tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post7153863791230103513..comments2023-07-04T11:54:22.638+01:00Comments on Chancing My Arm: and all our hopes, and all our friendsAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06170574944537866579noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-63739428338404588842009-02-03T22:58:00.000+00:002009-02-03T22:58:00.000+00:00Deja vu anyone?So the moral of this whole blogisod...Deja vu anyone?<BR/><BR/>So the moral of this whole blogisode is that Gerry Ryan is a paedophile right? Fuckin hell Andrew, that's mad. So I should punch him, maybe?!?<BR/><BR/>Oh and blog and let blog you crazy diamonds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-17003197006435534922009-01-30T23:53:00.000+00:002009-01-30T23:53:00.000+00:00Thinking badly of Gerry Ryan is a hallmark of good...Thinking badly of Gerry Ryan is a hallmark of good character & sound judgementAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-52627751201630962282009-01-30T22:36:00.000+00:002009-01-30T22:36:00.000+00:00Sadly,you have to be precisely that wordy for some...<I>Sadly,you have to be precisely that wordy for some people to get it.</I><BR/><BR/>Yeah, but not the ones that count.Cycles Goffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00808599865674594022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-62880510667473785152009-01-29T22:25:00.000+00:002009-01-29T22:25:00.000+00:00Cheers Linds, I'm grand now. This stuff is funny, ...Cheers Linds, I'm grand now. This stuff <I>is</I> funny, it's just a fact of life that there are those in the Irish blogosphere who will massively over-react to what they perceive to be even the slightest of slights. I thought my original post was just a way of poking fun at what i saw as a little bit of over-excitement, and a self-deprecating way of saying that it was nice to be nominated but it doesn't mean a whole lot yet. Sadly,you have to be precisely <I>that</I> wordy for some people to get it. I didn't think badly of anyone who did it. I think badly of paedophiles and Gerry Ryan, that's mostly it.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170574944537866579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-41798453665133044702009-01-29T20:36:00.000+00:002009-01-29T20:36:00.000+00:00Aw, I'm sorry that there's been so much shit. I th...Aw, I'm sorry that there's been so much shit. I thought it was genuinely amusing (but then I didn't know that such things as blog awards existed. Knowing they do isn't about to change my blogging [lack-of-] habits though). <BR/><BR/>Anyway, chin up, old bean. I still love you (and not just because I'm contractually obliged to).Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289544005574550778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-88141856956443989202009-01-29T15:45:00.000+00:002009-01-29T15:45:00.000+00:00Aw, no fun. Go on, insult someone's mother...Aw, no fun. Go on, insult someone's mother...Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-63015416201472161622009-01-29T15:34:00.000+00:002009-01-29T15:34:00.000+00:00I took a day off from the internet yesterday. I hi...I took a day off from the internet yesterday. I highly recommend it. I realised it was the only sensible thing to do when my real-life friends were asking me why I looked so pissed off and distracted. What could I say? "Um, I kind of went along with a sentiment expressed by people a bit cleverer than me on the internet and now some people who seem like very nice sorts are a bit offended. And then I stupidly tried to explain it a little more and then even more people got annoyed and then a mate of mine got bored and linked to it and now some guy in Cork who people think is a big deal but who you'll never have heard of is calling me lots of nasty names and just being very rude altogether, and other people who should know better are chiming in and it's all not very nice at all."<BR/>What the fuck would anyone with a reasonable sort of mind say to that? "Andrew, shut the fuck up and c'mon to Burger King," probably.<BR/><BR/>This was funny for a couple of moments, then it was silly, then it got nasty, and then it went back to silly, and now it's just boring.<BR/><BR/>I like writing stuff, I'll do some more of that soon.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170574944537866579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-5963747905450396792009-01-28T18:07:00.000+00:002009-01-28T18:07:00.000+00:00That doesn't sound like a lost friend :)That doesn't sound like a lost friend :)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-34638929716486270422009-01-28T17:26:00.000+00:002009-01-28T17:26:00.000+00:00Andrew, Please, please, please stop fretting about...Andrew, Please, please, please stop fretting about this- especially on my account. You really didn't make me feel bad. I swear. I don't even feel as bad about not having friends as it must sound on my post. <BR/><BR/>All I was saying is that the downside of my way of living is I don't have the mates around me to do all the things friends do- get pissed, have parties, nominate each other for awards. That's all. <BR/><BR/>I wasn't boasting when I put the nominated logo on my thank you post, i was saying thanks to the people who don't know me, who read the scrapbook and nominated me. That's it. I included the picture because I always include pictures and it seemed appropriate.