Kudos on the recent Freshly Pressed bloggers : Sips of Jen and Tonic, Curmudgeon-at-Large, Mike Callahan, Someone Fat Happened, Roller Giraffe, The Bumble Files, iRuniBreathe, Laments and Lullabies, Large Self, Fear No Weebles, that blogger friend of mine who just received the Freshly Pressed email, and yours truly, the magnificent™ Le Clown. That’s half of my blogroll… Now for the other half?
The quality of the recently pressed posts, and some of the edgy content, lets me believe that the WordPress brand might be evolving… Somehow, I think Michelle—our story wrangler—might have something to do with it…
But anyway… Congrats, newly pressed bloggers, and thank you, WordPress, for giving visibility to posts with a certain kick to them… A much welcome change. — Le Clown.
ADDENDUM: Equally mad props to Cheri, the unsung story wrangler, for her efforts and keen eyes.
Congrats guys! Perhaps some of us are a little too edgy.
Posted by La La | November 1, 2012, 15:33I thought that, too. So, from now on, I’m only doing my posts racist tirades. Yeah, I’m looking at you, other cultures and nationalities!
Posted by calahan | November 1, 2012, 15:36Hahaha, that’s RIGHT!
Posted by La La | November 1, 2012, 15:36Le Calahan,
Well, sod off too, Le American.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:18If I can find a Canadian stereotype to exploit, oh man, will I.
Posted by calahan | November 1, 2012, 18:30Le Calahan,
You’ll have better luck with Liechtenstein.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:31The book by Mary Shelley?
Posted by calahan | November 1, 2012, 18:34Le Calahan,
Mary Shelley? Did she play in Twilight or in Pretty Woman?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:35You think? Nah… ;P
Posted by workspousestory | November 1, 2012, 17:15La La,
I don’t know about that… I mean, I do not work for Automattic, but I’d bet they have been looking at your blog… An educated guess. Don’t quote me on this.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:12I agree with you, La La. So much for having a wicked wit. And for being smarter than your average bear.
Posted by julesagray | November 1, 2012, 18:27Jules,
Yours is another magnificent™ blog which will certainly get some WordPress love at any given moment…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:28Aawww…thanks punkin! Mighty nice of you.
Posted by julesagray | November 1, 2012, 18:33That is what I keep telling myself doll!
Posted by trjensen | November 1, 2012, 21:33All Blogs worthy of pressness
Posted by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher | November 1, 2012, 15:33Rutabaga,
We are well surrounded, aren’t we, Denise?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:14Oh yeah!
Posted by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher | November 1, 2012, 18:40Congrats to you, Le Clown, and to your list of fellow bloggers. Woo-hoo! My I toot my own horn a tiny toot? I was Freshly Pressed on October 8 … and there was haiku!
Posted by Maddie Cochere | November 1, 2012, 15:37Maddie,
And I forgot you? I would have added you to my list of worthy nominee…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 15:39You didn’t forget me. It came and went so fast, I think you missed it. Some FP fly under the radar.
Posted by Maddie Cochere | November 1, 2012, 15:41I think it’s us, the bloggers and readers, who win! xoxoM
Posted by Margarita | November 1, 2012, 15:44Margarita,
You know, there are those we read and think: From her posts and her comments, Margarita must be such a wonderful human being. Just sayin’.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:20M. Le Clown,
Merci bien.
xoxoM
Posted by Margarita | November 1, 2012, 18:44Us veteran pressed bloggers welcome you to the club, and wish you a successful hand uncramping!
Posted by El Guapo | November 1, 2012, 15:46Guapo,
You are far too kind, Sir Guapo.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:21Holy shizzle, I missed a few of those.. off to pay my dues.
Posted by rollergiraffe | November 1, 2012, 15:48Roller Giraffe,
I’d be tempted to say: Holy crap, that woman has twins… Give her some slack. But I am Le Clown, and I wouldn’t say something like that.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:22Nah, it’s just because I was off stuffing my face with pizza in New York. No children in sight.
Posted by rollergiraffe | November 1, 2012, 19:40Roller Giraffe,
Another grueling task… Don’t even argue with me.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 19:49I accept your kudos with grace.
Posted by michelle w. | November 1, 2012, 15:48Michelle,
If I keep on praising you and your work, there might not be any more place for your head in that gravatar of yours. So here’s me shushing myself.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:23Oh no … more of my citizens from NonFreshly Pressed Nation have left my country. The agony of it all as you …. Le Clown … is bringing my kingdom to its knees. However, I will stand tall for those who remain!
Posted by aFrankAngle | November 1, 2012, 15:53Thanks, Frank. I’ll be standing there with you, though I’m not tall.
