As mentioned in a previous post, this week marks Lomblog's one-year anniversary on Blogger. Yes, on April 13, 2004, Lomblog debuted and created such a sensation that virtually no other blogger would link to it for fear their own work would pale in comparison. But despite this, LF himself has always been remarkably gracious to his colleages and competitors. Recall these words from a post on the Dan Rather memogate controversy:
The kudos for breaking this story go to the many conservative bloggers who questioned the memos' authenticity just seconds after the original program aired. No one's scoped out a fake that fast since my exclusive "BRITNEY SPEARS: BREASTS NOT REAL" post immediately after the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. Nice going, right-wing Internet guys; have another assault weapon on me!
- Rather Duped September 20, 2004
For the rest of the month, particularly when inspiration is running low, we'll look back at other highlights. Unfortunately, most of the April 1974 to April 2004 archives are unavailable except on grainy kinescopes that fetch nearly $10 on e-bay. Moments like the Willie Aames tomahawk incident or the time Drew Barrymore jumped on LF's desk and flashed her penicillin shots are, alas, gone forever - lost in a fire that helped LF finance a new condo. But the memories remain...
To commemorate, vote in this web poll:
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