Two Hundred.

Here we go again...

Today's post marks the big 2-0-0 for the Internet force known as You're a Blog. Granted, we have no idea what are the appropriate mile markers that warrant celebrating. 100 was a no-brainer, a truly momentous occasion. But is 200 a worthy reason to throw a shindig? Sure, it's the same level of accomplishment that was needed to bring 100 to the festivities, but there's a feeling of "Hey, we've done this before." to it. After this, we promise we'll hold off planning another party until YAB turns 1. And that's when we go global with this baby.

The second 100 of random meanderings, comical pop culture swipes, and all-around funny bringing, in my opinion have been characterized by two main characteristics. For one, I've gotten wordier. But that can't be that bad, can it? What could possibly be needing to get back to rather than reading the final couple 'graphs of a daily musing? Second, there's that back-dating phenomenon. 6 days. That tally has risen and fallen over the last 20 weeks, but I assure you, there's still funny to be made, and we'll rectify that error in the coming month.

Ok, people. Here's where we here at YAB take the time to thank you for reading. Our readership has increased with every month so far, as we regularly tally between 35 and 55 hits a day. I think that week where everyone went comment-happy we topped 70 once or twice. So tell your friends, family, whatever, and let's keep the ball rolling on Condon's Quest to Break the Internet.

Now it's time for free stuff! If you recall at our last gathering for revelry, I offered a fantastic prize to the person with the highest score in YAB Trivia. Well, the winner of that contest was a mysterious "Mr. C," and we assure once we get the merchandise table up, he will be the recipient of one of our prototype YAB t-shirts. Now was he the winner because he aced the test? Nay. It's because he was THE ONLY ONE TO RESPOND.

Well, here we go again. Below are twenty queries that will force you to recall the extremely trivial from the last 100 posts (December 12 - Present). It's an open blog test, so take time and relive the last few months of YAB. E-mail me your answers at condon@gwu.edu by Friday night, and the winner will be revealed next Monday morning. And you, too, can win a YAB t-shirt. (On your answers, e-mail me your t-shirt size as well) Thanks for reading.

1. On February 23rd, what accomplishment was finally realized by the YAB Editor-in-Chief? (1)
2. In true “behind the times” fashion, what did YAB declare the best movie of 2003 – at the tail end of 2004? (1)
3. What quartet of accountants did YAB hire to hit the tax deadline, mon? (1)
4. What three keystrokes have ended countless blogs-in-progress? (1)
5. Who filled in to review the minor Oscar categories with everybody while Condon was busy coming to grips with a disappointing 8th place finish at Oscar Party 2.0 (1)?
6. Who valiantly defended the honor of having a toaster oven in the kitchen on behalf of Condon in a winner-take-all debate? (2)
7. What is the name of the born-again canine whose glorious conversion story was told right here at YAB? (2)
8. Name two of the seven office deadly sins. (2)
9. In a Cabinet full of Muppets, who would be best suited to deal with Transportation issues? (2)
10. Which financial guru of a YAB reader put Mattias in his place with a financial knowledge pummeling concerning “The Economics of Blogging?” (2)
11. Just how many “Simple Rules of Vending Machines” were there? (3)
12. What is the real “best reason” to seek a promotion? (3)
13. What is the preferred weapon of choice in Condon’s apartment complex to defrost car windshields after a night of light snow? (3)
14. What quickly became the number 1 successful marketing machine of the new year, causing Condon to dejectedly utter, “Sign me up for 2…” (3)
15. Name the two colors of highlighters that have never been used by the Chief Awesome Officer. (3)
16. Explain why sliced bread is better than a personal computer. (4)
17. Who is the one kid from U.S. Elementary (Day 1) that Mattias claims I never mentioned, but in reality, he just never learned to read? (4)
18. How much did Condon pay to have a valet not so much park his car at a nice restaurant, but rather just leave it where it is? (4)
19. Which out-of-work NHL franchise has turned the route of evangelism during this latest lockout? (4)
20. What was the real reason for Madness in March, and what type of techno dance party should be instituted for such times? (4)