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You should know by now I'm just full of compliments...
So full of them that sometimes I give
me a bellyache. Can't imagine what my compliments do to
your tummy.
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on March 22, 2006 at 2:25 PM
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I wasn't even sure if it was a compliment ...
when
you said it.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 22, 2006 at 10:46 AM
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Quoth MPO: "That's pretty much exactly what...my mother...said"
Was that a compliment? I don't know?!?
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on March 22, 2006 at 6:59 AM
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Sorry, grasshopper ...
as you can see, I went with #3.
Feel free to use #4 yourself, though ... if you wish.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 10:11 PM
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#4 Please...
...and that's only because I'm a King fan.
posted by
grasshopperct
on March 21, 2006 at 9:48 PM
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That's no excuse.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 11:53 AM
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I never heard of the films, duh.
posted by
Gubby
on March 21, 2006 at 11:39 AM
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Recap:
#3 = 6 (votes)
#4 = 4
#2 = 2
#5 = 2
#1 = 0.82
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 11:16 AM
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Thanks, AC ...
that makes 2 for #2.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 11:14 AM
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Quoth Gulliver:
"My second favorite would be #1, not because of Lemony Snicket, but because I think that sums up your posts 9 times out of 10."
That's pretty much exactly what both my mother and my best friend (who actually came up with the name) said.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 11:14 AM
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Thank you for voting, David ...
so, that's 6 for #3.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 11:11 AM
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Gubby, she didn't say "strange" ...
she said "weird".
And what have I told you about answering my comments?
We already went over this.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 11:10 AM
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I like #2 as well, Nanaroo (it's a terrific movie, too) ...
however, I'm not sure enough people will understand the reference, having likely never read the story or seen the film.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 11:07 AM
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Don't take this the wrong way, Gubby, but ...
are you an "idiot savant" or something?
#2, #3 & #4 all reference film adaptations of fairly well-known works of literature.
So, I don't know what it was you weren't getting?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 11:04 AM
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MPO ~
Chalk another one up for #2.
posted by
AC_Allyn
on March 21, 2006 at 9:40 AM
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My personal favorite may be 5, but I don't think you would attract many readers that way. Then again, you don't have to attract anyone...they just naturally flock to you. I suppose you could name it, "Don't read my blog...I mean it" and you might knock Arelia off her Blogit throne. My second favorite would be #1, not because of Lemony Snicket, but because I think that sums up your posts 9 times out of 10.
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on March 21, 2006 at 7:19 AM
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# 3: The Unbearable Lightness of Blogging
Great title!
posted by
David1Spirit
on March 21, 2006 at 6:46 AM
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Nanaroo,
Yep, you're strange ;P
posted by
Gubby
on March 21, 2006 at 6:36 AM
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M.P.O.
maybe I'm wierd, but I really like #2!
posted by
Nanaroo
on March 21, 2006 at 6:31 AM
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I only actually "get" #1 and #5. Out of those, #5 is just too random and pointless, so I'd say #1.
Or, you could make a joke name like I did, such as "how I became a lesbian". A constant source of entertaning miscomprehension, not to mention clicks. From that angle, how about:
Adventures in Polyamory
My Collection of Sexual Phobias
How to Become Bisexual in 30 Days
Pictures From Saddam Hussain's Childhood
Working Towards The First Female Presidency
Life After My Second Sex Change
From Death Row With Love
posted by
Gubby
on March 21, 2006 at 6:22 AM
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Thanks, Rcky ...
okay, so it's:
#3 = 5 votes
#4 = 4 votes
#1 = 1 vote
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 5:43 AM
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M.P.O.
I vote for Night Blogger!
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on March 21, 2006 at 5:38 AM
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That one was actually a late addition, Kyra ...
My best friend just came up with it this morning.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 5:33 AM
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If we're voting..
I vote for #1.
But, then again, I also had to be different. But, #1 my favorite.
posted by
Kyra_Reynolds
on March 21, 2006 at 5:32 AM
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Yeah, it really was a wonderful film, Dave.
Thanks for voting.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 5:31 AM
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My favourite was # 3, a quirky take on one of my favourite films
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on March 21, 2006 at 4:46 AM
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Don't mention it ...
Meanwhile, the list has been amended. Plus, a few
new contenders have emerged.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 4:44 AM
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Any books top of the head and at the tip of the tongue must be really good. Thanks so much for your recommendations.
You've won and completed the puzzle for the movie quiz. Well done.
Many movies have similar plots so it is hard to pinpoint a particular title.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on March 21, 2006 at 2:32 AM
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Any particular kind of book?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 1:38 AM
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It's okay, Ann, take your time.
Besides, due to the odd schedule I keep, there's quite a few people here who won't have a chance to see this for several hours yet.
You know, it just occured to me that the title doesn't absolutely have to have the word "blog" in it.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 1:37 AM
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So intriguing that I forgot to add that you've won for the blogger guess. Congrats!
You've written excellent film reviews. How about book recommendations?
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on March 21, 2006 at 1:33 AM
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I can't choose yet. They are all very interesting blog names.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on March 21, 2006 at 1:31 AM
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Thanks for your input, Cesium ...
So, I guess it's between #3 and #4.
Unless, something even better pops into my head between now and whenever.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 1:12 AM
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Okay, 4 votes for #3.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 1:09 AM
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Thanks, Mason.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 21, 2006 at 1:08 AM
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My vote is
4
posted by
AlienInsomniac
on March 21, 2006 at 1:01 AM
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I also vote for
no. 3.
posted by
una01
on March 21, 2006 at 12:56 AM
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..I will read them all....
posted by
MasonGarrett
on March 21, 2006 at 12:55 AM
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Hey, I simply call 'em like I see 'em.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 20, 2006 at 10:02 PM
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I think the Palooza's might take offense to that MP
posted by
smartdog_670
on March 20, 2006 at 9:55 PM
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Not sure about ...
"Blogapalooza".
I need something clever and catchy, but that doesn't grow stale after you've seen it 50,000 times.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 20, 2006 at 9:47 PM
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Thanks for "voting", SmartDog ...
Oh, and I know how you feel. My best friend and I have been collaborating on a series of (rhyming) children's books ... and once you get into that mindset, it's rather difficult to extricate yourself.
It's very annoying.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 20, 2006 at 9:45 PM
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OK I can't help it...
What about Blogapalooza???
posted by
smartdog_670
on March 20, 2006 at 9:43 PM
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Oh, there's no new direction per se ...
A subtle transformation (now nearly complete) already began taking place two or three weeks ago.
The new category/name will merely better reflect that change in scope.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 20, 2006 at 9:41 PM
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MPO
I agree. Number three. I can't stop rhyming. Geez. Somebody stop me, Please!
Be well,
-smartdog
posted by
smartdog_670
on March 20, 2006 at 9:39 PM
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Depends a bit on what your new direction is, exactly
But I like Stephen King's The Night Blogger.
Anything with "Vagina" in the title will draw even more of a certain type of reader to your blog. Come to think of it, maybe I should steal that name.
Suggestions for your new direction: Ricky Martin fanblog, Star Trek fanblog, Homer Simpson fanblog, or the Aaron fanblog
posted by
AaronB
on March 20, 2006 at 9:28 PM
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Thanks, PassionFlower!
I like that one too.
May be a little esoteric for this crowd, however.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on March 20, 2006 at 8:52 PM
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#3 is my choice...good luck on your new direction.
posted by
Passionflower
on March 20, 2006 at 8:51 PM
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