Here is a list of blogfest ideas. Of course, they probably wont happen because they don't involve the alphabet.
The "BlogPest BlogFest" : Yes, I suggested this in a previous posting. Thanks to the overwhelming response to this idea, it has made me give it some serious thought. Just imagine a wonderful blogfest where we did a posting on a blogger that aggravates us so much that we would much rather go to a Justin Bieber concert than continuing reading their crap. This blogfest, however, could seriously backfire as it brings loads of visits and new 'followers' to the blogger that aggravates us.
The "Drive-By Blogger Blogfest" : This would be a blogfest where you visit a site just the once and leave some comment that has nothing to do with the posting. All you do is mention that you are now 'following' their blog. What you are really trying to do is get them to follow your blog so as to add to your blog 'followers'.
The "Blatant Self-Promoting, Self-Obsessed Blogfest" : Rather similar to the blogfest mentioned above. What you do in this blogfest is demonstrate the fine art of self-promoting and being self-obsessed. Here's an example sample of what you might write in such a blogfest : "You must read my latest posting that ties in nicely with my other posting about the upcoming posting that tells you about my posting that I posted last month about how great my postings are! You know, my blog is a very important place. A meeting place where other lesser bloggers can come and note just how wonderful I am!"
The "Blogbuster Movie Blogfest" : For those of us who haven't actually had our exciting lives made into a blockbuster movie, we could do a fantasy posting about a must see film about ourselves.
The "New Kids on the Blog" blogfest : This one might actually work. Although still no mention of the alphabet. This would be a blogfest bringing further awareness of new bloggers. A sort of a big hello from this amazingly caring community.
The "Captain's Blog: Stardate 2013.2" blogfest : This would be blogfest for all those with this fascination for all things spaced out. Make it so.
The "DogFest BlogFest" : This would be a blogfest where we show our appreciation for our doggy friends such as, oh I don't know, Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar!
The "Cynical Blogfest" : This would be a blogfest about stating that blogfests are a way of drawing attention to the creators of blogfests and a darned good way to self-promote, plug their latest novel or try to sell you timeshare properties in fashionable Stoke on Trent.
The "Groundblog Day" blogfest : Wouldn't it be great for a blogfest? This would be where we repeat the same paragraph, over and over again. Yes indeed, a paragraph that repeats over and over and over...If you get what I mean?
Wouldn't it be great for a blogfest? This would be where we repeat the same paragraph, over and over again. Yes indeed, a paragraph that repeats over and over and over...If you get what I mean?
Wouldn't it be great for a blogfest? This would be where we repeat the same paragraph, over and over again. Yes indeed, a paragraph that repeats over and over and over...If you get what I mean?
I'd sign up for the Groundhog Day Blogfest!
ReplyDeleteHi Alex, Hi Alex,
ReplyDeleteYou were supposed to repeat your sentence twice. You were so supposed to repeat your sentence twice.
Gary,
Gary,
I hate to admit it but I think one or two of those Fests related to me. I mean Bert....No, I mean me.
ReplyDeleteSign me up
Bert's my Vickie
Hi Vickie,
DeleteReally? I wonder what they could possibly be in regards to you, no Bert, no you.....
Consider yourself signed up :)
Gary and his various blogfests:)
You crack me up. That doggie fest just might work. (Right, Penny?)
ReplyDeleteHi Susan,
DeleteThanks, I'm pretty cracked up, in bits and all over the place. The "DogFest BlogFest" would be 'pawfect', according to Penny :)
Gary, never one to self-promote his amazing blogfest ideas :)
I totally laughed out loud and changed my pants on several occasions! I will do all, but what about the dodgeballfest. The one where we end up cornering one follower and tell them how terrible they really are and we all take shots. Then at the end we shake hands and say good game, good game.
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy,
DeleteWe assume you will be doing a laundry. I reckoned you would join in all of these blogfest ideas. What next, oh yes, somebody will come up with some alphabet challenge to bring the blogging community together and of course, nothing to do with bringing attention to themselves. Oops.... You set up the "dodgeballfest", Tammy. I'm sure it will attract a lot of interest and I'm a willing follower victim. I just hope the game doesn't go into sudden death overtime.