Posted by sandylikeabeach | November 1, 2012, 16:14You are very tall in the blogging world and I am honored to have you standing with me!
Posted by aFrankAngle | November 1, 2012, 16:17Frank,
Your country will go through so many changes, people will come, and leave, as is its ruler…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:32Yes, I now bloggers will come and go. Yet, I am committed to both my people and to my style … and interestingly, I don’t even write with an edge!
Posted by aFrankAngle | November 1, 2012, 19:26Frank,
You have a great style, keep at it, and be recognized for your own voice. You don’t need to be edgy. Read iRun iBreathe. She writes beautifully,without delving necessarily in edginess.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 19:34Thanks for the tip!
Posted by aFrankAngle | November 1, 2012, 19:35I’ll be one of your warriors!
Posted by GiggsMcGill Jill | November 1, 2012, 22:02Thank you, Le Clown, for the mention in your list of highly esteemed and Worth their Worth bloggers. While my blog post was not highly edgy (but worthy content) I still appreciated being included in your Magnificent™ thoughts.
Posted by iRuniBreathe | November 1, 2012, 16:01Quinoa,
Your writing is thoughtful. I couldn’t give it higher praise.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:39Really? This isn’t just Clown shit you speak?
Basmati rice.
Posted by iRuniBreathe | November 1, 2012, 18:42iRuniBreathe,
I should have signed this comment L’Éric.
Yes, really.
L’Éric
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:43I’ll take this high praise, L’Éric.
Posted by iRuniBreathe | November 1, 2012, 18:45Congrats to all who have been FP’d! And of course to Le Clown. We are all winners in the end. Great blogs and great readers! Blessed be!
Posted by JackieP | November 1, 2012, 16:01Jackie,
I think Le Clown is suffering from a post-Halloween candy rush, which would explain the saccharine content of this post…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:41Well we forgive you, one can’t help a sugary content after Halloween.
I’m sure you will be back to your usual Le Clown self soon.
Posted by JackieP | November 1, 2012, 18:49With Fresh press comes fresh responsibilities. Congrats to all of them – well deserved!
Posted by braintomahawk | November 1, 2012, 16:09Brain,
You know, all jokes aside–which kind of hurts for a clown–your first sentence was almost the title of this post, only better, of course.
Le Back to Being Funny Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:51Agreed. The post with which I made my Freshly Pressed debut contained the word “boobs” a record 13,000 times (okay, just three, but that’s still one more mention than the actual number of boobs).
Posted by Jeni | November 1, 2012, 16:13Jeni,
Sometimes, sometimes only, I lack in the subtlety department. And when this happens, I say things like: Jeni, it’s always a pleasure to see you here… But then, I tell myself: Le Clown, please, a bit of composure…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 19:01I think FP just hates long johns and redheads. Just kidding. Congrats to everyone. You all get a free pair of autographed Hanes.
Posted by becca3416 | November 1, 2012, 16:13You’re right, actually. They do, however, love long redheads named John. You’re so close!
Posted by calahan | November 1, 2012, 18:33Damn it all to hell! I am no where close to being long. Or named John.
Posted by becca3416 | November 1, 2012, 20:28Becca,
But you have other redeeming qualities. Just sayin’.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 19:02Thank you. I am at peace now.
Posted by becca3416 | November 1, 2012, 20:29He does have a way with words, doesn’t he?
Posted by Soul Walker | November 2, 2012, 16:46Congrats all you pressed people. You’re all fantabulous.
Posted by Storkhunter | November 1, 2012, 16:30Stork Hunter,
The first image that popped into my brain, once it moved the zillion thoughts in there, was a can of sardines. I should just give up on today.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 19:03Once again, I must bow humbly before the Magnificent™ LeClown, who all in himself removes my need to even LOOK at FP’s page, I just follow every link on his report card, and my fresh blog reading requirements are met! Ah, the easy life at last!
Posted by nicky301 | November 1, 2012, 16:36Nick,
Stop that, you’re feeding my ego, and it’s not used to such flattery… Who am I kidding. Bring it on…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 19:05This is just all too wonderful! I’m so glad your friend just got that Pressed email. Such a deserving, important post.
Posted by The Waiting | November 1, 2012, 16:37Emily,
Wasn’t it quite something?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 16:41It wasn’t *quite* anything. It was full-on wonderful and brave.
Posted by The Waiting | November 1, 2012, 17:29Emily,
True dat.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 17:37Smiley face emoticon.
Posted by The Waiting | November 1, 2012, 18:25Ah, what fantastic news
let me bask in the glory of your achievements!
Posted by workspousestory | November 1, 2012, 17:14India,
So, did you get a tan yet? What does it look like? It’s foreign to us, citizens of Canadaland…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 19:06Nice job LeClown! Congrats to all of the recently Pressed Folks. For me, being FPed (9/27/12) took my page hits from 4 to over 1000 for one day, then back down to a nice round 13 after that.
