Visdo Unleashed — Again and Again and Again — Romasuave's 100th Review WO
Jul 19 '05 (Updated Oct 05 '05)
The Bottom Line Romasuave is celebrating his 100th epinion with a write-off. I really need to catch up to him.
It's been a while since I've participated in a write off. Then again, it's been even longer since I've been this active on Epinions. Off and on, throughout the years, I've poked my head from out of the sand to see what has been going on. The best way to describe it: Epinions=road; elvisdo=roadkill. Who knows how long I'll stick around this time before I go into “retirement” again. In the meantime, for those that haven't been exposed (not like that) to the World of Visdo, strap in and enjoy the ride. When all is said and done, you can then call the funny farm. Seriously. I'm not kidding. I'm sure they'll be glad to see me again.
Name, Rank, and Serial Number (Please Have Your Passport Ready)
The name is elvisdo. Again, that's elvis-do… “do” as in “Do you have my million dollars?” Not, elvis-D'OH or el-VISDO, though I have been confusing people whenever I use the name “Visdo”. I chose the name because, back in high school, people would say my hair looked like Elvis', or as Sordid-1 would say—"Coif d'Elvis". It was the first internet identity I ever created as well so the name has stayed with me for a long time. However, Epinions has unleashed many, many monsters that dwell within my head. For more information, buy a ticket to Visdo's Hitchhiker'sGuide Into His Brain. Just be prepared because it's a messy ride.
Date I Joined The Traveling Circus (Lions and Tigers and Bears and Scary Clowns)
It says I joined on July 20, 2000. Holy Moley! I’ve been here for almost 5 years. I think I’m going to go stand in the corner and cry, after I bang my head and repeat “moron” 1000 times over.
How I Discovered Babies Don’t Come from Storks (Or the Tooth Fairy is Really A Guy)
Okay, where to begin? How many people remember Napster? I don’t mean Napster as it is now, all business-like and legit. I mean Napster when it was the bad boy that the music industry feared. Oh yeah, the good old days. I was *ahem* acquiring some new music one day when a pop-up, instant message window appeared asking if I had a particular song. Go away was my initial thought but being the polite guy that I am (I’m Canadian, sue me), I replied, ”No, I don’t”. Then this person proceeded to ask me if I was an Epinions member. Huh, what’s that? Sure enough, I got the spam treatment over Napster. *sigh* In any case, I decided one day to check it out because this person said the magic words: make money for writing. I’m not a writer by any stretch of the imagination, and my early reviews will attest to that statement, but I figured How hard could it be? When I made my first $0.03 from a member’s hit, I was ecstatic, just because I saw the pennies roll in right in front of me. How many people remember writing 10,000 reviews in one day, and probably had maybe 3 decent ones out of the whole bunch? Join the club. There was nothing altruistic about my motives – it was all about the money.
Number of Members That Started a Witch Hunt Against Me
To this date of this review, the number stands at 10,498. I’m sure someone is just waiting to give me an atomic wedgie.
Total Number of People That Just Want To Lay the Smackdown On Me (Big Family Reunion)
29,093. If I could only get a dollar from every punch that’s coming my way.
My First Wall of Shame
Let’s see, I can actually list all my reviews but where’s the fun in that. I did a review on a book by Stephen R. Lawhead called Merlin. It was my very first review on Epinions… or was it? I’ve deleted a lot of reviews over the years so maybe this isn’t really my first official Epinions, but it’s still just as bad. Judge for yourself. I should get rid of it but it’s earning me a whopping $1.04.
My Hall of Fame
This might get interesting. I never really like anything I create (it’s literally the artist in me who’s never satisfied), but I think I can identify a few favourites.
I participated in a write off called “Favourite Holiday Write Off” that sparked the Grinch in me. Well, maybe. Okay, so it surprised the hell out of me as well.
I don’t know why but I like my Shrek review. Grinch… Shrek… I see a green theme.
And then there was another write off I participated in which was just plain wrong. When the title is called Fruit Loop Visdo’s Orgasmic Adventure – The Grocery WO, then you know there’s trouble.
Did I Complete My Homework (Or Did The Cat Use It As Kitty Litter)?
Any complete reviews? I’m an artist. Nothing is ever complete. Here’s a challenge for you… find the review that seems the most complete!
Note to self: think they will fall for it and read ALL my reviews? hehehe
Prime Minister of North America? Check!
The most fun I’ve had on Epinions was hosting a write off called The Great Assimilation Write Off pitting Canadians against Americans. The effects are still being felt to this very day, though, in the end, I was the one who managed to defect to the States. But a close runner up was another write off I hosted with the ever talented Caleo (where are you girl? we all miss you!) called The Great One-Liner Write Off. I believe there’s still a link at http://www.geocities.com/bkclark1 that works which will take you to all the participants. Poor saps. They never knew what hit them.
Is It A Total Write Off?
I actually have two favourites: the above mentioned Grocery WO and “The 20 Things About You WO”. I guess I really did expose myself. Must have had a mental lapse.
My Prostitute Review Which Gives Me Some Pimpin’ Money
The surprising winner happens to be my trip to Vegas at Caesars Palace where I attended a fabulous show called Caesars Magical Empire. Insanity brewed and spilled out of this review. Read at your own risk. It’s only making me $10.26. I need some fuzzy dice.
Love Relationship With Epinions
I loved meeting my wife Bijou on this site 5 years ago. I love making pennies. I love the dedicated, crazy people who still get a high from writing reviews (and you know who you are). Freaks.
Hate Relationship With Epinions
I love making pennies. I love making no pennies. I love making pennies sometimes. I love making no pennies most of the time. I love making 1000 pennies minimum in order to cash out. I love how it takes more than 5 years to accomplish this. I just love the clarity of how Income Share works. I love Epinions.
Hall of Doom
So many people to immortalize. Where do I begin? I miss the likes of lessaleigh, Sordid-1, levda, nathsmom, badkittym, Hava, repulsemonkey, dustygold, dragonweyr and Sloucho just to name a few.
I get a kick out of 29th-candidate, kristinafh, JediKermit, mobiprof, drdevience, dragonfire88,
prfstars, sundogg99, and misc_el just to name another few.
You know, there are so many people that I will be here forever. If I didn’t mention you, don’t believe I didn’t love you at some point… because I didn’t. kidding
My Ultimate Goal At Epinions
Why, to rule the world. Duh!
To create a "Did You Meet Your Mate On Epinions" support group run by prfstars and sundogg99.
And to live happily ever after with my wife. Got a problem with that? Take it up with her. She can beat you up very convincingly at Rock, Paper, Scissors, I might add.
***if you wish to partake in this exercise please put your life into this link http://www.epinions.com/content_4445347972.
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Member: Charles "The Grim One"
Reviews written: 880
Trusted by: 314 members
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Thank you to everybody who participated in both my write-offs. Until the next one!
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