Best Callers of 2008

[Julie]

Yeah you just sorta call and talk. If you're replying to a topic try to make it relevant but other than that it just comes down to not trying to overpower the show. At least that's what I've been doing.

(don't take my word for it though, according to parts of this board I'm a snooze.)

Your advice sounds like a snooze, but your calls are good.

[Casey]

I have yet to hear Tom read my e-mail yet. Why is he so angry with me? Well, I guess that's the end of the Best Show for me.

[todd]

I have yet to hear Tom read my e-mail yet. Why is he so angry with me? Well, I guess that's the end of the Best Show for me.

f-f-f-f-f-f-FLAME OUT

[yesno]

I have yet to hear Tom read my e-mail yet. Why is he so angry with me? Well, I guess that's the end of the Best Show for me.

You can be a fan of the show, and also an enemy of Tom.  See, e.g., Spike.

[Casey]

Just listened to that clip.
Darn, I didn't realize Roy wanted to get me on the line. That e-mail was written more out of frustration with the way the first call ended than anger. I apologize if it can off as angry. Oh well, I suppose hanging out with Spike in the Dungeon for 5 years will be interesting. I'll see you all if and when I get out.
Take care,
Casey

[erika]

How do you feel about the Child's Play series?

[emma]

You can be a fan of the show, and also an enemy of Tom.  See, e.g., Spike.

When they started being civil and agreeing on things I did not know which way was up anymore!
That's abated a little bit, but I think the show might need a backup Spike just in case.

[Steve in North Hollywood]

Guys, we need to stop this madness.
The awards show was great, but ever since the calls have been self-conscious in a bad way. People angling for awards, etc. No good.

i can't speak for anyone else, but the fear of being accused of being another steve from north hollywood is why i was paranoid about calling. i didn't want to be perceived as angling for rookie of the year when i don't want that, i just want to say hi and that i love the show and maybe contribute to the topic.

anyway, i think that having my first call happen when tom, PBR and PFT were all in studio was actually a mixed blessing because it took the heat off me. i was shaking, i was so nervous! and very relieved that they took over.

Don't drag me into this ... I drag you into this.

[joanna]

Don't drag me into this ... I drag you into this.

sorry, steve. am i forgiven if i say that your first two calls were two of my favorites of the last six months?

[manykant]

man, nothing is more boring than a good caller. Give me a thousand flame outs. The show gets it energy from eating its own audience alive.

[B_Buster]

Good point, manykant. That's why I believe my protege, Larry the Perv, is largely misunderstood. His flame outs are classic! One day, all of you will discover his true genius and laugh!

<still wondering why Larry the Perv's calls aren't included on that Newbridgctionary thing>

[Pete Velcro]

Good point, manykant. That's why I believe my protege, Larry the Perv, is largely misunderstood. His flame outs are classic! One day, all of you will discover his true genius and laugh!

<still wondering why Larry the Perv's calls aren't included on that Newbridgctionary thing>

B_Buster, what are your thoughts on the new character-based caller Tugboat Richie? How, in your opinion, would he fare in a "Beat It"-style knife fight with Larry The Perv?

Also, the show thrives on a healthy diet of the full spectrum of calls, from flame outs to super calls. 

[B_Buster]

Tugboat Richie sounds like a good guy. He sounds a little older than LtP (btw, I've already registered a trademark on "LtP" unbeknownst to LtP), but what he lacks in vigor, he makes up in experience. He also has access to heavy, blunt nautical instruments while all Larry has at his disposal is his digital video camera, some lube, and a box of "love toys."

Tugboat Ritchie in a rout!

[Steve in North Hollywood]

Don't drag me into this ... I drag you into this.

sorry, steve. am i forgiven if i say that your first two calls were two of my favorites of the last six months?

You were forgiven long before that ... I was just fishing for an excuse to use the "Don't ___ me.  I ___ you." idiom.

Is idiom the right word?  Probably not.

I would like to point out though, that I did NOT ask to be nominated, I merely called in with a Slogan suggestion.  Sadly, it was that very same night that people started calling in "Rookie style!" with Jeff in Athens.  But, he was his own un-doing.

[Pete Velcro]

Tugboat Richie sounds like a good guy. He sounds a little older than LtP (btw, I've already registered a trademark on "LtP" unbeknownst to LtP), but what he lacks in vigor, he makes up in experience. He also has access to heavy, blunt nautical instruments while all Larry has at his disposal is his digital video camera, some lube, and a box of "love toys."

Tugboat Ritchie in a rout!

Well, anchors are heavy (that's the only nautical tool I can think of) especially the tugboat kind.