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blamebrampton) wrote2008-07-25 10:06 pm
blamebrampton) wrote2008-07-25 10:06 pm
In which Brammers spreads some fucking sunshine
There are scads of memes going around at the moment, including one in which you say things to people on your flist anonymously. I am playing my version of this one. It's cheery.
"Why are you relentlessly Pollyanna at us?" you may ask.
"Because there are enough crap things in the world without me choosing to be one of them," I reply. "Harden the fuck up and take a compliment."
Every single person on my flist is covered by at least one of the following. Some are covered by several. If you think I mean you, I do.
1. I am always so touched by the generosity you display in both your posts and your comments. Your warmth is contagious and your kindness is inspirational.
2. You see things in ways that would never have occurred to me, but once you have pointed them out, I see things differently, too.
3. You are a completely brilliant parent. Your kids must have a fabulous time of it!
4. Do please write an original novel and become terribly famous and wealthy. I feel it would be fun for you and then I would have something else good to read.
5. You know, you are fabulously good looking.
6. We have pretty much nothing in common. I don't care, I like you anyway.
7. I never have time to read your stories, I feel very badly about this. One day I will.
8. You are SO MUCH FUN. And let us not forget the smart.
9. Your strength and resilience amaze me.
10. God, you're talented.
11. I know that things seem grim right now, but in the future, you will look back and see how strong you were through all of this, and you will be amazed at what you can do.
12. On those days when you have no idea what you're doing, nor what to do next, nor any sense of why it's happening, relax. You're young. You're allowed to make mistakes, it's how you learn to be a smug, slightly condescending but well-intentioned adult.
13. I wish I could still run the way you do.
14. My fingers, and my toes, are crossed for you. I want you to have that dream. But I also know that you will find another, fine and worthwhile dream if this one doesn't work out.
15. That thing that you said to me made a real and significant difference to my life. I treasure it, and value you.
16. Every time I think about meeting you, I feel very happy about the serendipity of the internet.
17. You are SO my secret twin/lovechild/crush.
18. Your adventures sound ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY brilliant.
19. Of COURSE you can do it. Der! You can do it better than anyone else could, too.
20. Thank you so much for the love and laughter! I like the fact that my face is ageing into smile lines because of people like you.
"Why are you relentlessly Pollyanna at us?" you may ask.
"Because there are enough crap things in the world without me choosing to be one of them," I reply. "Harden the fuck up and take a compliment."
Every single person on my flist is covered by at least one of the following. Some are covered by several. If you think I mean you, I do.
1. I am always so touched by the generosity you display in both your posts and your comments. Your warmth is contagious and your kindness is inspirational.
2. You see things in ways that would never have occurred to me, but once you have pointed them out, I see things differently, too.
3. You are a completely brilliant parent. Your kids must have a fabulous time of it!
4. Do please write an original novel and become terribly famous and wealthy. I feel it would be fun for you and then I would have something else good to read.
5. You know, you are fabulously good looking.
6. We have pretty much nothing in common. I don't care, I like you anyway.
7. I never have time to read your stories, I feel very badly about this. One day I will.
8. You are SO MUCH FUN. And let us not forget the smart.
9. Your strength and resilience amaze me.
10. God, you're talented.
11. I know that things seem grim right now, but in the future, you will look back and see how strong you were through all of this, and you will be amazed at what you can do.
12. On those days when you have no idea what you're doing, nor what to do next, nor any sense of why it's happening, relax. You're young. You're allowed to make mistakes, it's how you learn to be a smug, slightly condescending but well-intentioned adult.
13. I wish I could still run the way you do.
14. My fingers, and my toes, are crossed for you. I want you to have that dream. But I also know that you will find another, fine and worthwhile dream if this one doesn't work out.
15. That thing that you said to me made a real and significant difference to my life. I treasure it, and value you.
16. Every time I think about meeting you, I feel very happy about the serendipity of the internet.
17. You are SO my secret twin/lovechild/crush.
18. Your adventures sound ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY brilliant.
19. Of COURSE you can do it. Der! You can do it better than anyone else could, too.
20. Thank you so much for the love and laughter! I like the fact that my face is ageing into smile lines because of people like you.
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You're supposed to be British, yet you're being open, unashamedly emotionally sincere and forthright, frank, personal, direct and making everyone feel better about themselves instead of faintly inferior. You didn't even finish with a lame joke, undercutting the sincerity of everything you just said. They'll take away your passport your know.
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I have to confess that the first time I managed to just say "You are an amazing person and I love having you in my life" without any element of ironic tone or dismissive handwaving or alcohol was after three years in Australia. I received a non-ironic round of applause in return. Cheeky buggers.
You know that you're 2, 5, 8 and 10 at the very least. See, I'm drunk on the power of sincerity now.
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You know, I could get used to this positive sincerity lark. I guess we have something to thank the Australians for, other than mangling our language and winning our sports. :)
Seriously, *cough* thank you, that's very kind. *blushes and maybe shoves you a bit*
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You're very welcome. And they lost the rugby. Twice.
Cup of tea?
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I suspect it's the fault of the Australian sun. *nods*
I ♥ you; I really do. *squishes*
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I've heard too much sunshine can do that to people - make them pleasant and open. Not something I'm in any danger of suffering from over here. *looks balefully out of the window and a spectacularly cloudy and luke-warm July*
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