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      2008 Burghies, better than a Bloggie

      March 15, 2008

      It apparently started in the comments section of this blog entry, and when I arrived at a screening of Ghostbusters last night with my very favorite people, I was greeted with wine, a chocolate fountain, and the biggest award I could’ve ever hoped to receive.

      Norm got it on video:


      “I went all the way to Austin, and all I got was this stupid Burghie.”

      I was so surprised that I really couldn’t get many words out, despite the honor of such a prestigious recognition, but if I did present an appropriate acceptance speech, it would probably go something like this:

      First I’d like to thank my fairy blogparents for making all of this possible. To my two beautiful children and wonderful husband, thank you for your constant support, and my dear uncle for your guidance. To my representatives, Gallant Management, for guarding my reputation after all those destructive, Keystone-filled evenings, and my fantastic media consultant for keeping me in the know. And, of course, I’d like to thank God.

      But really, Dawn, Norm, and Uncle Crappy, I’m thrilled. Thank you.

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      Related to this post:

      Tweet: [Screw the Bloggies, I won me a BURGHIE.]
      Photography: [jimshireman | Ghostbusters Party March 2008]
      Blog: [Who You Gonna Call?] [Twitter helps my social life]

      Categories: Daily, Pittsburgh, Video

      20 Responses to “2008 Burghies, better than a Bloggie”

      1. TheJim Says:
        March 15th, 2008 at 9:10 pm

        good times, good times

      2. Woy Says:
        March 15th, 2008 at 9:23 pm

        That’s so awesome, I’m glad you were there and received this! Norm kicked some ass getting this done, and we were hoping you would like it.

        I wish I could have seen it, but I wasn’t able to be there. I was in spirit!

        (I’m here all night. Try the veal.)

      3. DawnPapuga.com » Blog Archive » Who You Gonna Call? Says:
        March 15th, 2008 at 9:38 pm

        [...] own Ghosts show up, toys, and even Magic made a late appearance.  And we gave out the first ever Burgie [...]

      4. Ray Says:
        March 15th, 2008 at 9:39 pm

        You may have the coolest friends ever.

      5. Cynthia Closkey Says:
        March 15th, 2008 at 9:40 pm

        Congratulations, Rachel! You’ve made us all very proud.

        Also, I’m excited to be a fairy godmother. Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!

      6. Uncle Crappy Says:
        March 15th, 2008 at 9:52 pm

        A Burghie AND a left over giant Twinkie? That’s a pretty good night.

      7. John R. Carman Says:
        March 15th, 2008 at 9:57 pm

        Unlike everything I post on Twitter, rumors of my divinity have been greatly exaggerated.

        Congratulations, Mrs. Lizard. You should be proud.

      8. Dawn Says:
        March 15th, 2008 at 10:02 pm

        I’m so glad you liked it, Rachel! We all just wanted to let you know how proud of you we are.

        And I can just hear you giving that speech in my head. :)

        You better watch that giant Twinkie… I hear they’re trouble…

      9. Michael Says:
        March 15th, 2008 at 10:51 pm

        Congrats! We’re proud of you. Very much.

      10. Jennie Says:
        March 16th, 2008 at 12:04 am

        Love you!

      11. Aimee Greeblemonkey Says:
        March 16th, 2008 at 12:19 am

        Awesome.

      12. Norman Huelsman Says:
        March 16th, 2008 at 12:30 am

        Technically I didn’t get it on video, Michael did, but it was my flip cam. I’d like to consider myself the John Stewart of the Burghies. It is a good thing you kept your speech short because we had the music cued up to let you know if you took too much time.

        Seriously we are all proud of our local community and when you got robbed we got robbed. Forever Keystones.

      13. Andrea Says:
        March 16th, 2008 at 9:55 am

        Congrats, awesome lady! I’m so bummed I missed it.

      14. Eric Says:
        March 16th, 2008 at 3:32 pm

        Congratulations on your Burghie!

      15. The G Spod » THE G SPOD #113 for Mar 16-22 Says:
        March 16th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
      16. Nicolle Says:
        March 16th, 2008 at 10:45 pm

        you definitely deserve it! :)

      17. Will Says:
        March 17th, 2008 at 10:06 am

        I remember that. Does this mean that Dawn and Jennie are our kiddies? hm.

      18. andrea Says:
        March 18th, 2008 at 10:15 am

        Congratulations!!! That’s very exciting and you do deserve it!

      19. One Smooth Ass Podcast. Hosts Brian Strom and Norman Huelsman are the minds behind the magic of the StromHuelsman Podcast. This internet radio variety show seeks to entertain and enlighten listeners to the way of the Keystone. Their unique and humorous ap Says:
        March 22nd, 2008 at 9:11 pm

        [...] Link to the Burghie. [...]

      20. Norman Huelsman » Blog Archive » Flippant Article Intro Says:
        March 31st, 2008 at 4:45 pm

        [...] Thatnight.net [...]