My tip? Write something really obnoxious that makes your family hate your guts. Worked for me!
Posted by thecheekydiva | November 1, 2012, 17:16Oh yeah, I almost forgot~~ Michelle was such a supportive story wrangler when I ultimately chose to remove the post. She’s a great gal. Thanks Michelle!
Posted by thecheekydiva | November 1, 2012, 17:17The Cheeky Diva,
I was born, which was the first day my mom started hating my guts, and large birth size…
And congrats on the Freshly Pressed nod!
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 20:21Understood, and thank you! Can’t wait to guest host for you! I’ve never done that before. You’ll have to tell me how we do that. And also how to put a clown nose and mustache/beard on my avatar for the monumental event.
Posted by thecheekydiva | November 2, 2012, 06:34Cheeky Diva,
I will send you a personal email early next week, with an “author” invitation to ACOF. You will be able to write your own post for next Sunday!
Thanks for doing this,
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 2, 2012, 07:30No thank you! For inviting me. I will wait for it!
Posted by thecheekydiva | November 2, 2012, 07:45I wasn’t following two of those people. Remedied.
Posted by Jen and Tonic | November 1, 2012, 17:19Jen,
You’re one stalker no one will complain about. There’s always Tom Cruise…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 20:25Le Clown,
I was thinking the same thing! It’s both curious and magnificent. Thanks for this post. It’s very thoughtful of you. The most important thing…it’s a really great group of people. Your magnificence is contagious!
TBF
Posted by The Bumble Files | November 1, 2012, 17:40TBF,
It is a great group of people, and there are so many in this wonderful blogging community, we’re quite lucky that way…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 20:35Definitely! I’m inspired by people every day, Le Clown.
Posted by The Bumble Files | November 1, 2012, 21:44That is a gift to be treasured.
Posted by Soul Walker | November 2, 2012, 16:47WordPress hasn’t won yet. There are still, not mentioning names here (ALICE) that haven’t been pressed yet (like ALICE) before WordPress can truly (DID I MENTION ALICE HERE) win. Just sayin’ (ALICE)
Oh, and congrats to all you guys, like, again.
Posted by aliceatwonderland | November 1, 2012, 17:42Alice,
™.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 20:56Le Clown,
You will eventually conquer WordPress and it will be renamed Le WordPress. When that happens, Hugo would like a job as a bouncer.
Speaker7
Posted by speaker7 | November 1, 2012, 17:54Speaker7,
You know what I love? Sitting in the living room and hearing The Ringmistress from the office laughing out loud, and I mean loud. And when I ask her: what’s so funny?, she answers: Speaker7!
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 20:59Nice.
Posted by Soul Walker | November 2, 2012, 16:48Being brand new to blogging, I’ve found the FP section very helpful and inspiring and damned entertaining, and also thanks to you Le Clown for your always-excellent suggestions. Doing so much time reading now, not so much writing is happening whoops!
Posted by shapelle | November 1, 2012, 18:06Shapelle,
That is really nice of you to say. There is so many great bloggers on WordPress… It gives me so many reasons to ignore my kids… One post at a time…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 21:02Congrats to all you magnificent (check’s in the mail Le Clown) bloggers! Well deserved!
Posted by SocietyRed | November 1, 2012, 18:53Red,
I am still working on your email. It really touched me, and as I am one to write on the spur of the moment, it often lacks the depth I’d like my message to have. My wife suggested I take my time with your email. And sometimes, I do listen to my wife.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 18:55No worries man! I’m glad the message was received in the spirit intended. And you should always listen to your wife anyway!
Posted by SocietyRed | November 1, 2012, 20:22I’ve noticed that FP has had a little (ok, a lot) more bite to it lately. DailyPost as well. I think we all win when wranglers like Michelle and Cheri are at the helm!
Posted by timmer | November 1, 2012, 19:11Timmer,
Right?? There’s a more palpable balance when it comes to the posts that are chosen… Oh, and BTW, you have many fans on the blogosphere, Le Clown included, but Becca should be the president of your fan club. Just sayin’.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 21:09Yup, congrats to all who have received the freshly pressed honors.
Posted by writerwendyreid | November 1, 2012, 19:19Wendy,
You’re one classy lady, my friend. Got your email, I’m on it…
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 21:11Le Clown … off topic, but important … have you heard from Weebs since the storm?
Posted by aFrankAngle | November 1, 2012, 20:01Frank,
Last time I heard from Weebs was Tuesday morning. She and hubby made it through Sandy, but they are still without electricity. She is only communicating using her cellphone (with an extra battery), so she’s keeping all lines of communications to the minimum. I myself am looking forward for a Weebles’ email.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 20:03Thanks … the important thing is that they made it through Sandy! See, I’m a benevolent czar who also cares about former citizens.
