@FritzLaurel: You can only access the advanced features of Gizmodo if you have an advanced-access screen name. Many commenters in this thread, for example, have adapted the Gawker-preferred prefix of OMG!, followed by their favorite animal! or food item! or sex toy! (which, of course, for many are all one and the same).
Please attempt to, well, fit in a bit better, then we will see what we can do about granting you the required access.
But goddammit! You know I can't resist you baby. Now get your sweet moneymaker over here. Don't worry, my lappie doesn't burn.
I'd like to thank everyone whose made these two years and 10,000 comments wonderful.
Thanks to Brian Lam and Jesus Diaz and Jason Chen and Adam Frucci and Wilson Rothman and Mark Wilson and even Ginger. And to all of the editors, past present and future.
For all the commenters:
I'll let you all stop seizing just long enough. If I haven't named you, it's just because I don't remember your name right this second.
Thanks to everyone at Gizmodo, both editors and commenters.
And if you haven't started commenting yet, remember that the history of 10,000 comments starts with just one snark; don't waste it on FIRST.
@OMG! Ponies!: Ponies, you have always been at the center of my universe, even more I knew you existed - but, I officially worship you today. Congrats, man!
I started out slow but am working steadily towards my 10,000. Granted the bulk of my comments were/are nowhere near as epic as yours but then again I am a man of few words anyways..
@OMG! THANKS!: No respect. No goddamned respect. Let me tell you something.
Ponies, we live in a world that has walls and those walls need to be guarded by men with comments. Who's gonna do it? You? You, OMG! Ponies!? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You celebrate your 10,000 and parade the to years; you have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know: that the Facebook war, while tragic, probably saved commenters and that my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like snark,comment code, sarcasm. We use them as the backbone of a life trying to defend something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very comments section I provide and then forgets my name on his 10,000th. I would rather you just said "thank you," and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest that you pick up a keyboard and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to.
@OMG! THANKS!: Reading your stuff at Giz is a pleasure, always thoughtful, clever comments. The best by far, though, are the posts where you get emotionally involved, something you really believe in. Your true passion for life shows through, and those are the best of your writings.
A life lived without passion, is a life not lived at all. Congrats on your milestone, my ham loving friend.
@OMG! Flying Vs!: Nope. These fine servicemen were in town for Fleet Week. This was Coyote Ugly, not really a top-notch dive bar.
I had the honor of knocking back a few beers with a group of men with the cajones to put their lives on the line for their country. I talk a big game but these men live it. We got pissed, played darts, and ogled the slutty barmaids.
Sigh. This is comment #9999 for me. Bosskev dragged me into a game of Photo Poker last night.
I think I speak for everyone when I say "Bring back Preview". Chris, I know you have no control over the design, but punch whoever does to get it back.
Last I checked, Ponies was going to the spa every week, buying new clothes at the fanciest stores, ignoring his best friends and siblings, wearing a reverse mullet, ignoring his children, and sleeping with his bodyguard.
Well, at least that's what they said in US Weekly.
@49USBPorts_GitEmSteveDave: We live on a planet, that planet revolves around the sun within a solar system within the milky way that is a small part of the universe which all revolves around Ponies. Or, that is how it was explained to me - and, really - I don't have time to question brilliance like that.
@Monty: I see you're one of the few to finally accept the Poniesic model of the cosmos, in which any point where Ponies resides becomes the exact center of the universe.
@49USBPorts_GitEmSteveDave: Understandably, Ponies! is concerned about diluting his brand and has asked me to respond for him.
While Ponies! can control the output from Ponies! Central and Team! Ponies!, there is little he can do about reference, quotation, and adulation from other sources. Rather than obsess about his iconic status or quotes like the one in this morning's NYT that referred to him as "one of the most original, compelling and, in a certain sense important commenters to come along in a generation," he simply goes about his life as he always has. He wakes up, he eats bacon, he goes to work, and he comments.
He would like me to remind you how very much he enjoys commenting, and how delighted he is that others appreciate his efforts. While he would prefer to have a little more privacy at movie theaters and restaurants, he understands that attention comes with the territory, and he owes much to his followers.
He would like me to assure you that he in no way expects his ongoing work on "Commenting on Helena," the much anticipated sequel to "Boxing Helena" to interfere with his output. At the same, as we ramp up for the introduction of the OMG! Cellphone! during the OMG! WWDC! next week, he would like me to remind you that he comments from a very full plate, and he appreciates your patience.
In the meantime, he hopes everyone enjoys the quote republished above which we have authenticated as an original OMG! Ponies! quote. As the team leader of quality control at OMG! Poniesworld! quipped at a recent meeting, like a fine wine or a cheap pizza, some of these damn comments are even better the day after!
And with that, on behalf of OMG! Ponies!, Ponies! Central!, and all of us here at Team Ponies!, thank you, Nameste, and good luck!
@49USBPorts_GitEmSteveDave: I have it from a source close to Ponies that there are only two bodyguards. The third individual you see in the more popular pictures is solely responsible for keeping that insanely huge melon positioned atop his shoulders.
