Texgate lol 2011: The Aftermath

Well! I have to say I did not expect the response I received from Texting and Dating, or Texgate lol 2011. Over 450 people Liked it on Facebook — that is nuts! That blog post reminded me so much of when I made fun of the 1920’s dating rules — and corresponding images — in What I’m Doing Wrong. While the response from that post boosted my Google Analytics and also my self-worth, it did not turn me into an internet sensation as this one did. I am a meme!

And to the commenter John who called me a self-entitled c*unt in the comments section, what I just said, like the actual post, was not intended to be taken seriously. Getting such a comment made me feel like I’ve made it! I am a real blogger now. John was actually writing in defense of commenter Hrmm who noted:

why is it not ok for a 30 y/o man to use lol in a private text message but a critic on a public blog is free to lol all she wants? looks like a double standard to me. hrmm

I really hope for his sake he was being facetious. However, I do not expect that was the case. This makes me sad for our country.

A huge thank you to everyone who shared Texgate lol 2011 over Facebook, Twitter, email and whatever else it is the kids are using. I spent about four days living high on cloud 9, emailing my brother and sister-in-law about every three minutes to say things like “Almost 200 people Like this post!!!” and “360 Likes!! Who ARE these people??!” By the time we reached 450, they asked me to leave the family.

Seriously though, I really love the comments, emails and tweets I got from you all. That did not go unappreciated.

If you are new to this blag (yes, I call it a blag on purpose — don’t cream your panties Hrmm), I want you to know that I post on Tuesdays. It makes me awesome because consistency is awesome and I am nothing if not consistent.

Since I am currently in California for an internet marketing conference, where I will further learn how to trick you all into reading my blog, I am going to update you all on the other writing I’ve been doing but haven’t shared here yet for Blisstree and NBC New York GO Healthy NYC. And then if you want to give me a job, you can.

Core Wha? Top 10 Core Workouts From A to Physique

When You Donâ€™t Have IBS: How My Chronic Digestive Problems Took 3 Years to Diagnose

*Note – Do not read if you plan on trying to have sex with me

Doriâ€™s Quest: FlyBarre at FlyWheel Sports

Dori’s Quest: YogaWorks Cardio Sculpt

And upstaging me as a meme this week — Bin Laden. This is the type of push from the spotlight I can get behind.

17 comments on Texgate lol 2011: The Aftermath

MelissaNibbles
May 3, 2011 at 9:10 am (13 years ago)

Textgate was hilarious. It’s not your fault if people don’t have a sense of humor. Congrats on all the new blog success!
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Toma
May 3, 2011 at 9:18 am (13 years ago)

Helzz yeah I was one of the masses that Facebooked, waved friends over to the computer, etc! People get offended only when you touch a nerve, so I take it the sour-puss commenters have been offenders in the past.

Carry on with the hilarious posts!!
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Kevin C
May 3, 2011 at 9:28 am (13 years ago)

Give it time, Dori. You will be an internet sensation soon (though I consider you to be one already)! I’m not the least bit surprised at the positive response you got from Textgate…very entertaining. I love how John went the C-bomb route as well…classy. People amaze me in new/crazy ways each and every day. I hope your family allows you back in the inner circle soon…have fun in California!
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Eliz@The Sweet Life
May 3, 2011 at 9:50 am (13 years ago)

Some people are so grumpy sometimes. Love your blog!!
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Rachel
May 3, 2011 at 11:04 am (13 years ago)

Hi Dori – I just read your article on Yogaworks Cardio Sculpt. Do you think it would be good for a beginner to yoga? I’ve only ever taken about 3 yoga classes but love the idea of combining cardio and yoga. Thanks!
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melissa
May 3, 2011 at 1:57 pm (13 years ago)

amazing! I don’t know how you do so much. Congrats on all the success, you deserve it!
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Sam @ Mom At The Barre
May 3, 2011 at 3:05 pm (13 years ago)

Well, I LOVED the post! Some people just don’t have a sense of humor! And 450 likes is pretty fantastic. Good for you!
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Lauren @ Hhungry Child in the City
May 3, 2011 at 3:24 pm (13 years ago)

I love that you feel like you have “made it” in the blogger world. What’s better than a comment war?? Also, congrats on all the articles, your advice and reviews are really helpful!
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Jolene
May 3, 2011 at 9:05 pm (13 years ago)

You’ve made it! You got a d-bag comment! 😉 That is so hilarious, can’t believe I missed the other one!
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Katherine
May 3, 2011 at 9:36 pm (13 years ago)

I think the reason so many people read your blog is because you eloquently throw in terms like “cream your panties” – haha not many people can write that and keep it classy
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Karoline
May 3, 2011 at 10:54 pm (13 years ago)

You’re hilarious, I like your sense of humor! ‘Til next post! 😀
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Amber
May 4, 2011 at 12:05 pm (13 years ago)

I would have liked it more than once if I could have!
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Sable
May 5, 2011 at 4:56 pm (13 years ago)

REALLY? People’s grouchiness shocks me on a daily basis. Gosh. And I thought I was a whiny bitch.
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jenna k
May 8, 2011 at 9:00 pm (13 years ago)

i think the post really resonated with women because we’re always afraid that we’re acting like that to men- in general or via text messages- aka being crazy. it was nice to see a man get a little crazy instead of just being clueless.
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Andrea Isabelle Lucas
May 11, 2011 at 9:14 am (13 years ago)

Hi Dori! Thanks for sharing Texgate, I actually thought it was really scary! I stopped by in search of some new tunes for my CF playlists…
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Malene
September 16, 2011 at 10:58 am (13 years ago)

Heh. I just came across your wobsite … or blag 🙂 Funny stuff.
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