Happy birthday to me
Today, fourfour turns a year old. While I know that 365 is just another number, it seems like a good time to thank everyone who reads whatever nonsense I'm spewing about whatever piece of pop culture that's grabbing me and compelling a response at any given moment. Seriously, thank you. For so many years, I felt like I had no voice, and now I feel like I do, and it means more than I could probably express. (So I guess the moral is that I have a voice, it just isn't always reliable?)
The Internet plays tricks on the mind, so forgive me if I sound a bit deluded. I know I'm not committing acts of journalistic transubstantiation here, turning criticism into literature. But I guess that's what amazes me, that people could possibly care about what I have to say, as slight and trivial as it almost always is. fourfour is nothing more than a collection of things that amuse me, in whatever capacity and to whatever end. I see something that stirs a reasonably coherent response, I record it. This is just my media journal, presented as accessibly as possible.
To say that everything I post is soulful seems a bit faulty, though. I try to make it that way, but you know, when I'm taking screen shot after screen shot after screen shot, clicking and clicking and clicking hours away on animated gifs that will loop for mere seconds, there are times when I ask myself, "Rich, how the fuck can you possibly claim that what you're doing right now is self-expression?" I usually drop that thought pretty quickly because OMG! ROTFL! Jade is sooooooo funny!!! And also, because I really don't have an answer. Nor can I tackle a question I ask myself about this site even more frequently: "What the fuck is my point, again?" Although the fact that fourfour is the No. 1 Google hit for "too short I love getting my nuts rubbed" makes me think I might be getting closer to an answer.
Really, though, I don't mind taking my time to find my point, as you may have picked up in one of my rambling, overwritten excavations of, I don't know, Mariah Carey's career or some horror movie or, heh, ANTM. I've amassed a lot of cringe-worthy stuff over the year, stuff that would be torture for me to go back and reread (though none of the entries just mentioned make me want to throw up, thankfully). I know that I'm sometimes (often?) totally wack, that I can come across as an apologist for some rotten piece of pop culture or as a doting father who won't shut about about his fucking kid, or in my case, fucking cats. (In my defense: instead of the Ghost World screen shot that's above, I almost posted a picture of Winston wearing a hat made to look like a cake -- candles and all -- that says, "Happy Birthday." But I didn't. See? I'm learning.)
So thanks most of all for putting up with my wackness, and for making doing something that pays me pennies on the hour seem worthwhile. I don't think I've ever felt this allowed to be myself, or this encouraged to say exactly what I have to say. The acceptance is overwhelming.

I ready because of the zaniness... you never know what you're gonna get! =)
happy birthday!.. ish
Posted by: Grant | May 31, 2006 at 10:18 AM
Happy birthday baby! You give me cramps daily. And, I LOVE Winston. He makes me want to upgrade my beloved Boudreaux.
Posted by: sugarbaby | May 31, 2006 at 10:24 AM
May all of your birthday wishes and dreams become a tangible reality in the coming year!
& Thank You!
Posted by: Arthur James | May 31, 2006 at 10:28 AM
O wait...it's not YOUR birthday but the blogs....ooops.
That goes to show you how "quick" your avid readers are....:-)
Posted by: Arthur James | May 31, 2006 at 10:31 AM
You're an insanely entertaining and clever writer. Period. I rarely watch these shows or listen to your style of music, but I read this site every week, because it's that good. Hell, I even used to hate cats; not anymore! So, go on, enjoy yourself. Let the success rush straight to your head and give you an ego the size of Tyra's. (Rub olive oil on your forehead, you don't want stretch marks.) It's ok. You deserve it.
Posted by: CMTG | May 31, 2006 at 10:38 AM
Awww! I would have killed to have seen a cat in a hat, especially your cat since he has that natural pissed-off, put-upon look. I only wish I had found this site at the start of cycle 6.
Happy birthday, birthday baby!
Posted by: Teri | May 31, 2006 at 10:39 AM
No thank you! No need to thank us, and yes I speak for all us!
I look forward to your recaps, and your cat pics.
Posted by: karen | May 31, 2006 at 10:41 AM
I love your blog and seriously I should be thanking you for all the laughs and recaps you have done over the year.
It was just last night I was watching the Liz Taylor interview on Larry King (her first in 3 years) and I was hoping that you were watching it because it would have made for a genuis post along the lines of the great Liza one you did..
