Who are your favorite MeFites, and why?

November 29, 2005 4:58 PM

Who are your favorite MeFites, and why? We all know about (and secretly enjoy) the feuds, the hissy fits, the sniping, but what about those folks whose advice or comments you consistently enjoy? Please give one (1) example for any or all of the following categories, and link to one (1) example of said sterling statement.*

#1 Smartest/most learned
#2 Most interesting/creative/off-the-wall (in a good way)
#3 Most thought-provoking
#4 Funniest

*jessamyn doesn't count; we all love her.
posted by rob511 to MetaFilter-Related at 4:58 PM (172 comments total)

I'll start it off. For #4, pretty much anything by loquacious
posted by rob511 at 4:59 PM on November 29, 2005

gotta be mystyk, because I say so.

just look at the people I link to in my profile. matteo, plutor, amberglow, etc. they're all great.
posted by mystyk at 5:00 PM on November 29, 2005

I like popular_guy, flrrrtygrl, and MrClique.
posted by Wolfdog at 5:05 PM on November 29, 2005

This thread is really not a good idea. I know I know...I sound like a party pooper and an ass...but seriously. Popularity contests do not build communities.
posted by SeizeTheDay at 5:06 PM on November 29, 2005

That bugs_bunny character has his moments.
posted by mischief at 5:06 PM on November 29, 2005

Oh and I totally can't stand the0bvioustarg3t.
posted by Wolfdog at 5:07 PM on November 29, 2005

You're all special, in your own special ways.
posted by cmonkey at 5:08 PM on November 29, 2005

dhoyt, jenleigh, highsignal... wait...
posted by Krrrlson at 5:08 PM on November 29, 2005

Well, "like," is a strange way of putting it. There's people like say, matteo, Faze, davy and dame who occasionally drive me crazy but are never boring and often brilliant. Then there's consistently hilarious people like ColdChef and Kafkaesque. And there's the peaceable types like bugbread who are good at smoothing out stuff.
posted by jonmc at 5:09 PM on November 29, 2005

I agree with SeizeTheDay, and will say I love and hate you all equally.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 5:14 PM on November 29, 2005 [1 favorite]

rob511
posted by grouse at 5:21 PM on November 29, 2005

Wedgies on the hour, homemade crystal meth, Intelligent Design & the Pledge of allegiance..... that's what makes american high schools great!

Thanks to rob511 for this excellent contest! Yay. Let's roll!
posted by dash_slot- at 5:23 PM on November 29, 2005

Yeah, as day-brightening as it would be to be outed as someone's favorite [insert category here], this is more the sort of thing that "contacts" are for, I suppose.
posted by Gator at 5:23 PM on November 29, 2005

5. Most sarcastic.
6. Blackest.
7. Gayest.
8. Dumbest. (well thats possibly settled by now...)
posted by dash_slot- at 5:25 PM on November 29, 2005

No, no, my request was to find some posts that I (and others) might enjoy. I can't keep on top of everything here, so I thought it'd be fun to see what others get a kick out of — more along the lines of what than who.

Never mind. (slinks away)
posted by rob511 at 5:27 PM on November 29, 2005

ikkyu2 Is awesome, he mostly posts on ask.

That said, I think this thread is a pretty bad idea, but I guess we'll see what happens. None of the frequent posters really stick out as being 'favorites' though, I mean this isn't a popularity contest.

jonmc is always pretty entertaining, though.
posted by delmoi at 5:28 PM on November 29, 2005

Mayor Curley. He rocks. He's a truthsayer. And I like the way people hate him for it. Funny as hell.
posted by Decani at 5:30 PM on November 29, 2005

There are very few personalities that have made an impact. It's the usual panoply of internet psyches.

