As 2007 comes to an end, I’ve decided to come up with a few lists of a few different things bloggers I think you may find interesting. For further information, be sure to read the disclaimer at the end.
This is the internet. I need to be entertained. Whether it be from a blog with a humorous slant to the world or a blog that deals in the actual entertainment industry. I definitely need a good chuckle and snort every now and then as well as the inside scoop on what will be showing across the silver screen. I’m sure you do as well. So I give you the 10 Most Entertaining Bloggers that I have read this year…
There are quite a few people who would be turned off by a header of Hitler sitting next to someone eating ice cream… until you realize that the person eating the ice cream is the same person writing this blog… and anyone who has had ice cream with Hitler MUST have something profound to say. Eh, not so much. Yet what Avitable does say is both interesting and more importantly funny… as in The Day The Laughter Died funny. Not G rated funny… but not quite NC-17 rated funny. Unless you look at his smilies. Or his Seaworld videos. This is entertainment at its finest.
The newspaper industry had Hearst… the blogosphere has Mr. Fabulous. As the king of the Pointless Media Empire (his blog, his radio show, and yet another blog) his daily goal is to keep the chanting of his name to a low roar. While the closest comparison one can make would be to Howard Stern… it hardly seems fair since Fab is for free and there are an awful lot more inbred people out there than paying customers of satellite radio. Rumor has it that he is currently poised to take over the universe with an army of sculpey soldiers, therefore this threat as a menace to normality should not be taken lightly. (No, I am not calling you fat, okay there pot Fab?)
Storytelling is the artform that blogging is derived from. It’s one thing to be a good blogger… it’s another thing to be a master of storytelling. Dave from Blogography is just that, a master of a craft that has been around since the first flames of fire flickered for the cave man as he drew on the walls of his rock dwelling. Sure our habitats have gotten better over the last millennium or two, and our walls are now bits and bytes in an ethereal electronic realm, but storytelling remains the focus of much of our entertainment. Dave’s harrowing tales of travel and his illustrations of the society we have become come to life in a way that not only entertains but educates. Because in the end… it really is the fault of the monkey.
Original. Quirky. Intense. Three words that can be used to describe one of the most underrated and most entertaining bloggers out there… Poppy Cedes. Seemingly to have just stepped out of a John Hughes movie, Poppy delivers the goods with a very dry (often sarcastic) sense of humor, a taste for le’geek, and with the critical eye of an expert film connoisseur. One of the reasons she is so entertaining, is because beneath it all, you know that this is a real person and not some figment of a writer’s imagination (I have video evidence of this) thought up to lure you into the dark underside of cultish society where the good guys wear black, and the bad guys get the girl.
You would think that a blog called Jestertunes would be a barrel of laughs, right? Well it is! Although Jester is not like your average humor blogger. In fact I’m not even sure you would consider him a humor blogger. He is more of your musically inclined variety blogger (variety being the spice of life people… unless you’re on Arakis) with a very unique way of looking at things that can be humorous if looked at a certain way. His uniqueness is by far one of his most endearing qualities.
Blogging and therapy have pretty much been hand in hand since the beginning. So it really isn’t a surprise that with the rise of video, Midnight Therapy With Crystal mashes all three together, three times a week, and averaging for about three minutes long. She’s like the holy trinity rolled into one for all us netizens. The only thing that makes me sad is that she doesn’t have a podcast setup… because this is one show I would definitely take on the road with me for instant therapeutic relief. It’s like Icy Hot for the soul.
Rockyjay is one of those blogs I have been reading for what seems like an eternity. Still… he’s entertaining as all hell. While he is more of a Maxim style blog, which most females possibly wouldn’t be able to appreciate, being a man he does really swell by me. His taste is rather exquisite when it comes to the fairer sex, and some of his tales may seem outlandish unless you are partying like a rockstar. All in all its good and (mostly) clean fun.
Why peruse the corporate entertainment blogs and have to wade through all the Britney Spears crap when any and all geektastic entertainment news can be found at Geeks of Doom? Right, there really is no reason. Thanks to them, I’ve been kept pretty caught up on all the things I want to be, like Hellboy II and The Dark Knight. Their book and comic reviews are also insightful, and I’ve found a few new good reads from them. Geeketainment has never been reported on better.
