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March 9, 2010

Popped Comments

Have you ever noticed how posting and getting comments are like roasting popcorn? Sure you have!

First you pour a cup of your finest kernels into a lovely pan, which is already seasoned and smokin' hot. Then you shake it and listen as the steamy pop, pop, pop fills the airwaves. Little explosions proliferate into a feverish crescendo—the equivalent of a mini Fourth of July celebration—and even those die-hard straggler kernels leave a smoky thrill of excitement in your nostrils. And then you eat every single bite, with robust thanks to the popcorn gods.

The result? A big bunch of puffed up joy and instant gratification. Not that you are all puffy and crunchy or anything.

Mmmmmmmmmm, have y'all tried Coppola's Shiraz? YumMEE! Especially superb with popcorn. Y'all.

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40 comments:

  1. JanaMarch 9, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    Hi, you sound just like those chefs in TV shows, keeping people glued to the screen with your words as much as the delicious food.
    I am getting a whiff of that popcorn!

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  2. HilaryMarch 9, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    A fun analogy.. and only a tad corny. ;)

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  3. Christine MacdonaldMarch 9, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    The marvels of modern technology. Jiffy Blog. I like it.

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  4. blognutMarch 9, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    The only difference is that blogging doesn't leave me blocked up, ya' know?

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  5. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    If only movie theaters delivered.

    (sorry, that was the only thing that popped into my little brain)

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  6. AlMarch 10, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    I love posting and I love comments, but I've never compared the whole process to popcorn.

    That surely is lateral thinking!

    Al

    Publish or Perish

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  7. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    I hadn't thought of that analogy... in fact I am sure there are very few other people that did!!

    Blogging is not dangerous to microwaves though...

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  8. mo.stoneskinMarch 10, 2010 at 2:53 AM

    Have you ever noticed how posting and getting comments are like roasting popcorn?

    Not really. Popcorn makes me feel sick if I eat a lot of it.

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  9. A Daft Scots LassMarch 10, 2010 at 3:08 AM

    Nice comparison.

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  10. Dave KingMarch 10, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    Yup, great fun - but you did well to stop when you did and not push the analogy any further.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    As soon as I smell popcorn I ask what movie is playing. I hate it when I eat a whole bag of microwaved popcorn before dinner!

    Secretia

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  12. ShrinkyMarch 10, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    Just dropping off some virtual popcorn.. (smile) It's funny how delicious it is to see those lovely comments sitting in our in-box, isn't it?

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  13. Irish GumboMarch 10, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    Does Coppola know you have his Shiraz? :) And that old school popcorn, mmmm...

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  14. ♥ BrajaMarch 10, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    Wait a minute...you're gonna sit down and drink a bottle of red and a big bowl of popcorn and ... and ... I'm over hERE??

    Bitch.

    I have some aquamarine gorgeousness for you...don't think for a minute i've forgotten. Damn, I had to type that about ten times and there's no red wine nearby.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    Popcorn and wine....a perfect combination.

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  16. ellen abbottMarch 10, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    So am I one of the poppers or one of the stubborn kernels?

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  17. OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtsMarch 10, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    First I have to say I am so sorry that I can't read....I thought you typed Pooped Comments....I was expecting a whole nuther post. Oops. pop, pop, sizzle.

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  18. foxyMarch 10, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    That analogy is perfect, girl! Great... now I'll crave popped corn every time I get some comment love.

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  19. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    love the post! love the comments!
    ~AM

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  20. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    I love getting comments even more than I love popcorn!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Cute!

    I just had some popcorn last night. YUM YUM!

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  22. morethananelectricianMarch 10, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    My comments have been more like black jellybeans lately. :(

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  23. Madame DeFargeMarch 10, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    What about the little gritty bits left at the bottom of the bowl?

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  24. darsdenMarch 10, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    I have mine with m&m's YUMMMMM

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  25. Everyday GoddessMarch 10, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    I love popcorn. I love comments too. Makes absolute sense to me.
    I don't know why everyone else is so surprised.
    We Librans get it.
    Makes me feel sad for the rest.

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  26. macMarch 10, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    I'm just popping in to leave my kernals of wisdom.

    I prefer to leave a comment as to get a comment.
    Maybe that has something to do with my laziness about posting.

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  27. Mixed ReflectionsMarch 10, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    Nice metaphor. And now I'm craving popcorn. It's not available in my hotel room. The unpopped kernals are like visitors who don't leave comments, eh?

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  28. HeidiMarch 10, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Damn it,now I want popcorn.

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  29. injaynesworldMarch 10, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Gropius nailed it. The unpopped kernels are like readers who don't leave comments. Brilliant analogy.

    Mmmm... popcorn. Must. Have. Some. NOW!

    Thanks for posting the link to my "going to the dogs" giveaway!

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  30. JocelynMarch 10, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Oh, do let me be the melted butter in all of this.

    Kind of oily, but all the better for adding.

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  31. Captain DumbassMarch 10, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    I don't know, I'm feeling a little puffy lately.

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  32. Midlife RoadtripperMarch 10, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    Popcorn and wine? Works for me. Anytime.

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  33. SnowbrushMarch 11, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    Only the one breaks teeth and the other doesn't. THAT'S an important distinction.

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  34. LeeMarch 11, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    Yep that's me. High fibre.

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  35. Carma SezMarch 11, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    my blog is evidently the "lite popcorn" ;-)

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  36. TgoetteMarch 12, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    Good comments are like popcorn with extra butter and maybe a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. While I love popcorn, especially at the movies, comments don't stick in your teeth and leave greasy stains on your clothes.

    Great analogy!

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  37. Casey FreelandMarch 12, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Maybe my stove isn't hot enough...

    I think I need me some microwave blogging.

    Cheers,

    SLC

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  38. PattyMarch 13, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Gosh now I'm so in the mood for popcorn!

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  39. BrightenedBoyMarch 25, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    This is such a cool post. Very well written.

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  40. CindyMarch 29, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Hmm, interesting analogy-popcorn and blogging. Pass the butter.

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