The only two that really come to mind are ThePinkSuperhero and jonmc. Of course I'm biased because we live in the same neighbourhood.
posted by Captaintripps at 5:31 PM on November 29, 2005

I promise to take flattering photos of everyone at the next SF meetup if y'all promise to vote for me as class president Lord Supreme Ruler of the Entire Universe.
posted by DaShiv at 5:35 PM on November 29, 2005

Astoria Reprazentin!
posted by jonmc at 5:36 PM on November 29, 2005

If you will fly out here and take a beautiful picture of me, DaShiv, you have my vote!
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 5:37 PM on November 29, 2005 [1 favorite]

more along the lines of what than who.

Well, if this suggestion gets implemented, hopefully we'll have a chance to see what our favorite MeFites are flagging as Fantastic. That'll be nifty.
posted by Gator at 5:38 PM on November 29, 2005

I'm not going to name names, but the beauty of this place lately is how much it makes me want to smack people I totally agree with.
posted by Cyrano at 5:39 PM on November 29, 2005

9. Most consecutive "R"'s in username.
posted by Krrrlson at 5:39 PM on November 29, 2005

I'm not going to name names, but the beauty of this place lately is how much it makes me want to smack people I totally agree with.

Lol. Cyrano is my new favorite.
posted by delmoi at 5:40 PM on November 29, 2005

*votes for DaShiv*
posted by Space Kitty at 5:40 PM on November 29, 2005

Just think of this question as a test, and we passed.
posted by smackfu at 5:42 PM on November 29, 2005

*tries to vote for DaShiv, but accidentally votes for Buchanan instead*
posted by brundlefly at 5:42 PM on November 29, 2005

Lol. Cyrano is my new favorite.

See? 'Cause I'm pretty sure I've wanted to smack you at least once (and know I've deserved a good Upside-the-Head on more than one occasion.)

It's a damn cool thing we all have going on here.
posted by Cyrano at 5:43 PM on November 29, 2005

this is a dumb idea.
posted by rxrfrx at 5:45 PM on November 29, 2005

Gosh, this is just like being a high school girl and passing around "Who's the Biggest Slut" notes.

How fucking special.
posted by five fresh fish at 5:51 PM on November 29, 2005

You are each a beautiful and unique snowflake.
posted by amro at 5:52 PM on November 29, 2005

Who's the biggest slut? YOUS THE BIGGEST SLUT! hahahahahahaha lolololololol!!!!!!

I'm so posting this in my LiveJournal.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 5:53 PM on November 29, 2005 [1 favorite]

jonmc is one of my favorites.

I also like stavrosthewonderchicken and madamejujujive...actually, I love you all.

This thread just screams out for Miguel Cardoso , tho.
posted by konolia at 5:54 PM on November 29, 2005

*blushes*

I'm stunned that ColdChef hasn't been mentioned by more people. It's a rare day when that Bayou Nudnik dosen't say something that has me spewing beer through my nose.
posted by jonmc at 5:56 PM on November 29, 2005

and of course guys like Divine_Wino, fenriq & loquacious make great comic improv partners.
posted by jonmc at 6:01 PM on November 29, 2005

I hate every last one of you.
posted by Robot Johnny at 6:03 PM on November 29, 2005

I can't say I love you all, but I've loved as many of you as I could;-)
posted by orange swan at 6:04 PM on November 29, 2005

My favorite person that I've never met, and never will, but worship from afar must be, hmm, lets see, it must be ...

(You're hurting MetaFilter. Please, just stop.hurting.MetaFilter. And Tucker Carlson is still really a dick.)
posted by Wulfgar! at 6:08 PM on November 29, 2005

Whoever posted the horse vagina picture. They're my #1.
posted by sjvilla79 at 6:10 PM on November 29, 2005

My votes for favorites are up for grabs. Drop me an email, I'll send you the link to my amazon wishlist.
posted by crunchland at 6:13 PM on November 29, 2005

orange swan-I just got back from the clinic, and I've been meaning to talk with you...
posted by OmieWise at 6:13 PM on November 29, 2005

http://stophurtingmetafilter.metafilter.com/
posted by OmieWise at 6:15 PM on November 29, 2005

anonymous posts some really great AskMe questions, which is surprising considering how fucked up his/her life must be.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 6:16 PM on November 29, 2005

OK. That was funny.
posted by Cyrano at 6:22 PM on November 29, 2005

You're hurting MetaFilter. Please, just stop.hurting.MetaFilter. And Tucker Carlson is still really a dick.)


