Wednesday, November 11, 2009

New Jobs for Bloggers

I'm going to have to relinquish my post as the person that keeps you up-to-date. I just became aware of a story that had somehow passed me by. Apparently, Proctor and Gamble created a "seasonal" bathroom in New York City the last three years during the holidays. As one who has shopped more than enough during the holiday season, I am certain that extra restroom facility was greatly appreciated. It was such a success that P & G decided to repeat their efforts this year. With one addition.Bloggers. Yes, P & G hired five bloggers to "interact" with the throngs of bathroom users during this holiday season and then to blog about their experiences. They are calling it "Enjoy the Go".
Well, then.

First, obviously we need to send out a big old congratulations to those five bloggers chosen to assist the fine folks with their effort to enjoy the go. What fun they will have. I've only been to New York once but the friendliness and chattiness of the citizens there are legendary. I am sure the hustle and bustle of the holiday season will only serve to bring out the best in them. Not to mention the fact that when I am burdened down with holiday packages and trying to buy gifts for everyone on my list for $12.98, I am always ready to strike up the banter with a total stranger. Especially if I'm going to the restroom at the same time.
Which brings me to my obvious next thought. What other avenues of blogging are we overlooking? Where else are bloggers being underutilized?

I'm sure, like me, you immediately thought about your annual medical exam. Be it for a man or woman, who wouldn't want someone standing by with their laptop to document the fun? We'd call this one "Post the Probe". It would be so popular, we'd give this job to the newbies. Help them build up their readership.
The more popular bloggers would be rewarded with the better jobs, of course. "Dish the Squish", which is of course blogging during mammograms, would be one to fight over. When I think of all the great times I've had during those, and not a single blogger around to get it all down for posterity, well, it does fill me with regret.We all know how much fun those dental appointments can be. I bet the line would be around the block for the chance to be the blogger to "Spill and Drill". You know how that waiting room can be such a riotous place right before people enjoy their root canals? We have to have one of our own getting all of that richness down.
Obviously, the career possibilities are endless. And here we were, worried about our reputations as bloggers. Afraid the world would never take us seriously or give us a chance. I am so happy we are finally getting the attention we deserve.

In a toilet.

93 comments:

Me, You, or Ellie said...

LOL. I love "dish the squish". My mammo is next week -- I'm totally bringing my laptop...

Ellie

Farmgirl Paints said...

You are a hoot. Love your playful sarcasm:) I'm thinking in the delivery room might be a spot we are being underutilized;)

Katherine Aucoin said...

Debbie, you have me thinking, I would love someone to document my next bout with the flu. I think I would really need someone next to me documenting violent bouts of vomiting.

Do you know any bloggers that are interested?

H-Mama said...

What's funny is the dialogue between people and their cell phones. I've never seen so many cell phones being used at once.

My question... How can SO many people be squished in a subway and never acknowledge each other? It would be a totally different dialogue where I'm from. ;)

Scrappy Girl said...

LOL...that is REALLY strange. Love the new jobs you have come up with too.

bermudaonion said...

I'm sorry - I was laughing too hard at the picture of the Charmin restrooms and Duracell power lodge to be able to read your post.

honeypiehorse said...

I think that's very 2008 of P&G. They should be using twitter, not blogger. 'Twitter on the pot.' 'Twitter in the chair.' And of oourse there's always shower twitter. You get the idea.

Kristina P. said...

I did invite my readers to my annual exam. Strangly, no one took me up on that.

TheQueen@TerrorsInTiaras said...

hilarious. :)

Aunt LoLo said...

Heh. I'm still stuck on "Enjoy the go." It reminds me of my dad.

When I was a child, every time I excused myself from a dinner table to "use the facilities", he would call out, "Hope everything comes out OK in the end!"

*ahem*

Christina said...

I found you via SITS, and am so glad I did. This post was great. I'd heard about the bathroom bloggers... but can't wait to meet some dish the squishers. ;-)

Tammy Howard said...

I thought the Duracell power lounge might be for something else...

Barbaloot said...

If someone tried to blog about me then I'd probly just respond with a dirty look. Not much material from me.

I don't know why, but when I saw the duracell sign I thought it meant they had a phone charge place. That's a better idea than bloggers.

Precious Gems said...

You are tooo funny. I have just written a blog you might find interesting. Take a peek!

Under the Influence said...

How did I not know about his? My husband works for P&G and I was unaware. He was probably afraid I would apply for the job...

Sara E said...

hey there.. thanks for stopping by my blog...
yep, I actually texted my husband and oldest son right afterward... they got a kick out of it

Nana said...

Blogging is going down the toilet!

Cairo Typ0 said...

I would not want to be a washroom blogger in NYC. Heck i simply asked a new yorker for an opinion on colour when i was there and they were downright rude.