Posted by aFrankAngle | November 1, 2012, 20:06As you know, Le Clown, I blame you. It is all your fault and the others should blame you as well. Complete strangers now want my autograph. Little girls offer ME cookies. And I’m not expecting that check in the mail, either. Bah! Humbug!
Posted by Curmudgeon-at-Large | November 1, 2012, 20:12Curmudgeon-at-Large,
I’ve never told you this, but you’ve always reminded me of someone I love dearly: my 2 1/2 daughter, when she has an ear infection, and stomach flu.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 21:17Aww! How sweet.
Posted by Curmudgeon-at-Large | November 1, 2012, 21:25Le Clown, what are my odds of being Freshly Pressed if I write about you?
Posted by Adam S | November 1, 2012, 20:17Adam,
Better than before.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 1, 2012, 20:18I will roll the dice on it then
Posted by Adam S | November 1, 2012, 20:21I think you were most worthy sir. I am still baffled by how they choose who they do but I am with La La. Perhaps I am too egdy.
Posted by trjensen | November 1, 2012, 21:36Congrats on the FP……Everyone on the list is so well-desereved. I’m sure one day I’ll be saying “I knew him when…..” The world awaits your brilliance.
Posted by A Dog With Fleas | November 1, 2012, 22:23Rachel,
Do you think Le Clown could shine as bright as the R136a1 star?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 2, 2012, 22:50Félicitations, monsieur Le Clown. Vous êtes une grande source d’inspiration pour tout le monde.
… You’re still an asshole, though.
Posted by Daan van den Bergh | November 2, 2012, 03:44Daan,
Google Translator has been good to you, I see. Was it Richard Mourdock that was translated into “asshole”?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 2, 2012, 22:47Heeey! I wrote the first sentence myself! You can at least give me props for that.
Posted by Daan van den Bergh | November 3, 2012, 05:35I previously commented some great ones had been FP’d lately. It’s great even though it ruins a post I had half written gently mocking what got Freshly Pressed. On a side note, have you played that great game WordPress put on their home page? It’s called ‘About Us’ and it’s like A Where’s Wallly of WordPress staff. I’ve already spotted a pirate and Weird Al Yankovic. At least I think it’s a game….
Posted by joehoover | November 2, 2012, 04:52Joe,
Ah… The About Us section of WordPress… And you haven’t spotted a Le Clown in the picture yet?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 2, 2012, 22:44Or perhaps some of us not edging enough!
Posted by asklotta | November 2, 2012, 05:46Ask Lotta,
Edginess is overrated. When this is the best Le Clown can do, he should just go to bed.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 2, 2012, 22:39Congrats to all of you magnificent authors! Want to give me some pointers?
Posted by Tallulah "Lulu" Stark | November 2, 2012, 08:46Lulu,
Sure! It’s the first house on the left.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 2, 2012, 19:16I don’t think FP is ready for my brand of jelly.
Posted by Lyssapants | November 2, 2012, 16:13Lyssa Pants,
I like your brand of jelly… It’s made out of people’s bugs, right?
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 2, 2012, 19:15It’s made out of sarcasm with a hint of sex appeal and a dash of crazy. And maybe strawberries.
Posted by Lyssapants | November 2, 2012, 20:13Congatulations! And no WordPress, I am not going to start including pictures in my posts.
Posted by Soul Walker | November 2, 2012, 16:49Soul Walker,
If WordPress knew you were Zach Galifianakis… Just sayin’.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 2, 2012, 19:12But then it will be so much harder for me to get drunk at the piano and make it out of the lounge alive…
Posted by Soul Walker | November 3, 2012, 00:48Thanks fot the recommendations, new blogs for me to check out!
Posted by thegeekanthropologist | November 2, 2012, 17:22The Geek Anthropologist,
Love the Star Wars meme post on your blog today… The Princess Leia one, especially.
Le Clown
Posted by Le Clown | November 2, 2012, 18:50There are so many of those online. It’s because Leia kicks ass, unlike most Disney princesses.
Posted by thegeekanthropologist | November 3, 2012, 15:17Congrats y’all. IT all comes down to edginess in the end. People, consumers, readers, bloggers, we all get bored and want something new, cutting edge, even its value is not necessarily better (though it may very well be). Without the instinctive nature of the need for novelty, we’d still be living in shacks cloaked in animal hides.
So cheers! to edgy freshly pressed bloggers
Posted by the audacious amateur blogger | November 3, 2012, 01:16Maybe I need to become a little more edgy!
Posted by Verticalthoughts | November 4, 2012, 05:57