This week I collaborated with a few friends to create this infographic: If Your Blog Were A Beer…
Beyond being a silly and fun to explore metaphor, it also made me think of my own blog and the blogs that I read regularly.
I’d like to think that I’m an IPA, but truthfully I’m probably more of a CoronaPA. At first I was a little bummed but I’m not really a heavy content creator so it’s probably a good thing.
Some great blogs popped into my head, like Renee Schulz-Jacobson, who writes candidly about hilarious things that happen in her life / gets other people to write about them too, and Jess Witkins who jams on culture and has some pretty thoughtful stuff. They’re both definitely IPAs, along with my friend Amie who is big on think-y thoughts and never shy to share an opinion and Rachel who blogs about how us millenials are misunderstood.
I’m also a bit of a data / politics / news junkie, so I read Alex Howard to hear what’s happening in DC. And he’s a data nerd like me, so when he posts something it sends me off on all the tangents I like. I think he’s probably in the Stout category, along with Jill & crew over at Feministe who are constantly making me rethink culture, gender and politics.
Then there’s the stuff that doesn’t really fit into any category, like Carl who creates comics that crack me up and Evie who writes beautiful poetry and prose.
Truth is, they’re all great and I like having a variety of input. There’s some line that goes here about a liberal arts education and being well rounded, which is something that really rings true to me.
What flavor is your blog?
Ha! This was so funny. I like to think of myself as an IPA…;)
Oh you are definitely an IPA!
Hoppy as all get out =)
Sweet! thanks. I’m glad to make the reader “pucker” sometimes but also make them think or feel. Glad to be an IPA 🙂
Oh you are a troublemaker all right. But that’s why we read!
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I think I’m an IPA but sooo in microbrew stage. Need to be taste-tested at the international beer fest and discovered:)
I like that, I might have to steal that concept (makes me feel a little less shady than being a Corona / IPA mix..
I’m glad my stupidity makes you laugh! 🙂 I really enjoy Nina Badzin’s blog. She’s writes one post a week, and I’ve never been disappointed. Ever.
Oh I appreciate your sense of humor. I read Nina a bit, but shame on me I just now subscribed to all the posts.
Joe, you are a hoot. I love that Margaret follows all of us over there in France. How cool is that?
Pretty darn rad. Omg the power of the interwebz! hah =)
Stayed tuned. 200 unpublished yet to go.
Oh good, I was worried you’d run out.
You’re a good storyteller, fancy graphics are great but man a good story really makes all the difference.
I figured it out Carl. You are a Stout wearing a Corona shirt. Sneaky.
Aww, you’ve made me a beer only beer aficionados enjoy! I feel snooty and important. Thank you. Bonus! – I have never been described as one who “jams on culture” before and I LIKE IT! *clinks beer bottle with yours* Cheahs!
You are a VERY big deal. =)
Wow, you are too kind…….that’s one of the nicest comments I’ve ever received,,,. and I like your blog too! Cheers to you!
Well thanks Evie – I blame you for being a great writer =P
It appears that we have quite a few blog buddies in common. After this post, I can see why. My posts tend to be fairly eclectic as I blog about whatever tickles my fancy at any given moment. As my blog posts also tend to have a sexual/sensual bend overall, I’d describe mine as Red’s Apple Ale. Nice bite and it’s what Eve used to tempt Adam. (That’s the closest I get to drinking beer.)
That’s awesome. Sounds like you might have a similar bent as me =) …. https://trialofthecentury.wordpress.com/2012/12/04/we-are-the-weirdos-we-wondered-about/)