I often send links to friends, but I make sure I dont comment on those posts. I dont want any of my friends to know I come here.....they already think I am nuts, hanging at Giz would only confirm that.
@Curves: I do that on the automotive site (I work in the auto industry). I don't care if people think I'm (more) nuts, but I don't want co-workers to see how much time I spend over there.
@Curves: Um, if your friends were truly your friends, they probably already know your nuts, and this would just confirm their suspicions. But hey, we'll be your friends, and we won't judge you...unless you're a fat chick with no boobs. I'm sorry, but 300 pound chicks with an A-cup bra is where I draw the line.
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Now, how do I add a video link or other links to my comments? It never seems to work like I would think it would.
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But goddammit! You know I can't resist you baby. Now get your sweet moneymaker over here. Don't worry, my lappie doesn't burn.
I'd like to thank everyone whose made these two years and 10,000 comments wonderful.
Thanks to Brian Lam and Jesus Diaz and Jason Chen and Adam Frucci and Wilson Rothman and Mark Wilson and even Ginger. And to all of the editors, past present and future.
For all the commenters:
I'll let you all stop seizing just long enough. If I haven't named you, it's just because I don't remember your name right this second.
Thanks to everyone at Gizmodo, both editors and commenters.
And if you haven't started commenting yet, remember that the history of 10,000 comments starts with just one snark; don't waste it on FIRST.
To another 10,000 comments and another two years!
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You see how he treats me. He posted his first 8 hours before me and he thinks he's all that and an order of tostones.
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And yet I've been 15% less productive than you have over that same time frame.
Well, at least here. Not sure if that actually translates to being 15% more productive in the real world or not.
(I'm going to go with not.)
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I started out slow but am working steadily towards my 10,000. Granted the bulk of my comments were/are nowhere near as epic as yours but then again I am a man of few words anyways..
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i am sooo bookmarking this thread now. OMG!
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It's a secret. If we told you then we'd have to kill ya. Just kidding See below:
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Ponies, we live in a world that has walls and those walls need to be guarded by men with comments. Who's gonna do it? You? You, OMG! Ponies!? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You celebrate your 10,000 and parade the to years; you have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know: that the Facebook war, while tragic, probably saved commenters and that my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like snark,comment code, sarcasm. We use them as the backbone of a life trying to defend something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very comments section I provide and then forgets my name on his 10,000th. I would rather you just said "thank you," and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest that you pick up a keyboard and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to.
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A life lived without passion, is a life not lived at all. Congrats on your milestone, my ham loving friend.
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Ladies and gentleman, that right there is what we call a slow pitch right over the middle. Take it or leave it
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Ponies can drink seamen under the table!
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WE NEED A PREVIEW BUTTON!
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I had the honor of knocking back a few beers with a group of men with the cajones to put their lives on the line for their country. I talk a big game but these men live it. We got pissed, played darts, and ogled the slutty barmaids.
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I think I speak for everyone when I say "Bring back Preview". Chris, I know you have no control over the design, but punch whoever does to get it back.
Tell 'em "Ponies Sez Hi!"
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@OMG! THANKS!: Someone pass around the collection plate for me, and I'll throw together a greasemonkey script for re-activating the preview option.
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Last I checked, Ponies was going to the spa every week, buying new clothes at the fanciest stores, ignoring his best friends and siblings, wearing a reverse mullet, ignoring his children, and sleeping with his bodyguard.
Well, at least that's what they said in US Weekly.
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While Ponies! can control the output from Ponies! Central and Team! Ponies!, there is little he can do about reference, quotation, and adulation from other sources. Rather than obsess about his iconic status or quotes like the one in this morning's NYT that referred to him as "one of the most original, compelling and, in a certain sense important commenters to come along in a generation," he simply goes about his life as he always has. He wakes up, he eats bacon, he goes to work, and he comments.
He would like me to remind you how very much he enjoys commenting, and how delighted he is that others appreciate his efforts. While he would prefer to have a little more privacy at movie theaters and restaurants, he understands that attention comes with the territory, and he owes much to his followers.
He would like me to assure you that he in no way expects his ongoing work on "Commenting on Helena," the much anticipated sequel to "Boxing Helena" to interfere with his output. At the same, as we ramp up for the introduction of the OMG! Cellphone! during the OMG! WWDC! next week, he would like me to remind you that he comments from a very full plate, and he appreciates your patience.
In the meantime, he hopes everyone enjoys the quote republished above which we have authenticated as an original OMG! Ponies! quote. As the team leader of quality control at OMG! Poniesworld! quipped at a recent meeting, like a fine wine or a cheap pizza, some of these damn comments are even better the day after!
And with that, on behalf of OMG! Ponies!, Ponies! Central!, and all of us here at Team Ponies!, thank you, Nameste, and good luck!
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only my very close friends know my nuts, and they're all girls.
"they probably already know your nuts,"
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