<BR/><BR/>Like I said at the beginning of this mess, I don't follow the politics of the Irish blog world. I read the blogs I like and that's it. I like your blog, I read your blog. You haven't caused me any hurt or offence. I promise. We good now?redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03811068181187396326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-69927697166716537952009-01-28T15:02:00.000+00:002009-01-28T15:02:00.000+00:00Hhmmm. My favourite part of blogging is commenting...Hhmmm. My favourite part of blogging is commenting and I've refrained from public comment on this one, although chatted with Andy about it on Gmail. <BR/><BR/>I just wanted to say... Wouldn't it be apt if Andrew DID win an award. Because after all, a blog that stands out from the crowd is worth shining that spotlight on. I'm not saying I agree with him or anyone who's been getting upset with him either, but I do enjoy reading Andy simply because it's a different tone to other more mainstream blogs. <BR/><BR/>Andy, sometimes your posts make me mad, I find your opinions infuriating. But it's flipping freedom to publish that we're all here for! That's why I read them. Who wants to read boring auld shite anyway? Not me. You want to read things that make you think and evoke some sort of response. <BR/><BR/>I don't care if you go or not, but I will keep reading...MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01919450292306813417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-40777997843468509372009-01-28T09:30:00.000+00:002009-01-28T09:30:00.000+00:00Maybe it's my need to mollify people, but I see bo...Maybe it's my need to mollify people, but I see both sides of this. I was pleased (and not surprised, because someone had told me they were doing it) to be nominated, but didn't want to put up a post because "I'm part of a big group of people who all turned left and patted each other on the back" would've been a really long permalink. By the same token, if my nomination had come out of nowhere and I hadn't been expecting it, I'd genuinely be feeling a little warm inside that someone had bothered to think of me. Being recognised, even as part of a startlingly long longlist, can mean a lot to people. Let's face it, we're all bloggers who scarpered off to the internet to make our friends; apparently we're sensitive types who didn't lead the gang at school. Maybe thank you posts are just people being consumed with the joys of a bit of acceptance. Having said all that, I still like Damien - and not because he's some sort of internet God, just because I've found him to be a genuinely decent skin to me. You have your reasons for your dislike, but punching is low class kid, don't do it :). This really wasn't meant to ramble on so much...suffice to say everyone's a bit sensitive and should take two steps away from the keyboard. It's only blogging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-65947180853868442482009-01-28T02:17:00.000+00:002009-01-28T02:17:00.000+00:00Keep on chuggin' Andrew. Fuck the rest of them. Th...Keep on chuggin' Andrew. Fuck the rest of them. They all came to see where the big words were being handed out. Apparently it's here. <BR/>Anybody who wants to contradict that can explain why they are reading this comment.C'est La Craichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09871388628499445473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-54801313141267634252009-01-27T20:39:00.000+00:002009-01-27T20:39:00.000+00:00Twenty - I meant that pseudonymous bloggers are ab...Twenty - I meant that pseudonymous bloggers are able to be completely flippant about things and have people understand that. You can wish death on Ryan Tubridy and everyone laughs, or nods solemnly (in my case). <BR/><BR/>Yes, it's all babble. <BR/><BR/>Jo - you may have to ask Rick about that. He's terribly strident at the moment. Maybe ask him later though, his Facebook status says he's angry right now.<BR/><BR/>Perspective has been sadly lacking in all of this, Sheepworrier.<BR/><BR/>I fucking love Isla Fisher.<BR/><BR/>Ben, fuck, I could never be as funny as you. You know I love you, right? Rotted penis and all.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170574944537866579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-73237195580917546222009-01-27T20:24:00.000+00:002009-01-27T20:24:00.000+00:00Ben,have you considered working for the UN?Ben,have you considered working for the UN?