I love your sense of humor and Winston!
Posted by: Steph | May 31, 2006 at 11:08 AM
it may be true that age ain't nothin' but a number, but congrats are in order nonetheless. and don't worry, your wackness is part of the reason we love you. you're like a blogging pioneer of the wickety wack.
Posted by: svrb | May 31, 2006 at 11:09 AM
I can't believe it has only been one year! Happy Blogbirthday! Just keep it coming... the only desire I have is to bring more chunk content; I think we all miss that!
Posted by: duane | May 31, 2006 at 11:17 AM
awwww! happy blog birthday!
Posted by: bethanne | May 31, 2006 at 11:21 AM
Happy Birthday fourfour. And well done Rich for building this little site up and making it the success it is today. You're a really clever, funny guy and you deserve all the praise you get. Now go eat some cake.
Ella xxx
Posted by: E | May 31, 2006 at 11:31 AM
Happy Celebration! You've made me giggle many a time when I'm supposed to be working (shhhhhsssh). Keep up the cattiness ;~)
Posted by: Angela | May 31, 2006 at 11:39 AM
Happy blogaversary!
Posted by: karsh | May 31, 2006 at 11:46 AM
It is we who should be thanking you. I can only imagine how many hours of work you put into a ANTM or ProjRun entry! Happy 1 year, I'm so glad to hear this website brings you as much happiness as it does us, your obsessive fans. CNTM won't be the same without you.
Posted by: Jamie | May 31, 2006 at 12:03 PM
Congrats and a heartfelt thank you for the time and effort you put into making us all laugh (and for sharing pics of that lovely piece of man meat you have hearts in your eyes for). I have been thinking about what the appropriate words of thanks are to the man who introduced me to Being Bobby Brown (Landon - yum), ANTM, Swan Brooner, that overweight, bitter "metalhead" from that MTV weight loss show; who validated my feeling that Madonna is a caricature of the many incarnations of her old self; who made me consider that, just maybe, there is one cat out there that is worth worshipping....the list goes on and on. There are no words my friend, but I will try to express it with a phrase that my sis and I use , "I love you like moms love dads, but not like our mom loved our dad (insert LIfetime movie soundtrack and flashback to one of many dysfunctional family episodes where moms boyfriend runs into dad in hospital lobby after moms latest round of "maintenence" at our local family plastic surgeons office). Rich you are the best. You are up there with David Sedaris on my "list of people to be stranded on a desert island with". Thanks again for a great year.
P.S. What will it take to see Winston in the hat?
Posted by: Tipsy McStaggers | May 31, 2006 at 12:07 PM
Happy Birthday, fourfour! May we enjoy many more years of wackness, cat photos, and ANTM recaps. I can only dream of the craziness and Tyra-isms Miss Tyra will spout by ANTM cycle 35. Hope we see it together!
You're doin' good, Rich.
Posted by: jmjm | May 31, 2006 at 12:12 PM
Happy BLOG B-Day!
Posted by: Marlaina | May 31, 2006 at 12:16 PM
We totally fucking love you man.
Posted by: Aaron | May 31, 2006 at 12:23 PM
I remember when you said "i'm going to start a blog and recap being bobby brown." and i thought... wow. there probably isn't anything in the world that would be better for you to do and me to read. Thanks for being continually awesome.
buh buh bye bye buh buh bye bye.
Posted by: EdieFalcofelicityhuffman | May 31, 2006 at 12:54 PM
i'm in the process of building my own blog as a direct result of you! happy birthday and may you go on fourfourever.
Posted by: eliot | May 31, 2006 at 12:59 PM
Happy Birthday fourfour, and congrats go out to you Rich. This isn't easy keeping a blog of this nature and for this long. You continually make us laugh, and for that, I thank you!
Posted by: Luv | May 31, 2006 at 01:01 PM
Thank you for making me laugh! You're the best out there. Congratulations Rich!
Posted by: Kat | May 31, 2006 at 01:02 PM
Things FourFour has taught me:
I must find a chunky, bald boyfriend, or I'll die unhappy.
It's not just me, Madonna IS the worst.
I'm pretty sure I'm a fag-hag wannabe.
Perhaps most important of all:
I adopted a needy cat. I'd never even HELD A CAT before I came to know Winnie.
So, thank YOU, Rich! And Happy Birthday, FourFour! I love you!
