Momotato Is…
Some things in life are just hard to put into words. Momotato is one of those things.
Sure, for most people, Momotato is this guy who used to blog (although technically he still does) about anime, Japanese pop music, and some random game stuff. And being one of the earlier anime bloggers who wrote about proto-news, his influence on the fledgling online blogging community in English-language-land is actually more far-fetched than one would imagine an owner of a dead blog.
But to me, he’s a friend I’ve known for some time. And he’s a pal. Despite his eccentricities, there’s an undeniable charisma about him which makes his opinions somehow always better than most people’s opinion about the same thing, even with the same opinion! He did not need pretty pictures or a 12th grade vocabulary to convey heartfelt ideas, even if he had those. There’s a trace of humility entwined with experience in every wisdom-laced review he posts on a humbly designed, pre-Web 2.0 homepage. It was admirable, and to me he’s managed to accomplish something that few I know was able to do so–to cause ruckus out of building bridges between fans who share the same passions, rather than divisive drama spoken from some ego-filled hot -air-balloon/soapbox.
Even so, I don’t think I’ve gotten close to capture the essence behind why a small group of people are so hyped up on Momotato. He’s just a fan much like you and me, after all.
Perhaps he is the everyfan?
I’d like to take this opportunity to (try to) embarrass him, but also to let him know how many of us still appreciate him. And also for me to get a better idea just how many people who appreciate him. You can do this by leaving a comment on a blog. Any blog. Like this Anime Blog Award vote thing that’s going to end today. Just post “Momotato” in the comments.
I wonder - this shall be brought up at the panel? Looks like you’re already channeling ideas ^_^
Also, somehow all the things I nominated your blog for are things I ended up voting for the Animanachronism for XD though since you nominated him for most of those anyway, I suppose you’d be happy for him ^_^
I give about 2 licks regarding the anime blog award thing, besides that IMPZ is NAZI and TBN is \o/
In fact I don’t even remember who I nominated.
It needs more gut wrenching drama IMO.
And Momotato.
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Momotato = *heart*
I’m positively surprised that there are other people who remember him, but if you guys know each other and talk to each other, it makes sense.
Also: IKnight is the new king of blogging.
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Mostly, you nominated the Animanachronism a bunch of times. That’s how I discovered him XD
Momotato is one cool dude. I wish I could shatter mirrors when I walk into rooms like he does.
At least Zepy is still around and in full force. He’s awesome enough himself.
Yeah, Momotato~
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When I was first starting out, I was always hoping that I’d get linked my Momotato. Very influential guy. Tried to steal him for my new harem/team blog but no avail.
Does ももたと or モモタト or some horrible kanji-ridden equivalent work?
Oh, well. Momotato.
A Momotato is fine too
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Momotato, though I feel like I started looking at anime blogs too late to appreciate him. :/
Lawson! er, Momotato.