Now the Dish the Squish blogger? I could get down with that! :p I sense blog fodder in there. :D

McVal said...

Oh my! Dish the squish? If you're blogging about that, please don't attend mine. My threshhold for pain is pretty low... How do spell AHHH!HH!!HH!H!!!?

♥ Boomer ♥ said...

You are a rocking riot!!!! ♥♥♥

Lynnette Labelle said...

LOL That's a strange job all right. Who comes up with these ideas? Not a writer, that's for sure. ;)

Lynnette Labelle
http://lynnettelabelle.blogspot.com

MommyJ said...

enjoy the go is the funniest thing I have ever heard.

Sara E said...

thanks for letting me know my twitter icon wasn't working - I fixed it....
but guess what? yours isn't working ...LOL

Diane said...

lol you are too funny!

Michelle said...

OMG! very funny.

MamaOtwins+1 said...

I had no idea there was such a thing! I am in shock - and you are hilarious!

Stopping by from SITS!

Kris said...

Wow. I don't know what else to say besides "wow"...maybe they should also encompass "Poopy Posts"....with pictures!

wendy said...

That is totally weird!!!
I was laughing about your comments of the "friendliness and chattiness" of New Yorkers. I have never been there only heard about it.
Anway, you also came up with some Brilliant ideas.

Morgan said...

Seriously?

confused homemaker said...

I'm confused people don't just use the street?

Secretia said...

I'll pass on those jobs for now, but thanks! Ya Ha!

Sara said...

I totally want to blog about people that are visiting divorce lawyers! The drama!

Amanda said...

Its taken me all morning to catch up. I think I was supposed to feed my kids, but oh well.

I wonder why *I* never get picked for the big blogging fun stuff? First blogher looked me over and spit me out, now this rejection? Its more then I can take.

:)

Blessings-
Amanda

Happy Hour...Somewhere said...

I started channeling Dave Barry when I started reading this post...he of the giant size colon he HAD to go see and then write a column about and then get PAID to do it~! Of course, he then had a colonoscopy and had to write about that. Ummmm...this could get ugly quickly I see.

Melanie J said...

Wait, so live blogging my daughter's birth this spring would be tacky?

staceyjwarner said...

OMG! LOL! How about bloggers in a morgue?

much love

Natalia Cardoza said...

Oh my! lol

What's next?!

L.T. Elliot said...

Dish the squish...hee hee hee.

I can tell you that I know I'm never happier than when I'm chatted up on the potty. Good stuff, that.

Pricilla said...

Wow! Won't those blogger be all flush with their success. I just hope their careers don't end up.....

I won't do it, I just won't do it.

Elizabeth Bradley said...

Dish the squish, I do think you're on to something!

The Girl Next Door Grows Up said...

That is the craziest thing I have ever heard! Do you think they will blog about how well people washtheir hands too?

Thank you for your kind thoughts on my post today. I really appreciated it.

K said...

Good to know blogging has opened so many possible door for me...

Mandy's Life After 30 said...

Oh gawd... please.... I sure hope other companies don't follow suit! Could you imagine what Trojan Condoms would ask bloggers to "write" about? Or what about KY gels? Better yet, how about the constipation or hemrrhoid cream companies? Really, there are some things that NO ONE should blog about, am I right?!

Morgan said...

Dish the squish, HA! Mandy's life after 30's ideas are pretty funny too.

Seriously, though, who would want to blog about their bathroom experiences? That's a little too person for me!

Amy said...

This is a funny idea. How crazy. I do not know what a Taco dance is either. I will figure it out.

Myrnie said...

Heh. "Dish the squish." There's a reason blogging is NOT corporate :)

Sophia's Mom said...

Thanks for keeping me up to date! I LIVE in NYC and I don't recall hearing about these. Although I do tend to stay indoors during the holidays. The throng sof turists is just unbearable!

After reading this article, I will be taking my laptop to all of my dr appointments. I have a gyno visit in 2 weeks, stay tuned!

http://www.thewannabewahm.com

Secret Mom Thoughts said...

Bwahahaha! Dish the squish is my favorite.

Vodka Logic said...

I like the idea of extra bathrooms, but the blogger bit is funny.

How about during gyn exams.. the speculum chronicles.

WhisperingWriter said...

Enjoy the go?

I'm sorry but that amuses me.

I really can never enjoy the go as I always have a kid in the bathroom with me. Maybe I should shout out, "Would you just let me ENJOY THE GO already?"

Mark said...

Very cool and very funny!

our b life said...

Wow, I never knew. There are jobs for all types, shapes and sizes.

R Max said...

Do they get paid for blogging about people's pee?

Kathleen @ ForgingAhead said...

Who knew?

Wenbren Explains It All said...

I will try to enjoy my go! You're so funny!

A Mom on Spin said...

I'd really love the interview the dental patients after they come out. . .you know. . .all numb and drooly. . and biting their tongues. . .

