Less A Shout, More A Whisper To The Ear
They say that great minds think alike, but what they fail to add is that lessor minds like mine may also pick up signals from greater minds.
For the last few days, an idea evolved in my head that originated from DJ D and Dan complementing me on this blog, which I wanted some way to actually point out that it is down to them and my other friends who read here - and, reader, this may well include you - that I continue to attempt to keep this thing alive.
My first thought was back to the days of GeoCities, where you’d find websites from ‘young people’ with highly contrasting neon colours for text and background, and such varying case use in writing that it was a form of capitals punishment. Always the young people would include a line acknowledging the existence of their friends.
The idea grew to a more detailed element when I saw the re-occuring meme floating around LiveJournal that you write things that you think of are like a person (for example, a song that reminds you of them; what movie they would be). This seemed a little off-track, and I’m not a great fan of relying on memes.
The thought of acknowledgement wouldn’t dwindle. Instead, it took a different path and after indirectly coming in to contact with a rather distinct group of students, I actually did manage a ’shout out’, which to my knowledge is forever kept secure from an audience. It wasn’t detailed, merely an acknowledgement of how I thought they were decent people.
This brings me to today, where I wake up early, and in between other thoughts I consider how I could stretch this and say the things I think of with regards to my regular visitors. It’s about four or fives hours before I was thinking of dragging myself out of my covers, so to fill time I went to other people’s blogs, and through Doho’s I ended up at VeggieMacabre (Bill from X-Entertainment’s community), I sometimes pop by there in ‘lurk mode’ because he’s a great writer and seems to be very well structured with his thoughts on many different topics.
Then I notice, days ago he’d done a ’shout out’ and now I wonder whether I’d ever have been able to be as well-spoken about it as he was. In fact, I sincerly doubt my eloquence on the matter!
So, because I still want to issue my thanks, I will say that I love you guys - you all mean a lot to me in many different ways - and hope you keep coming to see me here. I’ll also add that if you haven’t read his stuff, go have a glance at Bill’s blog, it’s an absolute joy to read.
Comments
Comment from dohopoki
Time: Saturday 10 May 2008, 5:18
Bwahahaha, fill your time, fill your time with my nonsense.
Comment from DJ D
Time: Saturday 10 May 2008, 8:58
You’re on my list of things I have to read every day when I’m making my rounds on the net. I make a point of checking in several times a day if I can. In fact, i’m kind of anal about the order in which I read all my blogs, and intentionally keep yours toward the end because I want to save some of the best stuff for last. I always know there will be a lot to read here and somehow I end up wanting to write a lot and engage in long discussions, not only from what you post, but from the comments of Dan, Dio, Fungusmungus, and all the other regulars. As long as you’re writing, I’m reading and enjoying, man. I look forward to this about as much as I look forward to checking out X-E every day, and that’s saying something.
And yeah, I can vouch for Veggie Macabre too. I’m a regular over there and you can alwasy count on Bill for a great read. I highly recommend it.
Comment from JoshC
Time: Saturday 10 May 2008, 15:22
Your’s is one of the many stops on my daily blog marathon.
after not having the internet for a few months it took me awhile to get around to reading everything I missed, but here I am.
Glad to be back.
Comment from Guise Dugal
Time: Saturday 10 May 2008, 21:32
Dan, one of the things I like best about your blog is actually how much opinion on movies and stuff we have in common and I really enjoy the insights you’ve given before about childhood. It really makes me think back to my childhood and where some things are the same, but quite a bit has a huge gap because of our cultures and the basic geography - a prime example I’ve cited before is your visit to Toys R Us, to a lot of kids from my area, that may as well have been the other end of the earth, despite the fact it was probably an hour and a half drive for parents. I like to have that comparison, even if there’s a tinge of envy that my nostalgia will never be as nostalgic as an american of the roughly similar time.
One of the things I’d like to point out to anyone else reading this at anytime, is that our Dan here is a really nice guy too, he’s the sought of person who I would call up to see if he wanted a few drinks down the pub or come to watch something on TV. He’s devoted and loyal, and he evokes an aura of trust that makes him very easy to talk to. He’s good fun to talk to and you can really have interesting conversations with him.
Doho, you know even when you are serious you make me laugh. The reference may be lost on you, but I consider some of the stuff that you come up with a bit like watching the TV sketch series put out by Paul Merton. At times things seem slightly absurd or surreal, but then it’s balanced out by sudden flashes of extremely well-thought detailed analysis. Suffice to say, your blog carries that over perfectly, though with a lot more of the deep insight.
