The First Annual Blogroll Contest promised fame and fortune – fame for you, fortune for Le Clown. Before Le Clown went ahead and created new avatars for the glorious winners [slaving over a hot keyboard], he refreshed the look-and-feel of his already magnificent blog with a new wallpaper, and new avatars for all of his blogging friends… My guess is that by this time next year, you will read in the Oxford Dictionary, under magnanimous: Le Clown. Every day is indeed fucking magical at A Clown on Fire. To all newcomers on Le Clown’s prestigious blogrolls, enjoy your new found fame… A word of advice from someone who defined large ego: keep yours in check.
Le Clown’s last gift of the week to you: for those who haven’t found their way to his Facebook page, here is where you can like it. Le Clown will be watching you.
Looking nice around here. Don’t know how I’m ever going to stay away now.
Posted by Brother Jon | September 7, 2012, 10:49Brother Jon,
Are you telling me that you were taking breaks away from this haven of magnificence?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 10:53Every once in a while I get overwhelmed. Now the magnificence exceeds that, so I will no longer need to take breaks.
Posted by Brother Jon | September 7, 2012, 11:14Brother Jon,
Feeble mortals.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 11:15You my friend, Le Ringmistress and your GORGEOUS family are f’ing magical. I LOVE the new design and I LOVE being called Le Blog of Brigitte’s Banter. It sounds even more French than my name already does. Have a beautiful and magical weekend.
Posted by Brigitte | September 7, 2012, 10:49Brigitte,
And I will repeat it, for the eyes of the world to see: you my friend, are the kindest soul on this blogosphere. Enjoy your weekend.
Eric
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 10:53Every day is unicorn day over here.
Posted by saradraws | September 7, 2012, 13:18Awre. I wanna come ova!
Posted by Sword-chinned bitch | September 7, 2012, 14:41Bring wine.
Posted by saradraws | September 16, 2012, 10:37I LOVE unicorns and btw, I love your art — so great.
Posted by Brigitte | September 7, 2012, 15:34Thank you Brigitte!
I make more drawings now that I’m not so obsessed with perfection. Amazing how it’s easier to get stuff done that way.
Posted by saradraws | September 16, 2012, 10:37Everyday is fucking magical! It sounds like you had a good week. Love the new blog and I’m going to put my avatar on my page, is that okay?
Posted by Maggie O'C | September 7, 2012, 10:54Maggie,
It was a good week, even though there was no True Blood. As for the avartar… by all means! Fuck yeah!
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 10:56Well crap – I wanted to win without making the slightest effort…
Posted by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher | September 7, 2012, 10:59Rutabaga,
Oh… You and I would have a similar strategy in a contest: I expect to win just by entering a contest. Le Clown’s name in a contest should be enough to be crowned winner, or President of the World.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 11:01Well make me famous thru no effort of my own then…
I don’t want to be president of the world – I like a 40 hour work week; M-F…I figure I’d have to work more if I were president. I just want to be revered (sp?) as I am now.
Posted by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher | September 7, 2012, 11:06Rutabaga,
Put it this way: As the President of the World, you make ALL the rules, including how many hours a week you procrastinate. If not, there would be no pleasure in being the ruler of everything, right?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 11:08If you put it that way – however – I still would not want to rule this world. I’d rather frolick about as a lackey. I’m all about avoiding responsibility.
Posted by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher | September 7, 2012, 11:15Rutabaga,
Fuck responsibilities, as Ruler of The Everything, I say. Just not literally, of course, as it would be plain stupid. And painful.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 11:16Please support my priciple of least effort. And make me famous. Because you can…
Posted by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher | September 7, 2012, 11:59Cool wallpaper. Tres chic! And I like the unicorn avatar.
Posted by Cathy Ulrich | September 7, 2012, 11:01Cathy,
Merci mon amie. Unicorns thrive in Canada, especially in Montreal.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 11:05Oh! I’ve never seen one. Seeing a Unicorn is on my bucket list – will have to pay a visit…
Posted by Cathy Ulrich | September 7, 2012, 11:08I’m not bitter or anything, but you ran the contest over a period of just a few days, during the end of summer when a lot of people are away. I was away. I’m not bitter or anything…really I’m not, it’s just that…whaaaaaa!!!!!! It;’s not fair!!!! I wasn’t able to enter because I was away living it up on a lovely Greek Island for a week!!!! I didn’t look at blogs whilst I was away. So I completely missed out, and it’s not fair!!!! But I’m not bitter. I’m happy for the winners. And your new look is magnificent. Grumble…mumble…moan…
Posted by Vanessa Chapman | September 7, 2012, 11:04Vanessa,
You just can’t enjoy the pleasures of a Greek Island AND end up on my blogroll in the same week. Now THAT wouldn’t be fair for the rest of us!
