A Little Competition
So here’s this idea I had that hopefully will spark a bit of a war… okay, firefight or skirmish… maybe just something that’s the equivalent of two chicks in spandex slap-fighting in a Wal-Mart parking lot over the last fried chicken wing. Dunno.
My idea was to post my top commenters…
Be afraid, Erickson!
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And then see who wants to unseat Sir John of Erickson from his hyperactive commentarial throne.
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Have at it, all y’all… which is the plural form of “y’all.”
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Update: 0730 —– Whiteladyinthehood makes a bold early move, notching up to 49.
Update: 1030 —– Jamie clicks up two, as does Benzeknees… nothing heard from J.E.
Update: 1246 —– Guapo adds a click and bets on Whiteladyinthehood; Rants eats lunch.
Update: 1445 —– Benzeknees rejoins the melee; Rants celebrates breaking past 88,000 hits.
Update: 1623 —– Erickson 84, Benzeknees 67, Rants – beer.
Update: 1800 —– Apparently a break in the action for dinner; Rants orders pizza.
Update: 1924 —– In a late surge, Whiteladyinthehood streaks closer to Benzeknees.
A NEW WINNER!!! HATS OFF TO WHITELADYINTHEHOOD - FOR PASSING JOHN ERICKSON TODAY.
Okay, I’m stopping now. I have to pack to head to Mama Rants’ house…
February 19, 2013 at 05:37
Wait, I thought Mr. Erickson was taking a “break”, and he is still your top commenter? The rest of us have no chance!! If not for that damned job, and unholy commute, and well, the need for personal hygiene and the occasional foray into housework (okay, okay – rather infrequent foray into housework) I could spend my life commenting on blogs. If only it paid better…
February 19, 2013 at 06:03
Sounds like you have the motivation and only need some intensive training.
February 19, 2013 at 06:50
I KNEW I had to be in the top 5! heehee! I would have to give you 50 comments today…dammit… I have to work 10 hrs…and there is an ice storm coming that will probably take out my power for a week…and I have no wood left, so I’m probably going to freeze to death or my dogs may eat me…dammit
February 19, 2013 at 06:59
That fate may not be worth overtaking Erickson.
February 19, 2013 at 07:00
I dunno, I’m tough…
February 19, 2013 at 07:03
Your hungry dog might disagree.
February 19, 2013 at 07:06
Yeah, that little fat bastard would eat me in a minute!
February 19, 2013 at 07:19
I’m picturing a dog going, “Om nom nom…”
February 19, 2013 at 19:02
Are you ever going to do a post about how you were when you were growing up? Besides telling us you were a chubbo nerd~boy! ha – I’m having fun now! Let me go get another beer!
February 19, 2013 at 19:17
What more is there to know than I was/am a fat, nerdy loser?
February 19, 2013 at 18:58
I happen to like Erickson, oops – John…HE at least follows my blog and leaves interesting well thought out comments….that’s more than I can say for some people.
February 19, 2013 at 19:17
That’s ‘Ouch’ #2…
February 19, 2013 at 19:25
ooops! I didn’t see this one! You KNOW I’m just fucking with you!
February 19, 2013 at 19:26
Is that fucking with air quotes? *snicker*
February 19, 2013 at 06:51
How about we have a contest on who can annoy you the most today? I bet I would win that one!
February 19, 2013 at 07:02
You might until Erickson shows up… and you know he will.
February 19, 2013 at 07:05
Hey…that sounded kinda insulting…I thought you liked me annoying you – I do it so well…
February 19, 2013 at 07:07
I’d never intentionally annoy you – you’re one of my best followers!
February 19, 2013 at 07:09
Ha!
February 19, 2013 at 07:19
Was that doubt?
February 19, 2013 at 18:49
I heard air quotes…
February 19, 2013 at 19:15
Eh?
February 19, 2013 at 06:54
-two chicks in spandex slap-fighting in a Wal-Mart parking lot over the last fried chicken wing. -
Sick~o
February 19, 2013 at 07:01
Ever seen it happen?
February 19, 2013 at 07:02
I have seen all kinda crazy shit at Walmart, but no….
