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Happy fourth birthday to The Medium Is Not Enough

Posted on June 22, 2009 | 22 comments |

A birthday cake

Happy Birthday, The Medium is Not Enough. Yes, four years ago (sort of - it was yesterday actually - subject to blog migration, blog splitting, blog reunions, etc), this blog emerged into the light of the Internet with its first two posts: previews of the just-deceased Prison Break, the not-unpopular Supernatural and the still-unseen Global Frequency; and tedious cruft about The Omega Factor (which I'm really not going to write a review of after all, except when I get stuck for a Lost Gem).

What we've learned this year
In our fourth year, we discovered the following ten exciting things:

  1. David Tennant is as popular sitting down as he is standing up.
  2. That while captioned pictures of David Tennant sitting down will get you lots of comments and even interest from the weirdest locations, ultimately, articles about Joanna Page or Ali Larter, preferably including the words 'naked' or 'sex', will attract vastly more interest from Google - albeit not many comments.
  3. Ali Larter's and Joanna Page's popularity are considerably dwarfed by Sarah Beeny's, even without the use of the word 'naked' or 'sex'. Either that or there's something going on with the housing market at the moment.
  4. David Tennant fans are more loyal and dynamic than Richard Armitage's, although Richard Armitage's head turns out to be the Muse of haikus.
  5. Six episodes may - or may not - be the natural length for any TV series.
  6. No amount of begging will make anyone watch programmes on S4C.
  7. Heroes is finally getting better.
  8. You all still loves Doctor Who. Well, almost all of you.
  9. The best invention in the world is Rob's Great Blonde Elevator.
  10. Twitter allows me to make passing comments on TV shows that I can't quite be bothered - or have time - to blog about.

Changes
Over the last year, there have also been a few changes.

  • We finally got a proper URL, rather than the cack old one I used to use.
  • We've seen the launch of Random Acts of Ali Larter, which approximately three people understand the true point of, including me. But even if you don't, you can still enjoy it.
  • Dick Heads came, went, then came back again.
  • Sitting Tennant's logistics became somewhat trickier and now involves flowcharts on a wall.
  • The new 'Meme of the week' seems to be doing quite well for itself.
  • People really do want to help their fellow TV viewers in 'What have you been watching this week?'
  • There were some quite weird title sequences back in the 70s.
  • Canadian TV has come on by leaps and bounds of late, although appears to have run out of money as well.

    I'd like to say a great big thank you again to AnnaLisa, Marie, Matt, Rosby, Scott, Stu_N, Stu, other Scott, Stuart, Iko, Poly, espedair, kaballa, Electric Dragon, Linda, cindylover1969, Fraser, Kev, Craig, Lesley, Jonathan, Cackle Jr, Murray, Mark, Toby, Phoenix, Persephone, Jane, TemplarJ, Vin, Chris and Andrea for continuing to hang around and contribute with always entertaining comments.

    I'd also like to thank Dan, Rev/Views, Aaron, Jaradel, Nik, Joe, Bob and Sister Chastity for joining in with the fun this year.

    Apologies to infrequent commenters and anyone I left out but my brain hurts - you know what I'm like with names. But you've all been absolutely wonderful to be here, join in and interact with my baffling ramblings.

    Fingers crossed, the fun's just going to keep on rolling on for another year. Hope you continue to enjoy your stay! And if you have any suggestions for what else you might like to see on the blog, please let me know below.

    Have a nice week,

    Rob

    22 Comments

    1. Rev/Views wrote:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      Congratulations, Happy Birthday and no matter where life heads I hope to enjoy many more years of 'The Medium is Not Enough'.

    2. Marie Facebook wrote:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      Happy birthday! Hope you get Ali Larter jumping out of a cake for you x

    3. MediumRob MT replied to Marie's comment:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      Mmm. Whipped cream.

    4. Rosby wrote:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      Happy blog-birthday! This place continues to be a mine of useful info and criticism; long may it continue!

    5. Aaron wrote:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      Happy Blogday, yeah?

    6. Rullsenberg wrote:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      I'll sixth all the above and especially wish you a pleasant time in your Great Blonde Elevator with the cake, whipped cream and Ali Larter. Not sure how you lovely wife feels about that : maybe you could create a James Nesbitt elevator to amuse her in your blog birthday absence?

