WTF, Peoples?
Between my broken desktop computer and the Cavalcade of Boring that is my life, I was sad as Cinderella sitting at home while the entire Romance world was living it up in fabulous Pittsburgh, PA. Then the blogging started. Reports of groping by greasy men, complaints about the complainer complaining about said groping, Mr. Romance contestants who are packing teh crazy in addition to the proverbial pair of tube socks, dueling daughters…WTF, peoples? It’s starting to sound like Romantic Times threw an episode of the Jerry Springer show, and everyone was invited.
Now, I know there are grown-ups who went to the convention, and had a fab time. They just don’t get as many hits. So if you went, and had a fab time, tell me about it in the comments, or link to your blog post.
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April 21st, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I went! Had a good time. On the sidelines through most of the drama, thank God.
April 21st, 2008 at 2:42 pm
You know, I’m starting to think I went to a different convention than all these other folks. But I suppose that’s what I get for attending RT primarily for business reasons and being in bed by 10pm every night. *shrug*
April 21st, 2008 at 6:45 pm
If you come across some cat fight or girl-girl spanking home videos from the RT please let us know!
April 21st, 2008 at 7:15 pm
What bugs me the most is the report of strippers groping during 9-11 tribute. It’s incredibly insensitive. I saw the planes hit the towers out of my office window and my parents live not too far from the Pentagon, so the entire experience is not something to be trivialized with strippers. I don’t care about strippers one way or the other. If people like them, fine. Just don’t use them to pay “respect” to 911 or anything like that.
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:00 am
Shiloh and Lacey, that is the type of convention story I like to hear. I’ve never been to a writer’s convention, but I like to imagine they are fun, productive, and helpful. The greasy-gropey stuff sounds too much like a bad bachelorette party.
Capo, the way the rumors are flying, I’d almost believe those videos are out there, somewhere.
Angelle,
I know what you mean. All the cheap schmaltz–the commemorative plaques, the bumper-stickers, the t-shirts. Ugh! That stuff pisses me off. National tragedy should not be a merchandising opportunity, and it sure as hell shouldn’t be the inspiration for a memorial strip-o-gram.
April 23rd, 2008 at 8:36 am
Wow. Such drama! I’m almost sad I missed it. … Nah, not really.
April 29th, 2008 at 6:00 am
happy birthday, young woman!