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June 1, 2007, 8:53 am
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The last time there was a blog ‘tagging’ thing, I embarrassed myself with this.

So when Ms Swear-a-lot … the very lovely Lauren … ‘tagged me’ for being a blog that makes her ‘think‘ [but think ‘what’, is the question I want to know, ha!] I decided I wasn’t going to be so bloody stupid again, and just follow the rules as laid out here.

I know this ‘tagging’ thing is fast becoming like those email chain letters you used to get when the internet was still a likkle baby, but as long as it doesn’t cost you any money and you’re not cursed to for not keeping it up – what’s the harm eh?

Now given she has already nominated a bunch of people I’d like to nominate … and I feel a bit crap to bother the poor sods I nominated last time [but I beg you to go and check them out ’cause they’re brill – that’s Fred, Hari, Mohamed, Sarah* and Age] … and everyone knows the ‘classics’ like Russell, Scamp and Mr Anti-Brainstorm [ha] … and I refuse to publicise companies/individuals who are paid to actually ‘think clever’ for a living [even though I am a cheap groupie on their sites] … and I am only allowed to name 5 [even though in reality, my ‘fave thinking blogs’ would number in the high 80’s] … I am going to celebrate the following people for being found in possession of a brain that makes me go hmmmmmmmmmmm [but not always in a good way, ha!]

Mr M 

Mr Will 

Mr Marcus [especially when he writes from the heart, not the mad gene in his head!]

Mr Charles

Mr Gareth

Mr Todd

and last – but certainly not least – Ms Brenda

[Yes I know that is 7 but can we pretend I am dyslexic for now!]

So consider yourselves well and truly ‘tagged’ and thank you for being so generous with interesting, thought-provoking, stimulating views on life/love and advertising. [Plus the odd moment of total rubbish!]

* Especially as she has just started a brilliant new company and deserves wide exposure – which she has already, but maybe I can help add to a little bit!


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Thank you Rob – it’s very flattering. I participated in tagging last December, but I probably should do a blog shout out at some point..

Later though.. got to go and hobnob with NP and the gang at PSFK.

Btw, still waiting to hear about my *ahem*. I’ve made an offer (after receiving wildly differing fees), and we shall see.

Comment by Will

Hi Will … first of all have fun at PSFK and please say hi to NP for me. I can’t wait to read all about it – and I hope there’s some debate … adland is far to nicey, nicey at the moment, ha!

Secondly, I am really, really happy about your news and am sure you’ll be able to come to some ‘mutually beneficial’ arrangement. Can’t wait to hear how you go and what you do … so keep the faith, there’s sunshine in the distance!

Comment by Rob

I’m feel violated.

Morning.

Comment by Marcus

I do try.

Comment by Marcus

Hang on. Woah! Just wait one fucking minute here! You don’t like the mad gene?

Comment by Marcus

I love the mad gene … but I love the heart gene more!

Comment by Rob

Thank ye very kindly sir!

Comment by Rob Mortimer

Oi Mr M … it’s not about me being kind, it’s about me being engaged and interested by what you say. Regardless how nice a guy you are, if you talked shit, I wouldn’t put you forward.

Glad I’ve settled that once and for all, ha!

Comment by Rob

Hahaha.

You two make a great comedy double act 😀

Glad my blog engages/enrages someone!

Comment by Rob Mortimer

I worry about both of you…

Poor Eva AND Jill.

Comment by Rob Mortimer

good morning boys. i can see that comparing sexual prowess and cock sizes will never go out of fashion.

rob, based on this banter, i’m concerned about giving you the award now, as it’s making me think ‘what the fuck am i doing here?’. marcus, i did feel awful about not being able to tag you as i thoroughly enjoy both the mad and sensitive blogger in you. however, now i’m not quite so sure.

more seriously, rob – i’m glad you nominated all those peeps becuase i didn’t get to and they’re all worthy of a thinking blog award. yay.

Comment by lauren

sorry about the gramma there.

Comment by Marcus

Not a surprise … hahaha!

Comment by Rob

Sorry Mrs Campbell. 🙂

Comment by Marcus

Achtung Rob. Achtung.

Comment by Rob Mortimer

you sad lonely bastards

Comment by andy@cynic

Yes we are … and you of all people should appreciate it.

Comment by Rob

I feel sorry for the people coming on here for Hummer…

Comment by Rob Mortimer

This is the perfect post for Hummer

Comment by Marcus

of course i do you soft bastard, i wasnt slagging you off, just showing a sign of brotherhood.

Comment by andy@cynic

sorry mrs c 🙂

Comment by andy@cynic

does this show of warmth include me Andy?

