Little Meemz

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Location: Florida, United States

August 9, 2007

The Man


Dear Sirs (and Madams who might also secretly be on the judging panel),

In reference to your blogspot invitation for nominations for "The Man" http://themanlists.blogspot.com/:

Ok, well, I just read about the nominations and found the deadline has passed, but I think I know the only possible actual "Man" in the universe. I know you folks at "Find The Man, Inc." will be more than happy to re-open the search knowing full well that you have not found "The Man" yet.

It is possible that Bruce Willis is in contention, but we all know he's a Hollywood hoax and in real life he couldn't possibly do those things we see on film. He gets an honorable mention, to be sure.
Secondly, Inspector Clouseau (or however you spell that crazy endearing Peter Sellers character) comes to mind. After all, he gets dirty, gets the job done to everyone's amazement, he's a hero with a great sense of humor. "Kato, not now." And he is defiitely MALE. But he pales in comparison to the REAL MAN.

Alas, the real "The Man" stays elusive to everyone by living out his manliness in his mild mannered Clark Kentliness. Yes, he gets the job done over and over. He maintains an awesome sense of humor in spite of the zany world he occupies during most of his waking moments. After all, who else could seriously dedicate his career to a bunch of loonies chasing a little ball around a great big field of obstackles (spelling mine honoring the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?").

He uses no super power known to man to rise above the abuses he has endured. Among his triumphs over nature we must include several building projects: the PlayTower, and the ability to transform plywood, hay, wooden pallets and outdoor lights into the coveted neighborhood non-radioactive "Nativity Scene". And yet, he is so amazing that he must be fictional. I hereby nominate my hero, plant manager supremo, Mr. Greens, Charles the Magnificent (aka El Magnifico).

You have no idea the arsenal this man keeps at his side, the true ammo used against the insipid foes: from nematodes to Black Holes. He's dirty, he's gritty, he cheerfully endures wifely wallet washing, yes, THE MAN, Charlie Riger! He keeps me laughing and I know there are others out there. You know who you are. This MAN deserves some kind of huge prize.

Yours Adoringly, The Man Fan, One Among Many.....