February 19, 2013 at 07:05
Neither have I but I have a vivid imagination.
February 19, 2013 at 07:07
I know, I read your combat bacon post…
February 19, 2013 at 07:20
Combat Bacon!
February 19, 2013 at 18:59
I could proably clean sweep this…
February 19, 2013 at 19:17
Getting close!
February 19, 2013 at 19:05
Man, I wish I had some pizza to go with my beer…(Hey look, I can do random thoughts, too!)
February 19, 2013 at 19:18
Guess what I had for dinner?? Heh he…
February 19, 2013 at 19:19
I like supreme, what did you have?
February 19, 2013 at 19:20
OMG same!
February 19, 2013 at 19:21
OMG!
February 19, 2013 at 19:21
I know… scary.
February 19, 2013 at 19:22
Go a little faster with the feedback!
February 19, 2013 at 19:22
I’m trying.
February 19, 2013 at 19:23
I’m going for beer 3 – you’re trouble now!
February 19, 2013 at 19:25
I just killed a 7-pack, and I’m done. Gotta drive to Mama Rants tomorrow. And you got an update.
February 19, 2013 at 19:28
A 7-pack? You wuss.
February 19, 2013 at 19:30
Says the bitty lady.
February 19, 2013 at 07:08
Dammit, you are going to make me late for work! (but you got some cool eyes, dude!) Bye!
February 19, 2013 at 07:20
Um… thank you. They match the camo.
February 19, 2013 at 18:48
So, they are green? My little brother has green eyes..it’s kinda rare.
February 19, 2013 at 19:15
Not really… and yes they are.
February 19, 2013 at 18:55
Speaking of sick~o things, I did get a search for “ping balls stuck in lady’s bum..” the other day…that’s a crying shame..
February 19, 2013 at 19:16
Stand by… *time passes, the Google is consulted*
OMFG. Should I laugh or vomit?
February 19, 2013 at 19:30
I laughed!
February 19, 2013 at 19:31
Sweet!
February 19, 2013 at 19:32
Are you regretting this yet?
February 19, 2013 at 19:35
Not quite, but you’re making one hell of a comeback.
February 19, 2013 at 19:40
I love to make a comeback!
February 19, 2013 at 19:41
You’re doing awesome!
February 19, 2013 at 19:43
Yay for me!
February 19, 2013 at 19:45
Yay!
February 19, 2013 at 08:17
Firefight or skirmish, my choice is skirmish because I believe the only people that would use the term “firefight” are those that tend to exaggerate allot and make all situations much more hostile and spectacular than they really are.
February 19, 2013 at 08:25
Skirmish it is, then.
February 19, 2013 at 09:23
It can’t be done. John is an enigma.
February 19, 2013 at 10:17
True, but you have until he notices this post to catch up…
February 20, 2013 at 01:08
well I guess I can start now by posting BS over and over again on all of your posts!
February 20, 2013 at 05:29
Ha!
February 20, 2013 at 09:33
ha ha!
February 20, 2013 at 21:04
February 19, 2013 at 11:08
This is just like the stupid lottery. You don’t stand a chance of winning, but you buy the silly ticket anyway.
February 19, 2013 at 11:18
Even better though: this is absolutely free!
February 19, 2013 at 12:23
My money is on whitelady.
February 19, 2013 at 12:44
She tried hard early, but had to work… time will tell. You’re in the running too, Guapo.
February 19, 2013 at 18:46
Thank you, Guapo! You are so sweet….unlike some people who want you to leave 50 comments on their blog and they don’t even follow said commenter’s blog…tsk..tsk…Friday Foolishness rocks!
February 19, 2013 at 19:15
Ouch, Lady!! Gawd, follow my twitter then or something, and I’ll #FF you too. If I figure it out in time, that is.
February 19, 2013 at 19:36
Hahaha! Do not tell me you twitter!
February 19, 2013 at 19:40
I do now! Check the homepage!
February 19, 2013 at 19:40
I’m not even sure what a twitter is…
February 19, 2013 at 19:46
Get out.
