Ruminations on birthday songs, with digressions hither and yon, and a quiz

Thursday, January 31, 2008

The Opportunity Zone is having its first birthday. (True IBO Stories doesn't celebrate the big "1" until April 4, but I'll get to that later.) And so the OZ folks - bloggers, designers, IT people - are celebrating with a celebratory lunch, which is the kind of lunch to have when you're celebrating.  

I don't have the details, so I don't know what we're eating (my guess is pizza) or if we're having a cake. And if we're having a cake, will it sport a single candle, or a "1" shaped candle, or will the one be spelled out on the cake? Nor do I know if we'll be singing "Happy Birthday." And if we sing, which version? I mean, there's like dozens, right?

When my side of the family celebrates a birthday, we sing the regular song, and at the end, the kids add, in singsongy fashion, "Pay your quarter now." It's a tribute to my late father, a Kiwanian, because that's how they do it at the Dearborn Heights Kiwanis Club. Those Kiwanians rival only the Rotarians for their zaniness.    

(The other family favorite is the version of "Happy Birthday To You" with a "cha cha cha!" after every verse.)

My top pick, however, was the one offered up at Chi-Chis. The whole wait staff would drop by. They'd stick a candle in that fried ice cream they made, drop a sombrero on your head, and sing the special Chi-Chis birthday song. It was to the tune of the "Glory, Glory Hallelujah" chorus from "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." And it went like this (at speed-metal pace and with clapping):

Hap-py Happy Happy Birthday,

Hap-py Happy Happy Birthday,

Hap-py Ha-py Happy Birthday,

To you, to you, to you. Ole!

(Elapsed time: 7 seconds)

But I digress, in a big way.

True IBO Stories will be 10 months old on February 4. Since its inception, we've had 49 posts and 363 comments. Blog topics have ranged from IBO success stories and first-time Achievers experiences to the Amway/Quixtar name change.

And as our seminal date approaches, this seems to be as good a time as any to ask you: What topics would you like to see addressed in this blog? What True IBO Stories would you like to see that you're not reading about ? What can we do to generate greater interest? What are you looking for? Please share your thoughts and comments, either as a comment to this blog, or by email, to trueibostories@quixtar.com.   

But once again, I digress. I'll close with one more Happy Birthday version, and let's make it interesting. Identify whence the following version came. (Yes, it's a quiz!)

Happy birthday, Mr. Hood.

Happy birthday to you.

To make your birthday turn out good

I give this present to you!

Send me your guesses. The first five respondents with the winning answer will get their choice of Nutrilite® Rhodiola 110, or a 60-tab bottle of Nutrilite Concentrated Fruits and Vegetables. (Don't forget to send your mailing address, and which supplement you want.) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


   

Comments

Mark Garlock said:

Thursday, January 31, 2008 | #

Editor's note: I've deleted Mark's answer to the quiz. (I'll publish the correct answer and the five winners next week.)

Regards,

Nick  

    As for the blog just keep up the good work.  I truly enjoy what hs come out so far.  I encourage my group to tune in regularly to OZ.  As a matter of fact I read your most recent blog at a meeting Tuesday at my newest IBO's house.   Thanks for all you do.

Tom in Atlanta said:

Thursday, January 31, 2008 | #

Editor's note. I've deleted Tom's answer to the quiz.  I'll publish the answer (and the five winners) next week.

Regards,

Nick

Thank you for all the blogging.  Even though there aren't as many comments here.  I do believe this blog is being read.  It just isn't as controversial as some of the topics in a couple of the other blogs.  I'm sure you have figured that out based on participation in other lifestyle blogs like the Rocktucky Chef.  I'm glad both blogs are here and appreciate all your efforts.

Thanks again and have a fun lunch!!

Tom in Atlanta

 

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Tex said:

Thursday, January 31, 2008 | #

Do you have 5 correct responses yet?

Hi, Tex. And nope. Got one?

 

ibofightback said:

Thursday, January 31, 2008 | #

hahah, nice quiz, but unfortunately not at all google-proof! Given my international location I won't enter, but I do like the Nutrilite link in the answer! Can Double X sing? :-)

Hey, ibofightback: Very funny! It took me a few seconds to get it, but I'm not as slow as people give me credit for.

Regards,

Nick

Bridgett said:

Thursday, January 31, 2008 | #

Hey Nick,

This is a nice way to get some comments!

If there are any correct responses left, then I'll say:

[Answer deleted by editor until quiz is over.]

  So I still don't know why you all are celebrating now when it's only been 10 months--or does it take you two months to plan a pizza party?

Actually, Bridgett, the OZ is a year old today. TIS is only 10 months old. My guess is that when TIS turns 1 in April , there won't be any party, pizza, cake, or singing. 

Regards,

Nick

Carrie M said:

Thursday, January 31, 2008 | #

This is a total Guess...........

[Answer deleted until quiz is over] 

I enjoy the True IBO stories because it gives you hope and ideas.

I look at the blogs everynite and even go back to see if there are new answers to older ones.

Utah said:

Thursday, January 31, 2008 | #

[Answer deleted until quiz is over] 

I haven't read anything real positive coming from Q/A since Aug. 10th. It is nice to see someone trying.

Nick said:

Friday, February 01, 2008 | #

Editor's note:

Well, I have my five correct responses, but because I'm in a giveaway mood, I'll extend the offer of Rhodiola and CF&V. So in addition to those five, let's reward:

-- The first three incorrect responders

-- Most off-the-wall response

-- Most original answer

FAQs

Q: Is this a desperate attempt to drive readers to your blog?

A: Yup. But I'd refer to it as a cheap gimmick. "Desperate attempt" is rather harsh.

Q: Don't you have something better to do?

A: Yeah, but it sure beats working.

Q: And when's the pizza party?

A: Two hours from now. Better get moving.

Regards,

Nick

Bridgett said:

Friday, February 01, 2008 | #

I don't understand ibofightback's comment. Now I'm thinking I got the wrong answer!

What does:

The Little Rascals

Our Gang

or the movie "Feed 'em and Weep"

have anything to do with Nutrilite?

P.S. How was your pizza party? Did the weather postphone the fun??

:)

Hi, Bridgett. When I tell you the answer, you'll understand ibofightback's comment.

The party (sandwiches, not pizza) was good. (Any time I don't have to bring in my lunch is good.) The weather was nasty, resulting in some no-shows, but that just meant more macaroni salad for us.

Regards,

Nick

Go Giants!

Tex said:

Saturday, February 02, 2008 | #

Nick,

I had no clue who sang that song, but I googled the verses and found the answer right away.

There's a lesson there. It has to do with my "favorite" subject, the tool scam. Many claim I overemphasize this issue, but when it makes up the vast majority of profits and has been kept secret for decades, it is hard to overemphasize.

I think future IBO Stories should include the real truth, not the half-truths we have been seeing. A half-truth IS a full lie in my book. The real truth is most of the income for our "dear" upline, who demand adoration, is from the secret tool scam profits, which come directly from our back pockets to theirs.

It is quite easy to find this information with a google search similar to the one I did for the birthday song. I hope this illustrates why the tool scam needs to be shut down ASAP, if not sooner!

Utah said:

Monday, February 04, 2008 | #

Bridgett,

"Alfalfa" was the one that led the song. from the Little Rascals.

It is also one of the key ingredients of Double X when it first started?

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