It’s been one heck of a year, hasn’t it? With the election season finally coming to an end, a season that’s lasted longer than this blog I think. Personally I have had a hectic year as well– Met a fantastic young lady (the SLFotIoP), moved across the country with her. Today, in fact, I made steps towards adopting a dog. This, by the way, is the most personal information I’ve ever given out in one post– I trust you won’t hold it against me.

You can always tell how busy I am by the frequency of my posting. It’s been pretty spare as of late.

I would just like to wish everyone out there a Happy Idea of Progress Day. I hope things are going as well for you as they are for me.

Sincerely,

The Idea of Progress

I’m done now. Honest. But that was too funny not to share.

And now we move on to other things in life…for yes, my friends, there is more to life than the Idea of Progress Day. The future may seem bleak and foreboding, with no goal or purpose, but remember this: It is only 363 days and 3 hours until the next Idea of Progress Day. I trust you will have time to prepare for next year.

As well as The Guv’ner for this fine illustration/award. It is HER birthday on Thursday, so visit her and share the love.

-I have already mentioned Katrocket, who gets a second mention for being the first to post today. She has made a point of celebrating in several different ways, one of which being going commando today.

-Splotchy has written a poem in my honor. He has also proposed that I am in fact a Russian mathematician, or at least disguised as one.

-Pistols at Dawn has awarded me some kind of award. I am unclear as to the nature of the award, but not only will I accept it, but I will also speak at the awards dinner.

-The nefarious McGone has created a bobblehead in my likeness. As we have not discussed the licensing of my image, this only presents further proof of his depravity. He must be stopped.

-Monica has made me a sock puppet, although she is unable to photograph it as of yet. I anxiously await its unveiling.

-Valerie has apparently silkscreened t-shirts. I want one, spelling errors or not.

-Suze contemplated People Magazine’s error in accidentally awarding Matt Damon ‘Sexiest Man of the Year’ over The Idea of Progress.

But the day is far from over. Have I missed your celebratory act?

Katrocket, I salute you. And I’m wondering how you found that picture.

Today’s first stop in the whirlwind world tour was Mississippi. From an undisclosed location, The Idea of Progress has sat down with Trent Lott (R-Miss). The Idea of Progress told Senator Lott, “Look, I don’t like you. And today’s my day. So I think it’s time for you to quit.

Mr. Lott saw the logic in this and agreed.

Back on the plane. Where will the Idea of Progress strike again?

Google, thank you for providing me with the space for my blog.

Jesus, thanks for being my homeboy. I’ll see you at the party tonight. Don’t forget the beer! (Jesus is my buddy from Jalisco)

And most of all, I would like to thank the brilliant mind of the Idea of Progress himself. Without, you, I”d be nothing.

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Stay tuned today for updates on the worldwide celebration. I am about to get on a private jet to be flown to an undisclosed location for the first of many celebratory parties today. Stay tuned.

-The Idea of Progress Day is not the birthday of the Idea of Progress. That is May 11, and there will certainly be fanfare when that date rolls around. Last year the Idea of Progress attended Looptopia and was underwhelmed.

-The Idea of Progress Day may be considered a religious holiday for tax reasons.

-The Idea of Progress Day may be celebrated in a manner that you see fit. If that involves alcohol, so be it.

-The Idea of Progress Day was created on November 13th, 2007. There may or may not have been alcohol involved.

-The Idea of Progress Day is currently searching for a corporate sponsor. If you are interested, please email the Idea of Progress.

-The Idea of Progress Day is, in the words of Katrocket, “the self-proclaimed holiday of a megalomaniac.”