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The Secrets to Becoming Part of the Spin Sucks Crazies
By Laura Petrolino
On the second day of Christmas, Spin Sucks gave to you… two secrets to become a Spin Sucks Crazy and the PR win of 2014.
Becoming a part of the Spin Sucks Crazies is no doubt on the 2015 list of many.
So today, we are going to help all of those “Crazies-in-Training” out there and share the two super special, hashtag-password-protected, secret handshake locked, ancient code hidden in a secret wall of an Egyptian tomb secrets to becoming a certified member of our team of Crazies.
You Must Have a Super Power
Now these aren’t just your typical, every day super powers, such as flying or super-sonic speed. Those are way too boring for our Crazies.
These are unique super powers, found nowhere else.
Some examples include:
- Darryl Robinson-Keys can find a pun or alliteration out of almost any situation.
- Danny Brown is a world famous teeth musician.
- Superman might be faster than a speeding bullet, but Paula Kiger comments on every blog post at light speed.
- Brian Tudor plans Spiderman’s social calendar.
- Bill Dorman is an expert of paying for drinks that are free.
- Liz Reusswig spreads a forcefield of “nice” everywhere she goes
- The JackB lives a life of mystery and intrigue, while in his free time working as Dear Abby.
- If Tolstoy was around to comment on blogs, he’d be constantly trying to emulate Howie Goldfarb, whose comments combine the art of longevity and ridiculousness to form, well, something…
- Heather Tweedy seems mild mannered…until she pulls out her amazing hair-changing, avatar shape-shifting powers mid-comment thread.
- Eden Spodek, among other things, is a magnificent meme maestro. Give her a topic and, like black magic, she’s give you a meme.
- Rob Biesenbach leverages his handsome mug to distract and disorient comment spammers. Ever wonder while other blogs complain of spam and troll commenters we never do? Rob is the secret.
- Corina Manea is one of the leaders of our European “Crazies Abroad” program, where she fights destructive spin overseas.
As you can see we only accept extraordinary. Please take note when submitting your application for Craziness—average superpowers need not apply.
You Must Take the Pledge
(Note: If you film yourself taking the pledge you get brownie points)
I, (enter you name) do solemnly swear to do my part every day to fight the forces of destructive spin. I promise to read the Spin Sucks blog daily and with intention (exceptions made for family emergencies, natural disasters, and other pre-approved excuses), support my fellow Crazies, ask questions when I have them, and use the lessons of integrated, results-focused communications for good vs. evil. While I might not always comment, or comment at all (we love our “phantom” Crazies too) I shall do my part to help transform the PR industry.
Then you must yell “Spin Sucks” as a cheer.
Spirit fingers required. Pom pom usage a definite bonus, along with any efforts to organize a parade, big band salute, or fireworks that explode to spell out “Spin Sucks” in the sky.
And that’s pretty much it.
We look forward to meeting and learning from our 2015 Spin Sucks Crazies Inductees. You all are what makes our world go round. Our very own PR and Marketing Pro Avenger Team.
You teach us daily, make us think, make us laugh, and make Spin Sucks what it is with your unique, amazing, and often ridiculous super powers.
And now we turn it over to the Crazies themselves: What additional tips do you all have for all those wanna-bes out there?
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133 Comments on "The Secrets to Becoming Part of the Spin Sucks Crazies"
My comment is simply this. I beat Paula in the comments today… YAY!
It may be worth noting that with his assortment of bright pants, @http://www.livefyre.com/profile/12073404/ is already halfway to full superhero outfit at all times. #Prepared.
LSSocialEngage LOL!!
ginidietrich LSSocialEngage SIGHHHHH……… #LosingMyTouch
From my stance atop the Spinsucks soap-box, I would like to mention that this league of literal legends shares at least one common superpower (if not more), the power of “inclusivity”.
I’m going for brownie points (nothing to do with points from Danny Brown), and Youtubing that pledge later today!
Nicely done Laura Petrolino
“And that’s pretty much it.” BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Yes…Come join the Crazies! If you’re reading this you definitely want/need/must take this pledge, shake the pom-poms and get in on the fun!! My only advice…be you – it’s the best super power of all!
