Don't look now, but your humble neighborhood Cachinnator is becoming iconic. Check it out:
"I own this town..." - the CachinnatorThe first thing I'm going to do is hold out for a new contract. It's not about the money; it's about respect. Then I'm going to hire a publicist to screen all the incoming interview requests to make sure that my image stays intact. After that I'll need a ghost writer for this blog. There is sure to be a rash of Cachinnator Impersonators doing big parties and such as the entertainment. Don't worry, I've trademarked my name and likeness to make sure I'm fairly compensated for such occurrences. Although politics is beckoning, I'll decide to stay with the real passions of my life. (Unless my election is assured.) All the parties and appearances will mean an influx of fast women and hangers-on, but Beeki knows she's my one and only. After appearing on Oprah, the two of us will co-author a book on how to make a celebrity marriage work. I'll keep it real by mowing my own lawn and drinking Shiner Bock at the local establishments, but I'll hire someone to do the things I no longer have time for such as grocery shopping, car maintenance, and hand-writing notes to friends and family. Bert and Ernie are likely to become the most popular names for dogs, so if you were thinking about doing it you should do it now so that you can say you were among the first. Russell Crowe will play me in the movie about my life and it will finally end his quest to win another Oscar. Michelle Ryan will play Beki and Hollywood will be abuzz with her stirring performance. The statue of me in the pose pictured above has surely already been commissioned and it will become as iconic to Waco as the Suspension Bridge and Dr. Pepper.
Yes, it's a bright long path to fame and fortune from here, but I'll never forget all the little people.
18 Cachinnations
You have no idea how much I needed to smile today. This was so funny, thank you! I love the picture, that should be your Christmas card. =0)
BTW - when they go back in the movie to your high school years, please don't have Ricki Lake play me. Anyone but her...
much love & congrats!!
Posted on 12/03/2007
Yea, Scotty! Congratulations!
Posted on 12/03/2007
Quite a pose you strike there, sir. May I continue to call you "Cach" or should I use "Lord High Wacoan Cachinnator"?
Posted on 12/03/2007
Who's the handsome man on the magazine cover?
Posted on 12/03/2007
I had a nice smart-a$$ comment ready for my addition here... but I just couldn't. I really am just so thrilled for you! And what a great pic! They made you look handsome!! (OK, I had to have a LITTLE smart-a$$)
Way to go!
SD
Posted on 12/03/2007
Hail, all-powerful King of Waco!!
We are so happy for you. Does this mean that Beeki is now First Lady of Waco? If you get a family portrait done for the Halls of Waco, be sure to put pretty bows on Bert and Ernie, so everyone will know they are princesses, not princes. You are too cool.
Posted on 12/03/2007
I'm not remotely surprised considering you're on the front page of the paper every other day.
Congratulations! You most certainly deserve it.
Posted on 12/03/2007
At first glance I saw your picture and my eyes traveled south-west to the lines:
"First time to... Run a marathon... Deliver a Baby... Help someone..."
I thought you were man of the year after having done these things in a year!
Congrats on being Waco's 'Man of the Year', it's fun to have famous friends. How many can claim that Waco's 'Man of the Year' married them?
Congrats again and may I state that it would not surprise me if you had "Run a marathon... Deliver[ed] a Baby... [or] Help[ed] someone..." all in the same day!
Posted on 12/04/2007
*sniff* Our little boy looks all grown up! (key word: looks :) )
Posted on 12/04/2007
Congrats! So fun.
And the Wacoans shall henceforth call you... "Don Corleonator"
Posted on 12/04/2007
Congrats. Are you still going to blog for the little people, or are you going to change the content to match your new superstar status and oggling audience?
Did you ever get somebody to photoshop out the dirty feet? I'm useless in that arena. I had an old coworker who was an expert, though. He took a picture of some coworkers in a payload attachment fitting and made it look like a hot tub.
MB
Posted on 12/05/2007
So cool. By the way, you should participate in our weekly limerick contest over at www.danbuck.blogspot.com . It's right up your alley.
Posted on 12/05/2007
Way to go man. I'm glad that all my threats to the nominating committee finally paid off.
the Real question is, if Russell Crowe is playing you...is Daniel Craig going to play me?
Posted on 12/05/2007
Cachinator--if you need security on your way to the top please let us know.The Dada Drummer commands a mighty army and will lend it out should your conquest of the world require a little strong-arming.
Posted on 12/05/2007
How can those of us who are currently living outside of the promise land, um Waco, I mean, read this article?
Posted on 12/08/2007
Well, that's a bit of a problem. It's not available online. But I think I'll scan and cut and paste it into a pdf because I have some other out of town friends and relatives who were curious. I'll work on it. Do you want a copy?
Posted on 12/08/2007
Your head was big enough before this happened. ;)
Congrats!!!
Posted on 12/09/2007
What's with all the pink and purple in that photo? It's kinda gay looking. (Yes. Kidding.)
But seriously, congratulations!
Posted on 12/11/2007