It's only a website. Websites don't have feelings.
posted by konolia at 6:22 PM on November 29, 2005

Rob511: I'm funniest!? Are you high? You must be really high. You've gotta be utterly goofed up on crackballs.
posted by loquacious at 6:23 PM on November 29, 2005

Nice to have a circlejerk with a nonzero radius, for once. T__T

Another vote for the horse vagina poster.
posted by moift at 6:26 PM on November 29, 2005

I'm sorry, but I can't see how anyone can justify posting in this thread when the dhoyt thread is just three comments shy of 700.
posted by Eideteker at 6:31 PM on November 29, 2005

Too many people to mention, but I have a lot of respect for all the folks who've showed restraint in commenting, or just posted a single comment saying "Nice coming on board", and kept their mouths shut after that. They're better men/women than I (I never let my ignorance dissuade me from yapping away).

LH is a good dude, plus he's a self-admitted Persophile, so he gets some love in return. And I agree with jonmc that Divine_Wino is up there too. His comment in the "shaving thread" had me literally rolling. And I liked the unfinished short story I read on his blog. I hope he finishes it.

Like I said there are a lot more users I like, but I don't want them to take out restraining orders against me, so I'll just keep it to myself.
posted by Devils Slide at 6:32 PM on November 29, 2005

I'm not mentioned once? Why not?
posted by TwelveTwo at 6:32 PM on November 29, 2005

I'll mention one more though: Dhartung. That guy always backs up what he says with solid evidence.
posted by Devils Slide at 6:33 PM on November 29, 2005

My favorite MeFite is easily SeizeTheDay.
posted by kindall at 6:39 PM on November 29, 2005

And TwelveTwo. Both are equally favorite.
posted by kindall at 6:39 PM on November 29, 2005

No votes for PP? You pinko bastids!
posted by Devils Slide at 6:44 PM on November 29, 2005

foldy is my hero. I have several others that I'm a great fan of, but I don't want to call attention to them because they probably think I'm a dork.
posted by beth at 6:44 PM on November 29, 2005

*I* have several others that I'm a great fan of, but I don't want to call attention to them because they probably think I'm a dork stalker.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 6:54 PM on November 29, 2005 [1 favorite]

Ladies, you don't have to fight over me. I think you're both equally creepy.
posted by If I Had An Anus at 6:56 PM on November 29, 2005

::laughs maniaclly::
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 6:59 PM on November 29, 2005 [1 favorite]

I know I shouldn't, but I always chuckle when I catch Paris Hilton commenting a "That's hot"
posted by nile_red at 7:00 PM on November 29, 2005

ohoh! and when people complain about the img tag, those threads usually end up fun.
posted by nile_red at 7:00 PM on November 29, 2005

I think beth is a dork stalker regardless of who her favorites are.
posted by mr_crash_davis at 7:10 PM on November 29, 2005

Personally, I'd have voted for rob511; but then he went and ruined it by making this incredibly lame post.
posted by PareidoliaticBoy at 7:11 PM on November 29, 2005

Like Amberglow, Rothko & Wolfdaddy, I just can't get enough jonson.
posted by jonson at 7:16 PM on November 29, 2005

I love the haters.

Flame on, you human torches.
posted by Marnie at 7:22 PM on November 29, 2005

I like ParisParamus in non-political threads, just 'cos of the contrast to ParisParamus in political threads.

Also, I vote myself. My mum says I'm special.
posted by The Monkey at 7:23 PM on November 29, 2005

I also like anyone who says 'Suck It Haters'.

