I'm not trying to knock Yglesias in any way, and I don't want to be accused of siding with Tom Hilde. BUT is it really fair to equate intelligence with the quantity of material produced?
I think that Ezra and Yglesias are fusing into one blogging hivemind over at TAPPED. I used to be able to identify all of the contributors by their subject lines and the first few words of their posts. Now that Ezra's in the mix, my system's all to hell.
15: ahh. Well, my point was that 6 seems to collapse in on itself because it only even makes half-sense if the implications were not intended. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing. Only it makes my poor little head spin in circles.
I think it's important to recognize that while Tom Hilde can't do what Yglesias does, Yglesias can't do what Tom Hilde does either. It's not a contest. Each man is impressive in his own way, and, frankly, we lack the analytical tools to say whose contribution is ultimately more valuable.
My point exactly! Yglesias, although admittedly bright, is just so damned legible. It's all bells and whistles with him. You read a comment from Hilde and you think to yourself: "Wait, what the hell just happened?" Yglesias never has that effect.
What Ogged is saying is that when it comes to Yglesias, you don't have to choose between quantity and quality. You get them both. In fact, Yglesias puts out hard colums so often, you can probably get as much as you can take, and you'll come away a little dazed and giving off that afterglow of erudition.
It should be pointed out, in case Tom Hilde is reading, that Matt Y can bench 285lbs, do 30 pull-ups, runs a 4:30 mile, and can pleasure Tom Hilde's wife in under a minute.
My previous comment does remind me of a real situation, beginning of sophomore year in HS, when I was part of the same atheltic group as the kid who the year before had set a record for highest grades ever for a freshman, something like a 99.7 at the end of the year. Anyway, he demonstrated proper push-ups for us. He quit at 60, though it was clear he could do more. It was awhile before I reovered from witnessing how inferior I was.
Several college friends and I went to a dance club with several members of a professional dance troupe that was performing at UNC. That was most inferior I'd ever felt.
But you're way higher up in the Kneepad Aficionado Society.
Posted by Joe Drymala | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 2:24 PM
I'm not trying to knock Yglesias in any way, and I don't want to be accused of siding with Tom Hilde. BUT is it really fair to equate intelligence with the quantity of material produced?
Posted by bostoniangirl | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 2:26 PM
Oh, to live in Yglesias's world, where there is a positive correlation between blog posts and productivity.
Posted by Becks | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 2:27 PM
We are not going to have a repeat of the Homer thread.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 2:27 PM
of course not- no Homers allowed.
Posted by mike d | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 2:32 PM
if I take part in nothing greater than that thread in this life time, I will die a very sad, disappointed man.
Posted by text | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 2:42 PM
Doesn't that imply that you haven't yet taken part of anything greater than that thread in your lifetime thus far? And isn't that equally sad?
Posted by pdf23ds | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 2:45 PM
You just think that because Yglesias went to Harvard.
Posted by Cala | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 2:46 PM
now we really are repeating the thread.
Posted by text | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 2:47 PM
I want his cloning machine. That's the only way he could possibly do it.
Posted by Matt F | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 2:56 PM
Now, I read most of that thread. Which comments are being repeated?
Posted by pdf23ds | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 2:58 PM
See . . . if you don't waste time "checking your spelling" and shit you, too, could be blogging at the speed of light like me.
Posted by Matthew Yglesias | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 2:59 PM
Or else Yglesias is on the juice.
Posted by Matt F | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 3:02 PM
OTOH, you're off-point on the Bennett bit, MY. So let's call it eight good pieces today. Still beating Hilde!
Posted by SomeCallMeTim | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 3:02 PM
the part where intended implications are presented as unintended implications.
Posted by text | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 3:05 PM
I'd like the record to show that I still stand by my kneepads comment.
Posted by Joe Drymala | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 3:12 PM
I think that Ezra and Yglesias are fusing into one blogging hivemind over at TAPPED. I used to be able to identify all of the contributors by their subject lines and the first few words of their posts. Now that Ezra's in the mix, my system's all to hell.
Posted by Becks | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 3:15 PM
15: ahh. Well, my point was that 6 seems to collapse in on itself because it only even makes half-sense if the implications were not intended. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing. Only it makes my poor little head spin in circles.
