Dork-a-thon 2007
Is this the Year of the Dork?
Coaster Punchman has been chronicling the dork-lights of his life. The Pug’s Marni recently shared one of her more graceful moments. That adorable Frank at Simarco Letters thinks he’s King Dork.
They’re amateurs. Time for the Master Dork to chime in.
I was born part Irish, part dork. Need photographic proof? That’s me in the spotlight during last fall’s Little Miss Sunshine Online Pageant — and that’s me in the corner. I was, obviously, voted Most Likely to Dork.
I was awarded the dork black belt for my brush with Prince Albert greatness and the unfortunate barista flirting incident.
But the dorkiness doesn’t stop there. Not even close.
Air Travel, Cup Style and last summer’s class flash helped me earn me my PhDork. And, of course, there’s my spectacular slide across the Publix produce floor. Who didn’t ooh and ahh the eyelash bonfire during my move?
There’s the time I had our group’s eight tickets for a Bonnie Raitt/John Prine show. My crowd arrived at the amphitheater that warm Saturday night … only to discover our tickets were for Friday. A bit of whispered dork charm and tears hidden from my pals — and the luck of having lawn, not reserved, tickets — and the nice Chastain ticket man let us in. I don’t think any of the eight ever knew I screwed that up.
And then there’s this embarrassing gem:
I rest my case. I could go on and on (and on ... and on ... and on), but even a dork needs her beauty sleep. And I need to stop before I share the embarrassing stories.
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Labels: autographed passport, dork, eyelash bonfire, freakin' nerd, PhDork
posted by Cup @ 11:39 PM
21 comments
21 Comments:
But who is the autograph from?
Ever get weird comments going thru customs with that in your passport?
or special treatment?
And hey, weren't we with you for Bonnie Raiit and John Prine that time? I don't remember any trouble about tickets...you MAY have dork moments, but you sure carry them off well!
You are just courageous.
Yep, you're a dork. So it Tanya for not clicking the link that would have answered the question.
TANYA: That would be Mr. Peter Buck, my arbiter of cool, the man of my dreams.
HOLLYC: Yes, you and that cute husband of yours were part of the Raitt/Prine crowd. If I remember correctly, we all met at your place for cocktails before the show. Nice how I pulled off that FUBAR, huh, if years later you still didn't know?
OLD LADY: I'll start telling myself that.
DALE: But am I a lovable dork? And be nice to the cute pregnant lady; I added that link after she asked.
I'm also in the dork corner.
There's a few rockstars I would let invalidate my passport so I actually think that was pretty cool, Beth.
I think you're a lovable dork :O) I am a firm believer in the endearingness of dorkidom. (whatever that means eh? heh *HUGGLES*
Dorks are more fun. Think of it all as little adventures. Then it's not dorky, it's thrilling.
TUMULI: Welcome, fellow dork. We throw the best parties on campus.
CHELENE: Having the autograph was pretty cool. Asking my hero to sign it? Embarrassingly priceless.
MELLOWLEE: Thanks, doll. I'm proud of and embrace my dorkiness.
TENACIOUS S: Being a dork makes for much better stories.
Sorry, I'm a donkey, I didn't see that link...and now I realize who he is... (does being a donkey measure up or down from a dork?)
Dale, shaddap, you rotten! I have pregnant brain, I should be excused.
:)
Beth, those are some of the funniest stories I've read ever. It's so refreshing to know there are more of us out there. Dorks unite!
But you're cool in the blogosphere. And that's all that matters now days.
TANYA: I added the link after your first comment, so your brain is fine. But keep telling Dale to shaddup, okay?
MELINDA JUNE: Glad you enjoyed them. I enjoy telling those stories.
GRANT MILLER: Coming from you ...
Beth, thank you, you're so kind to me! And yeah, that Dale, he's such a crummy troublemaker! ;)
Ooh! Can I just say how much I love "The Tender Bar"? I just noticed it on your currently reading slot. It's so good, I hope you enjoy it!
Of course you're lovable Beth. Never once have you told me to shaddap. Directly anyway.
I think "Dork" is a style all its own. Celebrate your dorkiness and be proud! Be all the dork you can be!
Is it true that a signature from Peter Buck will invalidate a passport?
Your interview is FINALLY up at CPW!
hey nerdster-
how are you going to travel to see rem in dublin with that passport??
back away from that bauble & go get a new one...
FYI: I dreamt about "you" although I really have no idea what you look like etc. recently. Here's the dream - and it was one of those dreams you wish never ended - Pavement was in concert at the Metro in Chicago and they did an entire show of R.E.M. songs chronologically. It was the coolest show that never happened. And you were there!
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