Your starstruck 'follower',
Gary
These are all great Gary, but The Drive-By Blogger Blogfest is sure to have the most hits!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Hi Julie,
DeleteGlad you think so. The "Drive-By" bloggers are so much fun and yes, you're probably right, such a blogfest would have the most hits. I'd like to give a virtual hit to those drive-by bloggers :)
Gary and his feeble attempt at blogfests :)
Jazz n Jewel are a bit hissy about the DogFest Blogfest. Just saying...
ReplyDeleteHi The Elephant's Child,
DeletePenny has suggested a "Jazz n Jewel blogfest". Quite the musical gem of a blogfest! :)
Gary and his blogfest suggestions that probably wont happen unless a 'popular' blogger grabs one of the blogfest ideas and uses it :)
Some good ideas there Gary hope some get taken up.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Hi Yvonne,
DeleteThank you, but they would only probably happen if someone who has set up something like an alphabet challenge gets wind of my blogfest suggestions :)
I still cannot find your latest blog, Yvonne.
Gary
ya know
ReplyDeleteya know
it just might work
it just might work
ray
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Hi Ray, Hi Ray,
DeleteYa know, you might be right.
Ya know, you might be right.
Gary,
Gary,
Man, I know a lot of bloggers who are already doing the drive-by blogfest. Lame!!
ReplyDeleteHi L. Diane Wolfe,
DeleteStrangely enough, so do I. Of course, not forgetting one of the standard comments that might go with a drive-by bloggers comment. "Great post! Thanks for sharing!"
Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar's book about her puppy years titled, "My First Bark", is finally available on 'eek-publishing'.
Gary, your adoring fan :)
Hello Gary:
ReplyDeleteWe love all your ideas for 'Blogfests' but, not that we should wish to criticise in any way [Blogtopia rules in our blog book], there does not seem to be any opportunity for dressing up.Perhaps a mask, fancy dress, silly moustache........do you get the idea.....do you.....do you.....do you.....do you....
Whatever, count us in!!!!Happy New Year, Gary!!!
Oh hello Jane and Lance,
DeleteOne day, you might let me know which one of you two is typing to me. Do you take turns doing sentences? Do you take turns doing comments in their entirety? Just wondering...
How odd, you mention a mask, fancy dress and a silly moustache. I did a posting about that but because I would never self-promote, I shall leave it at that.
Evidently, they are coming up with a sequel to the movie "Groundhog Day". Evidently, they are coming up with a sequel to the movie "Groundhog Day". Evidently, they are coming up with a sequel to the movie "Groundhog Day". Evidently, they are coming up with a sequel to the movie "Groundhog Day". Evidently, they are coming up with a sequel to the movie "Groundhog Day". Evidently, they are coming up with a sequel to the movie "Groundhog Day".
Consider the both of your illustrious selves, counted in. A peaceful, positive New Year, my friends!
Gary and Penny and the wee folks and a unicorn and a psychotic clown....
OMG! TFF! What a funny way to put into words how I feel sometimes.
ReplyDeleteShared this one.
Hugs and chocolate,
Shelly
PS Sir Poops and Hair Ball are seriously thinking about interviewing your pooch. They just have to device a plan since he/she is a fur-peep, too.
Hi Shelly,
DeleteOMG TFF meets R2D2 and 3CPO :) I tried not to be too cynical with this one. I mean, me cynical, never! Ah yes, that would be more like the "Sarcastic Blogfest".
Very kind of you to share. Thank you, Shelly.
I know that Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar would love to have a collaboration interview with Sir Poops and Hair Ball. Then it could get 'pawblished'!
Thank you for the hugs and chocolate.
Kind wishes and some Purdy's chocolate, your way,
Gary
All great ideas!
ReplyDeleteHi Arleen,
DeleteThank you and now they will be 'stolen' and used by one of those 'popular' bloggers :)
Gary
I think one time I came up with the UberBlogFest where every day of the blogfest people come up with new blogfests.
ReplyDeleteAha PT,
DeleteSo blogfests about blogfests. Thanks for sharing and great comment!
I think there are a good many blogfests out there that have no other motive than the accumulation of followers...you are quite right (sadly) about that. I am somewhat terrified of accumulating a whole raft of followers. Such pressure to come up with something interesting on a regular basis.
