Open Letter Invitation to Haterz

This is post #69.Haterz T-Shirt

I’ll wait while you giggle. Go ahead, get it out of your system.

Done? Good.

My brother-in-law suggested

I write about the difficulty of facing certain positions, in a “tongue in cheek” fashion. You’ll be glad to know that I decided against going this direction. Some scenes are better left unimagined.

Moving on… 

I was examining other posts lately and noticed the biggest and best blogs 69seem to have an awful lot of HATERZ. And it made me think — where do you pick up those fools? I wanna get me some HATERZ, too. Do you have to sign up for a club membership? “HATERZ, Anon. Get your hate on!”

I guess I should take it as a compliment 

that I haven’t said anything over the line yet to piss off anyone too badly. But I’m preparing myself for the moment when someone decides I’ve gone too far. Which probably isn’t very long from now, because I’m pretty tacky. Except for avoiding the 69 issue. That was fairly UN-tacky of me, I believe.

 When the HATERZ comeGold Star to my bloggy-blog,

which surely they eventually will, I intend to handsomely reward their interest and enthusiasm. Not with money or anything fabulous along those lines. Still, there will be prizes.

The more poorly written comments will receive GOLD STARS. The more atrocious the grammar and sentence structure, the more GLITTER shall be tossed. I am very excited about this plan. There will be much fun-making. I plan to enjoy myself immensely at someone else’s expense.

Purple HeartBut not every comment will be contributed by a dunder-brained fool. Some HATERZ will be intelligent meanie-pantsez. Upon these cruel bastards I shall bestow the coveted PURPLE HEART award, for being brave enough to face my wrath, and for surviving the battle of words. This may sound irreverent, insinuating I make light of a soldier’s plight. But I served in the U. S. Army (no, for realz), so I assure you I’m not crossing any lines here. Also, one time I got lost in a field exercise and TOTALLY should have received this honor for not losing my shit. It was epic. And another time I almost fell off a cliff in Hawaii because the night vision goggles were too foggy and made me feel all claustrophobic so I took them off.

Spoiler Alert: I survived.

Here are some of the future comments I am looking forward to receiving:

“OMG Andi-Roo, you are so obnoxious, why don’t you get a life, you disgusting whore?”

—Not arguing with the accusation of obnoxious-ness. Totally true. I do have a life I enjoy, though. I’m not a whore, as the sex I have doesn’t return me any dollars. I obviously didn’t marry for money.

“Your stance on this issue is understandable given that you are a dumb bitch.”

I actually happen to be a SMART bitch, thank you very much.

“I’m only following you to see what stupid drama you next get yourself into.”Yale University

Awesome! Might I recommend some other fucked up individuals you might enjoy hating? Try Penelope Trunk or Jenny Lawson AKA The Bloggess. They are sure to fill your quote of drama. Tell ‘em I sent you. Jenny owes me fifty-cents anyway.

“You should quit blogging because you have nothing to offer.”

My mom says I’m smart enough to go to Yale. So fuck off, ya wanker. Also, my husband was voted among the Top Five Hottest Guys working at Dayton Mall Borders, which means I am married to a local celebrity. What’s your claim to fame, hmmm? Also, one time I wrote to the editor’s section of a comic book and they published my letter. Oh, burn!

UFC“Aren’t you ashamed that one day your children will read this?”

I should be so lucky that my blog will still be around when my seven-year-old is interested in reading blogs. As it is, my eighteen-year-old thinks I’m fucking hilarious. He also works out with werewolves on a regular basis* and is training with UFC guys to be a cage fighter** — and don’t forget this is the same young man who went to State for wrestling — so you might want to watch what you say about his mama.

These seem to comprise the entirety of the HATERZ comments. I think I’m ready. Are you? How do YOU deal with HATERZ? Is it a source of excitement in your life, as I anticipate it will be in mine?

*Totally not true. There is no such thing as werewolves. Obviously.

**Absolutely true. I worry for his face and hope he doesn’t get cauliflower ears.

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Comments

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  • http://intricateknot.blogspot.com/ Intricate Knot

    OMG. Andi-Roos you are fabulous. Keep tossing that glitter! For the most part, I ignore haters. I kind of have the view that if I spend energy on them I’ll only be making them stronger. However, if you can throw some love their way, thus making their hater cause weaker, I think that’s brilliant. 

    • http://www.theworld4realz.com/ Andi-Roo

      You are too kind, IK! Thanks for the love!!!

      I guess the strategy “Kill ‘em with kindness” might apply here. But the true test will come when I get my first negative comment. For now, it’s been nothing but sweet words from friends… for which I am eternally grateful! Thank you!!! :)

  • Cat Lacemaker

    I don’t know that I have had any haters on my blog… I suppose that I don’t really talk much about controversial things.  Unless you don’t like farming and llamas… Heh.  That said, I suppose, when it comes right down to it, I would take it on a case by case basis.  If the post was just an idiot, mouthing off that has no clue… I would probably just delete it.  If I felt they had a point, just disagreeing with me, I would probably just respond in the replies.  If it was enough of a point, it might be my next blog, who knows!  

    Cat.

    • http://www.theworld4realz.com/ Andi-Roo

      You raise a great point — you never know from whence my rise your next idea. I’ll keep this in mind & try to be open for when I do finally get that first dissenting comment. Thanks for the suggestion, Cat! :)

  • http://www.amberrisme.com Amberr Meadows

    The more followers you get, the more haters you’ll have. It’s a sign you are getting big and doing it right. Viva Post 69! Missed your blogging awesomeness lately. 

    • http://www.theworld4realz.com/ Andi-Roo

      Amberr, that’s kind of the way I planned to take it — especially since I *DO* write about controversial topics, & generally in an extremely course fashion. I plan to frame my first rejection letter as proof I’ve completed a project & was brave enough to submit it. I guess a negative comment should be treated the same — as proof I’m saying something worth arguing about. Here’s hoping my walls will be too small to contain my negative fame, lolz!!! ;p

      • http://www.amberrisme.com Amberr Meadows

        Thank you for emailing me. I am out of town for the next few days, but I am very interested in helping you upon my return. Emails received during this time will be returned on Tuesday, May 29th. Happy Memorial Day!
        Amberr Meadows
        Writer/Blogger
        http://www.amberrisme.com

  • Cari Wegner

    Well I don’t want haterz.  I like a peaceful blogging universe in my little territory.  But it sure does whip people up and when you get one, spreads like wild fire.  I don’t think it proves anything by having haters, just that stupid people are being acknowledged for stupid behavior, ie, them for their stupid comments.  I’m a lover not a fighter, but I do fight; more often than I’d like.

    • http://www.theworld4realz.com/ Andi-Roo

      Cari, you no longer fool me with that sweet face of yours. I would have you at my back in any fight, girl, cuz I know for a fact you could rip anyone to shreds! But yeah, you’re right about spreading wildfire like a damn disease. Here’s hoping I can keep the peace over here better than I’ve managed on my private FB page, lolz!!! ;p

  • Wallace1770Mary

    Hmmm, I’m thinkin’ I should apply for a position as one of your Haterz. That would be totally cool. I’d have to have a nom de plume though. How about Penelope Elephant? Too obvious? Is this even kosher? Great read!

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