February 19, 2013 at 19:47
No.No.No. I really don’t want – if it involves a cell phone…I’m inept…
February 19, 2013 at 19:49
You can tweet from your computer, actually.
February 19, 2013 at 19:51
oops, the beers kicking in! That comment didn’t even make any sense! I’m laughing so hard – I’m going to go away and leave you alone now! You are one of my favorites, Mr. Rants – you know you were the first blog I ever followed…
February 19, 2013 at 19:52
And you were accusing someone of being a lightweight?
February 19, 2013 at 19:53
Hahaha! Enjoy your visit with mama rants!
February 19, 2013 at 19:56
I will!
February 19, 2013 at 19:53
Did it just get warm in here?
February 19, 2013 at 19:54
warm n fuzzy
February 19, 2013 at 19:55
Okay I followed you, but you don’t have a ‘follow’ button… had to do it via that irritating banner across the top of the page…
February 19, 2013 at 19:44
What’s #FF ?
February 19, 2013 at 19:45
Follow Friday
February 19, 2013 at 19:15
Ha! I think I’m safest watching this one from the sidelines, whitelady!
February 19, 2013 at 19:19
Keep your hands and arms in close…
February 19, 2013 at 19:34
February 19, 2013 at 19:35
February 19, 2013 at 14:38
This all started for me when I commented on your site, but I usually limited it to one comment per post. Now that I’ve got my own garden-patch of WordPress, and have my own crop of commenters to tend, I seem to have slacked off a bit. Often, by the time I view your (or others’) site, all the good stuff has been said. With even less to do than the famous John E. I’m also less loquacious. Great post idea. I’ll never win the “competition”, but I want to be visible, standing in line.
February 19, 2013 at 14:41
I gotcha, Archon. Your comments are always welcome here, fear not.
February 19, 2013 at 19:09
I don’t know if I’d trust him, Archon, it can be mean in rantworld…
February 19, 2013 at 19:18
The RantWorld is like the Serengeti. Unforgiving.
February 19, 2013 at 19:20
So, if I win this – do I get to be a member of the rant army?
February 19, 2013 at 19:21
You already are!
February 19, 2013 at 14:39
OK, here I am, into the fray!
February 19, 2013 at 14:42
Uh-oh…
February 19, 2013 at 15:19
BTW this is still only day 1 of me being your FAVORITE Canadian for 2 days (until about 6 p.m. my time when day 2 will start).
February 19, 2013 at 15:22
Okay so we’ve got this down to the hour?
February 19, 2013 at 15:40
I so rarely get to be anyone’s favorite anything, I’m going to take advantage of every minute! Too anal? That makes me sound like a freak, doesn’t it? I’m not normally this possessive – it must be your new gravatar unleashing something in me! So I’m going to blame it all on you! Or vapors?
February 19, 2013 at 15:42
Me, vapors… what’s the difference?
February 19, 2013 at 15:53
Why sir . . . (flutters fan in front of face) I barely know you!
February 19, 2013 at 15:54
I was referring the the smell.
February 19, 2013 at 15:56
If you eat all those refried beans – I don’t know what the difference would be!
February 19, 2013 at 15:58
Precisely!
February 19, 2013 at 19:11
I kinda feel like I’m talking to myself here…hhmmm…what do the voices in my head say?
February 19, 2013 at 19:19
Dunno, but can a guy take a shower without being publicly strung up?
February 19, 2013 at 19:14
If you ever do a cookbook, you should let me be a guest (you can stick me in the back) I’ll share my recipe for Hood Wings and Mack~ Daddy n Cheese! Of course, you can test them in your tester kitchen and make sure it meets your approval…
February 19, 2013 at 19:36
Mack-Daddy n Cheese… hmm.
February 19, 2013 at 19:37
Oh, it really is the BEST! It’s my most requested dish!
February 19, 2013 at 19:40
Sounds delish, to use a RachelRayIsm.
February 19, 2013 at 19:42
She’s cute! I like Rachel Ray – she’s no Paula D, but she’s good!
February 19, 2013 at 19:44
Cute? More like hot…
February 19, 2013 at 19:46
Yeah….she is hot…
February 19, 2013 at 19:47
And she can cook.
