tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post2186368719135240263..comments2024-02-22T07:47:22.661-05:00Comments on The Bathroom Monologues: Bathroom Monologue: Viewers Like YouJohn Wiswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-50965845412081510872010-09-13T23:47:36.817-04:002010-09-13T23:47:36.817-04:00Thanks for the kind comments, everybody, and for t...Thanks for the kind comments, everybody, and for the donations to PBS. Maybe I should put a donation badge on my own page.<br /><br />Susan, PBS puts a lot of content online, on their own sites and services like Youtube. They tend to drain resources and their biggest public response is generally vitriol for whatever topic they cover. They had to shut down Comments on some of their Youtube series.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-61819039970550618712010-09-13T23:43:38.022-04:002010-09-13T23:43:38.022-04:00I used to answer phones at the PBS-athons and take...I used to answer phones at the PBS-athons and take down the pledges, when they rang. It's a changing world. Does PBS stream on the net? John, you put things in perspective and do it well.Susan Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05076064230626935030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-80243046608694063052010-09-12T18:03:13.835-04:002010-09-12T18:03:13.835-04:00At first I thought it was a robot takeover! D: &qu...At first I thought it was a robot takeover! D: "You will assimilate, you will like our programs!" This piece made me feel like when you hear one of those laugh tracks and you don't think the joke was funny - a little creeped out! But this is in a good way I think. I agree with Gracie, I could defintely see this happening. The ramifications of something like that is fun to consider as well. Public Television may be the least of it, you know? Great story!Joanie Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09923353641823849082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-27008636832394160162010-09-12T01:27:41.484-04:002010-09-12T01:27:41.484-04:00Ugh ... just got memories of those beg-a-thons... ...Ugh ... just got memories of those beg-a-thons... Ick!!<br /><br />But, again, well done on your end...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413377601369107260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-68272826481699500192010-09-11T20:58:41.105-04:002010-09-11T20:58:41.105-04:00As if I needed one more thing to worry about, now ...As if I needed one more thing to worry about, now I'm afraid of PBS. DO I watch them or are they watching me? Why do they need to prick my finger when I make a donation? <br /><br />I am a PBS/NPR fan as well. Great story.Genevieve Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16178276724159826428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-24510249068161784572010-09-11T15:38:05.450-04:002010-09-11T15:38:05.450-04:00Somehow I question the economics of the future... ...Somehow I question the economics of the future... :) Nice job. Didn't see it coming.Cat Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160039271069426174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-76843145355240124842010-09-11T11:41:22.198-04:002010-09-11T11:41:22.198-04:00I like PBS and I like NPR (and donate to both) but...I like PBS and I like NPR (and donate to both) but I'd consider letting a 'clone' do my chores and go to work if I got to sleep all day ;)<br /><br />Nice job as usual John.Anthonyhttp://www.bishopneo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-87728898861222796502010-09-11T11:33:53.182-04:002010-09-11T11:33:53.182-04:00Comment appeared twice and I thought you would thi...Comment appeared twice and I thought you would think I was nagging you, so that's why I deleted the echo! Definitely not because of the inappropriate limerick. :-)Marisa Birnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945909737147497606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-27238131471505855642010-09-11T11:32:42.773-04:002010-09-11T11:32:42.773-04:00I always feel sorry for PBS when they start their ...I always feel sorry for PBS when they start their pledge drives... still, I never reach for the phone. Why, John? Why don't I reach for the phone?????<br />*feeling guilty*Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-2537030130494650632010-09-11T07:23:06.572-04:002010-09-11T07:23:06.572-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Marisa Birnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945909737147497606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-18347879110180245992010-09-11T07:22:12.663-04:002010-09-11T07:22:12.663-04:00What will the tote look like?
