A to Z April Challenge
Shamefully, sometimes when I read other people’s blogs I am enveloped in a warm and treacherous cloud of jealousy.
Magenta: For those of you that have never come across her site, Pinky Poinker writes a blog here..
I thought we might connect with Pinky today and find out what really goes on behind her silly writings and trivial meanderings.
So firstly Pinky, the question on everyone’s lips, what is the secret to your youthful appearance?
Pinky: (Throaty laugh) Hahaha! Why thank you Magenta! Ummm… I’d have to say 5% genetics, 5% Photoshopping and 89% preserved in wine.
Magenta: That’s only 99% Pinky.
Pinky: Is it? Okay then… another 5% preserved in wine.
Magenta: But that’s…. never mind. So Pinky can you tell us what motivated you to start writing a blog?
Pinky: Revenge. I wanted to get my teenagers back for all the dreadful things they were doing to me. Public shaming you might say.
Magenta: That’s very acrimonious Pinky. Has there been any fallout from your exposes and revealing stories?
Pinky: Well, they did unfriend me on Facebook… but they still turn up for spaghetti bol every week so they can’t be that upset.
Magenta: Now they’re grown up Pinky, where do you see your blog going in the future?
Pinky: Cats, I thought. There really aren’t enough cat pictures out there on the Internet. Or perhaps I could write about menopause and how it makes you sweat a lot and become a bit weird.
Magenta: I think those ideas may have already been covered at length, Pinky. What about your passions? What are your passions?
Pinky: Well… I do tend to get very passionate about the unanswered questions in our world. For example; when is it appropriate to use a semi colon or a colon? And what does a colonoscopy have to do with it?
Magenta: Where and when do you do your fabulous writing?
Pinky: Generally speaking, I sit on the couch downstairs every afternoon, write my post and edit it meticulously three or four times. Then I go for a pensive walk along the river analysing what I’ve written. Then I come home and delete what I wrote; scream at Scotto that I couldn’t write a decent blog post to save my life, Scotto gets me a wine and promises to do a nice little graphic for me, then I tap out my literary work of genius based on inspiration from what’s on the six o’clock news or Deal or No Deal.
Magenta: What do you do when you develop writer’s block?
Pinky: (Shrugs) I look at funny dog memes on Facebook.
Magenta: What’s your favourite post you’ve written?
Pinky: The one about the day I split up with Jon Hamm. It was difficult at the time but I got through it in the end. The link!
Magenta: Who are your favourite bloggers Pinky?
Pinky: Magenta! I could never name my favourite bloggers because by naming a few you are dissing the rest and I wouldn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. Just sayin’. Not that anyone has ever hurt my feelings. Much.
Magenta: What has been the most important thing your blogging career has taught you thus far Pinky?
Pinky: My poems aren’t very popular… at all. Ever. None of them.
Magenta: Okay to conclude the interview I’m going to say a word and I’d like you to respond with one word or phrase…
Magenta: Fun Pinky: Factory
Magenta: Shopping Pinky: Trolley
Magenta: Fashion Pinky: Magazine
Magenta: Wine Pinky: Rack
Magenta: Life Pinky: Line
Magenta: Holiday Pinky: Inn
Magenta (sighing): Book Pinky: Case
Magenta: Movie Pinky: World
Magenta: I think you misunderstand Pinky. When I say the word you are supposed to respond with something poignant, not just a word that goes with the word.
Pinky: Really! Is that so? I’m sorry, but if you don’t like my answers I’m bringing this interview to a close. Now!
Pinky overturns the coffee table, stomps out of the room and slams the door on her way out.
Linking up with Grace at With Some Grace
Shamefully, sometimes when I read other people’s blogs I am enveloped in a warm and treacherous cloud of jealousy.
“I’m not commenting on that post!” I’ll think. “It’s too clever, too funny, too much… better than moi.”
When I see a post with scores of comments I’m often consumed with envy.
When I see a post with scores of comments I’m often consumed with envy.