ReplyDeleteHi Delores,
DeleteSurely that wouldn't be their aim. I cannot believe that somebody would set up a blogfest just to bring attention and more 'followers' to their site.
Actually, I have visited a number of sites with over a 1000 'followers' and zero comments. Wonder what that could possibly mean.
As for you, dear lady, you are always interesting to read. You should have loads of followers and lots of comments. No pressure, just have fun. Pretend all those followers on your site are anxiously awaiting your next posting. See, no pressure at all :)
Gary
Just love the ideas, especially the Groundhog one! One of my favouritest films of all time.
ReplyDeleteHi Carol,
DeleteI'm glad you love the ideas. Of course, I had to make a bit of a pun in regards to that movie and the blogfest would be "Groundblog Day" blogfest.
I'm glad you love the ideas. Of course, I had to make a bit of a pun in regards to that movie and the blogfest would be "Groundblog Day" blogfest.
Thanks Carol and big hugs :)
Gary
The Dogfest and maybe Catfest! Yeah, a fest to honour both our puppies and our kittens! And I know how much you and Penny the Jack Russel dog and internet superstar love cats!
ReplyDeleteIsn't Justin Bieber like the kewlest Canuck ever? I'm sure that's what I've heard.
Hi Joylene,
DeleteI was trying to rhyme Blog with Dog. A "Catfest" blogfest. Just think, we could have cats tell us all about their evil plan to rule the world and turn humans into slaves in a gigantic dairy factory in Switzerland! Yes, Penny just loves dem cats. She knows some of her bestest type fans are cats!
Been trying to keep it a secret that Bieber is Canadian, eh. I reckoned he should be sent to America, forever! To think he starred in the half time show of the Grey Cup. Shudder!!!
Your adoring fan,
Gary
inspiring post i'm following you now "wink"
ReplyDeleteHi becca,
DeleteThanks and I'm going to go to your site, leave a comment that has nothing to do with your posting and mention I'm following you :) Great comment, becca. Thanks for sharing! *wink*
It's MY blog and I'm not going to do anything just because it's a new requirement. na na na na nana }P
ReplyDeleteMe follow you long time. Please visit my blog where me discuss similar issues.
Ah lotta joy,
DeleteIt's MY blog, she states. You just cannot resist using CAPITAL letters. A bit disappointed you didn't chuck in a few exclamation points for dramatic impact!!!
Totally understandable you 'follow' my blog. And yes, I'm just as modest as ever. Me visit you blog and me have 'followed' your blog, since I were but a young lad. Must see what your similar issues are all about. Bet you are thrilled knowing I shall visit your blog....
With much happiness, singing, dancing and wee folks frolicking, your way,
Gary
Grand ideas. I love the Groundhog Day Blogfest the best. Although I beg to differ with how you corrected some commenters. Aren't I supposed to come back tomorrow (i.e another day...) and post this comment again? Just wondering. Wouldn't want to screw up...
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear we get your satire again. Our blogfest would not be the same without your added spot-on dead-on funny comments. You rock Gary. Now don't freak out when you see this comment again...
Tina @ Life is Good
http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/
Hey Tina,
DeleteMy friend and one of the lovely hosts, or is it hostesses of the fabulous blogfest that brings further awareness of the alphabet! :)
Yes, I shall totally mock your um 'challenge'. Ironically, that, in my own significant way, brings further attention to all of you who organise such a fascinating blogfest.
I look forward to your comment again, Tina. And darn it, it's the "Groundblog Day" blogfest. GROUNDBLOG....GROUNDBLOG...GROUNDBLOG....
Thank you, Tina and your life just got gooder....
Gary
I look forward to your comment again, Tina. And darn it, it's the "Groundblog Day" blogfest. GROUNDBLOG....GROUNDBLOG...GROUNDBLOG....
Thank you, Tina and your life just got gooder....
Gary
I am DYING LAUGHING! This has to be one of your BEST posts EVER!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the BlogFests where the person just hops by and says they are following and you never see them again.
LOVE the Ground Hog idea
LOVE the Ground Hog idea
My all time fave? The "Blatant Self-Promoting, Self-Obsessed Blogfest"
COUNT ME IN!!!!
