Blogger Of The Month: Eat More Takeout In May!

Ironically, that subject-line is a "that's what she said" just waiting to happen...

Anyway, hey it's May!  That means it's time for yet another blogger to become my coveted Blogger of the Month.  Just *how* coveted is definitely up for debate but let's move on from stroking my ego, shall we?  I'd like to stroke someone else's for a change.  Last month, I swore that this month's recipient would not be a man.  In fact, I was a little worried about Britt's reputation, what with being surrounded by a bunch of hot guys.  However, this certain someone caught my attention by making me laugh and truly cry all in the same month.  As a result, he also made me change my mind about my own little sexist rules.

As I've said before, there are no prerequisites for what makes someone my Blogger of the Month.  One month it could be about how well a person waxes prosaic while another it could simply be that their layout did not bug the shit out of me.  This month I picked a person who is just good at being himself (inside and out) on his blog and truth be told, I find that refreshing.

That's right, shiny happy people...just in case the title didn't *totally* give it away, the person we all have to worship this month is Shiny from Shiny's Takeout!  Go ahead, clap and cat-call!  Like always, I'll wait.....  Anyway, I really didn't know much about Shiny at all until right before TC08 but as soon as I got his digits (read:URL), I was hooked like a big fish.  Besides that fact that I love his blog to death, I really relate to him on a personal level, and he's become a good friend.  I swear I am not tainted by that fact though....it's the blog that makes him taste so good!  I know I mentioned a little bit earlier one of my main reasons for liking his blog but please, allow me to extrapolate.  Shiny's not only witty and clever but also honest and raw.  It seems like he's just not afraid to put himself out there, come what may, and since I am the same type of blogger, I have mad respect for him.  Not a lot of men would be comfortable enough to share their pain regarding the loss of their mother on their blogs, let alone vlog it.  And, I don't care what anyone says....a man who can cry is a man worth knowing.

Besides all that serious stuff, the man has a most interesting outlook on the simplest things in life which totally jumps out on the page.  I love the fact that when I read his blog, I have no idea what the hell is coming next.  Keeping me on my toes earns you big brownie points!  I think you'll all love his blog for many of the same reasons that I do, if not more! 

Some of my favorite Shiny posts include (but are not limited to):

Top 9 Guys I'd Totally Go Gay For
Mix Tape
The Infamous American Idol Audition Tape
Rock Star
The Operation Enduring Tofu Series

I actually could have picked about five more favorites but I'll spare you the overload of awesome information.  What I'd actually also like to point out is that Shiny is running a really neat contest right now as well.  Apparently you smart people can just guess the location of some aerial shots that he took using one of his obsessions (no, definitely not porn), send him an email and win a prize!  WooHoo for you smart people.  I'll just be over here in the corner counting on my fingers ;).  Oh and although the expiration date originally says you have to get your entries in by today, I have it on good authority that he's going to extend it, but shhhh...I never said that ;).

Congratulations Shiny for being an extraordinary and talented blogger (well, according to me)!  Oh and hey....here's your badge:

Please go over and see Shiny, and while you're at it...tell him Hilly sent you and she'd like her reward now.

Shinylicious Kisses,
Me

Comments

[Shelli]

I like the man, too. After all, he made me feel good when he said, "You're the Shelli everyone has told me I should meet." Several times. Gotta love a man who flatters you.

[Poppy]

CONGRATS, SHINY!

I watched his American Idol video and could not stop giggling at him.

[Hilly]

Shelli: I too like the man...very much.

Poppy: Right? I watched it for about the 15th time when making this post and still died laughing.

[Poppy]

Seriously, it deserves to be favorited. He is a very funny man. His comedic timing is *perfect*.

[Shiny]

I don't know... the guy sure seems nice, but for a guy with an incredibly large penis he seems a bit timid...

[Winter]

I think this is well deserved. Shiny is truly a gem!

[kilax]

Yay! A new blogger I've never heard of. I love the background on his site. On to the reading...

[Selma]

I'm going to go and check him out. He sounds like a great guy!

[Miss Britt]

Why are you not wanting to surround me with hot guys? I am totally cool with that.

[Avitable]

He's my favorite Korean.

[sue]

Definately have to check him out!

[whall]

I still can't encounter "that's what she said" and NOT think of Michael Scott's deposition...

[Mr. Fabulous]

Whose dick do I have to suck to get to be Blogger of the Month?

Unless you are waiting to make me Blogger of the Year...

[Hilly]

Poppy: It's a classic! He's a funny man :).

Shiny: While I love the deflection, I think we'll need proof of the large penis.

Winter: He's like a hidden treasure, right?

Kim and Selma: Yes, check him out and keep reading. He's like a box of chocolates or something equally cheesy....

Britt: Well if you're not worried about your rep, then I certainly am not ;).

Avi: NORTH Korean to you, buster!

Sue: Yes you must, dahlink!

Whall: It's funny because before I got to know Shiny and the barrage of "that's what she saids" that come out of his mouth, I was the same way. Now I just think "Shiny".

Fab: So far you have to suck Dustin's, Dave's, Karl's, Britt's and Shiny's. Then mine. You have to be Blogger of the Month to get Blogger of the Year so get to the sucking!

[Finn]

Shiny! Yeah!

[Turnbaby]

AWESOME!! This is making me SMILE!!

[Dave2]

I don't think I ever bookmarked a blog so fast as when I discovered Mr. Shiny. And I owe it all to... shudder... JESTER! Being indebted to Jester is just one of many positions that I am not comfortable in at this point in my life.

[jester]

I think if someone had bet me a million dollars last week that Shiny would win this accolade, I would be a multiple-millionaire today.

[jester]

@Dave2 I'll show you a position you might not be comfortable with...

[Hilly]

Finn: w00t!

TB: Hey, it makes me smile too!

Dave: Yes on Shiny, and "that's what Karl said" on the other thing. You are so Jester's bitch now ;).

Jester: Unless you bet against me, of course. And that flirting with Dave thing? Keep doing it. It amuses me!

[Bec]

Ooo... new and shi... no I just can't do the bad pun but am heading over now!

[Shiny]

All: Thank you for all of the overwhelmingly nice comments about me. Although only about 48% of them are factual, I'm just... fortunate that I've got so many friends out there. And I thank you.

And a special thanks to Hilly for bestowing this honor upon me. You are one sick, sick individual who will rot in hell mercilessly until the end of days a wonderful friend whom I look up to in all matters blogging. I'm truly proud to be a part of your snacktastic world. :)

[Hilly]

Bec: Hahaha, shiny things! Oooh look, distraction!

Shiny: You are welcome! By the way, I collect dues at the end of each month....

[Black Belt Mama]

Yeah for Shiny! Have to check out those favorite posts!

[Mr. Fabulous]

I think I have already sucked Karl's dick. I was pretty drunk though...

[Karl]

Couldn't have picked a better BOTM. Except for me, of course, but I got it last month, so I'm all about spreading the love. So to speak.