I LIKE this..cute and a great way to point other bloggers to those who have some good ideas and advice on the whole scheme of making it big in Blogastan!
I needed a grin, and this brought it…. Keep on your game man. Its fun never knowing whatcha gonna get when I hope over this way!
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It’s almost my bedtime but now I’m afraid I’ll be dreaming of horse head’s all night Thanks for the dose of humor – can never have too much of that!
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Now that is pure creative genius!!!! I probably would’ve swapped out the Consigliere to be Yarro and the Under-boss to be John. But your point is well illustrated.
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Hah, that’s an interesting analogy. I’d be careful, though, some people take real offense to the glamorization of the mafia. I had a professor in grad school who was from New Jersey, and I thought he looked just like James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano’s actor). Before I said something about it–making a joke of course–I found out how badly he hated mafia stereotypes and how he had all but flipped out on a student for putting the professor’s name on a paper as “Tony Soprano” as a joke.
Some people don’t think it’s lighthearted as maybe you and I do.
.-= Professor Beej´s last blog ..When Students Will Not Read =-.
Interesting. This story reminded me of that little game called Mafia Wars. I used to play that one.
It also made me realize that similar to bosses who have risen in the ranks from being soldiers, bloggers need to have a vision and a plan. I also believe that like people in mafias, bloggers have to be aggressive sometimes, to make a change in their rank.
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I love the analogy. It’s a really fun look at the power players of our blogging world. Very funny. There’s nothing like a little humor to get your point across. Great work!
That’s one heck of an idea you have going on there too. I see things a bit differently but then again I’m not looking at it from the same view point as you probably are.
Haha, so creative James. Really enjoyed watching you talk about this so called Mafia – so serious too!
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I would agree! I’d say you’ve got a great list of Mafia bloggers here James. I hear so much about Darren and all of the guys you mentioned. I’d say that you’ve hit it right on brother! Very influential people!!
LOL. Really funny post. I wonder if something like this does go on; not like the Mafia, of course, but planning and working together, the more popular people using the lower one’s to dictate things in the way they want, and using it all to the best of their advantage to gain traffic and sales. Most of them certainly cross-link.
brother the video should and could of been a lot longer if I mentioned everyone but in essence we do work together, it has to be done for instance I have two projects in the beginning stages of development right now so it’s a cycle really
Yeah, I definitely understand (I have a lot of projects going, too), but Brian Clark gets much more traffic and is a lot more popular than everyone there except for Darren Rowse and maybe Chris Brogan. Just kind of surprised you didn’t include him, but certainly understand why.
Yes.. It’s so funny
thanks man I sent you an email brother
I LIKE this..cute and a great way to point other bloggers to those who have some good ideas and advice on the whole scheme of making it big in Blogastan!
I needed a grin, and this brought it…. Keep on your game man. Its fun never knowing whatcha gonna get when I hope over this way!
.-= Gurl´s last blog ..Top 6 Worst Chores =-.
Ha ha glad you liked it, always good to keep it relaxed and light hearted! These guys are good sports too
I surely hope so or they will send their soldiers in to reprogram your server or some such!
Ha ha maybe I’m one of their soldiers !
See…If you were, you’d not have made the video or posted that. You are one of their wanna be soldiers!
It’s almost my bedtime but now I’m afraid I’ll be dreaming of horse head’s all night
Thanks for the dose of humor – can never have too much of that!
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Hopefully no horse heads wound up anywhere near you!
Too funny! Love the “Godfather” movies, I actually have the special edition box set….
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Ha ha thanks man, yeah me too love all that stuff, can you imagine if Darren got the job instead of Pachino?
Yeah, and the boos looks more fearful than handsome!
Now that is pure creative genius!!!! I probably would’ve swapped out the Consigliere to be Yarro and the Under-boss to be John. But your point is well illustrated.
.-= Ms. Freeman@Baby Steps of an Internet Entrepreneur´s last blog ..Divinely inspired blogging? =-.