Posted by pdf23ds | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 3:17 PM
Who the fuck is Tom Hilde and why does his existence justify that of Kneepaddular Ogged?
Posted by Isle of Toads | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 3:46 PM
For Tom Hilde, you can start with this post and comments.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:01 PM
I think it's important to recognize that while Tom Hilde can't do what Yglesias does, Yglesias can't do what Tom Hilde does either. It's not a contest. Each man is impressive in his own way, and, frankly, we lack the analytical tools to say whose contribution is ultimately more valuable.
Posted by pjs | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:03 PM
As I recall, we didn't even have the tools to say what it was that Tom Hilde was doing.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:08 PM
to be a douche, and never troubled by the fact, no matter how obvious, is a strength, and I shall call it Hildean.
Posted by text | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:08 PM
Re: 22
My point exactly! Yglesias, although admittedly bright, is just so damned legible. It's all bells and whistles with him. You read a comment from Hilde and you think to yourself: "Wait, what the hell just happened?" Yglesias never has that effect.
Posted by pjs | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:12 PM
What Ogged is saying is that when it comes to Yglesias, you don't have to choose between quantity and quality. You get them both. In fact, Yglesias puts out hard colums so often, you can probably get as much as you can take, and you'll come away a little dazed and giving off that afterglow of erudition.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:32 PM
It's almost as if Michael can read my mind, if my mind were different, and not mine.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:34 PM
(I'll adjust the aim on my mind reading antenna.)
THe question on everyone's mind, though, is to which time-management programme does Yglesias subscribe? Clearly, he gets things done.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:36 PM
programme
I guess you deserve credit for one where I can't tell whether it's your characteristic misspelling, or if you're putting on airs.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:39 PM
It should be pointed out, in case Tom Hilde is reading, that Matt Y can bench 285lbs, do 30 pull-ups, runs a 4:30 mile, and can pleasure Tom Hilde's wife in under a minute.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:39 PM
28: Then I won't ruin it by letting you know.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:40 PM
My previous comment does remind me of a real situation, beginning of sophomore year in HS, when I was part of the same atheltic group as the kid who the year before had set a record for highest grades ever for a freshman, something like a 99.7 at the end of the year. Anyway, he demonstrated proper push-ups for us. He quit at 60, though it was clear he could do more. It was awhile before I reovered from witnessing how inferior I was.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:44 PM
You all got together and jumped him after school, right?
Posted by Matt Weiner | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:47 PM
No, he was also popular. (And very good-looking.)
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:48 PM
Is there a punchline, Michael?
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:53 PM
60 push-ups is a lot of push-ups.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 4:56 PM
Marine-style, too.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 5:16 PM
Several college friends and I went to a dance club with several members of a professional dance troupe that was performing at UNC. That was most inferior I'd ever felt.
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 5:17 PM
No punchline, I think. The very top schools didn't accept from my HS that year and he ended up at U Va?
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 5:18 PM
Nope, that's the punchline. Thanks.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 5:19 PM
So what is Garance's big, shameful secret?
Posted by John Emerson | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 5:58 PM
It's a secret, John.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 5:59 PM
Come on. Everyone know but me.
Posted by John Emerson | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 7:39 PM
I'm not telling!
Posted by Matthew Yglesias | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 8:01 PM
She's a faux lesbian? She's not a vegan? She rides with the Hell's Angels? She has Sugar Pops for breakfast? Stuffed animals?
Posted by John Emerson | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 8:36 PM
Well, I don't think she's a vegan....
Posted by Matthew Yglesias | Link to this comment | 09-29-05 9:20 PM
Garance is a babe.
Posted by Joe Drymala | Link to this comment | 09-30-05 7:47 AM
I think GFR is pretty studly, too. I bet even Hilde thinks she's a stud. There should be a cage match of some sort - MY vs. GFR.
Posted by SomeCallMeTim | Link to this comment | 09-30-05 8:00 AM
As I recall, we didn't even have the tools to say what it was that Tom Hilde was doing.
Nobody wanted to pick up the bait? Really?
Posted by D is for Drivel | Link to this comment | 09-30-05 8:53 AM
She's a man, baby, a man!
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