Feb
19
I’m On My Way To Being An A-Lister
First, before we get to my A-list status. Um, what the hell happened to my Technorati ranking? I was going along, happily nearing 25K and then BAM! Back up to 36K. What the shit is this? Is this like the conspiracy theory thing? Has this happened to anybody else?
OK, on to more serious matters. I have discovered that I’m on the on-ramp to becoming an A-lister. I know this for two reasons:
On the Penelope Trunk/What Generation Are You? post, Stephen wrote “First!” in my comments. For those of you who are not blogging nerds like Stephen and I, this is what you say when you comment on high traffic blogs, thinking you are the first one and have therefore attained a level of prestige. Generally, a heated argument ensues about who was actually first. We all know that this is a sure sign of future a-lister status. Only on cool blogs does this happen.
People I don’t know are talking shit about me in a different blogger’s comments. This is taking place over at Awake At The Wheel. Jonathan did a really ass kicking post (and I’d say that even if I wasn’t in it) coining the term “naked blogging”. I was included, as was Heather Armstrong from Dooce, Penelope Trunk from Brazen Careerist, Leo from Zen Habits, and Caroline Middlebrook.
Regarding the group of us: “The only difference between these bloggers and Springer, Oprah, or whoever else you care to name is the medium.” Well, thank God he said something. I mean, nothing says Springer like Leo Babauta, and I frequently get mistaken for Oprah while walking down the street. The similarities are uncanny, really.
Regarding me, personally: “This is defiantly a bit ridiculous even for bloggers.” I think they mean “definitely”. Although “defiantly ridiculous” would really be a pretty awesome tagline, don’t you think?
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You totally look like Oprah, in fact, I almost gave you the manuscript for my first book the other day… :)
I did a quick speed-read of that post you referenced, and I’ll tell you one reason I come here (other than for the jokes about Quebec liquor):
I feel very welcome. Like being amongst friends. Because, I guess I am.
“Defiantly Ridiculous” ! Oh, that would be an awesome tagline. Or a band name. No, tagline. I wish I was defiantly ridiculous. I’d use it. Alas, I’m often simply inadvertently ridiculous.
If I were you, I’d start signing all blog posts and emails with “Defiantly Ridiculous, Naomi.”
It’s just too ridiculous not to!
Rachelle
Not first :-( Oh, well …
I understand how you feel. People are supposed to talk shit about you on *your* blog! The nerve …
I also noticed that only one guy was on the “naked blogging” list among the other ladies … lucky him! :-p
@ Dave – sorry, I was “First!” today.
(probably because I’m a government worker…)
@ Brett – It’s the hair. Always the hair. I’m glad you feel welcome. It’s cause, like, you are. Ending mushiness and reverting to snarkiness now.
@ Matt – I don’t know, inadvertently ridiculous is pretty good too. :)
@ Rachelle – Done. Awesome. Fantastic idea.
@ Dave – I must say, I love the Dave “[funny thing here]” Navarro thing you’ve got going on. Gives people something to look forward to. Highly funny.
@ Brett – And it begins. I love it. Fame and fortune are on their way.
@Naomi –
Glad you like. Least I could do for someone who brings my inbox such joy. Keep the snark coming.
9th! :)
@ Naomi – definitely the hair. Now turn on the snark, baby!
Fame & fortune are definitely in the cards for all of us. So it is written.
Even quoted on another blog, the Violent Snuggling story cracks me up every time. I know I’ve only been coming here a short while, but that’s got to be your best post ever. Now that you’re an A-lister, you’re expected to generate that level of posting from here on out.
Go pee first and then get back to work!
I totally see the Oprah resemblance.
Technorati only counts links from the last 6 months toward your ranking. Because they are cruel and unkind.
Possibly late, but never in lack of style, enters incoming A-lister number two, James Chartrand of the famous daring duo, Men with Pens.
*extends a crooked elbow to Naomi*
May I be your escort to the big times? Two is so much more fun than one… and our blogs complement each other nicely, I think.
LOL Naomi.
Some people are just waaaay too tightly wound.
I hate to use the “they’re just jellus” card, but seriously, I have less than 30 RSS feeds in my blog, and you, Leo, and Dooce are 3 of them. Maybe it says something about my personality, where I tend to respond to people who are more “human” (and multi-dimensional) than these holier-than-thou, emotionally distant bloggers who are only in it for the Adsense revenue…
I get a feeling that those that “strip” are blogging not JUST as a business, but also as a serious personal and emotional investment. I am really attached to my blog – reading through the archives really surprises me sometimes :)
I often think that I should set up a separate design blog, but I dunno, I think people like my mixed up-ness :)
PS my kids are cute and funny which most certainly helps ;)
fifteenth!
Ok, I’m definitely not 1st, but I have an excuse : I have like 8 hours time difference :P
@ Téa, I agree with you, I guess those people are just mad they’re not part of that happy coffe shop thing here, and also that they don’t have the balls to present themselves as a whole person, and not just a business person.
I’ve never felt like I was spying on Naomi (or Dooce) or like I was being involved in her intimate life. I think she’s found the right balance. And anyway, she could post anything with her sense of drama and humor :P
Defiantly ridiculous and defiantly a post to think about, lol.
… this is something new? Maybe it’s just because I’m not so much in the marketing/business blog world, but I always thought you were A-list. Or maybe I was just fooled by the cool blog design. Or it could be that you are so comfortable with your blog that you can talk to us like we are a bunch of friends, as opposed to a bunch of students learning your trade. Who knows. Hehe you are one of the few people I know of who could pull off claiming to be defiantly ridiculous!
@ Naomi: welcome to the inner circle. Now you’ll have to start charging entry fees and hold up cue cards for laughing and clapping.
Naomi,
Bloody hell?! You’re not an A-lister? If I’d known that, I never would’ve put you in that article along with my famouser snarkmeister pals!!! Note to self–fire high paid research assistant first thing in morning…and return french maid outfit, just coincidence, k?!
defiantly and quite ridiculously yours, jonathan
Is the velvet rope going up soon? Am I going to have to get passed a bouncer. Better yet, can I be the bouncer.
And wait a second, Jonathan just said “French main outfit”! I am awake now!
Naomi, I’ll confess to being one of those talkers. I would love to know how many Google searches for urinating in cups (or similar terms) point to you.
@James “The Schmoozer” Chartrand: Can’t I leave you alone for a second?
First! (I defiantly proclaim).
The rest of you don’t count. (I definitely don’t mean that).
Frankly I think 25th is much better.
Hey, on blogging, would you like to submit something to me for this blog book?
http://peacharse.blogspot.com/2008/02/youre-not-only-one_10.html
Oprah? More like ‘Ugly Betty’