DJ D, thanks man, that means a lot to me. I was really glad when you set up the Wordpress, partially because I never go to MySpace these days, and also because I got to read that ‘3 Groovy Things’ post, which I have to say was really fun. I’m very glad I got to know you through X-E, and I really appreciate when you drop comments here, because I know they’ll be well worth the read. One of these days I am going to time my waking hours to catch more than just the last few seconds of the show after yours!
JoshC, firstly welcome back to the internet and here, missed seeing you around on X-E after the Advent Calendar, so while you may have missed things on the ‘net, the ‘net missed you too.
If anyone hasn’t seen Josh’s articles, then one I’d highly suggest (partially because it reminds me of trying to play with the damn thing) his piece on the “Super Scope 6“, because if you have ever tried using it, you will know the frustrations and this will certainly bring all the memories flooding back.
Comment from dohopoki
Time: Sunday 11 May 2008, 0:49
I’ll check out this Paul Merton. People keep describing my work these days and I keep thinking “yes, bingo! Yatzee! that’s how I look at it too.” I’m kind of fatigued with just words though, I was going to start one of three giant articles last night and I ended up scrapping them all because I don’t have the proper computer to work with DVDs and videos. Plus I still need a camera and getting that has been delayed till possibly Fall. It’s put a sudden strain and writer’s block on me.
Things are going to be quite on my end for a while.
Comment from Dio
Time: Sunday 11 May 2008, 3:23
Well…I think we all know how often I’m here. ^^ Its refreshing to know I’m not the only one of me out there.
That and I haven’t bookmarked all of you guys quite yet for the blogs. Guise has you all in one neat lil package, so I don’t have to go back to XE and click in your names. ^^
Comment from Ringdancer
Time: Sunday 11 May 2008, 5:21
I read every other day, and rarely post. For some reason posting a comment, to me, seems as if I’m interfering with your thoughts. And, as always, I like how you think so I never want to interrupt!
Comment from DJ D
Time: Sunday 11 May 2008, 10:30
doho, I totally know what you mean. I’ve got a really great idea for another blog that I want to do like 2 blogs from now but it’s entirely dependent upon getting a camera, and as I can’t really afford a decent one now I’m going to have to put it on the back burner. Sucks.
Dio, Yeah, I will admit to stealing from Guise’s blogroll too to put mine together cause it’s a such a comprehensive list.
Comment from Guise Dugal
Time: Sunday 11 May 2008, 15:40
Dio, I’m too much of a fan of your art, your blog and you to give an unbiased comment here about it. Ever since the X-E Advent Calendar I was hooked to your work and the little insights in to your mind, something I am extremely grateful for. If people haven’t checked them out, they should, because they are excellent - from wit to cuteness and back again, it’s all cool! I’m always fond of the Animal Crossing styles, especially with the gaming themes…but the recent Lucas kick is so cute!
I could go on, but most everyone here probably already knows the degree’s of your groovitude…
Ringy, glad you found your way over here and that you are still reading, but never fear about making comments - everyone here is pretty darn cool to amazingly spiffy.
DJ D, if you get a digital camera get one with a rechargable lithium battery pack, because the amount of batteries I go through without one is totally insane.
Comment from Dan
Time: Sunday 11 May 2008, 16:14
Guise thank you for the compliment, I’m always self conscious about what I write because while it may be entertaining to me I worry that other people will find it boring or rambling.
And if I were in the area I’d meet you for a pint at the pub or come over to watch tv with you anytime, we’d have a blast!
Comment from Dio
Time: Sunday 11 May 2008, 20:21
I found I’ve stopped caring what I write and just go w/ my gut. The huge twins article was ons of fun and totally spur of the moment. I just wish I had an ounce of the wit and humor that Matt or Guise has when tackling reviews. So, Dan, anything you choose is totally awesome anyway! I like your writing style. GIve into the ramble!
I like all you guys who come around here. Not quite a forum, not quite chatting. Its fun. ^^
Comment from Bill
Time: Monday 12 May 2008, 22:10
Hey! Thanks for the kind words my friend. I have been a lurker on here for a while through X-E. I put you on the blog roll . Sorry I didn’t do it sooner. I get caught up reading your site and before I know it it’s hours later. You have a talent!
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Comment from Dan
Time: Friday 09 May 2008, 17:06
Rest assured my friend whether you post anything new or not I still drop by. And I appreciate that you take the time to read the crap that I throw up on the web too, I respect your opinion on things and look forward to your take on it as well. Heck if it weren’t for you I doubt I’d have started a Wordpress account in the first place so I guess I should thank you! Plus I gotta admit it’s cool to get the UK perspective on things that we in the US take advantage of. So I guess what I’m trying to say is don’t sell yourself short, your a very talented and funny writer and I’m glad that I’ve gotten the chance to know you.