That still makes me laugh every time.
posted by The Monkey at 7:24 PM on November 29, 2005

HAY WILL SOME N00B START ATHREAD ON WHERS YOUR NICKNAME COME FROM SOME ARE TEH FUNNAY THX I WIL CALL U LTR BYE
posted by scarabic at 7:26 PM on November 29, 2005

I like the black Ghostbuster.
posted by Dr. Wu at 7:27 PM on November 29, 2005

my favorites:

1.homunculus
2.plep
3. all the hotties
posted by The Jesse Helms at 7:30 PM on November 29, 2005

eviltiff, no question.
posted by MrMoonPie at 7:32 PM on November 29, 2005

I like people with very even user numbers, ending in several zeros or a "50". Everyone else, I totally ignore.

Eh, sometimes I'll pay attention to an "ends in 25", or even an "ends in 10", but not often.
posted by interrobang at 7:33 PM on November 29, 2005

Every 14k'er.

On preview: scarabic

[this is why we will soon be able to flag posts in MeTa]
posted by geekyguy at 7:35 PM on November 29, 2005

[yes, I know and yes, I did]
posted by geekyguy at 7:39 PM on November 29, 2005

please, close this juvenile thread. popularity contests make metafilter suck.
posted by Saucy Intruder at 7:40 PM on November 29, 2005

DOOD DONT SPAWNCAMP LOOSERS
posted by selfnoise at 7:51 PM on November 29, 2005

i'm going to label all of you as "squares".
posted by Stynxno at 7:52 PM on November 29, 2005

1) Led Zeppelin II -- A vital cycle from beginning to end.

2) Van Morrison -- Astral Weeks -- A heartbreaking, definitive document for that and, indeed, every generation. Breathtaking.

3) Bob Dylan -- Blonde on Blonde -- A breathtaking, heartbreaking document for that and, indeed, every generation. Definitive.

4) Sgt. Pepper's -- 'Nuff said. Completely and fully redefined both "popular" popular music and the concept of redefinition itself. Breathtaking and definitivitory.

5) Don Quixote -- Cervantes -- Fully and heartbreaking definitive breath define retaking immaculate love muffin car wash yum yum donuts ohes noes i ate a stirrer.

As you can see, I like to write about film-as-art and the filmic, post-existentialist narrative. If you appreciate this level of commentary and if you think you would thrive amongst a population of those who enjoy a rousing conversation enjoined, visit my weblog.
posted by gramschmidt at 7:56 PM on November 29, 2005

I vote for all the new people (23k and up only tho--22kers just suck--you're the 13kers of your generation) ; >
posted by amberglow at 8:09 PM on November 29, 2005

/fight-starting ploy
posted by amberglow at 8:10 PM on November 29, 2005

kwantzar.
posted by quonsar at 8:13 PM on November 29, 2005

I like login a lot, but s/he doesn't post much anymore.
posted by AwkwardPause at 8:24 PM on November 29, 2005

I used to like scarabic a lot until I recently discovered that he's a fan of Tolkien. Optimus Chyme has been making a lot of good comments recently.
posted by nixerman at 8:34 PM on November 29, 2005

You all suck but some less than others.

The ones I like best one day are the same I dislike other days. That's what makes the place interesting.
posted by Carbolic at 8:34 PM on November 29, 2005

until I recently discovered that he's a fan of Tolkien

Ouch!

Optimus Chyme has been making a lot of good comments recently.

OUCH-OUCH-OUCH!! I bleed like a douchebag in the sun before the brilliance of your judgment...

;)
posted by scarabic at 8:43 PM on November 29, 2005

ThePinkSuperhero, you are so off my friends list.
posted by mendel at 8:46 PM on November 29, 2005

Dhartung is probably the most consistent high-quality poster on Metafilter. I wish he'd post more and other people would post less.
posted by Ryvar at 8:47 PM on November 29, 2005

Flawless victory* on you and your friends list, mendel! Bwa ha ha!

