Hey, cool: Rebecca won one of the three slots on the Public Radio Talent Quest!
Obviously, this was due to the BABloggees voting for her. She owes me now.
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September 27th, 2007 at 12:48 pm
Congratualtions Rebecca!
I thought one of the others was good, but yours was by far the most important subject.
September 27th, 2007 at 12:57 pm
Rebecca’s fellow IDDG (Intelligent, Drop-Dead Gorgeous) women everywhere should be proud.
September 27th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
Way to go, Rebecca!
Gary 7
September 27th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
WOOT!
September 27th, 2007 at 2:31 pm
All of the IFA/OU (Intelligent, Fat and/or Ugly) women out there must bow down!
September 27th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
On the radio… wah-oh-oh-oh!
Congrats and remember to make every word count, as all of them escape the atmosphere and, well… you know.
September 27th, 2007 at 3:29 pm
Good Job!! I look forward to hearing you on NPR as well as The Skeptics Guide.
September 27th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
Will, just out of curiosity, what do you mean by that comment?
And by “just out of curiosity” I mean “explain it very carefully to me because I am trying to see how that can possibly not be construed as being offensive and insensitive.”
September 27th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Yeah… but overseas votes used on a USA-only competition? And on Skeptics’ Guide forum, someone said somethin about multiple accounts and scripts to increase the number of votes. The chance to make a radio show, not a guarantee is given so it better be better than a start like that. Abusing a system to win doesn’t make it a win. The money should buy a lot of drinks though, which we all know is a big importance!
September 27th, 2007 at 3:56 pm
Woo-hoo! Yay!
September 27th, 2007 at 6:55 pm
Actually I think I did vote for her. Glad it panned out.
September 27th, 2007 at 9:38 pm
Owe’s you HOW? >.> Sorry. Couldn’t help it! ^.^
September 27th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Go Rebecca! She deserves the win.
September 27th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
Maybe Will was commenting on the irrelevance of what she looks like, and that those commenting on her looks, even in a positive manner, are themselves being a bit sexist?
Just postulating here. If anyone needs me, I”ll be at the bar.
September 28th, 2007 at 3:27 am
That was my interpretation also. It could do with some kind of flashing light and sign saying “note: sarcasm” though.
September 28th, 2007 at 9:49 am
Yeah! When is the party?
September 28th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
This is the very first time that anyone I have ever voted for has actually won!
September 28th, 2007 at 12:55 pm
Yay, thanks for the lovin’, Phil & Bad Astronomy readers! Can’t wait to do the pilot, and you’ll all be kept informed of the progress, I’m sure. Phil, got your message, thanks cupcakes! I’ll call soon.