First! The obsession with being the first commenter
by Carmen Van Kerckhove
If you’ve ever read any of the XXL blogs, you’ll be familiar with the phenomenon of “first commenting.” You know, those guys/gals who wait with bated breath for a new post, and then rush over and write “First!” in the comment box.
I had a chuckle at this video, which pokes fun at “first comment” culture. Hat tip to Oh Word, and check out an old post of Rafi’s in which he discusses this phenomenon.
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gatamala wrote:
1st
hehehehe
Posted 20 Apr 2007 at 7:27 am ¶
bonbabe wrote:
Sorry, Can’t resist …. First!!
Posted 20 Apr 2007 at 8:33 am ¶
justin wrote:
I’m going to jump in and say that comment moderation will ruin the fun,
. . . unless I am the first (?) !!!*
Posted 20 Apr 2007 at 10:03 am ¶
ines wrote:
First!? tee hee – Is that Paulie Shore?
Posted 20 Apr 2007 at 11:44 am ¶
kim wrote:
That link was vile, Carmen.
Posted 20 Apr 2007 at 11:59 am ¶
Jay wrote:
Not First!
I think the “first” posting thing originated from Slashdot. Not sure.
Oh, here’s an anti-racist talking about the shooting and why race is relevant.
http://hugoschwyzer.net/2007/04/17/wishing-cho-seung-hui-had-been-billy-bob-johnson/
Posted 20 Apr 2007 at 6:05 pm ¶
S wrote:
Oh my gosh! I did not know that there were peaople who actually ANTICIPATED being 1st on a blog. nonetheless, that video was too funny! The coat…the 40oz!
Posted 21 Apr 2007 at 2:30 pm ¶
Yori Kim wrote:
hehe, great video Carmen XD……………..I wish I commented first
Posted 24 Apr 2007 at 7:56 pm ¶