*New slang I learned today courtesy of the Anonymous AskMeta poop thread
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 9:02 PM on November 29, 2005 [1 favorite]

1. Languagehat
2. not sure
3. Scarabic
4. Loquacious
posted by tweak at 9:04 PM on November 29, 2005

evanizer, rushmc, t r a c y, Hildago, MidasMulligan, PrinceValium, poopy, starvingartist, pjgulliver, tolkhan,
and so many, many, more.
posted by blue_beetle at 9:09 PM on November 29, 2005

Also, I vote myself. My mum says I'm special.

Here Comes a Special Boy!


Suck it, Haters!
posted by soyjoy at 9:13 PM on November 29, 2005

Sometimes I hyperventilate. LOVE MEEEEEEE
posted by jenovus at 9:15 PM on November 29, 2005

#10: biggest ass
#11: biggest butt
posted by darukaru at 9:17 PM on November 29, 2005

whoever has the hottest danger zone i will take the highway to their danger zone.
posted by naxosaxur at 9:21 PM on November 29, 2005

I like login a lot, but s/he doesn't post much anymore.

True story: I had a stoner buddy who was perusing the Fall schedule for his local CC, and he said (in a very astounded tone): "Dude!This Staff guy teaches a zillion courses."
posted by Devils Slide at 9:25 PM on November 29, 2005

Since "danger zone" is a rather vague term, likely some kind of lurid innurendo, I must fall back on the complete lyrics of the iconic rock song, which disambiguate the "danger zone" as something you can go "right into," even something someone could take someone else "right into." [shudder] I couldn't quote the temperature of this particular region without better instrumentation, but it's fair to say hot, higher than middlin' humidity, and precipitation is expected. As much as I like you, I'm fairly sure I don't want you there at this time, much less have I provided a highway in anticipation of mass transit thereto.
posted by scarabic at 9:45 PM on November 29, 2005

soyjoy is my new favourite. And bestest friend. For life.
posted by The Monkey at 9:55 PM on November 29, 2005

#12 most junk
posted by The Monkey at 9:56 PM on November 29, 2005

My favorite user is that one who says stuff and those things, you know? You know those things he says? What a card!
posted by TwelveTwo at 10:10 PM on November 29, 2005

#27 Most drunkenest. (Working on that shortly. If you wish, you may choose to take cover now. Saves on the shoe leather.)

#49 Most naked. (Which, currently, is me. Suck it, haters!)
posted by loquacious at 10:11 PM on November 29, 2005

I like kevspace. He's pretty when I'm drunk. And I'm pretty drunk.
posted by WolfDaddy at 10:11 PM on November 29, 2005

#105kszao0; Closest to passing out
posted by cmonkey at 10:12 PM on November 29, 2005

I bleed like a douchebag in the sun

If there's blood in your douchebag, you're using it backwards.
posted by five fresh fish at 10:12 PM on November 29, 2005

what TwelveTwo said--i love that guy!
posted by amberglow at 10:13 PM on November 29, 2005

loquacious is my new favourite. And bestest friend. For life.
posted by The Monkey at 10:15 PM on November 29, 2005

Armitage Shanks. He's like a scalpel.
posted by hototogisu at 10:17 PM on November 29, 2005

Quonsar for class clown. Dhartung for his smart posts. Amberglow for digging up good political material. If I Had An Anus (for obvious reasons) fenriq, Loquacious, Five Fresh Fish, Soyjoy, the Mefites who were active late 2001 and through 2002 ( including Miguel Cardoso). Lots others...
posted by Skygazer at 10:20 PM on November 29, 2005

I think Pot can be real clever and insightful, but that Kettle guy that always seems to post after him is a real asshole.
posted by kyleg at 10:32 PM on November 29, 2005

cortex!
posted by Mr T at 10:42 PM on November 29, 2005

I vote jenleigh and highsignal for best couple!
posted by arcticwoman at 10:49 PM on November 29, 2005

As much as I like you, I'm fairly sure I don't want you there at this time, much less have I provided a highway in anticipation of mass transit thereto.


posted by darukaru at 11:00 PM on November 29, 2005

P.S.A.