Posted by: Scout | May 31, 2006 at 01:10 PM
Thanks for making us laugh every day, Rich! Your writing is really good. Keep up the good work, and give the kitties a big hug!
Posted by: Miss Kitty | May 31, 2006 at 01:12 PM
Blow the candle, Rich - - your wish has already come true: FourFour is pure blog brillance. THANK YOU!
Posted by: -tm | May 31, 2006 at 01:16 PM
No, I want the Winston picture.
Rich: I LOVE YOUR BLOG. :) It makes my day go by a little more easily and I have truly learned a lot from you.
Thanks for all you do.
Posted by: moss | May 31, 2006 at 01:18 PM
Happy birthday fourfour and congrats to you Rich. I think everyone needs to leave their mark on the world and you are definitely doing your part.
Posted by: Saun | May 31, 2006 at 01:27 PM
Rich-
fourfour is hilarious and you are a truly gifted writer. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your cats with the world. Looking forward to many more years of ruminations.
Posted by: James | May 31, 2006 at 01:29 PM
Happy Birthday - thanks for your thoughts, being and staying yourself.
I think your blog is wonderful, and I heart Winston.
Emma
Posted by: Emma | May 31, 2006 at 01:36 PM
happy birthday fourfour! you fucking rule! *drunken bachelorette party toast WHOOOOOOOOOOO!* winston 4 president! and, rich, you are a stone fox. thank you for enteraining the socks right off'n me. kisses and best wishes!
Posted by: ricray | May 31, 2006 at 01:37 PM
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Posted by: | May 31, 2006 at 01:41 PM
Rich:
I am a blog junkie and yours stays on my daily list. Your insight and humor is so appreciated. When I read your blog, I feel like I am talking to a friend.
Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Hateraid | May 31, 2006 at 01:42 PM
I would've expected this.
Posted by: Eric | May 31, 2006 at 02:01 PM
Please! I think you're an inspiration and I envy your wit. Keep it up!
Posted by: Rick | May 31, 2006 at 02:02 PM
People care about what you say because you are kinda talented.
Cream always rises, Darlin'...
Posted by: Sean | May 31, 2006 at 02:04 PM
Um, ok. Seriously. After mentioning it, how can you NOT post a picture of Winston wearing a cake hat? That's just mean.
Posted by: spiffy | May 31, 2006 at 02:05 PM
Aww, shucks. Twarnt nothin'. You represent a triple threat, FourFour: superior writing, keen observation of human behavior and wickedly good sense of humor. With all the voices on the web, few rise to the top--but you are one of the stars. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Nictate | May 31, 2006 at 02:34 PM
WE'D KILL FOR YOU RICH!!!!!!!!!!!
I mean it. Who do you want whacked?
Happy Blogday!
Posted by: gayestneil | May 31, 2006 at 02:41 PM
I am going to be laughing at that picture all day - Thanks!
Posted by: Tipsy McStaggers | May 31, 2006 at 02:44 PM
Happy Birthday Rich!!
Todays blog makes 3 things we sort of have in common:
-We love/DJ House music
-We live in Brooklyn
-We are Geminis (my b-day is tomorrow, June 1st)
I wish we were friends ;)
Thanks for the great posts.
Posted by: Maria Chavez | May 31, 2006 at 02:47 PM
Bobby and Crackney brought me here but I stayed for those insane furbabies Rudy and Winston. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Lucycat | May 31, 2006 at 02:47 PM
One year? I feel like I've been reading you forever.
Keep on truckin'.
Posted by: Foxy | May 31, 2006 at 03:19 PM
Hey SCOUT:
"I'm pretty sure I'm a fag-hag wannabe"
Oh, baby, you're an isabe. Trust me, I know my shit! ;o)
Posted by: mariaaaaa | May 31, 2006 at 03:32 PM
Happy Happy! May you have many more. :)
Posted by: Greicy | May 31, 2006 at 03:52 PM
Rich, I love your blog and you inspire me.
I think the form of blogging is still evolving, and is becoming an important voice in the media. The of us who write these journals go through on a daily basis, but then the rewards of finding people who "get" us is worth a great deal. Though I love snark and gossip, I love good writing more and I am regularly jealous of your writing. Thanks for sharing all of it - Cats, Trainwrecks, oddities, and music reviews - with us. You only write when you have something to say, and it's always worth reading. Whatever success, fame, money is to be had in this realm, you deserve all good things.