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 11:06S’pose so…mutter…mutter…not bitter…
Posted by Vanessa Chapman | September 7, 2012, 11:09It would be f’ing magical to sit in Le Clown’s brain and mind for a day and watch the magic of his genius unfold.
Eric, you have my loyalty and devotion…Many thanks!!! You are good peoples
Posted by boomiebol | September 7, 2012, 11:11Boomie,
I once saw an interview with Robin Williams on Oprah. She made a comment about how amazing it would be to pass a day in his brain, to which he replied: Believe me, you don’t even want to stay an hour in there… Words of wisdom they were.
You have all my admiration too, Boomie. You’re a kind soul.
Eric/Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 11:13WordPress should employ Le Clown as a living how-to manual on how to run a blog. Your site is aesthetically pleasing; your actions are thoughtful; and your words amusing. You are a shining example to bloggers everywhere.
Thanks again for including me on Eric’s roll. I am honored to be there. And expect me to be back to my usual snarkiness in all future comments. I have a low tolerance for sap.
Posted by Carrie Rubin | September 7, 2012, 11:15Carrie,
What can I answer to this? Nothing. I’ll let your words continue to give me a fuzzy feeling, and bask in their kindness. This was special Canadian Maple Syrup just for you, as a thank you.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 11:18It will go beautifully with my pancakes.
Posted by Carrie Rubin | September 7, 2012, 11:33Who knew a little golden box could make me so happy. Thanks, Le Clown.
BTW, I mentioned you on my blog today. When you have a spare second, please give it a look-see.
Posted by The Waiting | September 7, 2012, 11:18Emily,
I will… This week and last week’s have been crazier than Tiny Geek’s birth, and following days. Today, I promise. You have such a lovely blog. I couldn’t be happier to have you on my blogroll.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 11:20No worries. Take your time. It’ll be there waiting for you.
Because it’s the Waiting. Holy crap I need some coffee.
Posted by The Waiting | September 7, 2012, 11:22This is better than the Hollywood Walk of Fame.. Some awesome bloggers there Le Clown!!!
Have a great weekend and go do something snazzy!
Posted by free penny press | September 7, 2012, 11:24Lynne,
Couldn’t be happier to have you sitting with us,
and judging everyone elseand being humble.Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 11:25“Mr. Le Clown, bloggers. I accept your nomination for a spot on Eric’s blogroll.
I do so with humility, deeply moved by the trust you have placed in me. It is a great honor. It is an even greater responsibility.
Today I am asking you to join me to walk together to a better blogging future. By my side, I have chosen a Clown with a big ego from an alien land. He represents the best of Canada, a Clown who will always make us cringe – my friend and Canada’s next most famous blogger ever, Le Clown.
In the days ahead, you will get to know Le Clown and The Ringmistress better. But last weekend America and Canada got to see what I saw in Le Clown – a sweet and simultaneously egomaniacal blogger who is down to earth and over-confident in the challenge this moment demands.
I love the way he lights up around his own self and how he’s not embarrassed to show the world how much he loves his own blog.
But Le Clown I still like the playlist on my iPod better than yours.”
(I shudder to think what Mitt Romney may have on his iPod playlist)
Hmmm…I feel an acceptance blog coming on…perhaps after I’m done celebrating a week that includes back to school, 2 of my 3 kid’s birthdays, a visit from my parents, and a struggle to maintain my own loose grip on sanity…
xxoo and many thanks for this honor, Chris
Posted by misslisted | September 7, 2012, 11:30I bet Mitt doesn’t have Animal Collective on his playlist.
Posted by misslisted | September 7, 2012, 11:36Chris,
This must be the acceptance speech of the century… Not that I ever read any other ones… Unless it was one written by me, as a young university student, after winning a bursary from my academic achievement, which went something like this:
I would like to thank myself as these results are my own doing. Thank you.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 12:49I read that in your blog the other night when I was getting caught up on your entire life. Excellent. But um, what the hell is a bursary? Is that a Canadian thing or am I just unsophisticated….?
