First Commenter Trophy goes to...

Written by Boodah from the blog Irreverent Ramblings on 22 Mar 2011
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We've all seen them. Even before reading the blog/article, they have posted the celebratory comment and want to show off that they were finally first in something in their miserable life.

Now I think I speak for most authors when I say that constructive criticism and on-topic comments help open up the discussion but these flawed character, driven only by the inadequacies of their lives and rushing to claim the first spot can piss off even the mildest of personality types.

I had a chat with my brother recently about the dangers poised by social networks and TV these days (more on this later). If you put him in a room with a woman, he wouldn't utter a single word that would entice her to believing that he is capable of a real relationship. Give him MXit, Lamebook or Twit_I_r and he'll be the biggest charmer out there. He has 1000+ friends online but has never brought a girl home even when my folks and neighbours were out of the country. He is one of those kids who were told that he'd never amount to anything in life by high school teachers; but through TVSA - he is always first.

This has given him a new lease on life. It has brought him new confidence. He may not have much or anything at all to say but the fact that his name appears FIRST is everything. He'll do anything to get that first spot.

Is there anything that says "loser" more than First! Freddy? Probably! The tweet @Julius_S_Malema once alluded to the fact that anyone that there are people who are hell bent on proving how accurate and concise their grammar and English vocab is. Not to say that it is excusable to write a full article in SMS lingo or intentionally break all laws of the English language but some common decency is required when posting an article for the masses to consume.

Advice to First! Freddy:

Get a life! Simple as that.

I read an article ions ago about the pussification of the US but I see it flowing to SA now. More and more we live for the web. We live virtual lives and with numbers of obesity rising - we keep feeding the need to stay on our cellphones and computers without actually exercising. Not just our bodies, but our minds as well. (Wii Fit doesn't count.)

How do you feel about First! Freddy?

13 Comments

Khodo
22 Mar 2011 12:19

First - just wanted to know how it feels -

Vandimerwe
22 Mar 2011 12:35

GML
22 Mar 2011 14:49

How do you feel about First! Freddy?

Is this Freddy a Blogger or just a name you used as an example? #justasking

Boodah
22 Mar 2011 16:22

That's what they are called - those irritating "I'm #1" commenters. Next inline is Angry Andrew - the one who always has issues and never pays a compliments. They act like grumpy old men. There are also Grammar Nazis who read articles to pick on the author's use of the English language

Boodah
22 Mar 2011 16:23

@Khodo celebrate - you were first at something. Finally! LOL

nice
25 Mar 2011 09:07

Interesting read

*I pick up two angles on this article, first Freddy and those that are addicted to social networks, since I am not botherd by first Freddy ...............*

Social network are for everyone, but they are used mainly by reserved types.......the kind that struggle to put in a word in an argument, the kind that likes to think before they can blab on, and those that wished to be listened to without interruptions. I am one of those and that is why I love social network that dont limit characters. Its a conversation, argument and discussion I can have without interuptions.

Luckily I am not addicted, as when in a room full of people I will choose a people that interests me and chat to them. When the conversation comes to an end naturally is time to move on to others. I feel sad for those that cant make a word to people face to face, but have a zillion cyber friends. Its unhealthy as sometimes, thoughts, utterances and behaviour changes when you are face to face compared to in front of a PC or phone. I recommend that they participate in team sports and maybe, just maybe they can come out of their shell and interact with real people. And like you exercise, it will force one to be physically fit and stretch your mind when it comes to dealing with crazy team mates and opponents.

Green.arrow
25 Mar 2011 11:58

Interesting read indeed....#bookmarked. And @nice...very well said your comment is...a hundred percent i am with you sisi.

Sana Lwam
25 Mar 2011 12:29

TVSA's First Freddy is none other than carino - she always makes blank comments on all new blogs, was wondering where she was on this one but then again maybe she felt like the writer was talking to her.

carino
25 Mar 2011 13:04

he bathong!

I havent even opened this article. I actually thought it's a Tropika Island recap.

But now after seeing sanalwam's response that has my name on it, i browsed at the first statement of the article.. and.. buahahahahaahaha!

Nna shem, the reason I would put a blank first reply on an article is not coz I dont have a life.. I would be seeing the article hidden behind somewhere coz our website unfortunately is huge and not everything that is published comes straight up to people's attention.

I would then click reply even if I dont read, just so that the article will appear under "site activity". And by the way, i do that with my article too. It's just that sometimes I delete the blank reply imediately afterwards - as long as the article is now seen.

Shem this first freddy thing is too funny for words.

Coz then again, what if really makisto first says "lemme read" before actually reading the article? Nothing wrong with that, and he's not trying to make the writer feel better about their writing. At the end of the day, if the topic is worth discussing the discussion will go on regardless. He bathung! o ntshegisetsang na mo foreitageng hela e e kana?

carino
25 Mar 2011 13:05

@GML: Is this Freddy a Blogger or just a name you used as an example? #justasking

kwaaaaaaaa #dead!

Green.arrow
25 Mar 2011 13:11

But the first fredyy bit just flew over my head and i hope that we wont make a big deal about it. Am Stll applauding @nice's response....

carino
28 Mar 2011 12:38

LOL

Blaq princes
01 Apr 2011 13:28

lol at grammer nazis

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