Congratulations on your year of fourfour!
Posted by: Jacquie | May 31, 2006 at 03:55 PM
I read fourfour because it's flat-out kick-me-in-the-ass funny. If I'm rating blogs based on laugh-out-loud moments, you're a total top!
Posted by: Scout | May 31, 2006 at 03:56 PM
Happy Birthday!
Whatever your topics are, ANTM, Winston, etc... you always pull it off with great humor and thats why I keep checking your site...
Posted by: rootmag.typepad.com | May 31, 2006 at 03:57 PM
Happy blog birthday, Rich! It seems like you, Fresh, and Butta all started up about the same time...and are 3 of the best blogs out there! (Not including Concrete Loop, but idk when they started up either...)
I <3 your wit and uncanny ability to think the EXACT same things I would think! Thank you for blessing me and the world with your amazingness, you beautiful butterfly. Thank God you didn't follow that dream to be a nurse necessitist. (lol @ Jade and Brooke) Spend the day aswirling your ass off!
Posted by: Keisha | May 31, 2006 at 04:09 PM
Happy BlogDay! I have completely loved your ANTM recaps...Thank you! Thank you! And the recent coverage of the multitude of feline emotions apparent during a good bath might have made me pee just a little! I don't know you, but I think I love you... Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Sasha | May 31, 2006 at 04:20 PM
Happy blogday to you!!! :) I love reading your blog! Hopefully you'll be covering Project Runway 3!! It starts July 12th! :) Vera Wang is supposedly supposed to replace Micheal Kors.. we can only hope. I love Vera!
Posted by: Sumati | May 31, 2006 at 04:53 PM
Happy bday fourfour!! It's been a blast since the day I found you, your friggin' hot bf, your hilarious ANTM recaps, Rudy, and Winston.
Never leave us, k?
P.S. You should've posted the pic of Winston in the bday hat.
Posted by: jade | May 31, 2006 at 05:12 PM
Happy Birthday! I love your blog. You're recaps of ANTM are priceless. Thank you for the laughters and tears.
Posted by: niwde | May 31, 2006 at 05:14 PM
Happy birthday, Rich! I love your blog and I'm so glad I found it. We share like the exact same interests: ANTM, cute kitties, new jack swing. The usual. :p Plus, you are a great writer. And very funny.
You ask yourself, "Rich, how the fuck can you possibly claim that what you're doing right now is self-expression?" Well to that I must quoteth the original biracial butterfly, Leftover Lady, my good pal and yours, Miss Jade:
"Words (and screencaps) are not static shackles based on humanity; they move and change."
You're a soldier sista, Rich. Stay gold!
Posted by: LvH | May 31, 2006 at 05:16 PM
Next to Bradford, you're my hero!
Posted by: toby | May 31, 2006 at 05:19 PM
Happy Birthday, Rich! You're fabulous. You make coming to work worthwhile. Aside from the paycheck and all.
Posted by: carla | May 31, 2006 at 05:28 PM
Happy Bday FourFour!!
Your exactly 28 years and 1 week younger than me!
Which also means Ive been reading here since near the beginning...wow!
Ive said it before but I really enjoy all your posts, especially the music ones because it introduces me to things I don't know...and knowing is half the battle.
Happy Birthday Rich!
Posted by: brandy | May 31, 2006 at 05:33 PM
happybday, richblog. you are one foxy lady.
Posted by: pphillihpp | May 31, 2006 at 05:48 PM
Happy Bday Richie! I'm a card-carrying fan of your blog! Never disappoints. Keep up the great work buddy.
Posted by: Mango | May 31, 2006 at 06:01 PM
Oooh, I've so loved being in on your groundfloor, baby. Are you droppin' it on the ONE already? It's been a boatload! Check that splash.
Wherever it takes me, I'm along for the ride on fourfour's DEUCE. ::clinks glass::
Posted by: Michael | May 31, 2006 at 06:15 PM
Shut yo mouth and say it ain't so!! It's your birfday?! Congrats, sucka!!
Posted by: pesky808 | May 31, 2006 at 06:22 PM
Sweet Jesus!
Happy Birthday Baby!!!
xoxo
Posted by: leisa | May 31, 2006 at 06:27 PM
happy "bday" snatch
love the blog
Posted by: | May 31, 2006 at 06:32 PM
Yay! Happy bloggy-bday Rich! And many many more :)
Posted by: marina | May 31, 2006 at 06:41 PM
Wait, no Winston in a hat?
