Earlier this week I received one of the most flattering comments I have received in seven years of blogging.
The comment was in response to my post, So Much for Having a Brand Name. And while it had nothing to do with the content of the post itself, it made my day. Here is the comment:
How are you doing today? My name is G. J., you are more wonderful and lovely in my eyes, I just wanted to compliment you on that. And yes I do have to admit that you have exquisite looks, your profile is very attractive. It is a privilege to have found you here, You’re exquisitely beautiful and unique
My first thought was that it was spam, so I did not approve it for being made public. But even if it was spam, it still made me feel good.
My second thought was that it would be fun to share the comment in a post, like I am doing now.
So when I went back to look at the comment a tenth time (what can I say, I kept reading it ever since I received it), I noticed that the comment was not meant for me. It was actually a reply written in response to another comment, which had been written by a woman.
I then realized that this spam comment had been written by a guy, and he wasn’t referring to my exquisite looks, but to those of the woman who had left a comment.
It’s the same old story.
I start to think that maybe I do look a little like George Clooney, but then I’m brought back to reality with another dose of reality.
The Internet can be a cruel place.
First, it giveth, and then, it taketh.
Maybe someday I’ll learn my lesson…
*image from NDTV
jim, you have your own loyal fans who value you for quick wit and magic goings on with stats. who is that clooney guy anyway?
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thanks, Beth! But I’m guessing if you ask 1,000 guys who they’d rather have the exquisite looks of, Clooney or me, it would probably be unanimous. that’s a pretty convincing stat 🙂
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We each have our gifts –
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I know the difference between a debit and a credit, at least most days… 🙂
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You know what they say, if it sounds too good to be true . . .
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but I guess I’m so easily flattered…
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At least we’ve established one thing. You can take a compliment.
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it’s a useful skill…
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But could George write a blog a day for seven years… I think not.
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he could probably hire someone to do it… 🙂
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Not the same!
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maybe he could hire me!
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You do share some facial similarities with George Clooney. I mean, you both have noses, I think.
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I’ll take it…
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Good looks are overrated.
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that’s easy for you good-looking guys to say…
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Ha ha! If I’m good looking, its definitely overrated. 😃😄
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🙂
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You know I should have great sympathy for you, but ….. after today and your wit. Nah! Just go … “smack your head”… LOL!
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but if I smack my head, I’ll look even less like Geirge…
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Haha!
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Damn! So that’s where my post went.😉 And here I thought I was writing George Clooney.🤣
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I understand the confusion… 🙂
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Aha, it’s that exact feeling when you think someone’s waving at you, only to realise that they’re waving to someone behind you. Sad times.
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yes, that same feeling… 🙂
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Jim, you are exquisitely beautiful and unique. And so is that woman Joyroses who wrote a comment somewhere else in this scroll.
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thanks, Geoff. I hope you’re not just saying that to make me feel better 🙂
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I hope all my comments make people feel better!
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👍
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Ha ha Jim, been up for the night with my youngest. Tired but read this, thanks for the laugh 😅
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thanks, James. I hope you, and your youngest, got some sleep
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and my apologies, James. It looks like your blog dropped out of my WP Reader feed. I have refollowed you, andlook forward to your thoughtful posts once again!
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Thank you better night, and wondered where you’d gone, I’ve missed you and love reading your comments!
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happy to be back!
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Wait, this blog doesn’t belong to George Clooney writing under a pseudonym? I’m going to have to unfollow…
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I apologize for the deception… 🙂
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Are we absolutely sure they were not talking about me? Clooney is famous, handsome, rich, talented and adored by his fans, but can he juggle?
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I am not revealing who the post was geared towards, I just know it wasn’t me 🙂
and I’m sure if Clooney tried, he probably could juggle, and look much better than me while doing so!
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Hahaha!
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Haha…once again the comments top the post…sorry Jim but they made me smile :)…
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I agree, the comments are the best part of my posts!
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Was it a comment on one of my comments? That would make my day 🙂
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In the best interest of all parties concerned, I am not revealing who the comment was directed at 🙂
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LOL
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Ha! Too funny. We all love you, Jim! 😎
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thanks, SnapDragon!
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So, who was the lucky lady?
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I’m sworn to secrecy 🙂
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Hahaha, I like that you enjoyed it regardless if it was meant for you although even better, after you found out it wasn’t, you had no issue putting it on blast, haha.
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Once I have an idea for a blog post, I usually run with it since sometimes the ideas don’t come too easily 🙂
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Just turn off the spam blocker and you’ll get lots of new friends!
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hmmm…. that’s a tough tradeoff… 🙂
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Hahaha!!
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You make me laugh! I can relate though.
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spam comments are always good for a laugh!
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Fear not…good look do not make the man.
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that’s good to know; otherwise I’d be in trouble 🙂
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Me too!
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Ha ha. Sorry jim, me again cutie-pie….
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This is so relatable!!Yes it happens almost every time with me…😂 we think the compliment is directed towards us but it turns out to be for someone else!! But I’m so glad u shared this and indeed… many of us admire you : whether u look like George Clooney or not🤭Keep up the good work Jim!! 🤩❤
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thanks, Roshni! glad to know I’m not the only one who has made this mistake!
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Those George Clooney eyes have something I’ve been missing for a lifetime. Now . . . if I can just remember what it is.
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🙂
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