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This week we pulled a fast one on co-editor Kent Brockwell, who is on vacation. Our topic: Top Five things we would find in a Kent Brockwell piñata.

The Richmond.com Top Five

Tiffany cufflinks? Free gasoline? What would you like to find in a piñata? Let everyone know in the comment section below.

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Friday, July 25, 2008

Kent Jennings Brockwell, co-editor

 

Earmuffs

In our office, between the squawking megaphone (yeah, we have one. I'm not sure why), the high heels on wood floors, radios, squirrels in the ceiling, the constant pinging of IM, the phones ringing, the office puppy whimpering, the running "Isn't he cute?!?" commentary about said puppy, etc. -- they should be issued.

 

Bottles of Aspirin/Vicodin

See above.

 

Jimmy Hoffa

Isn't there an FBI reward still floating around?

 

Rabid Ferrets

Imagine the "excitement" when the piñata finally cracked open. It would at least make the party more interesting.

 

A. Fuente Hemingway Masterpieces

At $15 a stick, my checking account says I can't have them. My cigar addiction says I need them.

  

Stephanie Brummell, staff writer

 

Keys

To the "pity-party" room of his dreams as an escape from any and all happiness in the air.

 

Tissues

To use in the "pity-party" room, whenever someone smiles, laughs or gawks at aforementioned puppy.

 

A blank dictionary, a copyright and a publisher -- rolled into one

For his metaphors. Because the ones he comes up with, even the ones I don't quite understand, are pretty gosh-darn funny.

 

A seersucker coozie

To compliment his seersucker suit and the activity he participates in while wearing it.

 

An increased sense of humor

As cushion for my first two statements -- in hopes of escaping out the door of Richmond.com unharmed and still employed.

    

Dionne Waugh, news writer
 

20,000 empty bottles of booze

Jack, the Captain, PBR. Kent's not picky and hopes you aren't either since he's already consumed all the alcohol.


Flip flops

Given his weekly hikes to work from Grace to Main Street, the man will soon need a new pair that's more than a sliver.


Cigars

Why kill yourself slowly when you can do it in bulk?


Kittens

Because those little buggers can claw before they can even open their eyes. They think it's time for payback!


$1 bills

Because even though Kent may be getting married, he'll never give up his ladies.

  

Karri Peifer, co-editor

 

Empty liquor bottles

Lots and lots of them.

 

Joy

If he hates a bull horn then he's clearly lost it.

 

Country Music

Really weird, old country music.

 

OTB Betting Slips

Losing ones.

 

My last Top 5

Because I can't think of one.

 

Greg Hershey, arts and entertainment writer

 

Blow-up doll

Special Ed and the Shortbus

Birds and bees

A full bar

A smoking jacket

 


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11 comments.
Have anything better to do?
7/25/2008 at 1:49:30 PM
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It's Friday people. Quit your b*tching and moaning about something as irrelevant as a top 5 and move on!


Dionne Waugh - Email this User
7/25/2008 at 1:30:30 PM Flag Comment
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Perhaps this link will help you visualize why our top five is funny.
See: Kent Brockwell
http://www.richmond.com/employee-bios.aspx


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7/25/2008 at 1:26:46 PM
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Oops! Proofreading is important. The subhead is missing a word: "This week we pulled a fast one co-editor Kent Brockwell, who is on vacation." Fast one ON co-editor...


geez...
7/25/2008 at 12:56:34 PM
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Hi Stephanie, I thought you guys write for your readers. And not all comments were rude. One contained a suggestion, which 2 others agreed with. I think it may be more useful to response to constructive criticism, rather than stoop down and insult your readers.


G-R-O-A-N
7/25/2008 at 12:37:55 PM
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"It might be a joke, but if only 5 people get it, then I don't see the point in posting it on a site like this. Save it for Facebook. This feature used to be funny, but now seems to be a forum for Richmond.com staffers to take pot shots at each other." THANK YOU! Richmond.com is like watching a really bad high school reality show...only not as funny and lacking the rich, supermodel girls. Jesus, people, don't you have anything more Richmond-focused to discuss rather than yourselves?


Richmonder
7/25/2008 at 11:54:21 AM
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It might be a joke, but if only 5 people get it, then I don't see the point in posting it on a site like this. Save it for Facebook. This feature used to be funny, but now seems to be a forum for Richmond.com staffers to take pot shots at each other.


Stephanie Brummell - Email this User
7/25/2008 at 11:19:02 AM Flag Comment
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There is something I heard of once...starts with a "J." I'm having a hard time remembering what it's called but sometimes it's sarcastic and most of the time people with a sense of humor find it funny. What else? Oh yea! You can be the butt of one, you may be talented in telling one or it may take you a while to figure it out. It's on the tip of my tounge. Wait! It's coming to me... it's a J..Jo..JOKE! A JOKE! That's it...A JOKE!

Lighten up, Richmond. And thank you Kent for your sense of humor!


The Duke
7/25/2008 at 11:12:45 AM
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I can't believe I just wasted my time reading this. I agree with J. Otherwise it just seems like you've libeled one of your own co-workers and he can file a lawsuit if he wanted to.


Bob
7/25/2008 at 11:01:31 AM
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Some 'get to know' the staff articles is a GREAT idea J!


J
7/25/2008 at 9:10:10 AM
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I wish I understood this posting more. The only thing I know about this person is his name on Richmond.com articles, so it seems more like an inside joke. Maybe do some more "get to know" staff articles, if you think you'll continue doing things like this.


Ed
7/25/2008 at 1:18:53 AM
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Kudos. Your editorial staff really pulled together and nailed this worthwhile piece. You guys should move to New York, or write a screenplay. Here's a riddle: What's the difference between Richmond.com and a thousand other useless blogs? Answer: Pinata editorials!



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