Fuck heroes, legends give

As an addendum to the hundred-word spot that Niall gave me last week I want to add to that snippet. The one posted was much smaller and to be honest, a much more straight-laced to the one I wrote at first. Nobody wants to be the one to turn up in a red PVC stripper outfit at the fake fancy-dress party, do they? Fuck the word hero, how about legend?

The more griping and back-biting I see, the more I realise that the work Damien is doing is not only flourishing, it’s becoming very successful. And Damien’s work is such a broad term, it straddles both blogging and his professional gig. Work organising events on a tight budget, but somehow managing to get more punch for his Euro each year. Work  finding the truth behind political spin. Work giving feedback on business plans. Work teaching people how to be better communicators. Work encouraging bloggers that only have a scrap of technical know-how but fiery ideas. Work recognising potential and nursing it.

I understand success to some is like red rag to a bull, but why should it be? I suppose like in all things, there is balance. For the good that someone pours into something, there will be those that see it as an anathema.

But to be honest, I can’t understand the griping about a party in Cork. I can’t understand why politics of like/hate has to be part of the recipe. The real award is getting so many people in a room together to talk. The glassy trophies pale in significance. Anyone who disagrees, really isn’t seeing the full picture. This isn’t a happy-clappy reflection. It’s a fact.

Who else would break their bollocks doing this work? Noone but Mulley. Nobody else would throw thousands of Euros of debt onto his credit card in order to hold a party, hoping that his sponsors pay up. You want heart attacks? Watch several thousand Euros jump on your credit card in a couple of days. Noone else would do it for the scant thanks and the amount of  attempted character assassinations he gets every year. Balls of steel, I tell you. I want nerve like that.

Why the fuck are people griping? What’s in a badge? Why the big deal? Were I mean-spirited, I would rant. But I’m not. I’m going to Cork next month not for the prizes but for the people. Forget about the glassy trophies, legends give and give and give. Something to think on.

January 27th, 2009 at 3:40 pm • Filed in Blogging



Comments

18 Comments to “Fuck heroes, legends give”

  1. Twenty Major Says:
    January 27th, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    I’m only going for the figthing.



  2. Twenty Major Says:
    January 27th, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    Which isn’t the same as fighting. No, Mulley said there’d be figthings.



  3. Niall Harbison Says:
    January 27th, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    I am sure this is an excellent post but as I ain’t too smart and I got stuck on the 3rd word I had to abandon reading.

    Nice work Lexia :)



  4. McAWilliams Says:
    January 27th, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    I have been busy in work today but everytime I logged into twitter something was being said about the blog awards, seems I missed out on a lot of shit today!

    I totally agree this guy has made nothing from this all he gains is admiration from a majority, for people to be griping over not getting nominated etc if I am reading this right, seems a bit pathetic!

    I too am looking forward to figthings, I believe this was the main reason why Cork was picked as a venue!

    BRING IT ON and stop whinging its all a laugh at the end of the day, I dont give a fuck Twenty has won the past 3 years he is a bollox!



  5. McAWilliams Says:
    January 27th, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    BTW I have 8 badges now on my Coat na na nah na nah!!!!



  6. Twenty Major Says:
    January 27th, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    I think there’s a very good chance I could punch you in the face, McAWilliams.



  7. McAWilliams Says:
    January 27th, 2009 at 4:11 pm

    As one of those legends, to receive a punch from you would be an honour, I would never wash again!

    Anyhow back to these figthings “just how does Mulley do it!!!”



  8. Suzy Says:
    January 27th, 2009 at 5:52 pm

    Finethings is it? Well there will probably be a bit of that too…Except for those of us who bring our fine things with us. Or maybe that doesn’t matter. Now it’s not only a party but it’s one of *those* parties! Keys in a bowl and all that.



  9. Ken Armstrong Says:
    January 27th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    L-Excellent, really. :)



  10. Ben Says:
    January 27th, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    i don’t have keys. can i put in my mobile or something.



  11. Jonathan Day Says:
    January 28th, 2009 at 12:01 am

    And I can’t wait to see you and loads of other people there Lexia!



  12. Sharon Says:
    January 28th, 2009 at 12:15 pm

    Excellently said Alexia.
    I have not read any of the griping myself. But whatever else has been said, I agree with what you wrote here. Damien is working bloody hard to make this party happen. I went last year knowing not a single person, and having only read about 3 blogs by other Irish bloggers. I had a blast. I am looking forward to the party even more this time since I know more of you and now read many of the blogs. But for any wee nobby no mates turning up like me last year, don’t worry, you’ll love it.

    And there’ll be figs too! How fine.



  13. Phil iced coffee Says:
    January 29th, 2009 at 11:44 pm

    Nicely put.
    I think someone also recently said “Fuck the Haters.



  14. Dermot Says:
    January 30th, 2009 at 11:46 am

    Well put.

    The perennial problem of knockers in this country and vested interests and those without a sense of humour. To hell with them. Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I don’t think Damien Mulley will

    Dermot



  15. Bernie Goldbach Says:
    January 31st, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Who cares about griping in Ireland, a country well-stocked with whingers? You need to complain if you’re truly Irish. If a venue books out, it’s generally a worthwhile event.



  16. Alexia Says:
    January 31st, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    @Bernie: Well, I think I’d care if violence was threatened, but maybe that’s the norm in the US…



  17. Charles Says:
    February 3rd, 2009 at 9:45 am

    How did I only just notice this one?
    Oh well, the man, the legend, the Mulley.
    I’d lie if I said I wanted to interact with a whole room of people (I don’t like people in general) but here’s hoping for a good night :-)



  18. Joe Says:
    February 10th, 2009 at 1:01 am

    try not to let them get to you. Listen to what they have to say at first and if they insist on trolling, ignore them.

    Myself and my friends have organised events for a few years and even something as simple as the poster never fails to cause problems. Every year, people are asked for ideas and/or designs and there isn’t a whisper. As soon as you have a design, you’ll hear their opinions on it. And even though they might not be willing to put any effort into making a new poster, they will feel like the injured party until their complaint is addressed (this is a voluntary gig btw).

    One year, we had 3 posters to cater for different tastes but the existence of the other posters still upset them!

    You can’t please everyone all of the time…

    /rant ends



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