Bad, Idea of Progress, Bad!
I make a point to attribute most things I post here. I don’t like to take credit for anyone else’s work because it is dishonest, and it gives license for others to steal my comic gold (or comedy spray painted a golden color, which I feel is mostly the same thing).
And so the Idea of Progress was mortified to realize he had posted the following photo and not attributed it to the owner:
The photograph originally came from John Baird’s Flickr page. I don’t remember if I took it from there, or if I found it on Google after someone else stole it (I assume the latter, but I can’t remember for sure).
The Idea of Progress would like to extend an apology to Mr. Baird.
In light of this disclosure, tIoP would like to make the following admissions:
-I did not write the second uncredited draft of the Geneva Convention, the one where Harry Potter dies in the end.-I did not create the beloved character of Jar-Jar Binks.
-I only won the Tour de France three times, not four. I was doping for one of those.
-I was not the governor of Nevada. I just told that to girls as a pickup line.
-While I am an ordained reverend (thank you, internet!), I am not the Pope.
-My tears are not diamonds, merely cubic zirconium
-I was not the fifth Beatle. I was the 17th (after Donovan but before Frampton)
-While I can fly higher than an eagle, I am not the wind beneath your wings.
I apologize for any inconvenience caused by previous statements.
But it was you who let the dogs out, right?
Wait, Donovan was a Beatle. Man that would have been awesome.
I would love to lock you up and make you cry. Even if they aren’t diamonds, CZ are real shiny and look great bedazzled on clothes.
Wow. Now I can add zombie fan plushies to my list of things to worry about.
Please tell me that “The Idea of Progress Day” is a federal holiday and not one you made up. Please.
I’m not an attorney – yet – but I believe by marking the photo “public” he doesn’t have much recourse legally. It’s like putting stuff on your curb.
But I could be wrong.
Actually, I probably am. But it sounded good at first.
Rider- I only let two of the dogs out. The remainder were released by L’il Jon.
Natalie- True story- Donovan was there when the Beatles went on the retreat with the Maharashi
AB- You can lock me up in a room with you anytime. I might even cry.
Bubs- They weren’t on your list already?
Suze- The Idea of Progress Day is recognized in most first and second world nations (and Canada, too!)
Grant – I’m sure I have the right to use it, but right doesn’t make might. Wait, did I say that right?
I say, go to hell, people who aren’t me who want credit for stuff.
Really? Oh shit, come over!!!
Will you marry me? I mean, to someone else, of course.
I was married (to LK) by someone who was ordained in 5 minutes on the internet. The ceremony lasted about 5 minutes as well, then on to cheesecake and beer. You know, the stuff that mattered.