Tonight I got on a shout out on the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) channel. That would be the equivalent of ABC television station to the people in the States. A channel seen by millions of people each night. Of course, they over emphasized my contributions to the galaxy by saying that I’m “a cutting edge researcher in child education and teaching”, but that wasn’t really my concern.
My problem is…. how is someone who is capable of getting shout outs on national television currently unemployed?
I feel like Carrie that time she has to take the bus when she’s on the bus.
(And for the 99.895% of you who have no idea who George Stroumboulopoulos is- I pity you. The man is a genius. And spelling his last name correctly should be a question on Canadian citizenship tests- or made into a fun drinking game.)
First person to spell it correctly in comments wins the respect of a cutting edge researcher in child education and teaching unemployed teacher currently addicted to frosting and Rolling Stone magazine.
(*Ed note: I wasn’t mentioned on “The Hour”. Sweet goodness, how cool do you think I am? I was mentioned in passing while announcers were talking about my family. I suspect that they felt the urge to make something up because everyone else sounded so good. Either way, I only meant that George and I would both be able to talk about being on CBC together. Because I would grasp at that straw to strike a convo with that man. Swoon)
(Oh also? If you twitter like I do, you need to check this out).
congrats on your shout out! stroumbo is pretty awesome – i’ve met him in the past and he’s really nice.
he’s also a very very pretty man. and very nice, the one time I met him.
ooh how exciting, congrats!!!
Dudes, I was bragging about having something to talk about him one day IF I ever met him and two thirds of you have already met him before? I’m jealous.
I’m a bad Canadian, I never watch old George. But my friend who knows him says he’s a jerk. I’m all about Rick Mercer
Congrats!
I “heart” George (maybe there’s something about men named George, hmm??) – smart, funny and hot? unbeatable combo … also, he told me I smelled good
really, what’s a girl to do??
Ha… I used to party with George when he worked at CFNY. He and I and Martin Streek used to head out to various clubs after they were finished the Thursday night countdown show.
He is a top man though…
Friends don’t let friend Twitter. It’s that simple.
I don’t know this George guy and now I feel like my honourary Canadian citizenship bestowed upon me by Essentially Me should be revoked. I have some research to do.
The Carrie comparison seems to be spot on, but hopefully the recognition will be a great assist in fixing that unemployed problem.
And the Twitter video? Too funny, thank you for sharing. :)
Strombo is the coolest. Tell more about the shout-out? How’d it come to pass? What did he say? Are you two in lurve? I wasn’t watching last night but now wish I had…
George Stroumboulopoulos… does copy and paste count? Who is he? Apologies for my British ignorance!
Is it weird that when I saw your post title I thought you were making fun of George Stephanopoulos? Am I that American?
oooo I do love him so!!
wicked cool that you got a shout out, congrats!
I agree with littlespoon – I totally thought you were messing up the name of the other Greek George who does things on TV in the US. Le sigh.
I love Strombo! He’s my boyfriend. But I can share. Congrats on the shout-out!
That’s so cool! And that SATC bus thing is the perfect comparison.
Wait, you weren’t referring to George Stephanopoulos, I’m going to have to google this new George Stromboli guy.
What! Oh my goodness! Links?
What kind of shout out? Am I missing something?
Got a shout out from Strombo? That’s pretty damn cool.
Re: spelling out Stroumboulopoulos…
The vowels are all “ou” except after l’s. That’s how I remember, though I’m not sure knowing how to spell it is going to benefit me in any way.
i totally thought that you got a shout-out from political pundit George Stephanopolous? here on ABC!
a televised shout-out is a huge deal. now most of canada knows that one of our favorite cutting edge researchers in child education and teaching does big things on this here blog.
is the canadian George S. somewhat equivalent to the U.S. George S. or am I completely off-base?
shout out! woot! congrats.
Stepha…who? I must get more familiar with the T.V. personalities to the north. But congrats on the shout-out! And for what it’s worth, being unemployed opened doors for me that would never have opened had I still been at my old job. It’s a lot easier to look back on that time, now, though, that I have a nice new job. I know it’s hard. Good luck!
Um, I’m not sure why it just put “(the neighbor)” by my name. I’m pretty sure I am not a neighbor, at least geographically speaking…?
Wow, a shout out on Canadian tv. I’m kind of jealous. That is pretty cool.
Ah, I love Strombo. Went to the taping of the showing when they did a week of filming it in Vancouver. He is wicked.
I, like Ben, want to know more about the shout-out!
Mmmm Strombo… Smart and hot. Me likey. What happened with this shout-out? That’s great!!
What did you allegedly cutting-edgily research?
hah! I have a friend who Twitters stoned ;-) Those are some of the damn funniest tweets.
Congrats! I adore George. He is my midnight boyfriend as I often leave the tv on during the Hour when I go to bed…aaahhh George.
Very nice! I remember George when he started off as a VJ on Much!
Perhaps this shout out will remedy the unemployment situation?
So now I’m all curious about your family. Why were you guys mentioned on the news?
p.s. Maybe the news plug will somehow help you get your next job?!
unemployed and famous! life can’t be that bad! :)
Congrats on the little shoutout! Hopefully someone heard the plug and you’ll be getting a call soon?
Oh now, I love me some drunk Twitter! It’s pretty much the only thing that makes me laugh through the next day’s hangover.
And congrats on the shout-out… maybe this will help in the job thing!
he’s so nice! i met him and have pics with him when i went to his show.