What?
I thought you liked your readers!
Posted by: Gebbs | May 31, 2006 at 06:49 PM
Major congrats! Your blog brings a little bit of sunshine into my day.
Posted by: kelly | May 31, 2006 at 07:07 PM
I wish you had put the picture of Winston in a hat!
Posted by: | May 31, 2006 at 07:30 PM
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Posted by: | May 31, 2006 at 07:32 PM
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Posted by: fannypack | May 31, 2006 at 07:33 PM
happy bday! I think those who already said you are a great writer and brilliantly funny are right on the nose. I love reading all about Winston and Rudy and your recaps are a total treat! i was glad to see the return of tyra's twisted snake logic on your last antm post, that was such a piece of genius. Rudy eats is another of my favorites!
happy birthday & many happy returns of fourfour
Posted by: fifi | May 31, 2006 at 07:39 PM
bravo!
Posted by: mo | May 31, 2006 at 07:40 PM
I love your blog and I definitely think it deserves a celebration more than Katie Couric's ridiculous stunt at NBC today. So, um, my point -- you're better than Katie Couric!
Posted by: Emma | May 31, 2006 at 08:03 PM
The Winston picture would have been awesome.
Posted by: lc | May 31, 2006 at 08:27 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, fourfour!
(PS: did you catch the mystery ANTM special last night? I didn't see any advertising for it, I just got lucky whilst flipping stations)
Posted by: DJM | May 31, 2006 at 08:30 PM
I was turned on to this blog due to your hilarious ANTM recaps... and now that season 6 is over I am still reading. It's good stuff, Rich, thanks for taking the time to bring us your POV on basically meaningless fluff and kittehs.
Posted by: kdub | May 31, 2006 at 08:31 PM
Okay, I don't know if everyone knows this & I'm just behind the times, but if I Google "too short i love getting my nuts rubbed", it asked me if I MEANT to say "too short i love getting my nuts grabbed". HAHA! Anywho, I love love love everything you do Rich - don't stop 'til you get enough! (Uhhuh, and you don't stop...)
Posted by: Stephanie | May 31, 2006 at 08:53 PM
Wow, one year eh? I don't even recall how I first happened onto your blog but it seems like you've been a friend in my head (a la wendy williams) since forever!...
Posted by: cinderelli | May 31, 2006 at 08:58 PM
It's a celebration bitcheeeeeeees!
Rich, you're awesome!
Posted by: Quel | May 31, 2006 at 09:01 PM
Wonderful, fabulous! Happy Blogday, fourfour! It's been such an amusing ride. Where else would I have learned about Remy Ma and basked in the glow of New Jack swing on BETJ? Oh, the ProjRun and ANTM recaps make work worth going to, so I can laugh with my coworkers about whatever GIF you've put together or Gremlin-model comparison you've come up with. Keep up the good work -- it's very much appreciated :-D
Posted by: rebelde01 | May 31, 2006 at 09:08 PM
Happy Birthday, fourfour! You're a great writer and a great chronicler of pop culture, neither of which is anything to shake a stick at. God knows most of us couldn't do it half as well as you (including some who get paid to). And who says there HAS to be "a point"? Not I! What I DO say is keep on wackin'! (Errrrr.... *hehehehehehehe*)
Oh, and the difference between you and the guy who won't shut up about his fucking kids is that we actually WANT to hear about your fucking cats! They actually have talent. (What, you think being adorable and/or crazy all the time is easy? They have to WORK at it, man!)
Posted by: Bourgeois Nerd | May 31, 2006 at 11:40 PM
Fourfour is the highlight of my daily blog obsessions.. your reviews are hilarious and yet completely true! And although I come for the commentary, I stay for Winston.. he is the cutest little bundle of fur in the whole world wide weblogger!
Please never stop being you and doing what you do!
Posted by: Lesley | June 01, 2006 at 12:08 AM
Hey Rich,
Happy Birthday! Thanks for recapping all the great Tyraisms and inventing fun games like Imagine That! with Jade. I love your blog and look forward to reading it everyday. It's my crack.
Posted by: foo | June 01, 2006 at 01:38 AM
i vote that you show us winston in the hat.
Posted by: Queen Lena | June 01, 2006 at 01:43 AM
Happy fuckin' birfday, fourfour! You are one of the things I look forward to coming home to in this shitty-ass world, something that makes me enjoy myself for a little while each day. I hope the next year is even better for you.