You know I could not leave out the home of the LOLCATS… I Can Has Cheezeburger? offers me daily moments of joy using pretty kitties in unusual circumstances with a humorous twist. Want to Lolspeak? The easiest way is to translate English to Japanese… and then Japanese back to English. My favorite? That would be o,hai,Dave… for reasons that may not be so obvious. It’s always the simplest things that gives us the biggest kicks, right?
I have a serious problem when it comes to watching television shows on a regular basis. Luckily, I have Its All Fluff. This blog is written by alot of my favorite everyday bloggers… only here they really aren’t bloggers… they’re Fluffers. I’ve actually been a fan since its first incarnation, and continue to enjoy reading their episode recaps of all the goodness that is on television that I totally miss. Thankfully, they don’t create a mess like some other Fluff I know.
Since this is entertainment, in the finest tradition of the rockingest band in all of rock, Spinal Tap, the listed has been placed to 11… because we can.
Did you know that 65% of people like sex, and 90% of people like cereal? Yes folks, cereal is more popular than fornication! With a broad appeal, Cereal Wednesday is as entertaining into breakfast foods as it gets. Every Wednesday its a different review of a different cereal. There are special guests, surprise endings, and even the occasional daring stunt that will leave your tongue scared for itself. Being available via RSS, e-mail, iTunes, and even for Zune just goes to show the far reaching appeal and full on entertainment value of Cereal Wednesday.
As a reward for being the best of the best for 2007… I designed this complex thing-a-ma-bob for those who may want to display their Listed status proudly:
Additionally… because I am beyond benevolent and loving contrary to what some people believe… here is the code for you to use with a permalink directly to this post. So if your blog was snacked upon today, all you need to do is copy and past the code:
The Lists is a yearly compilation of interesting bloggers that I currently read. Due to the volume of blogs and the 10 blogger limit, there may be authors who do not appear. This is not to say that you did not have a good blog, or an important blog, or even a blog I did not read because in all likelihood I do indeed read it. This simply means that for that year that you are excluded… well… I thought other bloggers were better choices for the Listing. This does not mean I don’t like you, I don’t love you, or that I don’t read you. It just means that for that year(s), I chose other bloggers but there is always the possibility of next year. Unless.
Unless you cry, whine, send me e-mail messages begging me to feature you, send e-cards with links to the blogs you want linked, tell me how I don’t love you, tell me how I don’t like you, tell me how sad you are, tell me how I don’t read you even though you know I did because I commented at some point, and/or try to muscle me with threats of large “goombas” paying a visit. If you do any of that… then hold your breathe until you see yourself on the Lists again. While your doing that… go get a white hat and get yourself some Smurfberry Pie ‘cause you’ll be blue before you see it.
As 2007 comes to an end, I’ve decided to come up with a few lists of a few different things bloggers I think you may find interesting. For further information, be sure to read the disclaimer at the end.
Different bloggers value different things in the blogs that they read. Some value humor. Some value grammar. Some value spellcheck. I value honesty… and the ability to be honest on your blog is a trait I hold in the highest esteem. Honesty is putting it out there, laying it out on the table without fear of the consequences, and being able to stand against the criticism of those who haven’t even an iota of the courage it took to post it in the first place. These are the bravest bloggers… and so I present to you the Most Honest Bloggers that I have read this year…
While it isn’t an easy thing to be unofficially known as ”The Komodo Dragon Lady of the Blogosphere”, if you really want to know EXACTLY what Miss Ann Thrope thinks of you? Just ask. She will, without a doubt or hesitation, let you know… EXACTLY. Still, don’t let the rumors or opinions of those who have foolishly asked without REALLY wanting to know EXACTLY what she thought… for her sweetness will put you into a diabetic coma. This is one Komodo I could definitely cuddle with. 
If you ever want to know exactly how to make home made guacamole, the type of accent your likely to get in Florida as opposed to the rest of the South, how to gain insight to your meaning of life, or how to manipulate the time space continuum to move your family cross country in the blink of an eye, then Miss Britt is the person to go to. Not only is she independently wise, honest about the ups and downs of life without apologies, and unabashedly an Artist Formerly Known As Squiggly Line fan, but one day you will prostrate at her feet. You don’t believe me? When she ascends The Celestial Throne as the Omnipotent High Empress of the Universe, well, I told you so.