Hi Caren,
DeleteI'm really pleased that you're DYING LAUGHING! Actually, forget the dying bit :) Do you think this might have been slightly tongue in cheek. Of course, I would never, ever try to make fun of those who set up the blogfests just to draw attention to themselves.
It's "Groundblog"...yikes!
It's "Groundblog"...yikes!
I think I should tell you about one of my previous posts that tells you about a post about an upcoming post that will be a fantastically awesome post, just like all my posts are. I'm so wonderful and you are honoured to visit my site. Hmmm...
Thank you, Caren. And Penny says hello to Cody :)
See you later, eh,
Gary
See you later, eh,
Gary
I love it when you do this. Funnily enough I was working on Herman Melville today, and some of his thoughts on a similar subject came up:
ReplyDelete"And do you famous mortals, then, take no pleasure in hearing your bravos?"
"Much, my good lord; at least such famous mortals, so enamored of a clamorous notoriety, as to bravo for themselves, when none else will huzza; whose whole existence is an unintermitting consciousness of self; whose very persons stand erect and self-sufficient as their infallible index, the capital letter I; who relish and comprehend no reputation but what attaches to the carcass; who would as lief be renowned for a splendid mustache, as for a splendid drama: who know not how it was that a personage, to posterity so universally celebrated as the poet Vavona, ever passed through the crowd unobserved; who deride the very thunder for making such a noise in Mardi, and yet disdain to manifest itself to the eye."
All best to you, hope you're doing well :)
Hi Chris,
DeleteWhy thank you :) And thus, you were working on Herman Melville. Interesting and no, I wont make mention of "Moby Dick" because you might think I'd try to make some sort of silly innuendo out of that.
A most interesting quote and it was almost in English I could understand. I'm kidding, Herman is as poignant and relevant now as he was then. Um, have fun working on him :)
And the best to you, dear lady. I'm just fine, thank you. We would like to think that your new adventure continues in a positive focus.
Gary :)
These are some amazing ideas indeed sir!
ReplyDeleteHi Keith,
DeleteWhy thank you and I have been to the top of the mountain and breathed in the panorama of a new light, a new hope for this beleaguered planet.
Take care.
In peace and goodwill,
Gary
Happy New Year Gary (and Penny)! These would be some very entertaining fests! I'd be happy to join a DogFest Blogfest. My star is Bobo the Booty-licious Chihuahua
ReplyDeleteHi Heather,
DeleteAnd a Happy New Year to you, my dear friend. At this rate, the "DogFest Blogfest" might actually happen. Bobo and Booty-licious, you can 'pawblish' a posting. Heck, we could always have the doggy version of the A to Z. Yep, the "A to Z Alphabark Challenge!"
Thank you, Heather.
Gary
I think I would sign up for all of them. But under one condition, they must be hosted by our Ninja Captain Alex. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Livia,
DeleteOuch! :) Mr. Cavanaugh has plenty to do. And besides, I'm the captain, as in "Captain's Blog Stardate 2013.2" blogfest.
Please, can I host a blogfest which of course, in no way will be about me self-promoting to draw attention to myself. No way, it would be for um...um, oh yeah, embracing the ideals of this sharing, caring blogging community :)
Thank you, Livia.
Your cordial blogfest host,
Gary :)
Hi Gary,
ReplyDeleteAh, the blogfest. I've never really been part of one of those, although I like your own ideas. Maybe you could have a "snogfest" as well, where you invite all your female admirers (sorry, followers) round for a nice cup of tea and a snog. I think it must be your witty banter that has so many women in thrall to you Gare, and I must say, after reading this post, I was quite overcome myself. In a strictly just friends, male, heterosexual sort of way, that is.
Anyway, peace be with you, and all that.
Very Best Wishes,
David.
Hi David,
DeleteMe neither, I might suggest that they are blatant self-promotion gimmicks, but not being, um cynical, I would never suggest that. I was considering the "snogfest" blogfest. Seriously I was. I used the word snog to rhyme with blog in a rhyming posting once. I didn't use it in this one because I realised that "snog" is a colloquialism of Britain. And you know, y'all, some might of got confused. However, I'm delighted you forwarded that blogfest suggestion. Maybe, just maybe, you might consider doing a blogfest that involves snogging. That way, you could share yourself with the blogging community in a real loving way, even more. Or you might think of it as blatant self-promotion. Nah....A man hug, your way, in a heterosexual sort of way!