As always, you take...What will the tote look like?<br /><br />As always, you take an idea and write it wonderful/crazy.Marisa Birnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945909737147497606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-60277807809769200902010-09-11T02:30:48.644-04:002010-09-11T02:30:48.644-04:00I love American Experience and those documentaries...I love American Experience and those documentaries by Ken Burns, they wouldn't have to create a bot of me to watch those shows. Love that story. You should send it to PBS.Rachel Blackbirdsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02246966713076881105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-3240884466580180022010-09-11T01:21:27.920-04:002010-09-11T01:21:27.920-04:00Peggy, that's one of the best compliments you ...Peggy, that's one of the best compliments you can ever level at me. To tell me that, in my satire, there exists a character that touched you in some way independent of a point I might be making? Yeah, that means a lot, and thank you for it.<br /><br />Aidan, nothing drives share like creating the people who buy the TV's!<br /><br />Eric, well I hope we don't get replaced by an army of Sammys. Or if we do, they're grateful to me for writing them.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-13898728306688284822010-09-11T01:08:33.380-04:002010-09-11T01:08:33.380-04:00Okay, I'm going to go out on a limb here and s...Okay, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say, despite the satire, I loved the wonder and eagerness you built into Sammy's character. I walked down the hall with new eyes peeking in each window with him. Cool.<br /><br />With a slight skew, this could be the birth of a tax, and the birth of a taxpayer.pegjethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15255191759031800811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-45126048975201044082010-09-11T00:45:57.312-04:002010-09-11T00:45:57.312-04:00I'm with Gracie. I found this very plausible. ...I'm with Gracie. I found this very plausible. And I also agree with you, John, in hoping you're wrong about this possibility. Creepy story. Very creepy. But excellent, as usual.Eric J. Krausehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05774468607814244185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-77353717362248930422010-09-10T22:44:17.587-04:002010-09-10T22:44:17.587-04:00Is it that time of year again? (I don't have ...Is it that time of year again? (I don't have a TV... so don't really know when it is.) Nice piece... I like how they grew clones. I could also see businesses using this to drive product share.AidanFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876041003278004627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-61019924262239023982010-09-10T22:12:51.887-04:002010-09-10T22:12:51.887-04:00Follow-up to Tony, I was legitimately asking. Neve...Follow-up to Tony, I was legitimately asking. Never know what people wind up doing.<br /><br />Gracie, you found this plausible? Well then, I hope I'm wrong.<br /><br />PJ, thanks for your donation! Would you mind donating a little DNA too? Samuel could use a generous Samantha.<br /><br />Laura, I wonder what demographics they would spawn if they did actually come to be.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-23498888777606745032010-09-10T20:41:55.396-04:002010-09-10T20:41:55.396-04:00Build your own funding population... Great piece, ...Build your own funding population... Great piece, John! I wonder if it'll ever come to that.Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-10310408299480165452010-09-10T20:41:54.775-04:002010-09-10T20:41:54.775-04:00Leave it to John to take the best programming on T...Leave it to John to take the best programming on TV and twist it up ...! Well done. And yes, it's sad but true - people love the independence of PBS/NPR programming but don't pony up when it's time to support them financially. I am a proud supporter of both PBS and NPR (and i skip the tote bags, choosing my thank you gifts more strategically ;-)PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521953491880916840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-82286508864282285102010-09-10T19:26:00.097-04:002010-09-10T19:26:00.097-04:00I love your skewed-future pieces, John, because th...I love your skewed-future pieces, John, because they seem so possible. This one's no exception.<br /><br />Sly, creepy fun!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04548995059233308982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-17193194969604421832010-09-10T19:10:03.796-04:002010-09-10T19:10:03.796-04:00If they'd ask for content, I'd give it, bu...If they'd ask for content, I'd give it, but sadly, they only ask for money. I'm flattered at the question, though.<br /><br />Unless the question was a joke, in which case I congratulate you on a well-played jape.Tony Nolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-823430350920407772010-09-10T18:51:05.516-04:002010-09-10T18:51:05.516-04:00Tony, do you contribute content to those stations ...Tony, do you contribute content to those stations or just dollars? Not that both aren't indispensable, just curious.<br /><br />Laurita, right, they aren't asking that much. What's the big deal?<br /><br />Elaine, welcome to the Bathroom Monologues! I post every day. Hope you enjoy what you're reading...<br /><br />John, in ten years or so? You're thinking a batch of ten-year-olds for NickToons?John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-73410469479282599182010-09-10T17:42:44.681-04:002010-09-10T17:42:44.681-04:00Very clever! I wouldn't put it past one of the...Very clever! I wouldn't put it past one of these networks to try something like that in ten years or so. Good concept and execution, John!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236529774839136879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-45363453834578896032010-09-10T17:39:04.178-04:002010-09-10T17:39:04.178-04:00I started reading back over previous posts, you ha...I started reading back over previous posts, you have a great collection of works. My head is buzzing.<br />A happy kind ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459671422564355990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3337042377966398742.post-36424747542023128112010-09-10T17:37:30.611-04:002010-09-10T17:37:30.611-04:00Just a small token of your appreciation. That'...Just a small token of your appreciation. That's all they need.<br />Creepy, but also kinda fun.Lauritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688820247531607677noreply@blogger.com