A few minutes ago, I learned of a contest that’s running on About.me. Jon posted a tweet that caught my attention.
Imagine that, my mug on a billboard in Times Square. I can see it happening. Can you?
I went to my profile, read the contest rules, and clicked the Opt-In button. That was the easy part. The hard part is going to be using my powers of persuasion to get you – yes, you – to click on this link and cast your vote.
Go ahead. It’ll open in a new tab, so you can come back to this post when you’re done.
I’ll wait.
There, that was easy, wasn’t it? Please be sure to tell me that you’ve supported the narcissist in me, and know that I love me you, my loyal readers.
Okay, back to the story.
After opting in, I was presented with options for spreading the word, so I started by tweeting this:
Jon and I then exchanged the following tweets:
Facebook was next. With no 140 character limit to hold me back, I saw an opportunity to harness the influence of my 69 Facebook friends. Here’s what I posted:
Now all that’s left for you to do is to spread the word by sharing this post. Think of it as your good deed for the day.
Jon was right, you know. This contest is narcissistic at its core, but these days, that’s what passes for normal.
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The norm is, by definition, at odds with the ideal. Narcissism is normal, and humility is not. Does that mean we should give up hope and indulge our narcissism?
Hi Jon,
I was being flip throughout the post and particularly at the end. Clearly, humility is a more fulfilling and centered way to live, as I’ve wagged my tongue at the behavior of many a reality show celebrity in some posts. So no, we should not give up hope, but we can allow ourselves to step out of our skin and have a little fun.
We both know that I haven’t got a prayer of winning this thing, but hey, I have three votes already.
Ray
Hey Ray,
Guess that makes me an enabler, huh? LOL!
Be talkin’ to ya,
BJ
Hi Bj,
It certainly does.
Checking the vote tally is turning out to be more fun than it ought to be. Maybe I’ve been a repressed narcissist all along.
Thanks for tweet!
Ray
Lol! I’ve voted for you, but if you win you’re gonna have to do a youtube video of it as I’m in the UK and won’t be there to see it in person!
Hi Val,
Thanks for the vote!
Yes, if I win, I will record a Youtube video where I dance like a crazy person in front of the billboard. LOL
Ray
Hey now! I clicked on the link that said “About Me” to vote, and well, it was about YOU! The nerve! I suppose your special hell will be that evil temptation to constantly check up on the vote totals…
Good luck! I like the picture on that link – ought to look pretty grand 5 stories high in Time Square.
Hi Phil,
You’re right, having the about me link not be about you was pretty nervy of me. What was I thinking?
Thanks for the vote and the comment about the picture. When I first came across that site, I saw many cool profiles. I liked that users had such a big canvas to work with, so I had fun trying to come up with something that might grab someone’s attention. Do you have one of your own?
I’ll admit it — I peek at the tally every once in a while.
Ray
Sorry, Ray.
I love you too much to cast the vote that could destroy your life forever. Imagine the crazies who would start stalking you after your picture in Times Square spoke directly to them and said you had the answers to life, the universe, and everything that matters. Not to mention the lunatics who would think you had told them to rob the corner liquor store for twenty-five dollars and pieces of silver.
You’d never have a moment’s peace. So I won’t be voting for you. You’re welcome.
Thank you so very much, Alicia.
I can feel the love.
Such a funny comment. I wish that I had a prize to give to you.
But you may be too late, as my votes now number in the mid-teens. How could others hope to match that kind of support?
Ray
Your appreciation of my humor is all the prize I need.
Two points for you if can identify the allusions in my comment!
#Snicker The pieces of silver were a dead giveaway for Judas, and as for the stalking crazies who would think that I was talking directly to them, well you know…
There are millions of ‘em.
Some are even running (or profiting while not running) for office.
Oh, dear. I’m so disappointed. Maybe your readers know who robbed the local liquor store for said amount, and what book discusses answers to life, the universe, and everything.
Aw shucks, no points for me, but my answers could fit though. Let’s see if others chime in with the correct responses.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/B000XUBC2C/ref=sib_dp_kd#reader-link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4KXUr9JVng
Now you know.
Left you a vote. Hope you win, Ray.
Thanks Alan,
Congrats on finishing your eBook.
Ray
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