And DAMMIT I WANNA SEE THAT PIC OF WINSTON IN THE BIRTHDAY HAT!!!
Posted by: Daniel | June 01, 2006 at 04:51 AM
I read because you are hilarious, and make ANTM one of the funniest shows on television.
Thank you!
Posted by: Joan | June 01, 2006 at 07:22 AM
Rich: Your ideas and interests are obviously meant to be shared with people. I am grateful to you for allowing everyone access to your blog. You are such a talented writer, and at the very least, you highlight the madness that is pop culture. At the very most, you are exercising your right to freedom of expression. Congratulations!
Posted by: Amber | June 01, 2006 at 08:03 AM
Wow, Rich, your cupcake candle melted my cold, bitter heart and I had to leave my first comment.
Thanks so much for this blog. I never thought I'd look forward to it equally as much as a new episode of ANTM but like so many other readers, it ... completes me.
As someone who writes for a living I'm totally envious of your mad writing skills and your ability to write so well for your own pleasure, mine and thousands of others.
Posted by: Brent | June 01, 2006 at 09:45 AM
Wow - it was so nice reading everyone's comments. It feels like a little community of blog-love we've all helped create. Just want to second what everyone said:
1. Thank you so very much for the time and effort you put into the blog. It is greatly appreciated.
2. You are a truly talented writer and future worldwide superstar.
3. ANTM wouldn't be nearly as much fun without you.
4. For the love of God please let us see Winston in that hat.
Posted by: Justine | June 01, 2006 at 09:48 AM
Delurking here to say happy blogday and I love fourfour. I loved the ANTM recaps and I never even watched the show! keep up the reat work :)
Posted by: Shna | June 01, 2006 at 10:14 AM
But I guess that's what amazes me, that people could possibly care about what I have to say, as slight and trivial as it almost always is.
You are funny and intelligent, that makes you wholly unique on this Internet thing. Happy birthday!
Posted by: nep | June 01, 2006 at 10:41 AM
Happy birthday, fourfour!
I'm just glad someone's saying something about pop culture that's as bitingly funny as fourfour. Without you, my ANTM watching would be void of any real feeling. :o)
Posted by: Jess | June 01, 2006 at 10:46 AM
Your blog is one of the few that I consistently read. It's always entertaining, and I appreciate the wit and the skillful writing (and the animated GIFs!). Happy birthday, fourfour! You and your wackness must keep rockin'!
Posted by: Jude | June 01, 2006 at 11:35 AM
Happy Birthday! You deserve your success. And thanks for sharing your 'media journal' with all of us.
Posted by: Nathaniel R | June 01, 2006 at 11:41 AM
Yay Rich! Happy Birthday!
Posted by: gail | June 01, 2006 at 12:34 PM
Happy Birthday, fourfour.typepad.com! Many happy wishes for another snarky year!
Posted by: inothernews | June 01, 2006 at 01:35 PM
Happy Blog Birthday Rich! Now how bout that Winston cake hat picture (so I can put it, along with the caption "I'm a Winner!" on the t-shirt I so desperately want to make)
Posted by: Traci | June 01, 2006 at 01:43 PM
Rich .. you are Super! Super I Say! I most seriously love your blog and cannot get enough of what you say and what you do and what the kitties do. You and your BF are the cutenesssssss and love the chunk as well! OK then. Love Winston and Rudy but more pictures PLEASE
Posted by: anne500 | June 01, 2006 at 02:07 PM
I love reading your site. Your ANTM recaps are pure gold. I want your cat :/ Happy Birthday FourFour!
Posted by: Liana | June 01, 2006 at 03:07 PM
Oh, where would we be without you? Thank YOU for bathing Winston and ANTM screen shots and Miss Piggy/Miriah side by side videos. Truly art, here.
Posted by: liz | June 01, 2006 at 04:06 PM
Happy birthday!
I agree with the 98 before me, you're a very entertaining writer, with really cute cats.
Here's looking forward to more ANTM and more kitty pics.
Posted by: Kate the Shrew | June 01, 2006 at 04:08 PM
FourFour is awexxome. That's all I have to say. Deceptively intelligent commentary on R & B and music mixed in with razor-sharp observations on everyone's favorite show. xoxo to FourFour.
