<![CDATA[ - Jezebel Comments]]> <![CDATA[ - Jezebel Comments]]> <![CDATA[]]> As for being self-promoting, Momo had the best line on linking to Gawker: it is best not to do it lest you be thought a dingleberry on Gawker's ass.

SheWalkedWithAZombie

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @ninety_nine: WTF? I know Gawker fucked him (over) but just how many people (in addition to Denton, that is) has Krucoff fucked over there?!

SheWalkedWithAZombie

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @hortense: Most of us are still currently posting. We simply took to our own blogs when things got a little wiggy over in Dentonville.

@Moe: Thank you for this post, Moe. It was genuinely appreciated by all involved. (Except maybe the Romneys.)

Hez

]]> <![CDATA[]]> I guess this definitely means you won't be fucking Krucoff on the couch anytime soon.

ninety_nine

]]> <![CDATA[]]> I have a sister who joined the Mormon's, because you know the Catholic Church just could not do the job in utterly and totally suppressing her true Lesbian nature!!!! And oh yes she wears a garment!!!

Sooooo....I have met quite a few Mormon's over the years (15+) both here and abroad. Most in the US have those "eyes", especially the men. These Romney boys....All have the "cult eyes" and most seem like major closet cases to me.....Well, the bearded one looks like he should be playing Kumbaya at a guitar mass!!!!!

Like one brother of ours said, "someone needs to throw her down and give her an orgasm". This holds true for these freakish brothers as well.

BeachLover420

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @marie123: Good-looking and yet insane. Yeah, you see that a lot around the Provo area....

bigleggedwoman

]]> <![CDATA[]]> Ewwwwwww. I think I need a root beer.

raoul j raoul

]]> <![CDATA[]]> Ahhh, make him stop looking at me!

galaxina

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boundjvmind

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @balknchain, @daisyfresh: Holy shit. Enough!
Your piece on the Romney boys (which I admittedly discovered by reading your comments on this blog) was truly funny. I looked forward to continuing to read your blog. Super. Your little spat was a success. But, my lord, didn't anyone ever teach you to quit while you're ahead? Now you just sound like a bunch of whiney, self-promoting bitches.

maylesabear

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @skinnybonejones: My life will not be complete until I have seen this film.

And on the dude: I am very, very scared.

tiramisu

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @daisyfresh: I didn't say a word to Moe, actually. I know that she's at least as stressed during the day as she said above that she is, and so I tend not to pester her. Period. Because I've worked next to her on her couch (since we did a crappy hour that way in November), I know and respect that she needs her focus time as much as I need my non-focus time and don't mess with that. So, blame me for being a shitty friend or a bad co-worker, but that was my choosing not to screw with her work day by alerting her to the thread.

Megan Carpentier

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @Moe:

Fair enough. I didn't expect you were monitoring the comments on a minute by minute basis, although I find it kind of incredible that your co-writer (or a fellow editor) didn't alert you to the issue on the table.

It is probably a peculiarity of mine that I hold journalists to a pretty high standard, and that is probably not suited for this format. This was hardly a Frey-gate, just something that didn't pass the proverbial smell test on the first whiff. To torture a metaphor, I shouldn't have passed judgment on who dealt it, although I do believe that journalists should held accountable on such things.

daisyfresh

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @Anonymous Lobbyist:

Actually, you got a total of three posts of disbelief, two of them from me, and for that, I sincerely apologize. There was a much better way to raise the issue, at least in tone, and a trusted writer should be entitled to a presumption of good faith. I didn't extend that olive branch and I take responsibility for setting a poor tone for discussing a legitimate concern.

It nevertheless strikes me as odd that a reader would feel compelled to apologize for raising a pretty glaring set of peculiar facts. I can't imagine any old media reporter or columnist reacting the way Moe did. Perhaps I am naive, but you would almost think the journalist would want to apologize for finding herself in such an ambiguous situation.

daisyfresh

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @Moe: I can't believe you are still in this fucking thread.

Moe

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @daisyfresh: But did you ever think about the notion that what is ACTUALLY surreal is the assumption that I go back and monitor the comments in Crappy Hour while I am supposed to be writing and editing other posts, screening pictures, scanning magazine photos and maniacally refreshing all the news sites. It's awesome that Megan does it, but by the time I code that shit and write the intro and get the photos together and shit I never want to see it again. Not least because "crappy hour" tends to denote "crappy mood" with y'all. And that NYT story: reading Gawker is depressing enough without actually having to read ABOUT Gawker in that particular section of the NYT. I asked Anna what was in it and she said "nothing" and I trusted her. Why read something when I can't post on it anyway?

Moe

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @daisyfresh: You know, I gave several thoughtful and measured responses, and I recall I was mocked, belittled, insulted and met with disbelief. And I was one of the writers. But, you know, whatever. Snap Judgments and all that.

