tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post2796126342103850078..comments2024-03-15T22:39:34.487-05:00Comments on Think-It™: Off Season Post 37: What Does it All Mean? Some Guy In Austin, Texashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00105362713424741152noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-18029454894338293392012-09-07T09:40:01.674-05:002012-09-07T09:40:01.674-05:00I went to a baby shower the other day and there wa...I went to a baby shower the other day and there was a diaper cake. I could not stop laughing the entire time I was at the shower. It was my own private inside joke thinking of one of your off season posts.<br />In my world full of stress (two teens, and an ill mom that i care for) You bring so much laughther and cheer to my day.<br />When I look at my son, his friends and there summer adventures I wonder if they are making the kind of memories you have with your friends. I can only hope. <br />And like I tell my son....Follow you dreams.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-67665341405096235012012-08-28T20:22:31.861-05:002012-08-28T20:22:31.861-05:00Although I really love your recaps, I'd have t...Although I really love your recaps, I'd have to say that I enjoy your off-season and reflective posts the most. I think it's partly your writing style, partly your humor, but most of all it's because YOU come through. <br /><br />The anonymity of the internet makes it easy to sometimes forget that there is a real person behind what's on the screen, but so much of your personality comes through in your posts and you have a way of drawing people in and being able to relate to them. When you write, it is like having a conversation with someone. I feel like I know you even though we've never met.<br /><br />All that and I guess I still didn't answer the question. So I will say that your posts offer people advice, humanity, reflection, inspiration, appreciation, a sense of community and of course you always bring the funny. Hopefully it's a symbiotic relationship that brings you back all of the above as well :)<br /><br />-s in chicagoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-65281753532009543762012-08-27T14:44:41.312-05:002012-08-27T14:44:41.312-05:00That's it! I got the term I've been searc...That's it! I got the term I've been searching for to describe you! Pat's Pithy Page called the Bachelor/ette "mind candy." I hate to be a copy cat but that is definitely what I think you are. Mind candy. A total treat!! Can't say anything that hasn't already been said but just have to add that you make me laugh hysterically...you make me roll my eyes...and you make me do a good amount of introspection. Oh, and I always learn new words from you :) <br /><br />Like others, I definitely take you with me when I leave your blog site. I love to quote you and I often think of you at various times in my every day life...like a couple of months ago while I was at Restoration Hardware, or when I see the cute men's pants at Lululemon! Oh, and when I see a diaper cake or when I see a Men's Health magazine. "Get Better (insert body part) in Just (insert small number) Days" - still cracks me up!! <br /><br />I agree that you definitely engage us to the extent that we feel like friends. As a matter of fact, I feel like I know more about you than my own friends in real life. I love hearing your guy perspective on everything and love your witty humor, your sarcasm, and even your hilarious perv moments! Thanks for all the laughs and for all of the wonderful stories! Take care :)<br /><br />AmberAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-66936866357258862702012-08-26T19:44:17.491-05:002012-08-26T19:44:17.491-05:00Simply put, you have no idea how hard you make me ...Simply put, you have no idea how hard you make me laugh. I am talking, snorting, cocktails coming out of your nose, laughter. <br />That my friend is a true gift. This world of ours is often a very sad and angry place and the Bach/Ette are your canvas to paint tears of laughter.<br /><br />As Billy Joel said,<br />I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-64832005249254894972012-08-25T20:36:25.105-05:002012-08-25T20:36:25.105-05:00I remember when I first discovered you were a funn...I remember when I first discovered you were a funny funny man...something about Vienna's ruffled bathing suit...I just laughed so hard! I had been reading Lincee's blog and she had you post a guest post for her because she was busy that week. Then I was hooked.<br /><br />You have a unique way of phrasing things that is just so damn funny. You definitely have a gift. And god knows we can all use some humor in our lives. It's been such a long road lately with our economy and really just a depressing, devisive time in our nation's history. <br /><br />That's why I watch the Bachelor/ette show. It's mind candy...actually it's mind hot fudge sundae with sprinkles and so much whipped cream that you feel sick after eating it...and you make it worth watching, you and Lincee, for the sheer hilarity of what you guys come up with!