And, LauraPetrolino why is my nice in quotes? 😉
lizreusswig LauraPetrolino Liza said “shake the pom-poms”!!!!!
belllindsay Wheeler on the Spinsucks crazy bus go round round round……..
lizreusswig LauraPetrolino Liza…?? #ooops
biggreenpen ginidietrich LSSocialEngage On today of ALL DAYS, Paula!!
lizreusswig Being the season of naughty and nice, I bet Laura just wanted to make sure you could never be mistaken for having just a seasonal disorder as you are nice all year round 😉
Haha @howiegoldfarb and Tolstoy! Difference is with Howie you never could figure out his battle plan maneuvers of war and he always gives you a piece of his mind. He wins through magnificent confusion as you have no choice but to laugh your way to defeat 😉
Yay crazies!!! This is just all around fantastic.
HeatherTweedy Ha! Breaking out the red pants (okay, one of the pairs) tonight for the local PRSA/IABC holiday party!
Rule #1: always comment on post where you’re mentioned!
I have superpowers! First of all, I demand cake randomly and expect it to show up. I can leap tall buildings in a single bound, and have even written a blog post in which Gini loses to bacon. Also, I am awesome, so there you go!
Does it help if my excuse for not posting earlier was because I was IMing with belllindsay? 🙂 Rule #2 admit ginidietrich is the real Wonder Woman! And never underestimate the power of Pixelmator, Skitch and PicMonkey.
If you read the list from bottom up, I am the FIRST! Beat that! :))
You didn’t mention the hazing ritual. (Or is that secret?)
rosemaryoneill Shhhh…….
belllindsay biggreenpen ginidietrich LSSocialEngage Crazy, right?
I only have two things to say (for now): a) I have a carrier pigeon and I am not afraid to use it and b) I may have to write my own blog post about how to be a crazy #HehHehHeh
Oh no! Don’t scare them away! 😉
You really are AMAZING!
Love it! The Howie-Tolstoy thing was so heady on just one cup of coffee!
Yeah…I’ll answer to pretty much anything! Lol
@annelizhannan You really have the nice super power! xo
lizreusswig Thanks Liz! Coming from the nicest person here that’s a HUGE compliment.
biggreenpen Oh…you and your pigeon are big talkers…We better see a post now!
You guys really are crazy… and now there’s a blog post to prove it! 😉
I submit to nothing- especially not for GERT!
biggreenpen belllindsay ginidietrich LSSocialEngage I’m so impressed Lubna! I don’t think I’ve ever beaten her!
RobBiesenbach HeatherTweedy This is an excellent point Heather. In fact, Rob is always prepared with proper uniform so to be able to jump to service and fight spin at a moment’s notice. His dedication is very impressive!
Digital_DRK Laura Petrolino Oh you better YouTube the pledge! It’s your duty! I have a big gold star waiting for you when you do!
OH and..”brownie points (nothing to do with Danny Brown)” HAHAHAHAH!
belllindsay Simple for the superheroic out there. Filter out the weaklings from the start!
annelizhannan lizreusswig HAHAHAHAHA! Exactly!
LauraPetrolino HeatherTweedy I just need facepaint like that guy on my left.
LauraPetrolino biggreenpen belllindsay ginidietrich LSSocialEngage It’s okay, Laura, we all have our shortcomings (outweighed by our numerous #PetroPositives).
belllindsay lizreusswig LauraPetrolino Well Liza…it’s because nice (out of quotations) is just ordinary. You are superhero caliber “nice” so the quotations are for emphasis…..just go with that explanation
RobBiesenbach LauraPetrolino HeatherTweedy YES you do. Because “be more like Bowie” is always the correct answer.
annelizhannan HAHAHA! Tactical war laughter! 🙂
RobBiesenbach Good work! What a shining example you are!
EdenSpodek lizreusswig Hahaha! OMG! I’m dying! You all are the best!
EdenSpodek belllindsay ginidietrich HAHAHA! Beautiful! Wonder Gini never goes out of style! (and the Spin Sucks belt….amazing)
Corina Manea You deciphered the secret code! Strong work!
LauraPetrolino biggreenpen I just put it in my wordpress as a pending post! But try as I might to restrain myself from getting a LITTLE BIT SAPPY …… I owe my self-imposed unemployed status (which recently changed a bit) to my ability to comment so quickly. This little community of crazies has been a lifeline. And I am grateful. The pigeon will be happy to deliver that message anywhere. Even Maine. (But he’s worried about Florida for reasons that are all to apparent to you!).
rosemaryoneill Rosemary! This is the recruiting blog post! We save that for later! Geez….
Todd Lyden It’s too late. Sorry! By commenting here you just signed your life away to indentured crazie-hood
JodiEchakowitz HAHA! Oh, I don’t think any further proof was necessary…. 😉