When I come across an interview a blogger has written about another blogger I occasionally feel green with envy. As green as a green eyed, green snake in green grass with its horrible eyes bulging in resentment.
Why? Why? Why? Why doesn’t anyone ever interview me?
So I’ve done exactly what any bitter, unpleasant blogger would do and interviewed myself. Or rather my arch nemesis Magenta has interviewed me. Please enjoy.
So I’ve done exactly what any bitter, unpleasant blogger would do and interviewed myself. Or rather my arch nemesis Magenta has interviewed me. Please enjoy.
Magenta: For those of you that have never come across her site, Pinky Poinker writes a blog here..
I thought we might connect with Pinky today and find out what really goes on behind her silly writings and trivial meanderings.
So firstly Pinky, the question on everyone’s lips, what is the secret to your youthful appearance?
Pinky: (Throaty laugh) Hahaha! Why thank you Magenta! Ummm… I’d have to say 5% genetics, 5% Photoshopping and 89% preserved in wine.
Magenta: That’s only 99% Pinky.
Pinky: Is it? Okay then… another 5% preserved in wine.
Magenta: But that’s…. never mind. So Pinky can you tell us what motivated you to start writing a blog?
Pinky: Revenge. I wanted to get my teenagers back for all the dreadful things they were doing to me. Public shaming you might say.
Magenta: That’s very acrimonious Pinky. Has there been any fallout from your exposes and revealing stories?
Pinky: Well, they did unfriend me on Facebook… but they still turn up for spaghetti bol every week so they can’t be that upset.
Magenta: Now they’re grown up Pinky, where do you see your blog going in the future?
Pinky: Cats, I thought. There really aren’t enough cat pictures out there on the Internet. Or perhaps I could write about menopause and how it makes you sweat a lot and become a bit weird.
Magenta: I think those ideas may have already been covered at length, Pinky. What about your passions? What are your passions?
Pinky: Well… I do tend to get very passionate about the unanswered questions in our world. For example; when is it appropriate to use a semi colon or a colon? And what does a colonoscopy have to do with it?
Magenta: Where and when do you do your fabulous writing?
Pinky: Generally speaking, I sit on the couch downstairs every afternoon, write my post and edit it meticulously three or four times. Then I go for a pensive walk along the river analysing what I’ve written. Then I come home and delete what I wrote; scream at Scotto that I couldn’t write a decent blog post to save my life, Scotto gets me a wine and promises to do a nice little graphic for me, then I tap out my literary work of genius based on inspiration from what’s on the six o’clock news or Deal or No Deal.
Magenta: What do you do when you develop writer’s block?
Pinky: (Shrugs) I look at funny dog memes on Facebook.
Magenta: What’s your favourite post you’ve written?
Pinky: The one about the day I split up with Jon Hamm. It was difficult at the time but I got through it in the end. The link!
Magenta: Who are your favourite bloggers Pinky?
Pinky: Magenta! I could never name my favourite bloggers because by naming a few you are dissing the rest and I wouldn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. Just sayin’. Not that anyone has ever hurt my feelings. Much.
Magenta: What has been the most important thing your blogging career has taught you thus far Pinky?
Pinky: My poems aren’t very popular… at all. Ever. None of them.
Magenta: Okay to conclude the interview I’m going to say a word and I’d like you to respond with one word or phrase…
Magenta: Fun Pinky: Factory
Magenta: Shopping Pinky: Trolley
Magenta: Fashion Pinky: Magazine
Magenta: Wine Pinky: Rack
Magenta: Life Pinky: Line
Magenta: Holiday Pinky: Inn
Magenta (sighing): Book Pinky: Case
Magenta: Movie Pinky: World
Magenta: I think you misunderstand Pinky. When I say the word you are supposed to respond with something poignant, not just a word that goes with the word.
Pinky: Really! Is that so? I’m sorry, but if you don’t like my answers I’m bringing this interview to a close. Now!
Pinky overturns the coffee table, stomps out of the room and slams the door on her way out.
Linking up with Grace at With Some Grace
