2007 2008
Well, [insert year] has been another one of those years. We’ve laughed together, cried together, and huddled together.
Remember [insert mental trigger for funny anecdote]? And then how we [insert anecdote others wish to forget]? Good times, to be sure.
Then we all endured the [insert landmark negative cultural event]. Remember where you were when [event] happened? I was [needless maudlin detail that will forever be linked to mammoth event].
2008 will surely be better. [Significant other] and I will ring it in with style by [make something up, so it doesn't sound like you'll be at home in your jammies watching Ryan f-----g Seacrest]. I have already resolved to [insert litany of self-improvement ideals that will be forgotten by February]. And, I boldly predict that [insert tech company] will [business detail], rendering [insert relevant technology] obsolete!
Anyway, thanks for being a part of Occam’s RazR this year. On your way out, please leave a comment with your blog address. It’s my way of linking back to you, because I am too lazy to maintain a real list myself. (Seriously, help me say goodbye to 2007 below.)
Regards…
Ike.
[tags]Ike Pigott, Occam’s RazR, 2007, 2008[/tags]
Ike, I’m really [insert some sentiment here] that I found your blog this year. It has helped me [insert amazing adjective here] well in my [insert meaningful task].
Nice post.
May 2008 bring more of ‘em.
Rob
[blogger's first name],
I couldn’t have said it better myself, you really are a [compliment]. In echoing the sentiment of [specific commenter before me], you do great work. Your writing style and point of view combine information and entertainment.
Hope 2007 treated you well, and hope you see even better sights and sites in 2008.
– [my name above]
Hey (Insert Blog Owner’s Name),
What a great post on (insert topic). You really hit the nail on the head. If only people like (insert CEO of controversial company) understood (insert topic) the way you do, the world would be (insert superlative).
And I just realized my response sounds a lot like (insert name of previous commenter) so I’m sure I sound like (insert self-defacing insult). I love your blog!
Sincerely,
(Insert name of someone who doesn’t know comment sign-offs are unnecessary)
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Keep on keepin’ on, my man.
I just want to make it clear that by commenting I am in no way admitting that I have ever laughed, cried or huddled with you.
Nonetheless, happy 2008!