Megan Carpentier

]]> <![CDATA[]]> As others said earlier, it is plausible that Moe didn't read the tips or the website linked from the NYT article on her employer on Sunday (the post in question was front page on that date), and I have no reason to doubt her contention that she conceived of her post independently.

It was just surreal that it took nearly eight hours to get a (defensive and combative) response to a legitimate concern that her co-writer promptly answered. Her "fuck you" response was insulting, given the peculiarities of the situation, although it is surely unsettling to be accused of copying without attribution. Had Moe been seemingly ripped off without attribution, this crowd would have gone nuts in her support, myself included.

It is terrific that her readers respect her, but unfortunate that the sentiment isn't completely reciprocated. It was a legitimate concern that warranted a thoughtful, measured response. In short, it could have been handled much better, including fewer accusatory-toned posts by yours truly.

Snap Judgments and all that.

daisyfresh

]]> <![CDATA[]]> I like my guys a little edgier, thank you. And rating the attractiveness of political spawn is a fairly standard practice at this point in the election cycle. No shame in it, regardless of who else did it.

Hooplehead

]]> <![CDATA[]]> Ah. Well done, Moe.

katastic

]]> <![CDATA[]]> He has Jonathan Rees-Myers eyes. And that is not a good thing.

PhillyLass

]]> <![CDATA[]]> What's with the Romney-fest? They all look like regular a** clean cut white boy Mormons. I think we can do better...Give me some Benicio already!

bookishblackgrrl

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @Jezebelmoe: Don't trip, a lady should never have to expose her cachebag in order to (dis)prove her past intentions.

I.Can. Haz.Black.Editors?

]]> <![CDATA[]]> I'm not seeing it. He looks a little crazy. Also, it's "beat him" like a rented mule. Which sounds more fun, actually.

petunia942

]]> <![CDATA[]]> I stand corrected on my statement that "commenters do criticize Moe but when has she ever apologized or righted the wrong?" [BY ANDSHESAID AT 05:21 PM.] I know it was hard, Moe. In fact, you've made it quite clear that it was hard. But this was the right thing to do. And don't you feel better now? No? Fair enough. Well I feel better. Collect your gloves and handbags ladies. The show is over. Nightie night.

SheWalkedWithAZombie

]]> <![CDATA[]]> I can't believe no one's wished aloud for a look at him or his brothers in their holy Mormon undergarments.

AshleyStIves

]]> <![CDATA[]]> Sorry, just got out of class (and took the 45-minute drive home.) Thanks for doing this, Moe. And I realize that you guys probably get lots of bullshit "tips" from people, and I can see why you wouldn't read them all.

You done good, Moe. You done good.

Hot Tranny Mess

]]> <![CDATA[]]> well, that pushed it through

BalknChain

]]> <![CDATA[]]> having commenting difficulty here..

BalknChain

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @Jezebelmoe: He's in class now, but I'm sure he can make some acknowlegement. I can't speak for him, hence my post on my meager blog and my thanks to you. I strive to be polite at all times. Are you referencing porn libs? That was a riot. Any day you can use oxygen to hydrogen dioxide conversion engineer in a sentence is a good day. I'm sure the commenters here would enjoy a similar thing.
Cheers


BalknChain

]]> <![CDATA[]]> That chin scares me. After viewing all the Myspace pages against my will (and seeing who DOESN'T have their photos set to private) I have to say - Mr. Chin here is the only one married to a brunette. He wins in my book.

Please don't let the blonds flame me, but that family pic with all the Romney boys, Barbie wives, and kiddos skeeves me out more than Huckabee's son David.

PorpoiseSpit

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @BalknChain: Now can Adam do something else wonderful and acknowledge that maybe, MAYYYYYBE I never saw the effing blog? I could totally send you my cache history to prove it. And yeah I like my porn softcore.

Moe

]]> <![CDATA[]]> Remember the Matt Damon character/puppet in Team America? The one that can only say, "Matt Damon"?

That's what this guy looks like. The puppet.

Miss Smith Drank Your Vodka

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @mightymouth: That was nice to say, thanks. Adam did a wonderful thing bringing us together over there.
*warning: You will NOT be able to unsee the Huckabees and you may not have enough money for the recuperative therapy. Cheers!


BalknChain

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @LoveNoelG: ditto. im confused as well. moe needs a drink?

pink_orchid_martini

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @rocknrollunicorn: Cyborg. Rominator.

Rooo sez BISH PLZ

]]> <![CDATA[]]> Oh ew.
And sorry but I thought the SLC Outsider post on the Romneys (and the Huckabees for that matter) was pretty fucking funny. I'm not going to hate on them because everyone else has deemed them an enemy of the motherfucking state.
Sorry, unwadding panties now.... *pick pick*

mightymouth

]]> <![CDATA[]]> Barbie made the right decision when she dumped his ass.

vanka

]]> <![CDATA[]]> But those forbidden-fruit Mormon boys are so hot!