February 19, 2013 at 19:18
Is there a time expiration on this contest? I have an icestorm on the way…you’ll never hear from again…at least until the thaw…then I’ll be back!
February 19, 2013 at 19:20
I thought you lived in the South!
February 19, 2013 at 19:56
But – now wait! You gotta tell me – did I come close?
February 19, 2013 at 19:57
Stand by…
February 19, 2013 at 19:57
Did I ? Did I ? one more comment for good luck…
February 19, 2013 at 20:16
Yep!
February 19, 2013 at 19:58
I have really got to pee!
February 19, 2013 at 20:16
Go!
February 19, 2013 at 19:59
My eyes are swimming!
February 19, 2013 at 19:59
Refresh your page for the post…
February 22, 2013 at 22:29
Oh sure, wait until I turn my back for a few days, and start some silly contest to unseat me form being your number one PITA! I’m gonna get ya for this, I swear – even if it takes me the rest of this year to do so!
February 22, 2013 at 22:30
And since YOU’RE being a little twerp, I’m gonna twerp right back at you and post multiple comments. So there!
February 23, 2013 at 08:03
Ha!
February 22, 2013 at 22:31
Besides, with all these people trying to knock me off the #1 spot, I notice that I am the ONLY one voting you at the top of your post. And 5 stars EVERY time! But do I get any thanks for that? NOOOO!!! :p
February 23, 2013 at 08:05
Thank you, John. You do realize there is no way to track who votes and what their rating is.
February 23, 2013 at 11:22
What, you’re gonna let a few inconvenient facts mess up a perfectly good tirade? Dang grunts….
February 23, 2013 at 11:45
Detail-oriented tanker…
February 23, 2013 at 12:00
Six of one…..
February 24, 2013 at 09:33
Hey – I give star ratings, too!
February 24, 2013 at 09:48
Sweet!
February 23, 2013 at 08:02
All in good jest. Whitelady made an admirable effort.
February 23, 2013 at 11:41
Before I get my chivalry merit badge revoked, I must point out to you that the ONLY way I could EVER rival WhiteLady, or any other of the lovely, charming, intelligent, witty, and oh-so-wonderful ladies on your blog is in number of comments. In all other ways, they are far too incredibly awesome for me to ever hope for anything better than a far-distant second.
And now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go wash off my shovel….
February 23, 2013 at 11:46
I’d have to agree.
February 23, 2013 at 12:01
You are a wise man indeed. Keep that helmet on, we gotta make sure we keep you intact. Until we can get you back to somewhere safe – like Kabul…..
February 23, 2013 at 13:19
Exactly.
February 24, 2013 at 09:31
(damn…he’s good!)
February 24, 2013 at 09:48
John is slick, yes.
February 24, 2013 at 09:49
That’s funny..the word slick crossed my mine, too!
February 24, 2013 at 09:49
“Used car salesman” … yep.
February 24, 2013 at 09:51
oops that should have been mind…but he is funny!! I especially laughed at the one comment where he is going to be waiting for you in the dark…staring and staring…
February 24, 2013 at 09:53
And he thinks he invented that shit.
February 24, 2013 at 09:54
You KNOW you love him!
February 24, 2013 at 10:01
Yes, but not in a man-love, nasty kind of way.
February 24, 2013 at 10:18
Well, I didn’t think he ‘melted yo’ butta’….some bro~love is okay…nothing to be ashamed about.
February 24, 2013 at 10:20
Um, no. I’m not even a “little bit” that way. Sorry.
February 24, 2013 at 10:35
You make me laugh! I would say 99% of the guys I know are the manly-man type. It can go both ways, too – I had a girlfriend of mine who got extremely drunk at my house once and decided to sit in my lap and put her arms around me…I ALMOST punched her in the face…..
February 24, 2013 at 10:38
Maybe she was merely being ‘friendly.’
February 24, 2013 at 10:40
No.No.No. she totally invaded my personal space and got dangerously close to my lips…it was too uncomfortable…were not friends anymore (my dog kinda bit her one night)
February 24, 2013 at 11:14
So your dog was at least willing to ea… never mind.