The day they taught sharing in kindergarten, Miss Monique not only took notes, but had it tattooed on her heart. A personal blogger purist (even with those minor little paid posts), there is nothing in her personal life off the table when it comes to blogging. Loves, losses, manicures, pedicures, pets, blonde highlights, and the more than occasional moronic male she dates is all right there for the world to read… and therefore get to know just how ”le kool” she really is.
Anyone who is willing to go onto a webcam and publicly chew ice is as upfront and honest as they come. So its without question that the Ice Princess KG displays a wide range of honesty on her blog. From the California neighbors to the State of Kentucky, there is very little left unscathed from her cold hard opinion. Still, there is a warmth there below that exterior… the love for her Teddy, her Buddy and her Daisy (and yeah, sometimes her Mr. KG) will outlast all. In the end… it is all about Love.
The thing about Soda is that her blog plays out more like an episode of COPS. It has the nitty, the gritty, the high speed chase, and the satisfaction of a new piece of jewelry at the end of the road. Unlike the television show though, you get the big picture from reading her blog. It’s not just the best or the worst… its that with every undotted i and uncrossed t inbetween.
We’re all a little crazy to a certain degree… but at least Jane is willing to flat out admit it in her blog title itself! That sort of open self-awareness lends itself to her incredible honesty about moving through life… with all its doubts and concerns… joys and celebrations… pigs and men. No, I’m not saying that she says men are pigs… she really has a man… and she really has a pig… and they are two different animals. Most of the time.
Making the transition from child to adult is a painful and often heartbreaking process called being a teenager. If you want to taste the pain of those years then look no further than Sarcastica. Although it is usually easy to spot a teenage angst blog from half a mile away, that isn’t true with this one. In fact, if I could, I’d proof her to make sure she really IS as young as she says… because her perspective on life is a far more grown up way of looking at things than some adult bloggers I know. Still… there is purity of heart there… even if it is the heart of an older soul trapped in a younger body.
Although she is one of the less predictable bloggers, Tracy is not one to shirk away from the challenge of filling you in on what’s been happening so that you are able to keep up. As she attests to, life with kids is more interesting than not… and while some may view it as “mommy bloggish”… there is brute honesty in it… even when the kids aren’t necessarily the apple of her eye, the way other bloggers may whitewash them to be.
There are some bloggers you read, and some bloggers you read into. With Tori, there’s no reading into necessary… its all laid out in perfect detail… and while it never leaves you wondering, it will often leave you hungering for more. An artist both visually and grammatically, she takes pride in her posts… even though they may not paint as flattering a picture as we may all want for ourselves… her tales of truth are usually short and of course… the fact she has red hair, blue eyes, and looks incredibly hot in a pair of jeans doesn’t hurt either.
There are very few professions that will advocate you lying to the client. Unfortunately, EMTs and Paramedics are one such profession that endorses emblazoned lies (ex. “Your going to be okay,” when in fact you know they will be dead in 48 hours if not sooner with burns covering 90% of their body) to accomplish what is in the best interest of the client. Yet, you don’t get that with Franky. Her blog is above the table when it comes to both personal and professional matters… and she’ll be honest about every little thing.
As a reward for being the best of the best for 2007… I designed this complex thing-a-ma-bob for those who may want to display their Listed status proudly:
Additionally… because I am beyond benevolent and loving contrary to what some people believe… here is the code for you to use with a permalink directly to this post. So if your blog was snacked upon today, all you need to do is copy and past the code:
The Lists is a yearly compilation of interesting bloggers that I currently read. Due to the volume of blogs and the 10 blogger limit, there may be authors who do not appear. This is not to say that you did not have a good blog, or an important blog, or even a blog I did not read because in all likelihood I do indeed read it. This simply means that for that year that you are excluded… well… I thought other bloggers were better choices for the Listing. This does not mean I don’t like you, I don’t love you, or that I don’t read you. It just means that for that year(s), I chose other bloggers but there is always the possibility of next year. Unless.
Unless you cry, whine, send me e-mail messages begging me to feature you, send e-cards with links to the blogs you want linked, tell me how I don’t love you, tell me how I don’t like you, tell me how sad you are, tell me how I don’t read you even though you know I did because I commented at some point, and/or try to muscle me with threats of large “goombas” paying a visit. If you do any of that… then hold your breathe until you see yourself on the Lists again. While your doing that… go get a white hat and get yourself some Smurfberry Pie ‘cause you’ll be blue before you see it.