Posted by misslisted | September 7, 2012, 14:18Oooohhhh…fancy. Also, the nice thing about this wallpaper is that stripping it won’t be nearly the pain the ass that stripping real wallpaper is.
Posted by meizac | September 7, 2012, 11:32Meizac,
Does anyone still use wallpaper? Unless you’re fancy rich, and have your own personal decorator, and your own personal assistant to install and remove it?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 12:50What’s all this talk about stripping?
Posted by saradraws | September 7, 2012, 13:25Keeping my ego in check sounds like this marshmallow test I keep reading about lately, but I’m thrilled to be listed among so many great bloggers. The new wallpaper and the avatars are magnificent! Thanks again, Le Clown.
Posted by RFL | September 7, 2012, 12:02RFL,
Your mastering of the word “magnificent” justifies your presence on my blogroll. Be proud, and let your ego roam free.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 12:52I’m still a bit in withdrawal from last weekend, so I’m just giving you “likes” everyplace. If you’re now working a site for Global Ice Cream Lovers, I probably just gave that a “like” even though dairy in my system is almost as lethal as arsenic.
Posted by lameadventures | September 7, 2012, 13:25Lame,
Take your time. Have a few drinks, and regret it tomorrow. But don’t think about it until you’re crying in atrocious pain.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 15:46Thanks Dr. Feelgood.
Posted by lameadventures | September 7, 2012, 15:58LA,
I watched a lot of House.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 16:43Looks great! Thanks for making each day just a bit more fucking magical.
Posted by La La | September 7, 2012, 13:54La La,
I aim to please myself.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 15:47” magnanimous” …….you just love those ous words don’t ya? Well, the new blog decor looks fabulous…my avatar is gorgeous and you, sir are frikkin marvelous. I thank you from the bottom of le heart.
Posted by dockfam | September 7, 2012, 14:13Jenn,
That was one fuckilicious comment! Love it!
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 15:48That unicorn is pretty sweet. I have a fondness for them, seeing as how I seem to have given birth to one.
Thanks again Le Clown for including me in this magical group of insanely talented and wonderfully bonkers people. It has been a fucking magical gift, truly.
Posted by rollergiraffe | September 7, 2012, 14:15Roller Giraffe,
That’s great! So it means you dealt with rainbow poo?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 15:48Totally. Although it might have been the crayons.
Posted by rollergiraffe | September 7, 2012, 17:56Well, thank you for putting me on Le Clown’s blogroll. Wait a minute, what am I saying…
Fuck you for putting me on Le Clown’s blogroll. There, I hope that’s better.
I like the new background; I like the Canadica badges (one now added to my blog) and I think that you should copyright the “Not featured on Freshly Pressed” image.
Fame AND fortune to you my clever, clownish friend.
Posted by Curmudgeon-at-Large | September 7, 2012, 14:34CaL,
I’m quite happy with the Not Featured on Freshly Pressed myself. I’ll trademark it in my imaginary world.
Le Clown
PS: Fuck you, too.
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 15:49Wow, Canvas is now a fancy unicorn. How fancy.
Posted by Ruby Tuesday | September 7, 2012, 14:36Ruby,
Get over it.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 15:51I was over it the moment I saw it. Never fear.
Posted by Ruby Tuesday | September 7, 2012, 16:31The links look very nice, Le Clown.
You, on the other hand, still look like a dick.
Posted by calahan | September 7, 2012, 14:57Le Calahan,
I prefer Le Dick.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 15:44No YOU are fucking magical. I feel all tingly in my lady parts, it’s like 2 kittens frolicking with a ball of yarn in the sunshine down there. Why? Because I am on a blogroll, and last week I didn’t even know what one was! I am a brilliant fuckhead. Now, where the fuck is your truth or dare you big douche?
Posted by tracy fulks | September 7, 2012, 14:58Tracy,
I sure hope you’re not allergic to cats…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 15:52That’s the best you’ve got?
Posted by tracy fulks | September 7, 2012, 16:03Tracy,
I forget sometimes that my kids can read. And also look at the screen, and say: Papa, what is a twat? Thank God we’re Canadians, and we share a common knowledge of the beaver.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 16:41And I’ve gotten like a whole extra click from your site! Thanks!