If you know C.P.R. You should check this out;

new guide lines.
posted by Mr T at 11:15 PM on November 29, 2005

#1 is #1, #2, #3, and #4.
The preceding is a paid, politically correct announcement.
posted by Cranberry at 12:15 AM on November 30, 2005

Does Balloon Lovin' Bunny count as a Mefite? He's romantic, funny, and just won't give up!
And that mathowie guy seems nice, even though it seems that he only shows up when there's a fight...
*Does the Sycophant Swoon*
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 12:19 AM on November 30, 2005

I've stumbled in late - and ctrl+f didn't seem to find my name...its a cruel world.
posted by mattr at 5:10 AM on November 30, 2005

Lots of folks, so I'll trust my subconscious to separate them out: the first ones that pop to mind, whether my conscious mind agrees or disagrees, are languagehat, EB, orthogonality, and kim chi.
posted by Bugbread at 5:10 AM on November 30, 2005

Who are you?
I am Number 2.
Who is Number 1?
You are Number 6.
posted by eriko at 5:34 AM on November 30, 2005

1801. Longest-term member without an FPP or even an attempt at one.
posted by Joseph Gurl at 5:55 AM on November 30, 2005

Tubgirl. She totally cracks me up.
posted by tpl1212 at 6:22 AM on November 30, 2005

I'm OK -- You're OK
posted by Otis at 6:31 AM on November 30, 2005

There is really only one category open for discussion, it's best "happy ending" and I can assure you all that anyone with the will, a rainbow colored afro-wig and strong knees can get in the running, meet me in the bathroom next to the Cinnabon in the Port Authority and we'll get this bad mamajama sorted out post haste.



I'm actually pretty fond of you all, including the assholes, morons, grinches, dickfaces, whiners, psychos, internet tough-guys, passive aggressive yuppie snots, nerds, dorks, dweebs, motorheads, jocks, sportos, pedants, whores, sniveling quislings, drink sodden ex-trotskyist popinjays and useful idiots, hippies, perverts, dustheads, backstabbers, petty thieves, wall-eyed utopians, surly closeminded liberals, bloodthirsty selfish solipsistic rightwingers, drama queens, trainspotters, Canadians, borderline personality disorder revelers, liars, hamburglars, herbs and vapid pretty little things.

Then again I am six tabs of ecstasy so call me back in about four days.
posted by Divine_Wino at 7:02 AM on November 30, 2005

I MEANT I am six tabs of ecstasy, we are well past the point where it would be resonable to say that I had injested six tabs of ecstasy.
posted by Divine_Wino at 7:04 AM on November 30, 2005

I didn't think anyone else on earth had seen enough of "The Prisoner" to be able to quote it, eriko.
posted by Jon-o at 7:19 AM on November 30, 2005

I'm betting this is really just a clever ploy by rob511 to out everyone's sock puppets.
posted by Mitheral at 7:29 AM on November 30, 2005

I don't know if this applies to eriko, but any Iron Maiden fan can quote those lines from The Prisoner. And that's more than a couple dozen, anyway.
posted by Wolfdog at 7:42 AM on November 30, 2005

They're remaking Prisoner.
posted by amberglow at 8:26 AM on November 30, 2005

I am not a stalker! And frankly I think it would be really fun for us to declare which mefites we hate. Like, we would pay cash money to have them banned. Hilarity would ensue, I think.
posted by beth at 8:31 AM on November 30, 2005

*I* have several others that I'm a great fan of, but I don't want to call attention to them because they probably think I'm a dork stalker. - ThePinkSuperhero

This actually happened to me.

There are several MeFites that I admire/respect/enjoy for various reasons. But I don't like popularity contests (probably because I always lose) so I won't name names.

