Archives for February 17th, 2006

The Second Satin Pajama Awards are on!

Some of you may remember that this site competed in the first European Weblog Awards. It also won, even though I was openly rooting for Petite Anglaise, who had promised to pose in pajamas in the event of her victory. The fact that this site prevented that from happening remains a mark of shame and agony to this day. It also made me one of the most despised men in the blogosphere.

But life is full of second chances, isn’t it? And now, as if on cue, fate has provided me with a fresh opportunity to right all my previous wrongs, undo all the damage I have done, and bring balance back to the force. Our very own Slovenian blogger, La Poulette, is in the running for "Best New Weblog" and has offered to pose in pajamas "smaller than a handkerchief"* if she wins.

Verily I say unto you: it is essential for Slovenia, and for this site’s moral redemption, that she triumphs. That’s why I’m asking you to help make it happen. Quite frankly, she’s up against some very serious competition, and she’s going to need what her good friend Satan once called "a vulgar display of power" in order to win. Here’s what to do:

1) Click here.
2) Scroll down to the category "Best New Weblog,"
3) Find the bubble next to "La Poulette" and click it. Hard. Maybe even grunt a little when you do. Suggested possibilities: "Ugh," "Mmpf," "Aargh," "Zsht," or — if necessary — "Awww, yeah!"

That’s it. Accept my heartfelt thanks in advance, and good luck Poulette! Polls close today at 20:00.

* Actual size may vary. 

UPDATE: Not since American Ninja 4: The Annihilation, starring Michael Dudikoff as the American ninja, has there been such a thorough annihilation of one’s opponents. Thanks to your votes, La Poulette demolished everything in her category and won the award. I feel that my crimes have thereby been absolved, and my sins washed away. As promised, she has posted a picture of herself in a gorgeous satin nightgown, looking like some kind of magically rising "puddle of Poulette." It’s glorious. Heartfelt congrats to her, and thanks to everyone for their support!