Blogs Upon Blogs

So in reading today's deluge of frantic blog postings, I've noticed some trends within out small AP English blog community:

1). We like lists.  We all write a lot of humorous lists, mostly about aspects of class dynamics.  Also, more people read entries with lists for some reason.

2). Some people still use a lot of analysis and/or use quotes from the current book we are reading, while others use blogging as an excuse to never have to analyze anything formally for once (I'm guilty on this one).

3). We all tend to talk about exactly the same things, probably because we're reading each others' blogs, freaking out, and then writing the first thing we think of.  So I've read a ton of blog entries about insanity today, since that's on everyone's mind.  And a week ago I read about five blogs in a row about stalking Indian people.

4). A lot of people have fish on their blogs.  They're quite calming, but they're everywhere.

5).  A disturbing number of people reference Thomas' alleged Journal in their entries in some way.

6). In conjunction with point number 2 on this list, some people flagrantly use humor in their blogs, and others prefer a calmer, more serious tone.  Both are most likely trying to end up on Bobbie's Blog Banter, either by appearing hilarious or super smart.  We're all guilty of wanting the fame.

7). Many blogs reference people outside of AP English as "a friend" or "someone I know," in an attempt to keep their anonymity.  Actually, some blogs reference people who are in AP English anonymously.  It's not like they'd really care that we mention them in our blogs.  I hope.

8). We all think that books/AP English/data sheets are taking over our lives.  Most likely because they are.

9).  Also, many of us blog about blogging.  See this post.