Cheers David, me old mucker!
Gary
The main problem with Groundblog is that the main problem with Groundblog is that the main problem with Groundblog is that the main problem with Groundblog is ....... :O
ReplyDeletex
Hi All Consuming,
DeleteFinally, somebody actually noticed it was "Groundblog" not "Groundhog"! Thank you so much and have a good weekend.
Yours in repetition,
Gary x
Hi All Consuming,
Finally, somebody actually noticed it was "Groundblog" not "Groundhog"! Thank you so much and have a good weekend.
Yours in repetition,
Gary x
Indy likes the sound of a Dogfest whereas I am drawn towards the Captain's Blog, as long as I don't have to wear a red shirt :-) x
ReplyDeleteHi Teresa,
DeleteShould of known Indy would like the Dogfest! :) No red shirt for you. Make it so, number one!
Could I interest you in the "Groundblog Day" blogfest?
Gary :) x
Could I interest you in the "Groundblog Day" blogfest?
Gary :) x
I could give Groundblog Day a go, Gary.
DeleteI could give Groundblog day a go, Gary.
I could give Groundblog day a go, Gary.
Hah try saying that fast!!! I just did. Now to untangle my tongue :-)
Hi Teresa,
DeleteTry saying "that fast". Okay then...."that fast" :) Ignore me, Teresa :)
Gary
Hi Teresa,
Try saying "that fast". Okay then...."that fast" :) Ignore me, Teresa :)
Gary
The drive by blogfest is hillarious and yes, I recognize that kind of subjects :). The one I like best is the one involving our doggy friends, for I have also one dog that I adore, her name is Betty. Penny would like her.
ReplyDeleteHi Petronela,
DeleteI think we have experienced a few of those drive-by bloggers :) Sometimes I drive over to their site and leave a return drive-by comment. Betty would be just 'pawfect' for a Dogfest! Penny sends her and you, pawsitive wishes and doggy kisses xx
Fests, Fests, Pests, Pests ... life's a long festive feast ... At the moment I'd have a hibernest fest, a hibernest fest ... for all who are on sickies, all who are on sickies ...
ReplyDeleteHardwick and I would be happy to join a Gary-Pennyfest ... we'd bring a few extra friends along too ... Swooping Seagull for one ... anyone can join as long as they can swim, or ski perhaps - depending on the airfest up north ...
Have a happy weekend - well I am .. oh gosh have to brave the big outside tomorrow! Cheers to you both ... see ya .. Hilary
Hi Hilary,
DeleteOr, pests, pests, pests :) Ah, a "hibernest blogfest", it's a shame that the topic would involve having a sickie.
Yes, let's get Hardwick and some other friends to swoop in and join in the festivities of the "DogFest BlogFest".
Wishing you a happy weekend, also, Hilary. Stay well wrapped up on Sunday.
I reckon, we should have a "Hedgeblog Day" blogfest, sort of the British version.
Gary
I reckon, we should have a "Hedgeblog Day" blogfest, sort of the British version.
Gary
I see myself in at least 3 of those catogaries
ReplyDeleteEllo from wales
Hi John,
DeleteI wonder what those categories might be. I reckon you're not in the "Drive-By" category. And so delighted were you by my comment on your site, I know you shall return. Right John?
Have a peaceful Sunday in Wales and hello from England and sometimes Canada.
In kindness,
Gary
As arnie Swartz said so eloquently "I shall be back"
DeleteHi John Gray,
DeleteThe eloquence of the former Governor of 'Kaleefooornyah' is resonating in your excellent response.
And, because no blog is really a secret, you can look forward, with eager anticipation, another um award winning comment from me.
Gary
Gary, I must confess I'm a bit overwhelmed by the decision making, lol all such great choices. So, I would have to do what I normally don't do well and that us keep simple by saying, I would probably join the drive by. :-))
ReplyDeleteHi Madison,
DeleteAh yes, decisions, decisions. And to think I could of added plenty more um fascinating blogfest ideas :)
Thanks for driving by, oops, thanks for visiting! :)
Have a peaceful, positive weekend, Madison.