<br /><br />I really did miss those posts you skipped! I understand why you did and don't begrudge you for one second the right to be busy and have too much on your plate. But if you want to know what you mean to these random people "out there" on the internet, well you mean that there will be at least one thing (or many) to smile about on a stressful day. To have a laugh and think more funnily (a word? I doubt it) when I do watch the episodes.<br /><br />To wax philosophical, the internet has changed us. We don't have to feel isolated anymore. There is a whole world of people available. All you have to do is put yourself out there and you have instant community. Because no matter the subject, there are others who dig the same thing or think the same way. Or in your case, think you are damn funny. Pat's pithy pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04717487588045560163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-51681953902161527432012-08-25T11:34:59.328-05:002012-08-25T11:34:59.328-05:00I can only reiterate my pleasant surprise at the e...I can only reiterate my pleasant surprise at the emails and comments I've received so far. I had no idea how much my little blog affects some of you out there. Thank you again for reading and a sincere thank you for letting me know that this blog reaches many of you beyond the facade of a reality tv blog. DPSome Guy In Austin, Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105362713424741152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-51124318048612669702012-08-25T00:48:05.117-05:002012-08-25T00:48:05.117-05:00DP: As others above, I've sent you a separate...DP: As others above, I've sent you a separate email but wanted to say here, publicly, how much I enjoy this blog, and the little community that has formed here between you and rest of us readers and commenters. You rock, and you're awesome. I agree with those who've said that your off-season posts are even better than the Bachelor/ette posts. There's just something about you that's familiar, that draws us in, that makes us feel like we're friends with you, and that charms us, or me anyway. Thanks for that, for taking the time to not only entertain all of us, but also making us feel like a family of sorts!<br /><br />Pat in Northern CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-10261965232334249962012-08-24T23:08:13.880-05:002012-08-24T23:08:13.880-05:00I discovered your blog during Ali's season but...I discovered your blog during Ali's season but I didn't know you wrote during the off-season until later on. After I discovered your other posts, I started at the beginning and read every one of them. I couldn't put my iPad down for days while I read them all. You were funny, witty, a little too raunchy for my taste in some spots, and so honest. I felt like I had a new best friend. And I'm a middle-aged woman old enough to be your mother. So what would it mean if you quit writing your blog? I wouldn't have to stalk your blog site until a new post shows up, but I would really miss your stories. You have made me laugh and cry in the same post, you have made me feel like I should be a better person, you have made me worry about you and your personal life (I thought you might be drinking too much), and you have made me feel happy when I read your post about SLF. This is the first time I've posted, but I've enjoyed every minute of your blogs and the readers' responses and I'm grateful to you for writing. The bottom line is that your blogs are meaningful to a lot of us and I hope you can continue them. Or better yet, write a book! Debbie in Arkansas. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-88536318107295756032012-08-24T09:15:53.475-05:002012-08-24T09:15:53.475-05:00Some Gal, the next time you make it just inside Au...Some Gal, the next time you make it just inside Austin, give me a heads up and I'll buy you a Lone Star. <br /><br />Dr. J., I believe I mentioned the fact that I had several English (we called it Language Arts) teachers beginning in Jr. High School (we called it Middle School) encourage me to "do something" with my writing. That played a BIG part in my life and it still does. Thanks for being a teacher. That's a thankless job but it's definitely God's work. Thanks for the comment. <br /><br />DP<br /><br />P.S. (I loved you when you played for the Sixers).Some Guy In Austin, Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105362713424741152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-48982316897058956112012-08-23T18:54:10.687-05:002012-08-23T18:54:10.687-05:00Dear Some Guy,
As a former high school English tea...Dear Some Guy,<br />As a former high school English teacher, I can not tell you how much I enjoy your style of writing and your references to literature. I would like to think that some English teacher somewhere played a small part in how you not just use, but manipulate the English language in your writing. I appreciate you and what you have to say!Dr.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10509462118955798269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-86288182179154845972012-08-23T14:23:51.194-05:002012-08-23T14:23:51.194-05:00Dear Some Guy,
