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February 27, 2009
Social Networking & the TGIF Word Play Challenge
Last Friday I posted this simple message to my Facebook and Twitter accounts:
Bob wants you to give him another meaning for TGIF. Like "Thirsty Goldfish Ingest Fervently." Your turn!

I received a LOT of creative and funny responses left as Facebook wall comments and Twitter replies. Here are some of the better ones (with a social networking lesson at the end):
Those Gams Invite Fondling
David
Today Gratitude Is Foremost
Margaret
Tempting Girlfriends Incite Foolishness
Deepak
The Gnome Is Frolicking
Cheri
Tomorrow Gets Interesting, Frodo
Kathy
Try Getting It Fried
Lisa
True Greatness Inspires Frivolity
David
Try Guinness, It's Fab
Though Guinness Increases Farting
John
Twitter Goes Idio-Fanatical
Arnold
That Guy Is F**ked
Macdara
Tweeple Gather Interesting Friends
Rocky
Time Grows Increasingly Fractal
David
This Genius Is Frisky
Matt
Why am I sharing this with you? Two reasons.
First, these responses are amusing. And if you want to add one of your own, I encourage you to leave one in the comments below.
Second, this is a good example of how to use social networking beyond pure self-promotion. Yes, I plug my books and other things on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc. But I balance those promotional messages with conversations.
You should do the same thing.
Many people go too far one way or the other. No, I don't need to know every move you make on Twitter. But sharing some snippets of your personal life is fine, especially if it engages people and stirs some discussion.
Some "social networkers" do nothing but post sales messages. I don't know about you, but after a while I start tuning these people out and unsubscribe from their feeds.
Check out how John Mayer and Ryan Seacrest (and even MC Hammer) use Twitter to communicate. It's a mix of personal and promotional. And it works!
So, start using these sites to plug your new songs, live events, and media coverage -- while also asking questions, replying to other people's comments, linking to amazing sites and blog posts, sharing funny thoughts, etc.
Got it?
Great. Thank God It's Friday!
-Bob
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Bob wants you to give him another meaning for TGIF. Like "Thirsty Goldfish Ingest Fervently." Your turn!

I received a LOT of creative and funny responses left as Facebook wall comments and Twitter replies. Here are some of the better ones (with a social networking lesson at the end):
Those Gams Invite Fondling
David
Today Gratitude Is Foremost
Margaret
Tempting Girlfriends Incite Foolishness
Deepak
The Gnome Is Frolicking
Cheri
Tomorrow Gets Interesting, Frodo
Kathy
Try Getting It Fried
Lisa
True Greatness Inspires Frivolity
David
Try Guinness, It's Fab
Though Guinness Increases Farting
John
Twitter Goes Idio-Fanatical
Arnold
That Guy Is F**ked
Macdara
Tweeple Gather Interesting Friends
Rocky
Time Grows Increasingly Fractal
David
This Genius Is Frisky
Matt
Why am I sharing this with you? Two reasons.
First, these responses are amusing. And if you want to add one of your own, I encourage you to leave one in the comments below.
Second, this is a good example of how to use social networking beyond pure self-promotion. Yes, I plug my books and other things on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc. But I balance those promotional messages with conversations.
You should do the same thing.
Many people go too far one way or the other. No, I don't need to know every move you make on Twitter. But sharing some snippets of your personal life is fine, especially if it engages people and stirs some discussion.
Some "social networkers" do nothing but post sales messages. I don't know about you, but after a while I start tuning these people out and unsubscribe from their feeds.
Check out how John Mayer and Ryan Seacrest (and even MC Hammer) use Twitter to communicate. It's a mix of personal and promotional. And it works!
So, start using these sites to plug your new songs, live events, and media coverage -- while also asking questions, replying to other people's comments, linking to amazing sites and blog posts, sharing funny thoughts, etc.
Got it?
Great. Thank God It's Friday!
-Bob


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posted by Bob Baker @ 9:31 AM
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This Goblin Is Farting!
Trying to stop myself from playing the game...
I agree with what you're saying, though. We humans are social beings.
When people are more engaged they are already focused and listening to what you have to say- and Thats Great, I Find (damn! :p)