    7. Toby O'B wrote:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      All the best from Toobworld on your blogthday. This site is definitely blog crack for me - vacations and holidays (especially those stupid bank holidays!)are especially dark days when I needs my fix!

    8. Dan wrote:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      Oh God, it's like trying to think up something witty to say on a birthday card passed around at work, this. Erm, er... congrats!

      I may celebrate by working out how to get a proper avatar around here...

    9. Jaradel wrote:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      Hey Rob, Happy Blog Birthday! I came for the Sitting Tennant, but stayed for the witty banter about the most pervasive form of entertainment for the last 60-odd years. This blog provides me with much-needed distraction during my workday, and now my weeks are bookended with lovely pics of DT in repose - how could life possibly get any better?

      Well, I'd take a million dollars... ;)

    10. MediumRob MT replied to Dan's comment:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      "I may celebrate by working out how to get a proper avatar around here... "

      All you need to do is upload an avatar to your existing MyBlogLog account. I'm trying to get Twitter support added to the blog, which will grab Twitter avatars, etc, but the plug-in's so badly written, I'm having to rewrite myself. Fingers crossed, it'll be available soon.

    1. MediumRob MT replied to Jaradel's comment:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      Technically, "Sitting Tennant" is what's classed as a gateway drug.

      Thanks for the birthday messages everyone!

    2. bob wrote:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      Happy birthday!

      Very glad I found this place.

    3. Kev wrote:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      Essential web viewing.... here's to many more years!! Thanks, Rob

    4. Andrea wrote:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      Congratulations! Hope you are still enjoying the blog, I am.

    5. George Facebook wrote:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      Hey Rob,
      I can't get over the fact it has been 4 years! Ah how fast the kids grow up... ;)
      Still love the site.. don't get to visit as much as in the past but the daily email gives me something to gossip about at work! I continue to refer people over for the latest news.

      I still love Doctor Who and am more than secure enough to admit it.

      Not enough Caruso-meter this year !! (Perhaps time to revive this?). Did someone say Sarah Beeny..... oh and I love the memes. What are you planning for the 5 year party?
      Keep going ... good work.. keep calm and carry on.
      George aka espedair.

    6. Sister Chastity wrote:
      June 22, 2009 | Reply

      Many happy returns to the Blog Rob. A late and accidental arrival to the party, I did at least bring contributions in the form of seated scottish loveliness. Here's to the next 4 years and my ever growing photobucket account!!

    7. Jane Henry wrote:
      June 23, 2009 | Reply

      Last at the party (mainly because have been tied up with real life party and many German relations), but dropping in to say Happy Blog Birthday (or Blogthday - like it Toby). Also v v big thank you from me for all the entertainment on the blog (and to all my fellow commenters). The Great Blond Elevator thread was the best I've ever participated in on the internet. As usual, I talk too much, which is mainly because I don't have enough people over the age of 13 to talk to in the day. Thanks for allowing me to come here and splurge! It's been a blast. Gluckliches Geblogburtstag!

    8. Electric Dragon wrote:
      June 23, 2009 | Reply

      Don't worry Jane, you're not last as I've a) been too busy and b) not been able to visit much recently (due to complicated network reasons). Plus my Tennant captioning mojo is at a low ebb. Happy Blogsday, TMINE!

    9. Joe Bua wrote:
      June 23, 2009 | Reply

      Yea!

      And, btw, notice I didn't use the more contemporary "Yay!" which is just absurd.

      Rob, all the best on your blogiversary.

      Did you get the package I sent? Ali said all those holes in the top of the box would allow her to breathe, I just hope she didn't escape through one.

    10. MediumRob MT replied to Joe Bua's comment:
      June 23, 2009 | Reply

      You're going to some dark places there, dude. One appreciates Ali's joie de vivre, her commitment to charities and women, her style and sophistication. One does not want her in a box.

    1. Toby O'B replied to MediumRob's comment:
      June 23, 2009 | Reply

      "One does not want her in a box."

      A very large jar would be best. At least then you can see her inside. Just make sure to poke holes in the lid....

    2. MediumRob MT replied to Toby O'B's comment:
      June 24, 2009 | Reply

      Is this something they teach y'all at summer camp?

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