Hear that? That’s the sound of me shamelessly tooting my own horn…
Yup, check it out! The New York Times today discussed my “sardonic” post poking fun at the Menopauseland ad campaign:
I know what you’re thinking: Writing about my site will FINALLY give that little newspaper the credibility it needs. You’re so right.
You’re welcome, New York Times.
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First, the New York Times…then, The WORLD. You go girl.
May 12th, 2008 at 3:03 pmAbso-f*ckin-lutely, Candy!
May 12th, 2008 at 3:07 pmNext up, People Mag!
May 12th, 2008 at 3:36 pmIt’s nice that “the old gray lady” noticed that!
May 12th, 2008 at 6:05 pmI’m so glad to see that it isn’t just us “eggheads” that appreciate you!
May 12th, 2008 at 6:49 pmnice work, candy! you always find the good stories. now cbs will send katie couric to investigate menopause island, where she’ll run into stone phillips undercover as a southern belle named shelby.
May 12th, 2008 at 7:00 pmCongrats C - it was only a matter of time before the Old Granny noticed you. I believe we need to make another date at Pink Taco to celebrate.
CLINK!!!!
love,
May 12th, 2008 at 9:30 pm14
I thought the parody was spot on and I can assure Goldstein, I definitely fucking peri-menopausal damn it!
well done ck
May 13th, 2008 at 12:05 amWhoo hoo! Congrats Candy! Ditto Midevil.
May 13th, 2008 at 6:38 amYayyy Candy!!! Your Holy Rollers (yeah that’s right, THE ORIGINALS) are so proud of you babe!
I second 14, CLINK!!!
May 13th, 2008 at 7:49 amthis martini’s for you, candy! it’s about time people starting recognizing how great you are.
May 13th, 2008 at 9:16 amCongrats Candy - you are clever and funny and people are starting to appreciate it!
May 13th, 2008 at 9:24 amLove your site. I’ve been reading you through holy candy, circushour and this new one. I can’t wait to see you shine as you deserve. Keep the good work.
May 13th, 2008 at 1:36 pmHoly crap! You rock.
May 13th, 2008 at 6:43 pmThe New Yawk Times … impressive.
May 14th, 2008 at 2:38 pm