Posted by tracy fulks | September 7, 2012, 16:07Hello??? Can Le Clown come out and play?
Posted by tracy fulks | September 7, 2012, 16:08Tracy,
Le Clown is already working on a follow-up post for this one… He’s planning to give you Carnies even more…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 16:42I love what you’ve done to the place, but I was gonna use this same wall paper.
Posted by Sword-chinned bitch | September 7, 2012, 15:04Auntie Sandee,
I guess you’ll have to use a new one, now, won’t you?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 15:52~huff~ Well, then I guess so! ~huff~ I NEVER!
Posted by Sword-chinned bitch | September 7, 2012, 16:38Auntie Sandee,
Le Clown loves you. He teases the one he likes the most.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 16:40Auntie Sandee wubs you too!
Posted by Sword-chinned bitch | September 7, 2012, 19:13NEXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXT YEAR, Le Clown, when I am not super busy and stressed trying to plan a wedding and stay sane at the same time.
Next year.
Posted by Lyssapants | September 7, 2012, 15:39Lyssapants,
Planning a wedding is a lot of work. That’s why there are wedding planners for people who REALLY want to get on Le Clown’s blogroll. There will be plenty of chances before next year. Fret not. And congrats! I’ll be celebrating my 1-year wedding anniversary next week myself.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 15:54ooh, zing!
and thanks! Congrats to you, too!
Posted by Lyssapants | September 7, 2012, 15:56Bravo! Huzzah! Now if it could only be black type on white “paper” so I could read it… Le Sigh.
Posted by Casey | September 7, 2012, 15:57Casey,
Little known fact that white fonts on black background is one of the least convivial and ergonomic website format…. unless you’re a douche like Le Clown.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 16:44Le Clown,
You are rocking the circus tent. I like!
K
Posted by drawandshoot | September 7, 2012, 17:09Karen,
You hold a lifetime VIP to this circus.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 17:46Yay!
Posted by drawandshoot | September 7, 2012, 17:54Yay! It’s so damn magical that Bumble stung me again so he and his stuffed animal pals could gather round and admire the new wallpaper and blogrolls. Actually, that’s not something to cheer about. It hurt.
Maybe I’ll have to put a unicorn in the Circus one day . . .
Posted by Angel Fractured | September 7, 2012, 18:48Angel,
A circus without a unicorn is like a comment without a punchline. End.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 19:44So, it’s woefully too uncommon.
Posted by Angel Fractured | September 7, 2012, 23:45this is sooo magically majestic.. love it — love you and damn, you made me feel fabulous. Sincerest thanks Eric.. you truly are quite special and unique
Posted by unfetteredbs | September 7, 2012, 19:11Audra,
Le Clown is not very good with compliments, unless he applauds himself. But thank you.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 7, 2012, 19:47well then fucking applaud yourself… (better?)
Posted by unfetteredbs | September 7, 2012, 19:50You made me laugh! A guess a clown is meant to. Ah, fucking magical…
Posted by WordsFallFromMyEyes | September 7, 2012, 23:21WFFMY,
I have to say: Your Gravatar freaks me out. Stop looking at me like that.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 8, 2012, 09:27I love the new look, Le Clown. It is, indeed, fucking magical. It’s so you. I really don’t know how you do it.
Posted by The Bumble Files | September 8, 2012, 16:44TBF,
I love when people use the word FUCK. There is too much taboo around it, and it can be so evocative, like when you said: it’s so fucking magical. Right? And thank you…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | September 8, 2012, 16:46Yes, it feels good to say it. Fuck Fuck Fuck. There. There’s no other word than you can really substitute, right?
Posted by The Bumble Files | September 8, 2012, 16:48I LOVE the new redesign. It looks badass, and matches the personality and theme of your blog. I bow to your incredible marketing skillz.
Also, how hard did Ruby work for this? I want to give that lady props!
Posted by Jen and Tonic | September 8, 2012, 17:43Ruby and Canvas kicked major asses (plural, yes) during the Blogroll Contest. They should write the “how to” dominate a competition… Hands down.
Posted by Le Clown | September 8, 2012, 17:48100% agreed
Posted by Jen and Tonic | September 8, 2012, 18:23