The next white-shirted, skinny-tied missionary adolescent you see, tell him you are having a spiritual crisis and invite him in.

But be prepared for a threesome because they only work in pairs.

justwanttohave

]]> <![CDATA[]]> What? Who? Did he star alongside Tyra in that princess=Barbie-doll-comes-to-life movie?

PS. Also, BangieB. You're welcome, sugar. I heart!

Skinny Bone Jones

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @TheGoodYears: I have to defend my (Mormon, but somewhat lapsed) ex-bf here. He was insanely funny in a completely inappropriate way to the point that he offended my (Catholic) parents the first time we all went to dinner together. He was, however, very considerate. And cute, but everyone knows I have strange taste in men.

Megan Carpentier

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @TheGoodYears: This is from extensive personal observation and experience: Most Mormon boys are cute in general but more often than not their personalities are as boring as dry toast. They are usually very nice and considerate, though."

Its a shame b/c that's right up my alley (depends on what you consider "boring") and my angry-lapsed-Catholic heathen ass is going to hell in a hand basket.

marie123

]]> <![CDATA[]]> This is from extensive personal observation and experience: Most Mormon boys are cute in general but more often than not their personalities are as boring as dry toast. They are usually very nice and considerate, though.

NeverEver

]]> <![CDATA[]]> He looks like the kind of closet-disturbed preppy that'd give you a shiner if you used the expensive, monogrammed towels in the bathroom to actually dry your hands.

BiscuitDoughJones

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @katekatekate: Tagg is seriously a pretty common name in Utah. It's for the upper-crust Mormons.

Captain_Morgan

]]> <![CDATA[]]> He looks like clip art from the Fifties.

edgyspice

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @Moe: I think it was mostly flametards from their site calling for your head, right? Anyway, week's almost ovah, don't stress.

FemiNuisance

]]> <![CDATA[]]> Who names their son TAGG?! Does it get more Massachusetts country club My-Dad-Is-A-'Pub-Presidential-Nom than fucking TAGG? oi.

katekatekate

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @Moe: Thank you very much for that. I'm sure in the future we could link back and forth for true hilarity to emerge. How much fun was that anyway?
Sincerely,
SLCO contributer/resident artist Gina
BalknChain/Kewgr
[wwwkewgrluv.blogspot.com]





BalknChain

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @hortense: They balled themselves up into one giant pantywad about this.

leMaldeTete

]]> <![CDATA[]]> I'm confused.

Archetype

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @rocknrollunicorn: Wait, I have it. Perfect teeth, and is that a toupee? I can't see from whence the individual hairs come. But most of all: crazy eyes. Lasers come from those eyes!

rocknrollunicorn

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @hortense: Aaaaaaahhhh. I wondered. Still funny, though.

tailfeather

]]> <![CDATA[]]> Gross - this can't be for reals! He's hideous!

Your Sister-in-law's Baby Cousin Traci

]]> <![CDATA[]]> All I can say is that he looks unnatural. I'm not sure in what way, but he's unnatural. Cyborg? Maybe.

rocknrollunicorn

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @hamsterpants: (cough) Clive Owen (wheeze)...

GOOD pictures. Pictures that allow us to forget sometimes he is rumpled, wrinkly, wonky-eyed, and human.

OOOoooh and Ryan Gosling. Where is his uppity-pompous-actor fine ass?

marie123

]]> <![CDATA[]]> The Romney boys are hot in a mediocre way, but obviously the hatefuck factor figures in to increase their desirability. But thanks, Moe, for featuring this commentary - I haven't read the rest of her blog, but it seems this girl needs to get her ass over to Jezebel because that was damn funny.

tailfeather

]]> <![CDATA[]]> @girlreporter: I think so.

hortense

]]> <![CDATA[]]> Is this the blog that now has Tionna?

girlreporter

]]> <![CDATA[]]> Oh. That's that blog run by ex-Gawker commenters, right?

Meh.

hortense

]]> <![CDATA[]]> um... he looks a little inbred.
all-american, indeed.


titania1285

]]> <![CDATA[]]> He looks so handsome and polished and bright-eyed and yet he still looks INSANE. While having chiseled enviably proportional features.

Fucking good-looking crazy Mormons and their Mitt Romneys.

marie123

]]> <![CDATA[]]> I'm not feelin' the hotness of the Romneyboys. More Javier Bardem and Daniel Craig, please!

Hamsterpants

]]> <![CDATA[]]> What? Seriously what is all this about?

LoveNoelG

]]> <![CDATA[]]> Awww, Moe, you motherfucking peacenik, you.

Drinks!!

leMaldeTete

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