Mammatalk said...

What opportunity!

You are a crack up!

Jenni Jiggety said...

I would like to be the DMV Blogger! Imagine the material I'd come up with!

WM said...

Oh for the love of everything sensible!!

Jo@Mylestones said...

You crack me up.
And Seriously? I really can't believe we've made toilet going an interactive, bloggable experience!

DeNae said...

I personally wish there were more bloggers in movie theaters. It's not enough for people to just TALK during the movie; I want them clacking away on their laptops, too.

And how about delivery rooms? "Hold still, let me get a digital image of that...yes. That is one beautful mucus plug. Have you chosen a name?"

And you're right: All that has been lacking to make my public restroom experience complete is, well, more of the public.

NYC, here I come!

SPEAKING FROM THE CRIB said...

can i blog with women in labor? that would be lots of good fodder

Jenners said...

And here my husband thought there were no job opportunities for me as a blogger!

Alex said...

Americans are weird. Really.

Brenda said...

I heard about this and seriously wondered who signs up to write about this stuff? Its just not something I want to think about!

Bridgett said...

Okay, I actually did do a vlog while I was at the OB/Gyn this summer! LMAO

But not DURING the actual exam. Just before...while I was waiting around bored out of my head for the doc to come back and see me. ;)

Bridgett said...

Oh, but I was in a sexy 'gown.'

LOL

Kristin said...

OMG, I'm dying. Just dying.

Laoch of Chicago said...

Oddly I used the Charmin bathroom last Christmas. It was strangely pretty nice.

Sharon said...

Do you think someone with VLog? 'Cause really, can't "enjoy the go" with out some video, right?

Small House said...

Where do you come up with this stuff?? You are hillarious!
Sandra

Kim said...

Bloggers getting paid to hang out with people who need to use the bathroom?! I blog and my son likes to be around when I use the bathroom and I haven't seen a dollar! I'm starting to feel a little cheated and forgotten!

smiles4u said...

What a hoot! The comments here just crack me up!

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kanishk said...

I'm thinking in the delivery room might be a spot we are being underutilized;) Work from home India

Steph @ Diapers and Divinity said...

Wait, I kind of thought that's what I was doing anyway. When you blog about life with three children at different stages on the potty-training spectrum, it kind of comes with the territory.

Now I feel ashamed.

ladyfi said...

Hilarious and brilliant post! I hadn't realized there were so many untapped possibilities!

The Mom said...

This is awesome! I will be laughing about it all day!

adrienne said...

Hilarious. Along with Quality Control, Charmin needs a new department - TMI Control.

autumnesf said...

You could always do "Expound the Pounds"....the ladies would get that it was your weekly weigh-in...but the guys might think its a porno review.

(army)Wife said...

I knew about this before the auditions for it and I'll will admit I totally wanted to audition for this job! Unforunately, it was while I was on vacation. I was so bummed!

Herb of Grace said...

Ewwwww!

Although dittoes about live blogging births :)

Sniffles and Smiles said...

Oh, Deb...You are simply the BEST!!!! This is so hilarious!!!!! Oh, yes...the possibilities are endless!!! I am imagining all kinds of medical procedures that are in my foresee-able future that I now am INSPIRED to document...LOL...talk about taking reality shows to new levels...blogging in this way does it!!! Too, too funny!!! You are brilliant!!! ~Janine XO

Kathryn Magendie said...

*laughing*!! good lawd!!

Mayhem and Moxie said...

This post is pure awesome, my friend. I adored it. I was actually talking to Jill (aka Scary Mommy) on the phone about Charmin's latest social media campaign just the other day. Being a Baltimore resident, I really tried to convince her that what her site needs is a bump in readers interested in posts *from inside a bathroom* in NYC.

This could really be the final frontier in blogland, no?

Helene said...

Are you serious? Would people actually read a blog about people doing their business?

You know, but then again, people are Twittering while they're delivering babies so I guess anything's possible!

Heather of the EO said...

Really? Really. Strange.

Pick me! Pick me! :)

jubilee said...

"Dish the Squish!" LOL You sure have a way with words, lady!

yonca said...

OhMy, what an opportunity!!! You 're hilarious!

KK said...

Ha! At first that sounds fun, but then it starts sound stinky...

Linda @ My Trendy Tykes said...

Bathroom blogger??? I totally missed out on that one.

I could have handed out toilet paper and made sure they washed their hands. If they didn't....well, those would be the first ones to get blogged about.

Jungle Mom said...

That is what a modern mammogram machine looks like???? I have to get out of the third world! Ours are still metal and hand cranked by a mean old lady. When you start insisting it is very uncomfortable, she grins and gives it a few more twists for good measure.

Holly Noelle @ Domestic Dork said...

"Dish the squish!" and "Post the probe!"

HA! Brilliant!