Is it all good for the cause?

From the MRW Water Cooler

Q: Mike,

It has just come to light that you are in People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Men Alive’ issue (yeah…crazy, I know. That’s what I thought.) .

Do you have any concerns that this may reflect in a negative way on what you are trying to accomplish here or is all publicity good right now?

I really would hate for a brief mention in a magazine that is in essence only cotton candy for the brain, to make a negative impression on the people that you have been spending so much of your time discussing the serious issues of infrastructure and unemployment. – Grasshopper

Hi Grasshopper,

As I’ve said often, there is no accounting for taste.

“Do you have any concerns that this may reflect in a negative way on what you are trying to accomplish here or is all publicity good right now?”

I’ve sold things in the middle of the night on a home shopping network.

I’ve hosted infomercials and game shows.

People Magazine can’t hurt me.

“I really would hate for a brief mention in a magazine that is in essence only cotton candy for the brain, to make a negative impression on the people that you have been spending so much of your time discussing the serious issues of infrastructure and unemployment.”

A little sincerity can be a dangerous thing; a lot can be absolutely fatal. -Wilde

I think grasshopper, that the only people who can be truly offended by People Magazine, and those who take themselves very, very seriously. It’s funny though – I talked to the reporter for nearly an hour, mostly about this site. Should I be surprised or offended that no mention was made? Nah. There is no sensible response other than Aw shucks, and thanks.

Mike

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