I saw this meme over at The Far Wright, by way of Steve at Careful Thought. The premise is simple and fun in a weird kind of way. You insert your name into the following sentence on a Google search (be sure to include the quotation marks): “[your name] is a”. Collect the sentences that come up in the search and put them in the meme, then do use the same sentence in a Google image search ) and list the results. Then do the same in Google Image Search and post the result.
This generated a lot of interesting hits for me since I share a name (if not the spelling) with a well-known talk show host, a popular (at one time, anyway) folk singer and a second-tier superhero. I’ll post the image (found here) later as I’m having trouble uploading it right now, but below are the sentences that I found.
I have no reason to doubt the veracity of any of them, or their application to my life:
John Stewart is a comedian, he just happens to have a flair for politics.
John Stewart is a legend in the music industry.
John Stewart is a builder. He became an architect because he wanted to build things.
John Stewart is a comparatively unsung performer whose number of albums and quality of music challenges the redoubtable Gordon Lightfoot.
John Stewart is a national treasure.
John Stewart is a muleskinner for hire and “Rogue Freighter”.
John Stewart is a great singer and songwriter and one of Nanci’s heroes.
John Stewart is a great advocate FOR democracy, not against it.
John Stewart is a fictional comic book superhero in the DC Universe, and a member of the intergalactic police force known as the Green Lantern Corps.
John Stewart is a veteran of the comedy community, of course I’m going with him.
Some say that John Stewart is a CIA experiment that went wrong and that John Stewart only eats cheese.
john stewart is a tiny god.
John Stewart is a great character, but he’s by no means my favorite.
John Stewart is a heavyweight.
John Stewart is a very smart man.
In fact, John Stewart is a fresh face.
John Stewart is a great example of character growth.
John Stewart, is a biophysical scientist, psycho-spiritual teacher and a defining voice in the emerging field of evolutionary spirituality.
John Stewart is a member of an elite club.
I’m willing to concede that you are a national treasure and a very smart man, but I’m not convinced that you are a tiny god or a muleskinner for hire. Pictures of the latter will allay my credulity.
The Reverend Mother’s take on these descriptions might be interesting.
How wise of you to stay away from that “heavyweight” line!
Hmmm, the only result I got is:
[Kevin Ecker is a internationally published author who can be read worldwide at EckerNet.Com. Be sure to read his other travel advisories “101 Fun Buttons To Push In the Cockpit” and “How To Check A Marlin As Carry-On Luggage”]
And I wrote that so I don’t think it counts….
Wait a second…..John Stewart is a CIA experiment that went wrong?? So what he escaped from his petri dish??
What does this make Diva and Tiger Lily?
It also doesn’t say much for RM’s judge of character.
***Sigh*** All that came up for me was some long lost ancestor who wrote a book regarding Scottish Highlands history and dance.
No rouges, scientists, or CIA experiments gone wrong.
Well, that superhero status can make up for a lot, if you know what I mean.
Kevvi-wevvi:
MD and I have super powers.
CAPTAIN OBVIOUS!!!
The psycho-spiritual leader in the emerging field of evolutionary spirituality is what really frightens me! Maybe that goes along with being a veteran of the comedy community.
I long ago swore to use my powers only for good, such as challenging the redoubtable Gordon Lightfoot. And the cheese helps.
Rev Mum, I presume you are talking about NW’s superhuman skills in the laundry room making up for his lack of help in the kitchen?
Of course, that, and carrying in 40 lb. sacks of salt for the water softener. What did you think I meant?
I thought you meant….wait what is the rating of this blog?? PG??? …..oh, um nevermind.
I’m trying to imagine what superpowers TL and MD have.
For TL, I have visions of her basically becoming Dhalsim (of the Street Fighter II series). His temperment/personality is about right, plus who can’t see TL doing the Yoga Flame or the Yoga Spear.
For MD, I’m sorta assuming a two-pronged set of powers. One is rudimentary mind-control powers she is able to con shopkeepers into handing over their wares. But can also use her mind control powers to keep Ben in line.
Actually I think I’d have to add that MD also has the abilities to seperate her fists from her arms, allowing her to do a sort of flying punch. That’s really why she wears wrist sweaters (or whatever you call them). It helps mask her abilities.
I have ideas for NW too, but most of them would get me hurt so I’m gonna shut up now.