In hope and goodwill,
Gary :)
Made too many mistakes on that last comment. Had to erase or it would be incomprehensible. The flu I've got is doing a number on me.
ReplyDeleteAnyway...
Howdy Gary... Wow! Blogfests, huh? What a grand idea. This post vaguely reminds me of your Blog Air posts. Now don't start repeating yourself already.
That's a 'Groundhog Day BlogFest'
Wouldn't it be great for a blogfest? This would be where we repeat the same paragraph, over and over again. Yes indeed, a paragraph that repeats over and over and over...If you get what I mean?
Wouldn't it be great for a blogfest? This would be where we repeat the same paragraph, over and over again. Yes indeed, a paragraph that repeats over and over and over...If you get what I mean?
But I digress...
The Blatant Self-Promoting, Self-Obsessed Blogfest sounds like the best out of all of them, really. those type bug me the most. I wish they create a can of blog spray to get rid of the hyped lil' suckers that usually offer little in substance but still want you to check them out while they put their name everywhere on the net.
This was a great post, dude. You made up some good ones. If you want a suggestion, I could give you the Boring-As-Hell BlogFest. This BlogFest would require all of us to visit a blog that definitely will not make you laugh, think or feel anything. You just go to it, read about somebody feeding their cat or dog, tell strangers that they ate a donut that morning and then watched TV until they went to bed. Everyone visiting this one shouldn't have trouble falling asleep.
Wait a second... that sounds kind of like Farcebook profile statuses, too. :) Take care, Gary and before I leave I just wanted to add...
Wouldn't it be great for a blogfest? This would be where we repeat the same paragraph, over and over again. Yes indeed, a paragraph that repeats over and over and over...If you get what I mean?
Hi Kelly,
DeleteI deleted your other comment completely. I appreciate you going to this much trouble what with you having the "man flu". Big respect to you.
Yes sir, we got back into the tongue-in-cheek, cynical, bordering on sarcastic type posting. And it's "GROUNDBLOG". See that, I was trying to be clever.
And there are certain blatant self-promoting, self-obsessed bloggers who very cleverly try to make out they actually care. Some will actually leave what appears to be a flattering comment that reeks of superficiality. What they really want you to do is check out their site and follow their blog. It's a very sad, insecure ego thing. I think we have to realise, like you realise, we are all different and all equal.
I was hoping you would leave a comment and add your own suggestions. You didn't disappoint, my friend. Often the "Boring-As-Hell BlogFest" types you allude to are often bloggers who do alleged comedy and folks tell them how funny they are, even if they realise the humour is actually crap. I never profess to be funny and I don't claim to be in that genre. Yet, some of those 'comedy' bloggers are, for lack of a better word, a 'joke'.
I'm now reading new 'friends' on Farcebook who have really important profile updates about their evening meal and seriously, they get 50 likes and 20 comments. Wow and yes, I go and take the 'p**s' out of them. In a very nice way, of course :)
Yes sir, we got back into the tongue-in-cheek, cynical, bordering on sarcastic type posting. And it's "GROUNDBLOG". See that, I was trying to be clever.
Yes sir, we got back into the tongue-in-cheek, cynical, bordering on sarcastic type posting. And it's "GROUNDBLOG". See that, I was trying to be clever.
I love the way your brain works, Gary!! THese are fun - although I hope no one would nominate me for the 1st one - I don't think I'd be able to look at my blog list that day!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jemi,
DeleteGlad you love the way my brain works. My last two brain cells are right confused! :) Of course, if we had a "Super Lovely Blogfest", yours would be right up there with the loveliest of them all! :)
Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Jemi.
Gary
ReplyDeleteJohn Gray13 January 2013 14:11
As arnie Swartz said so eloquently "I shall be back"
Hi John Gray,
DeleteThe eloquence of the former Governor of 'Kaleefooornyah' is resonating in your excellent response.
And, because no blog is really a secret, you can look forward, with eager anticipation, another um award winning comment from me.
Gary
Hahaha awesome ideas. Might steal a few. :-P
ReplyDeleteHi Misha,
DeleteAnd just my luck, you being a popular blogger, would get an overwhelming response to any blogfest ideas you 'stole' from me :)
And with that, I shall now go sob uncontrollably in a darkened room.....