Not generally a big blog reader. Bu...Dear Some Guy,<br />Not generally a big blog reader. But since I started reading your Bach blogs, that all changed. Well, you AND Lincee, that is. I started reading your off season posts & feel like I know you. Every time I see a Lone Star beer I laugh, picturing you watching. That's it, you make me LOL every single time I read your Bach blogs-at work ! Reading your blog is carthartic to me and I thank you for that. I'm literally...<br />Some Gal Just Outside Austin Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-42795474937290126432012-08-23T13:22:13.573-05:002012-08-23T13:22:13.573-05:00Again, I'm overwhelmed at the responses. As m...Again, I'm overwhelmed at the responses. As many of you could probably guess, that's not easy to do. DPSome Guy In Austin, Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105362713424741152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-85242309980293625642012-08-23T12:51:04.087-05:002012-08-23T12:51:04.087-05:00As a regular reader (but infrequent commenter), I ...As a regular reader (but infrequent commenter), I want to "second" what others have said. Through reading your blog, I feel like I know you, though of course I don't. It’s rare that a guy is willing to share so many of his thoughts and feelings like you have and I so appreciate that, and find it quite refreshing. I almost like your off-season posts more than the ones about the silly shows, and on more than one occasion I have just waited for your blog rather than watch. Thank you for your honesty, humor, insight - and for being YOU! You have brightened my day many times. My best to you and the SLF, I'm so happy you found each other! Take care, and have a great week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-42544916204132571872012-08-23T11:43:58.019-05:002012-08-23T11:43:58.019-05:00I agree with what most everyone here is saying. Yo...I agree with what most everyone here is saying. You, not just your blog, mean a lot to all of us. We miss you when you're too busy with life to post. There are so many ways that you have helped me that I can not post them here. I will send you an email later to let you know. I also agree that we would miss several of the regulars like MH and Derek. Most of us would like to know them almost as much as we would love to know you. <br /><br />Denise in AlabamaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-54981741136084526902012-08-23T11:37:09.497-05:002012-08-23T11:37:09.497-05:00I agree with what everyone here has written. I lo...I agree with what everyone here has written. I love that when I read your posts I almost always have at least one laugh-out-loud moment. I have quoted you many times and I have used some of your inspirational stories to inspire me to work harder at achieving my goals. We have a central board at work where people can share thoughts, and I have shared some of your quotes a number of times. Most recently I shared: "Patience is a virtue, Whiskey is an option" and I had to tell everyone I know the joke..."if God's hand imprint made the state of Michigan, what part of God made the state of Florida" - I still laugh when I tell that joke. I do feel as if I know you, although I am just one of your minions. I'm just happy to have you as a part of my life.vandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14085545986200370076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-79355635892086723682012-08-23T11:22:48.528-05:002012-08-23T11:22:48.528-05:00Grammatical fau paux's are welcome in the comm...Grammatical fau paux's are welcome in the comment section. I type mine with one thumb on an iphone half the time, Sal. <br /><br />I'm overwhelmed and humbled at the responses I've received, particularly via email. Thank you all for the boost. Your comments and emails are like one giant collective spritz from a bidet. I love it. DPSome Guy In Austin, Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105362713424741152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-67233413595233407912012-08-23T11:19:46.866-05:002012-08-23T11:19:46.866-05:00I happily add my comment and feel like I am in goo...I happily add my comment and feel like I am in good company. You know your blog is the only one I read and comment on. We do have a little community here. Not sure what that says about us when this show-that is mind-numbing drivel-is the connection, but I'll gladly take it. Again and again.<br />~CarissAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-71261052454278188902012-08-23T11:18:57.872-05:002012-08-23T11:18:57.872-05:00my last sentence didn't come out right -sorry ...my last sentence didn't come out right -sorry - meant an otherwise wacky reality venue - think i need more coffee!