Hah, that’s an interesting analogy. I’d be careful, though, some people take real offense to the glamorization of the mafia. I had a professor in grad school who was from New Jersey, and I thought he looked just like James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano’s actor). Before I said something about it–making a joke of course–I found out how badly he hated mafia stereotypes and how he had all but flipped out on a student for putting the professor’s name on a paper as “Tony Soprano” as a joke.
Some people don’t think it’s lighthearted as maybe you and I do.
.-= Professor Beej´s last blog ..When Students Will Not Read =-.
It’s light hearted and I think people will realise that, he probably didn’t like being refered to an over weight actor?!
Interesting. This story reminded me of that little game called Mafia Wars. I used to play that one.
It also made me realize that similar to bosses who have risen in the ranks from being soldiers, bloggers need to have a vision and a plan. I also believe that like people in mafias, bloggers have to be aggressive sometimes, to make a change in their rank.
.-= Julius´s last blog ..Why Is Braille on Drive-Through ATMs? =-.
Agressively active man yeah brother
Hi James
Imagination running wild?
Roland
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ha ha Just having some fun
LOL, I love this. Awesome video James. Pure entertainment!
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Thanks man good to get a smile !
Dear me, I love it!! Top job James!! Had a proper giggle watching it!
Going back to a previous post… you really have gone the extra mile to stand out from the crowd!!
Nice job… best go check my bed for horses heads…
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ha ha thanks man!
Check this one man Working From Home Man Style
Hi James,
I love the analogy. It’s a really fun look at the power players of our blogging world. Very funny. There’s nothing like a little humor to get your point across. Great work!
Haha love the video there James!
That’s one heck of an idea you have going on there too. I see things a bit differently but then again I’m not looking at it from the same view point as you probably are.
Great stuff dude!
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thanks brother
You’re a rock star James.
Running your guest post tomorrow morning.
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ha ha thanks man
Haha, so creative James. Really enjoyed watching you talk about this so called Mafia – so serious too!
.-= Alex Monroe´s last blog ..Fist Pump Break =-.
hey Alex ha ha have you seen my latest one?
I would agree! I’d say you’ve got a great list of Mafia bloggers here James. I hear so much about Darren and all of the guys you mentioned. I’d say that you’ve hit it right on brother! Very influential people!!
Hey man thanks brother, influential and dangerous!
This comes perilously close to disrespecting Don Darren. Don’t make him mad.
And we need to talk about raising the monthly payment for your special protection service against site hackers. Signor Hangen will be in touch………
Of course, your payment will be ready soon I promise, respect to the family……..
.-= theinfopreneur´s last blog ..Working From Home Man Style =-.
LOL. Really funny post. I wonder if something like this does go on; not like the Mafia, of course, but planning and working together, the more popular people using the lower one’s to dictate things in the way they want, and using it all to the best of their advantage to gain traffic and sales. Most of them certainly cross-link.
But no Brain Clark?!
brother the video should and could of been a lot longer if I mentioned everyone but in essence we do work together, it has to be done for instance I have two projects in the beginning stages of development right now so it’s a cycle really
Yeah, I definitely understand (I have a lot of projects going, too), but Brian Clark gets much more traffic and is a lot more popular than everyone there except for Darren Rowse and maybe Chris Brogan. Just kind of surprised you didn’t include him, but certainly understand why.
If you go missing, we will know why.
.-= Ralph´s last blog ..The Top 17 Bloggers that keep me on course. =-.
ha ha these guys need to be afraid of the young bloods, only kidding I hope the Don will forgive me
I read this a couple days ago and then today I stumbled upon this video from David Risley. The ending is absolutely classic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMkPZsDoKZw
By the way, he’s so right.
Yeah I subscribed to David’s videos in fact I video responsed to that video with this one Save And Delete Probloggers No product no business!
This video is awesome. I’m so glad that somewhere in this blogsphere, I stumbled across your site. You’re making me a better blogger for it.
Brandon
.-= BrandonBurgh´s last blog ..Is Podcasting Worth It? Starting to Think Not Now =-.
hey brother great to have you hear and awesome to get comments like this! Glad you liked the video