Wow, I can’t believe the response we got. Over 200 votes from people who wanted to weigh in on how I decorated my living room. Thanks so much, although I felt a bit like Ed from Ed TV (minus the abs…working on it though).
But I have a confession to make and my heart aches as I make it. Now I know how Bill felt the second time he addressed the nation. After the first round of voting, I was inspired to go out and look at furniture. In my zealousness to right my past wrongs I went a little overboard and purchased a couch. I know, I'm sorry, and that’s why the Douche of the Week title goes to me.
Well why did I let this charade go on? I did not want to upset Mazerino who had so much invested in this so I played him and the rest of you and for that I am sorry.
To compensate,
1) I’m going to get rid of my biggest asset and I promise not to reacquire it for 370 days (that’s one day for every vote that was cast, and one extra day for every vote that was cast for #3). Yes, I am going to get rid of my beard, the beard that got me countless second glances and stares.
2) I relinquish 1% of my 48% stake in C&E and redistribute it among all those who voted.
3) I relinquish my title as VP of the "Poll Fairness and Ethics Committee"
4) I promise never to take off my clothes when I sit on the couch (at least when someone’s in the room)
But there are some positives to this experience
1) Berg and Rach showed that a “get out the vote” campaign really works (More in a forthcoming political post)
2) I bought a couch (Everyone is invited to sit on it and have a glass of red wine if they promise not to spill it)
3) People have learned that a majority does not necessarily translate into a win, especially if the Supreme Court intervenes
Oh… and in case you’re interested I bought #2 in a brown shade. Hopefully it’s worth the burden of letting you down, a burden that I am going to carry with me for the rest of my life.
PS Coming soon...Vote for my bed.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Douche of the Week: Campaign Al Edition
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8 comments:
Why do you think anyone would want to vote on your bed after this charade?
You probably already bought one anyway.
I'm boycotting this vote in protest.
you can still right your wrong al. isn't there a return policy?
Horrified doesn't begin to describe my feelings. I'm sure Fadilicious would say the same too if he bothered to read the blog anymore. I will be posting a response later today.
I am going to start a 'Boycott Camels & Elephants' drive after this charade. You are all assholes.
I would still like to have a glass of wine though.
I am ashamed of your actions Al. That is not becoming the great writers of C&E. I think you should be banned from writing for a week. Mazerino and C&E readers, please discuss.
I'm following Saiko's example and boycotting the blog for a week.
I agree, a banishment from C&E is in order. Ended only with a wine and cheese night hosted by the offender. I won't* boycott in hopes that Licious will fill in the missing content.
*I reserve the right to change my mind.
This comment comes from Emily via email (she hasn't figured out commenting yet):
"I don't know how to respond or do anything on your blog, so i'm just writing to you to let you know that i'm happy to hear that you bought a couch - period... who cares which one, you needed to turn the frat house into your home"
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