<br /><br />Sal in UtahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-53400199368404228932012-08-23T11:16:58.805-05:002012-08-23T11:16:58.805-05:00Thinking back to several years ago, who knew blogs...Thinking back to several years ago, who knew blogs would exist someday that would bring like minded people together. Your blog does that across the country and some other countries and it's a joy to sit down and read your humor, sarcasm and occasional dirty bits (see your last sentence above) on craptastic days when a good laugh is what I need. I also am one who came into the Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise sort of late -Ali's season I think-but I found your blog before that and even though I didn't know the players, you had a way of painting a mental picture that captures this weird reality dating world. I go back and read old posts, too, when I am in need of a good laugh so thank you DP for bringing wit and charm into another wise wacky reality venue.<br /><br />Sal in UtahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-24690245696543201322012-08-23T09:25:48.102-05:002012-08-23T09:25:48.102-05:00I appreciate all of you in the comment section and...I appreciate all of you in the comment section and in via email. Who knew this little blog carried so much weight. Thank you all for your honesty and your responses. I'm touched. Of course, we all know how I love to be touched. DPSome Guy In Austin, Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105362713424741152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-20065959781316883012012-08-23T08:54:34.557-05:002012-08-23T08:54:34.557-05:00How do I love your blog, let me count the ways:
1....How do I love your blog, let me count the ways:<br />1. You make me laugh<br />2. You make me smile<br />3. You make me chuckle<br />4. You make me giggle<br />5. You make my day brighter<br />6. You make me think<br />7. I would really, really miss you.<br /><br /> Please know how important this bit of fun and nonsense and even sometimes seriousness is to your fans. Thank you for being part of my week!<br />b from NY<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-53930141282062135842012-08-23T08:00:46.942-05:002012-08-23T08:00:46.942-05:00Oh, DP--you have no idea how much I look forward t...Oh, DP--you have no idea how much I look forward to your blog--checking it every Tuesday, multiple times. You're smart, wity, sometimes a bit rauncy, and insightful. I actually cut and past some of your favorite comments/quips and keep them in my "funny file". I love getting a male perspective especially with the Bachelor/Bachelorette recaps--you make me laugh and sometimes think. I think Mike Fliess should add you to his payroll--I would have stopped watching long ago, if not for your blogs. xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-21309036065264260182012-08-23T07:29:00.824-05:002012-08-23T07:29:00.824-05:00Stacey C, Very well put, especially how others mig...Stacey C, Very well put, especially how others might not understand this virtual connection we all share!<br /><br />DP, It is an accomplishment to create and engender this feeling, as you have, especially in a society where so much emphasis is placed on our differences and dividing people - most often stoked by politicians and the media. <br /><br />SGIA: Community Organizer Extraordinaire? (You know where the last famous one ended up!) dp2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-87110550706605528662012-08-22T23:14:34.830-05:002012-08-22T23:14:34.830-05:00As a stay at home mom of a four year old boy that ...As a stay at home mom of a four year old boy that is the poster child for ADHD medication and a 7 week old daughter, I so look forward to your posts! We have the same warped sense of humor(hope your not offended) so reading your blog let's me escape from reality for a few minutes and laugh...like a loud, please don't let that wake up my kids kind of laugh. Which means sometimes I go back and read your old posts since you don't blog everyday. BECAUSE I NEED TO LAUGH to keep from curling into the fetal position and locking myself in the closet some days....seriously I know why some animals eat their young ;) I love that you respond to those that comment on your blog unlike some of these bloggers who only comment when it's something negative written about them. I appreciate the fact that you can write what you feel on this blog which something my husband would never do...who are we kidding he doesn't even talk about what he is feeling hence the reason he is in the den watching American Hoggers(there are no words..who comes up with these shows)and I'm in here telling some guy I've never met how much I appreciate him! BAHAHAHA!!!! No in all seriousness keep blogging or there won't be enough Effexor in the world to keep me sane :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462526990120254693.post-52394887807379470462012-08-22T22:39:58.707-05:002012-08-22T22:39:58.707-05:00DP2- I TOTALLY miss Derek when he doesn't comm...DP2- I TOTALLY miss Derek when he doesn't comment (and you, and MH, and many others)Stacey Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101143298665736586noreply@blogger.com