Hilarious! What about the Lurkers Blogfest?
ReplyDeleteI love blogfests that present a challenge to get my teeth into/ ideas to blog about.
Hi Madeleine,
DeleteA "Lurkers Blogfest". Can imagine the total number of those participating would be zero :)
I love blogfests in so far as it give me the chance to satirise them :) I've heard there is a blogfest that celebrates the alphabet. Seriously? Hope you had a nice weekend and oops, its snowing.
Gary
Ah but it could be called the 'Coming Out of the Cyber Closet' Blogfest? ;O)
ReplyDeleteHi Madeleine,
DeleteVery good. The lurkers might get into it so much that they discover their cyber closet is wide open and ready to take on the blogging world! :)
You may be onto something with some of these. I actually like a few of these a lot. Then again, some bloggers are always participating in some of these--in their own minds at least and without thinking of them as blogfests.
ReplyDeleteLee
Wrote By Rote
Hi Lee,
DeleteThank you and perhaps you would like to use some of them. In my mind, I have this blogfest where everybody hold a blogfest in my honour. Can't imagine that happening.
Take care and welcome to Groundblog Day...
Gary
Take care and welcome to Groundblog Day...
Gary
Okay, I love the DogFestBlogFest! An excuse to post more about Emma! :-) Though, being a cat lady as well as a dog lover, I do have to say I think you should add a CatFestBlogFest to this list.
ReplyDeleteSome of the other ones totally made me giggle. I like how you put a positive, or at least amusing spin, on those blogs that make you want to throw something at your computer.
Hi Danielle,
DeleteAh yes, now that would make for a 'pawfect' blogfest :) I used DogFest BlogFest because it rhymed. Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar, rather reluctantly agrees we should make it a creature fest, including cats. Hello to Emma! :)
I try to do a rather tongue-in-cheek perspective on all those blogfests. And no, I certainly wouldn't make fun of that one that relates to the alphabet! :) And some of those blogs, the drive by, self-promoting, self-obsessed bloggers do make me want to smash my screen....
Thank you, Danielle,
Gary
Great post! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete;)
Hi Elise,
DeleteGreat comment! Thanks for sharing!
:)
I've been blogging for the past 5 years, the last two year being taken much more seriously. Until the A-Z blogfest of last month, I wasn't all that aware of this phenomenon. Last month I was surprised by all the blogs getting involved; and started to wonder if the bloggers involved were having such a terrible time think of something to write about, that they resorted to the last option, the ABCs. Please don't let me get that desperate.
ReplyDeleteHi Glynis,
ReplyDeleteSerious blogging, combined with some light-hearted blogging, is a nice balance, I believe. I frankly find all these blogging contests and blog hops and challenges and whatever, tiresome. The cynical me might even suggest that a number get involved with them to just ego trip and self-promote. Of course, never being cynical, I wont suggest such a thing. Blogger anarchy is the way forward :)
Thank you, Glynis.
Gary
I want to do the dogfest blog! (or petfest) I think it would be really fun to just have people post a picture of their pets.
ReplyDeleteI don't join in on a lot of blog hops...they are very time consuming. If there is one that catches my attention I will join up, but I won't read blogs non-stop for days. My favorite one was when you introduce some other blogger that has had an impact on you or your writing.
Hi Sharon,
DeleteThanks for commenting on this archived posting :) A dogfest would be pawesome and pawfect. I'm thinking about setting up a blogpest blogfest.
I don't join them because I'd much rather do my own thing. I find the whole blog hop thing tedious and repetitive. One that is sincere and promotes inspiration you found from other bloggers, is a great one, Sharon.
Thank you, dear friend.
Gary
I didn't read thru all the comments, but I don't think it's very nice to have a Blog Pest where people blog about the other blogs that annoy them. That's really mean actually. I'd personally be devastated to read that someone was annoyed by my blog.
ReplyDeleteHey JoJo,
DeleteThanks for commenting on this archived post. You do realise this is totally tongue-in-cheek. Nothing serious in this, just a bit of ironic fun.
Take care and keep smiling :)
Gary