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My Introduction to the Universe of "Memes" and "Tagging", by
18 years ago
It has come to my attention recently that I had been "tagged" by http://www.furaffinity.net/user/lolinterwebz/
At first, I was perplexed. What is this "tag" that he speaks of? Recollections of a popular childhood game came to mind, followed by the more mature, and certainly more entertaining adult version of the word. Then I began to wonder, did this nefarious fellow deface my domicile with some insidious spray-painted filth?! Impossible, I thought. But never-the-less, I ventured outdoors and reviewed the perimeter of my home to be sure. I found no graffiti, but did find where my jolly, rummy neighbor had lost his footing on the ice and dented the western aluminum siding of the house with his cranium.
Left with no options and a challenge in hand, I decided to investigate this "Laughing Internet", and through his public journal (which to me, is somewhat of an oxymoron) I discovered this to be a clever online game of sorts called a "Meme". Apparently, I must reveal two known facts about myself, personal unusual habits, and my distastes, or simply six strange factoids about my darker side in exchange. Then, afterwards, to contact six more men or women to spread this game to their online journals, reminiscent of the black plague in London. The consequences of failing this competition are unknown, but I fear they may be severe. So, to prevent any future injury that may occur, I am now determined to follow this lallygagging through. Therefore, I choose the first set of rules to be announced down below.
Facts.
#1. I prefer wooden bats instead of aluminum because they splinter really neatly.
#2. I can't stand being sick. And to those who brag about never getting ill, I want to skull-fuck you all with a jackhammer.
Unusual Habits.
#1. I hate to waste things. Being the waste-producing creatures we are, I hope I'm not the only ones who believe we should use cloth grocery bags instead of plastic bags and go back to using plastic bags for the original intention of their creation: suffocating noisy people.
#2. Sometimes I buy cherry-scented chap-stick just to have the smell near me. It's delightfully refreshing.
Dislikes
#1. People who put nuts in food to add texture. I prefer them by themselves, but not in my sustenance. People who sneak them into, say, cookies for instance, get their fingers cut off and fed to them. Those are rich in protein, too.
#2. Reality TV: showing the worst of human nature every chance we get.
Now I run into a dilemma as I try to decide who to subjugate to this infernal game. But alas, I remain silent. I cannot fathom who deserves such audacious treatment! But to be honest with myself, I just wanted to take this opportunity to take a jab at the whole Meme craze that is flying about the internet like the Bubonic plague. Seriously people, why is there a need to kill off the mystery. Mystery is good! Why tell me about yourself so much when I can simply try and figure you out on my own. Plus, I'm tried of drama queens spazzing about what people mark on these things. Example: "Gasp! You don't think Tyra Banks is a god among thin, frail women and metrosexuals?! UNWATCH Bitchy! *grabs Pomeranian doggy and skips away*" Or: "Dude, I racked up 1563 points on my fetish meme. The gauge says I should be locked in a safe and sunk in the ocean to protect the sanctity of the world. Brutal. What you doin' tonight? I got that rubber chicken leg dildo I wanted in the mail today."
Memes can be nice, but for the love of Christ, slow down fellas! One or two is okay, 362 and you may have a problem. I don't want to know -everything- about you, just the really good stuff.
In the end, I thank Mr. lolinterwebz for tagging me and giving me the opportunity to poke some fun at seriously serious things like the meme syndrome. Brave sir, for you have tagged me, I release the beast upon you all! Now, to wonder how many people think this journal is being serious before they grasp the sarcasm. Kick back, keep warm, and enjoy this festive, yet horribly excruciating, holiday season. ^_^ Cheers, all!
---Jae,
Proverbial meme cherry now popped.
At first, I was perplexed. What is this "tag" that he speaks of? Recollections of a popular childhood game came to mind, followed by the more mature, and certainly more entertaining adult version of the word. Then I began to wonder, did this nefarious fellow deface my domicile with some insidious spray-painted filth?! Impossible, I thought. But never-the-less, I ventured outdoors and reviewed the perimeter of my home to be sure. I found no graffiti, but did find where my jolly, rummy neighbor had lost his footing on the ice and dented the western aluminum siding of the house with his cranium.
Left with no options and a challenge in hand, I decided to investigate this "Laughing Internet", and through his public journal (which to me, is somewhat of an oxymoron) I discovered this to be a clever online game of sorts called a "Meme". Apparently, I must reveal two known facts about myself, personal unusual habits, and my distastes, or simply six strange factoids about my darker side in exchange. Then, afterwards, to contact six more men or women to spread this game to their online journals, reminiscent of the black plague in London. The consequences of failing this competition are unknown, but I fear they may be severe. So, to prevent any future injury that may occur, I am now determined to follow this lallygagging through. Therefore, I choose the first set of rules to be announced down below.
Facts.
#1. I prefer wooden bats instead of aluminum because they splinter really neatly.
#2. I can't stand being sick. And to those who brag about never getting ill, I want to skull-fuck you all with a jackhammer.
Unusual Habits.
#1. I hate to waste things. Being the waste-producing creatures we are, I hope I'm not the only ones who believe we should use cloth grocery bags instead of plastic bags and go back to using plastic bags for the original intention of their creation: suffocating noisy people.
#2. Sometimes I buy cherry-scented chap-stick just to have the smell near me. It's delightfully refreshing.
Dislikes
#1. People who put nuts in food to add texture. I prefer them by themselves, but not in my sustenance. People who sneak them into, say, cookies for instance, get their fingers cut off and fed to them. Those are rich in protein, too.
#2. Reality TV: showing the worst of human nature every chance we get.
Now I run into a dilemma as I try to decide who to subjugate to this infernal game. But alas, I remain silent. I cannot fathom who deserves such audacious treatment! But to be honest with myself, I just wanted to take this opportunity to take a jab at the whole Meme craze that is flying about the internet like the Bubonic plague. Seriously people, why is there a need to kill off the mystery. Mystery is good! Why tell me about yourself so much when I can simply try and figure you out on my own. Plus, I'm tried of drama queens spazzing about what people mark on these things. Example: "Gasp! You don't think Tyra Banks is a god among thin, frail women and metrosexuals?! UNWATCH Bitchy! *grabs Pomeranian doggy and skips away*" Or: "Dude, I racked up 1563 points on my fetish meme. The gauge says I should be locked in a safe and sunk in the ocean to protect the sanctity of the world. Brutal. What you doin' tonight? I got that rubber chicken leg dildo I wanted in the mail today."
Memes can be nice, but for the love of Christ, slow down fellas! One or two is okay, 362 and you may have a problem. I don't want to know -everything- about you, just the really good stuff.
In the end, I thank Mr. lolinterwebz for tagging me and giving me the opportunity to poke some fun at seriously serious things like the meme syndrome. Brave sir, for you have tagged me, I release the beast upon you all! Now, to wonder how many people think this journal is being serious before they grasp the sarcasm. Kick back, keep warm, and enjoy this festive, yet horribly excruciating, holiday season. ^_^ Cheers, all!
---Jae,
Proverbial meme cherry now popped.
You bring me joy, sir!
One journal to rule them all! Loved it! ^^
-I'm so sick of memes lol-