Come to These BLEGOs Often, Baby?

Posted on 08 February 2008

Leggo my BLEGO!

Meme time! I’ve been Blego tagged by ScribblesandWords. My definition of this silly-sounding word is at the bottom. Have fun. :o P

First, the rules, as they were ’splained to me:

  • The person tagged must copy the word (”Blego”) and paste the definitions of the word contributed previously by the people who did the meme.
  • A link back would be nice, but not necessary.
  • The person tagged must then add his/her own definition in this format “yourname.com’s definition” and place your link. Being creative with the acronym is encouraged.
  • Answer the following questions.
  • Tag 5 other people to do the meme.

DEFINING BLEGO … SO FAR … :

  • Blego (evilwoobie.com’s definition) – n. an acronym of “blog ego,” which pertains to a blogger’s sense of self in the blogosphere.
  • Blego (Darkside-Dreamland.com’s definition) – n. a protologism combining blog and ego. Used to define the ego of a blog or blogger. Like personal ego, blego may be good or bad.
  • Blego (benbarden.com’s definition) – n. a toy for children to build with but with a B in front.
  • BLEGO (WoganMay.com’s definition) – abbr. Breaking Little Enterprises – Godzilla Organizations.
  • Blego (Blogosis.com’s definition) – n. An Eggo waffle and a blog mixed together. I don’t know what this would look like, but maybe I can come up with a prototype.
  • Blego (amid.com’s definition) - expression. “Bleh, let’s go!” If you’re being forced to go somewhere or do something, by your spouse or friends, just slur those words together and get “blego.” It is usually said after a big sigh. For example, “Do I have to? Hrmph! Blego!”
  • Blego (ScribblesAndWords.com’s definition) – n. The film that coats the back of your throat when trying to talk while crying. “When Sally took Bill’s lollipop, Bill began to cry. Eventually he’d built up so much blego I could no longer make out his shouts that justice be served.”
  • BLEGO (DropsofBlood.com’s definition) – acronym. Acronym for an uncritical acceptance of people of all body sizes (and people with non-standard body part sizes) at sex parties (those things we always wish we’d get invited to). Stands for “Big? Little? Everyone’s Good! Orgy!” Example: “Put down that doughnut, Big Ruthie, and get on your fancy panties, ’cause we’re going to the Friday night BLEGO.”

THE BLEGO FUN ISN’T OVER! HERE’S AN ORGY OF QUESTIONS

1 – Do you know what your blog is really about, and can you write a one-sentence promotional statement for it? If yes, write it here.

DropsofBlood.com is about me sharing writing tips, quotations, links, amusing diversions, and comments about my own hard work and fun at the keyboard.

2 – Do you join social networks to promote your blog? If yes, do you hope to find friends in these social networks and in the process get regular readers for your blog?

Ah … I should. I know I really should. Instead, I’ve just been concentrating on getting in the groove of regular blog updates. You know — write the music before you try to toot the horn?

But I do intend to start using the social networks, as soon as I can figure out a way to do that efficiently. When I do, I hope to find readers for my blog and also to identify funny and interesting new online friends.

3 – Do you, or do you plan to, join ranking sites that put your blog in competition with others for popularity? If yes, do you plan to monitor your stats regularly?

Not really. I use a setting on WordPress to automatically notify Ping-o-matic when I update. That — plus using Technorati tags on my posts — is as much as I’ve done to evangelize my blogs. I don’t have anything against the use of ranking sites; I’m just time crunched.

4 – Do you tweak your blog often in accordance with the tips you get from blogging guide and gurus? If yes, list the bloggers you visit often to obtain these tips.

Gee, I’m starting to sound like a real slacker! I don’t know about “often” tweaking my blog’s format or contents, but I do listen to the smart folks when they opine. Actually, I read around 150 blogs regularly (some of which lead me to other nifty blogs, which lead me to OTHER new and nifty blogs, which lead me to hell in a handbasket). So I get info from all kinds of sources. Some I use immediately, and some I tuck away for a rainy day. Some of my favorite tipsters are:

5 – Do you think of your next post even if you have just written a new one? If yes, list your inspirations for posting, and/or some routines that you go through before posting.

It varies; I haven’t been able to maintain a regular blogging routine for long. One thing that helps is that I use WordPress, and I can start multiple drafts online to work on later when time permits. That help me get a jump start if I find myself with time to type but nothing to say. :o )

Tag Time!

I’m now tagging these five people:

I’m crossing my fingers because I hope each of them will participate and tickle my fancy with their blego-isms.

* Update: a couple have declined but were kind enough to let me know. So I’ve picked others from my favorite bloggers to tap — the only problem is figuring out who to ask, since I read so many great ones.

[tags]memes, tagged, blego, blego-isms, Dictionary Evangelist, Confessions of a College Call Girl, Surgeonsblog, J-Walk Blog, Stephanie Tyler, Miss Cellania, Minding the Fire, nonsense words, acronyms[/tags]

Category: Memes and Quizzes

7 responses to Come to These BLEGOs Often, Baby?

  • Jay F.H. says:
    February 8, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    Hahaha…nice. Let me know of any good BLEGO’s, I’m always down. Thanks for participating Carolyn; that makes you chaptah’ one in my shiz book.

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  • Carolyn Bahm says:
    February 8, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    Thanks, Jay — it was a fun blog post to do!

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  • evilwoobie says:
    February 9, 2008 at 4:33 am

    thanks for the link back! the people who link back even with the ‘optional’ clause are real blessings on the internet. Kudos!

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  • Rudy says:
    February 9, 2008 at 10:18 am

    Hi Carolyn. Great writeup and a nice picture associated to it! Looks like your blog will go into my RSS feed.

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  • Carolyn Bahm says:
    February 10, 2008 at 11:23 am

    Thanks Rudy and Evil Woobie! The BLEGO thing was fun to do. I’m enjoying checking out your blogs too.

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  • Miss Cellania says:
    February 10, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    Mine’s up, but not at my main site, because I’ve got posts ready for the next few days there already. I posted The Blego Meme at my alternate site, Miss C Recommends.Miss C Recommends.

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  • Carolyn Bahm says:
    February 10, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    Thanks, Miss C! I’ll head over there now to take a look. Hope you had fun with it.

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