Comment by Marcus

Oh poor, poor A[P]SOTW people – and then there’s the judges, ha!

I’m going home now … hope you all have a great weekend and Lauren, I responded to your Starbucks question [incase you didn’t realise thanks to all the knob banter]

Comment by Rob

im a judge and i love posts like this!
ok marcus, you can have some “andy man love” too but if it leaves a nasty taste in your mouth, you can fuck off. 🙂
speak sunday rob

Comment by andy@cynic

I feel violated. Again. Twice in one post.

Comment by Marcus

the king is back

Comment by andy@cynic

The Las Vegas burger filled drug taking lyric forgetting embrassing king… but the king nonetheless.

😉

Comment by Rob Mortimer

Come not between the dragon and his wrath.

Comment by Marcus

i used to like you mortimer

Comment by andy@cynic

A little less conversation, a little more action Andy…

Comment by Rob Mortimer

look at mr tough. i like your spirit mortimer, youre back in the good books. now im going to read a bit more of the shit thats been going down on this blog while ive been recuperating from my tragic industrial accident then go back to bed. im fucking ill you know. 🙂

Comment by andy@cynic

I never want to be in a room with Andy, Marcus and Rob.

PS: Hello Andy, hope you’re feeling better and maybe see you next week.

Comment by Pete

Ill and still kicking ass. Thats the spirit!

Comment by Rob Mortimer

give me a ring before pete so i can make sure i am there or just come to the apartment. and mortimer, have a good weekend, youre alright.

Comment by andy@cynic

for a planner.

Comment by andy@cynic

Uh huh huh.

Andy has left the building…

(likewise)

Comment by Rob Mortimer

morning. short question: is anybody interested in owning a ticket for Russel’s interesting2007? I can’t go to London. No money and you get nice wrapping paper (digital).

Comment by Seb

Already going…hurrah!

Comment by Rob Mortimer

Rob. I’ve had mail.

Comment by Marcus

I know a whole host of comments are missing – this is deliberate and not because I have suddenly developed a sensitive streak [I think we both know I’m not exactly scared of swearing or knob jokes]

Anyway sorry about that but you won’t of missed anything and I hope I can explain the reason why in the coming weeks.

[And no, it has nothing to do with me!]

Comment by Robert

I think I can guess.
And I think I may have just guessed who your big pitch was?

(or I might/probably be totally wrong!)

Comment by Rob Mortimer

censorship to please a client???!!! soft i tell you, soft. ha!!
have a good weekend, rob.
nice to have you back, andy.
why aren’t you coming to london, seb?

*i’m in a dumb netcafe and am typing in courier – i don’t like it so i’m leaving it at this. see you in a few days.

Comment by lauren

lack of money, Lauren. the flight to London is a thing that doesn’t really match to the numbers on my account statement right now. damn. but I will definitely be in London in July. are you still there then?

Comment by Seb

yup – and i’ll be in münchen in september – we’ll catch up at some stage for sure..

Comment by lauren

No, the comment removal is NOT to please a client (they all know what I’m like, haha!) but to hopefully help someone else with something else. Oh and Mr M … tell me more, would love to here Columbo Mortimer!!!

Comment by Rob

morning.

Comment by Marcus Brown

I’ll ignore the fact you left me out and quietly simmer on holiday

Comment by NP

Don’t be sad/angry/pissed NP …

The only reason I left you out us because Lauren already ‘tagged’ you. As I said on my post, she tagged people I wanted to celebrate of which YOU are one.

Dear … for a planner you as touchy as a creative, ha!

Comment by Rob

Are you taking me seriously? You’re not are you?

Comment by NP

Abit … I know that is stupid, but without this sounding like a complete ponce, I really like and respect you and would hate you to ever feel otherwise.

Hope your PSFK [or whatever the letter are] thingy went well and like I said to Fred on your blog – STOP USING THE INTERNET AND ENJOY YOUR BLOODY HOLIDAY!

Comment by Rob

Hah, well if it wasnt for a client or prospective client then it wont be them. It wasonly the fact that all the posts you deleted referred to a certain trademarked product.

Comment by Rob Mortimer

Did it?

God my memory is going, who did we refer too?

[PS: Unless you are counting Marcus and his NanoKnob thing … with implies a linkage to Apple but they are already cynic clients.

As regards who the big secret pitch is/was for – I have some news about that next week, ha!

Comment by Rob

morning

Comment by Marcus Brown

Excellent!

Im busy working on my presentation today, so its probably good that there isnt much blogtivity today.. have a nice Sunday everyone!

And if you wish to look at my work Rob that would be ace 😀

Comment by Rob Mortimer

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