But since we are speading some love around, I should say:

I love all the longboat vikings and their sparkling tiaras. You know who you are.
posted by raedyn at 8:39 AM on November 30, 2005

And frankly I think it would be really fun for us to declare which mefites we hate

That's OK, beth. I already know which ones hate me, and I didn't have to shell out a dime.
posted by jonmc at 8:39 AM on November 30, 2005

That's OK, beth. I already know which ones hate me, and I didn't have to shell out a dime.

You cheap !!&*@!
posted by Rothko at 8:51 AM on November 30, 2005

I've always enjoyed Gyan's FPPs. Consistently good, if you like that sort of thing.
posted by grateful at 8:56 AM on November 30, 2005

yep.
posted by andrew cooke at 9:00 AM on November 30, 2005

Holy crap! This whole thread was worth it just to find out they're remaking The Prisoner. Thanks, amberglow!

please don't fuck it up, Sky One.
posted by Space Kitty at 9:00 AM on November 30, 2005

Mr. T!
posted by cortex at 9:02 AM on November 30, 2005

And Space Kitty?

Holy crap! This whole thread was worth it just to find out they're remaking The Prisoner.

That's proof that you're more optimistic than I am. To me, that'd be like saying "This whole messy one-sided divorce was worth it just to find out that Dad's re-marrying to a much younger, stupider woman!"
posted by cortex at 9:09 AM on November 30, 2005

Even my sock puppets hate me.
posted by Joeforking at 9:14 AM on November 30, 2005

Ok, the dhoyt thread reached 700. I can now comment here.

My favorite MeFites (and MeChatters) are those who have ever given me a shoutout. I'm looking at Smart Dalek, mudpuppie, and Lola_G. Plus we all know jonmc is my music-hero. But I'd also like to register that I like dios, don't hate PP, and have never had a problem with AlexRothko. I love MetaFilter as a community, so it's safe to say I love you all (as a collective; individually, you're assholes). The whole is greater than the sum of the parts, dude.
posted by Eideteker at 9:44 AM on November 30, 2005

I admit that I didn't actually read this thread; I just hit Control-F to see if I had been mentioned. I hadn't, and now I am sad.
posted by Faint of Butt at 10:24 AM on November 30, 2005

Dude. You've got a Holiday Carol that's nothing but you being mentioned over and over. Most of us will (probably) never have that.
posted by Gator at 10:26 AM on November 30, 2005

The Prisoner will NOT be remade!! He is a Free Man!!!

(#6 pounds fist on desk. Cup breaks. Bolt of lightening and Thunder clap ensues)


*Takes a Bow*
posted by Skygazer at 10:45 AM on November 30, 2005

Now that chat threads are apparently sanctioned, I want Miguel back.
posted by Ethereal Bligh at 10:51 AM on November 30, 2005

johnmc is a good read - says what he thinks and says it well, with humour - he's an all-rounder!
posted by FieldingGoodney at 11:11 AM on November 30, 2005

ummmm....that should be jonmc.....
posted by FieldingGoodney at 11:12 AM on November 30, 2005

I like all 30,000 of you in different ways.
posted by jessamyn at 11:13 AM on November 30, 2005

I like you in 30,000 different ways. But teriyaki and tempura would have to be my favorites.
posted by loquacious at 11:21 AM on November 30, 2005

Alas! and Alack! For it is in vain that I search these lists with fevered brow and burning eye for that name which I do call myself. Woe is me. And thus I am forced to fling myself over the cliffs of dispair and onto the jagged rocks of rejection in the hopes that some day, some kind soul will come upon my broken and battered body and shed a single tear for

She Who Is Not Loved.
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 11:38 AM on November 30, 2005

Could someone fill me in on why Miguel no longer posts.
posted by Skygazer at 11:56 AM on November 30, 2005

I keep doing a "find in page" for "poppo" but it keeps going all the way to the bottom. It's probably a bug, don't worry I'll make a MeTa thread for it
posted by poppo at 11:57 AM on November 30, 2005

Un-love...ed?
posted by cortex at 11:59 AM on November 30, 2005

The fact that edverb has not been mentioned is astounding; he brings so much intellectual firepower to the discussion that I honestly hope that we never disagree, because I would lose badly. I don't necessarily like popularity contests but he is really really fantastic and I swear I am not his sock puppet.

