So, would you believe I’m really a couple of average looking chicks who do the nasty for some bling bling?
I didn’t think so. No traffic spike for me. I tend to not comment on these blog controversies (if you can call them that), but this one is a train wreck. I can’t look away. Kim’s site is where I read about the exploits of Wonkette and Washingtonienne. The latter apparently took it up the bum from some unnamed politicos for money and blogged about it. The former blogged about it and drew attention to it. Take that, add some fake lesbian mystique, a couple Instapundit plugs, and that’s a recipe for instant traffic success.
The controversy sounds made up to me. But the two of them should get a job with a marketing firm. Wonkette’s pulling Instapundit level traffic and selling ad space at $1,500 per month. And it’s not for the content, which is insightful in the same way that Cathy isn’t.
The Commissar (linked above) tells us why this is big for blogging. Yes, it’s big in terms of volume. However, it’s bad in terms of credibility, which was just (giggle) blown out the ass.
And yes, I’m jealous of the traffic.
May 26th, 2004 at 2:27 pm
This whole thing totally disgusts me! And, er, um, do you know where I can find some pics?
May 30th, 2004 at 5:35 pm
Clearly, this is ALL George Bush’s fault.
May 30th, 2004 at 6:48 pm
Yes. Definetly another thing to blame on George Bush. I need to add that to my list.
May 30th, 2004 at 8:25 pm
Surely the Boston Globe has the photos.
May 30th, 2004 at 8:45 pm
Who’s Shirley?
May 30th, 2004 at 10:31 pm
You blogger guys are allus hollerin’ ’bout how spensive bandwidth is an how we’uns oughta be contributin. But when you’ve got the BW, what do you with it? Blog about Ho’s. Gimme a break. Who cares what da trash do?
May 26th, 2004 at 1:01 pm
Pounding Some Paxil
Because I find this so depressing. True, but depressing. Before you visit the link, INDC brings you this primer/reminder (in helpful caps and boldface): THE WOMAN PICTURED ON THE RIGHT IS PUBLICLY BRAGGING ABOUT HAVING ANAL SEX FOR MONEY WITH…
May 26th, 2004 at 3:28 pm
Disgusted! Horrified! Sickening! Give Me More
There is a word that I’ve been searching for lately…hmmm…what is it? Oh yeah, ironical. It’s the only word that really gets the whole Washintonienne/Wonkette vs. Jealous Bloggers thing that’s going on. If all you bloggers are so disgusted by her …
May 30th, 2004 at 11:27 pm
Calling Off Your Old, Tired, Ethics * ?
Have high class call girls been manipulating the new media? Is it blogging, or is it a real scandal? Come again? This is par for the course in Washington, and nothing new. Why, it didn’t even start with Watergate! (It’s…