provide a written letter stating why you no longer want membership there. Wha??? When I explained that it was an expense I could no longer afford, they requested I either bring in a paycheck stub and/or a letter signed by my employer. What the fuck? This is the most absurd thing I've ever heard. First, doing either does not prove anything. The ridiculousness is extremely amusing, as I basically laughed in the face of the manager on the end of the line when she told me this. I'm walking down there tonight after work myself to see if I can get to the bottom of this retardedness.