PSA: Blogging Mano A Mano Style

 

Sometimes blogging as a man, I wish there was a core set of Man Blogs (Dibs! I’m trademarking that! ) that I could subscribe to. No offense to ANY of you ladies who I follow or who follow me. But just what is the ratio of Male to Female when it comes to blogging for fun? I don’t care to clutter up this post with cold hard facts, so I’m going with a ratio of Less to More.

Actually, 1 to 4 does sound about right

 

The problem I have found with following more men is that it can, and for me usually does,  end up like this:

Man 1: “Swiss Cheese is the best!”  Man 2: “I’ll KILL you!”

 

Strong opinions get thrown around willy-nilly and before you know it one of the two is getting their butt kicked. Like this poor guy:

Bookstooge-senpai schools Punk-san in proper fighting etiquette

 

Butt-kicking gets really tiring after a while.  I don’t want to hang out with jocks, mind you. I want articulate, reasoned thinking men. But those very same qualities can turn around and bite you in the butt.

I guess this is one of those situations where I want to be Alpha Man and every other man to be Beta Man, maybe Beta-Plus occasionally. But another Alpha?  Ha, kill that sucker!

Backoff buddy, this whole thing is MINE!

 

This is where what I want simply isn’t possible.  One thing I have learned is to really rein in my opinions when commenting on others’ blogs.  I have also learned that when I get a desire to be part of a pack, I just need to wait a day or two and then I’m back to my desire for solitude.  This is more of a vent than anything else.

So to you guys who I do follow and haven’t fought with, I’d like to thank you. For being patient with me, for letting me air my strong opinions on your blogs without biting my head off.  I don’t take it for granted, really.

And to end on slightly more humorous note…

I used a gif, so shoot me. Oh wait, my dinosaur already shot you!

 

 

PSA: Bookstooge Speaks Out….On Narcissism

Before we get into the really deep parts of this post, we here at Bookstooge would like to reassure our readers that we in no way support Narcissism. Depending on how long you have been following us, we are sure you realize our selfless dedication to the eradication of Narcissism. In our eyes, nothing is worse than that yahoo who just keeps blabbing and blabbing about how great and wonderful they are. This post today, with the typical Bookstooge logic, clear sighted analysis and calm, cool & collected proficiency of a true expert, will totally debunk any argument that any narcissist might bring against us.

 

Y’all better listen to that Bookstooge fella. He done know what he’s talking about!

 

The first thing is actually identifying a Narcissist. Now, most definitions are of a person who is obsessed with themselves. We deny that statement. A narcissist is someone who is wrongly obsessed with themselves. They think they are handsome/pretty when they’re just average. They think they are smart, when they aren’t even near to Einstein. They think they are clever, when they are actually boring and banal.

Basically, a narcissist is someone who thinks they are right when they are just plain wrong.  That is one of the few reasons that we here at Bookstooge know we’re not narcissists. We are never wrong.  It also doesn’t hurt that we are even more humble than Moses, the “most meek man on the face of the earth”. (Numbers 12:3).

And this is why we wish to speak out on this issue. People often conflate the idea of self-obsession with just plain pigheaded wrongness and this makes them wrong, leading to a vicious downward spiral of self-destruction and recriminations that is almost impossible to escape from. We here at Bookstooge realize that most people cannot break this cycle themselves.  We not only wish to highlight this problem, but would also like to offer a solution.

STOP BEING WRONG

 

Seriously, how hard is that? I, errr,  WE do it all the time. Day in and day out. Week after week, month after month, as the years pile up. And you don’t see us with a swelled head or massive ego, oh no!

We do realize that people aren’t just going to stop being wrong all by themselves. After a lifetime’s habit built up, they simply can’t stop cold turkey. So besides our patent pending “Stop Being Wrong” solution, we also offer, for a VERY slight fee, our personalized Bookstooge Opinionator.  Join us and if you ever feel like you “might” be wrong, just send your personal Bookstooge Helper an email with your opinion. All Bookstooge Helpers are trained to the highest degree to detect right and wrong opinions. They will get back to you within 24hrs, often even sooner(!!!!), letting you know if your opinion is indeed right or wrong.

The Bookstooge Opinionator Team: We make sure YOU are always Right!

 

Studies have shown that those who use this tool experience elation and the complete disappearance of fear in their online lives. This online experience often sublimates into the real world. You’d be surprised how many sports and movie stars, politicians and talkshow hosts have used and benefited from The Bookstooge Opinionator.  Admit it, you probably thought those talking heads on tv were just well informed, intelligent people. But nope, it is all thanks to our wonderful program.

To end this most beneficial of posts, if someone you love, or perhaps even yourself, might suffer, in the slightest, from that most dreaded ailment of Narcissism, it’s ok. We are here to solve your problems and get you back on track of Being Right, All the Time! (trademark pending)

 

 

SUNSHINE BLOGGER AWARD – Grumpy Cat Edition

Orangutan Librarian tagged me.  So to show my happiness, I promised her I’d subvert the tag.  THAT’LL TEACH HER!!!!!!

 

Let the subversion BEGIN!!!

 

 

WHO IS THE ONE PERSON THAT IS THE SUNSHINE CLOUD IN YOUR LIFE?

My brother. He plays Magic: The Gathering with me when nobody else will. What a jerk!

 

DO YOU PREFER ALL HAPPY  SAD MOVIES, OR OCCASIONAL SAD ANNOYING MOVIES?

Movies are all evil. They take away from my reading time.

 

WHAT IS THE ONE FOOD THAT ALWAYS MAKES YOU HAPPY CRY?

Scrambled eggs with wheatgerm. My dad made this one weekend for us kids when Mom was away. I think we all cried. And I still remember the incident.

 

WHAT IS THE SUNSHINE  RAINCLOUD ON YOUR BLOG?

All those commentors who leave words on my posts like deer poop! Ewwwwww.

 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE  WACKY “FUN SAD” DAY?

Being forced to have my picture taken with some group of people. People, grrrrrr….

 

WHAT IS ONE THING YOU LOVE HATE ABOUT YOURSELF?

My hugely muscular body. Breaking through doorways because I don’t fit? Doesn’t endear me to many businesses.

 

 

WHAT IS ONE THING YOU LOVE ABHOR ABOUT THE BLOGGING COMMUNITY?

All those followers who don’t like or comment. How am I supposed to tell them how wrong they are if they never comment?

 

WHAT IS THE ONE BOOK THAT MADE YOU SMILE FROWN THE MOST?

The Grumpy Cat Book

 

 

WHERE IS YOUR CORNER RECTANGLE OF SUNSHINE MISERY IN YOUR HOME?

On my Kindle Oasis.

 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOST LOATHED COLOR?

Puce. Nothing like blood and squashed fleas on your linens!

 

WHAT IS THE ONE MOVIE (OR DRAMA) THAT ALWAYS MAKES YOU HAPPY LAUGH MANIACALLY?

Diehard! Ol’ Hans falling off the building? Priceless!

 

 

Consider yourself not tagged. You’re probably not Hard Core Enough to do this anyway.