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-75364047513431527372009-01-27T19:28:00.000+00:002009-01-27T19:28:00.000+00:00Oh, I wasn't referring to the word 'cunt' as being...Oh, I wasn't referring to the word 'cunt' as being the offensive bit. I mean the overall point of the badge in the first place was offensive.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793047799910670620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-10696752581326702782009-01-27T19:23:00.000+00:002009-01-27T19:23:00.000+00:00Back in '74 i had a logo, but they weren't called ...Back in '74 i had a logo, but they weren't called logos back then, chlamydia i think, it's with a soft 'h'.<BR/><BR/>Nothing that some rest, recouperation and a four hourly fix of cream wouldn't help. <BR/><BR/>That and of course the need to stop banging brazzers.<BR/><BR/>My 2 cents anyways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-60969049004768922882009-01-27T17:45:00.000+00:002009-01-27T17:45:00.000+00:00Fuck it, had a big long spiel on logos and sycopha...Fuck it, had a big long spiel on logos and sycophancy and nonsense and awards and...<BR/><BR/>Turns out I don't really have a clear opinion on the whole thing, which is why it's not mentioned on my blog...<BR/><BR/>I know the person that nominated me, I thanked him, I wrote about Isla Fisher because she gives me a certain stature in the loins.Radgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120550799595771510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-51140441567995181302009-01-27T16:37:00.000+00:002009-01-27T16:37:00.000+00:00Arse. Cebrity... you heard me...Arse. Cebrity... you heard me...Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-7228309914549106032009-01-27T16:36:00.002+00:002009-01-27T16:36:00.002+00:00All personal blogging by definition is an exercise...All personal blogging by definition is an exercise in vanity and is permeated with back-slapping, self-congratulatory cliques. Some blogs are worth reading, others are not... <BR/><BR/>I agree that Mulley (based on his online persona) seems to be a pompous, precious twat. But what is the big issue here? That Andrew spoke his mind? That he takes exception to the blog awards? A bit of perspective from all involved in this debate would be welcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-26564013092263254022009-01-27T16:36:00.001+00:002009-01-27T16:36:00.001+00:00Thank Christ I'm not a celebrity, so.Jo, this situ...Thank Christ I'm not a celebrity, so.<BR/><BR/>Jo, this situation is badly in need of a schoolteacher like yourself.<BR/><BR/>Maybe give us all lines?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-88038572725544224252009-01-27T16:36:00.000+00:002009-01-27T16:36:00.000+00:00Well, I think Damien Mulley probably qualifies as ...Well, I think Damien Mulley probably qualifies as a celbrity at this stage, non?<BR/><BR/>Unless he's someone's celebrity mate...Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-25828469796130534212009-01-27T16:31:00.000+00:002009-01-27T16:31:00.000+00:00Oh come on Jo. Everyone's allowed punch/kill/mutil...Oh come on Jo. Everyone's allowed punch/kill/mutilate celebrities.<BR/><BR/>But you're right, it's ALL just babble.Twenty Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371000451615091448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-51433200947161562122009-01-27T16:26:00.000+00:002009-01-27T16:26:00.000+00:00Twenty. This from a man who has stated there's not...Twenty. This from a man who has stated there's nothing he wouldn't do to his worst enemy. Or celebrities he despises. <BR/><BR/>It's all just babble, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>Nobody's punching anyone. <BR/><BR/>Will you all just climb out of the sandbox and have your juice now. <BR/><BR/>Maybe a biccy.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-45588828147105813392009-01-27T16:22:00.000+00:002009-01-27T16:22:00.000+00:00I don't know Andrew. Maybe we can't be friends any...I don't know Andrew. Maybe we can't be friends any more...Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988685736635515808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2337056659803732067.post-35395758573884872422009-01-27T16:16:00.000+00:002009-01-27T16:16:00.000+00:00Anyway, despite the fact I don't write under a cha...<I>Anyway, despite the fact I don't write under a character name, I was, in this instance, being facetious.</I><BR/><BR/>I'm not sure what one has to do with the other. <BR/><BR/><I>I'll punch anyone who calls someone I love a 'bitter cunt', wouldn't you? Or who called you a 'dumb fuck', as Mulley has now done.</I><BR/><BR/>Well fair play to you for making sure nobody's unaware of where you cross the line into physical violence, Andrew. At least they can't say they weren't warned.Twenty Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371000451615091448noreply@blogger.com