And languagehat's essay David Foster Wallace Demolished brought me here way before I could register, so thanks for that.
posted by Optimus Chyme at 12:22 PM on November 30, 2005

Arguing about DFW's essay in Harper's about Brian Garner's usage book is what put languagehat on the map for me.
posted by cortex at 12:23 PM on November 30, 2005

That would be Bryan. Nice job, memory.
posted by cortex at 12:24 PM on November 30, 2005

OK, I'll go with languagehat because people are in the mood for a slightly sweet pink MeFite.
posted by StickyCarpet at 1:23 PM on November 30, 2005

I think The Monkey has a lot of great traits. People could learn a lot from him.

Suck it, haters.
posted by The Monkey at 2:09 PM on November 30, 2005

Are you talking about cmonkey?
posted by If I Had An Anus at 2:12 PM on November 30, 2005

I can't help it. I think Paris Hilton is hilarious.
posted by lemur at 3:27 PM on November 30, 2005

30,000?! Holy shi
posted by cmonkey at 3:51 PM on November 30, 2005

Well, not even close to 30,000 actual people, to be honest. But we've had that discussion before, too many times. A few thousand regular visitors, was the last Matt said, as I recall.
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 3:55 PM on November 30, 2005

Yes, I know. Still, it's an awfully large number of registered accounts.
posted by cmonkey at 4:01 PM on November 30, 2005

...the Mefites who were active late 2001 and through 2002 ( including Miguel Cardoso)...

2002 was really the best time around here. Miguel was revving up to full posting steam. Click on that "3 years ago" link and you wont be dissapointed.
posted by vacapinta at 5:04 PM on November 30, 2005

I admit that I didn't actually read this thread; I just hit Control-F to see if I had been mentioned. I hadn't, and now I am sad. — Faint of Butt
OK, I'm adding Category #5: Best username (and nominating you, FoB!)

Oh, and loquacious? Not so fast, meester — that chafing mantle is yours as long as I say so. (However, the position could use a runner-up, and fishfucker would look fetching in that sash-n-tiara combo.)
posted by rob511 at 6:08 PM on November 30, 2005

Cat 5 has "If I Had An Anus" in the running, too.
posted by mystyk at 6:40 PM on November 30, 2005

Since we are nominating superlatives here, I just want to say that I may not be *the* biggest loudmouth-drunk-slut-burnout-drugaddict on mefi; but dammit, I'm dancing as fast as I can.
posted by lilboo at 7:37 PM on November 30, 2005

Wow, where did you learn to bounce your slutty drunken ass like that?
posted by The Monkey at 9:01 PM on November 30, 2005

quonsar just for: "My God they got to Snopes too" comment
posted by jeblis at 9:23 PM on November 30, 2005

If you want to be a serious burnout, badmouth, drunk-ass MeTaFuck junk slut you've got to bail on correct usage of the semicolon and at least mistype something.
posted by scarabic at 9:31 PM on November 30, 2005

mr_crash_davis
posted by shmegegge at 9:39 PM on November 30, 2005

Paris Hilton.
posted by Count Ziggurat at 10:10 PM on November 30, 2005

What?? No votes for Jon-o????

/Zim voice
posted by Jon-o at 10:17 PM on November 30, 2005

Knute Rockne
posted by Joseph Gurl at 6:47 AM on December 1, 2005

Not so fast, meester — that chafing mantle is yours as long as I say so.

Nice Moxie, but it could use a little Faygo.
posted by loquacious at 9:46 AM on December 1, 2005

I; rezent that remark.
posted by Devils Slide at 4:40 PM on December 1, 2005