Posted by: gorjus | June 01, 2006 at 05:09 PM
Congratulations you!
And xoxox to Winston.
Posted by: Kelly | June 01, 2006 at 05:21 PM
Haha, I can identify with you about feeling like you don't have a voice. Makes me wonder if I should start one of these suckahs. But anyway, I'm a day late and I rarely comment and I need to stop making this something about myself so happy belated blog birthday Rich ;o
Posted by: Jeremy | June 01, 2006 at 11:07 PM
i really like your blog. it's witty, perceptive, silly, and original. you're a smart guy with good taste who knows a lot about pop culture. thanks for writing about fat camp, tyra, infant beauty pageants, and all the other retarded garbage that i enjoy watching.
keep writing!
Posted by: Gillian | June 02, 2006 at 01:29 AM
congrats!!! one day i hope to be turned into an animated gif on your blog.
sincerely,
ultranow - the past #1 google hit for "george takei fag"
Posted by: avi | June 02, 2006 at 03:31 AM
I love you Rich! For giving meaning to life. And I heart Winston. For making my cat dull.
Posted by: Grace | June 02, 2006 at 12:03 PM
Umm....I think we need to see that picture of Winston. I'm probably a huge dork, but your cats make my life!
Posted by: Douglas | June 02, 2006 at 12:08 PM
YAY for FourFour! You're one of only a few links on my blog of "blogs I read every day" and I am bring you the converts. I love both the TV and the Winston coverage. Keep it up, its very important work!
Posted by: E. | June 02, 2006 at 05:39 PM
I LOVE this site. Keep up the great work ... PLEASE!
Posted by: Monica C. | June 02, 2006 at 08:36 PM
Man! You get a lot of comments. Dang! I don't get this many. But, I'm not here to talk about me.
I'm here to talk about you. And me.
I'm new here -- and every time I click on over, you always make me laugh. And that's a really good thing.
Four-four's great and so is your little kitty.
Posted by: blue girl | June 02, 2006 at 09:47 PM
Yes to all of the above! fourfour is absolutely one of my daily faves!
Happy Birthday, fourfour!
Posted by: ammogirl | June 03, 2006 at 07:22 PM
thanks for everything, including the pics of winston and rudy, the sinfully delightful music mixes, and the classic ANTM recaps. I hope I'm around to see many more birthdays and anniversaries.
Posted by: Lene | June 04, 2006 at 12:07 AM
I know exactly how you feel -- the voice thing. That's why I blog too although I don't do it half as well as you do. I don't even watch ANTM but live for your recaps because I did watch ANTM seasons 1 & 2. And I love Winston!
You're very talented and witty and make me laugh. So please don't ever stop. :)
p.s. I never comment but figured you deserved a comment for this one. Happy Birthday to your Blog!
Posted by: Carrie | June 04, 2006 at 05:09 AM
Happy Birthday fourfour. Thank you for all of your very hard work, and your clever, insightful, hysterical commentary. You make my days much happier. I am extremely glad that you found your voice, and that I somehow managed to stumble upon it. Cheers!
Posted by: Toady | June 04, 2006 at 07:00 AM
I'm late to the celebration!
I am so glad I found you. Your writing makes me happy. I love this blog and [small voice]I love you too[/small voice]
Posted by: Y | June 04, 2006 at 10:24 PM
As a future "popular" blogger (cuz God knows I come nowhere near that adjective right now)I can only wish to become half as funny and interesting and entertaining as you are someday. I think you are amazing. Happy one year and MANY more!
Posted by: pinkisthenewdog.blogspot.com | June 05, 2006 at 02:25 PM
Happy Birthday!
I stumbled upon your blog by recommendation. I'm known around here for my crass, sometimes perverse and totally out there sense of humor (as evidenced on my myspace blog) and someone ran up to me months ago saying I just HAD to read your re-cap of the Grammy's because it was "so me."
I was rolling. Since then, I made it a point to check into your blog and have become a fan. It's not just your quips, however. You really, really are a good writer. I remember once you posted something about Janet Jackson and her wreck of a remake of "Weekend" and I was floored. As a budding writer (and future blogger, hopefully) I was, to be honest, quite inspired.
I love bloggers who can find a balance: be poignant and funny, be reverent and irreverent, be good at being so bad. You do all that. That rocks. Someday, I hope I can do that, too. Until then, I'll stick with blogs like yours, watching and learning.
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