Okay, I said it was over, but there's one more

Please check out how Johnny Yen celebrated The Idea of Progress Day.

I'm done now. Honest. But that was too funny not to share.

The Final Word on the Idea of Progress Day

I would like to thank each and every person who participated, in some small way, in the Idea of Progress Day. A merry time was to be had by all, and much cheer and goodwill was shared with the land and its people.

And now we move on to other things in life...for yes, my friends, there is more to life than the Idea of Progress Day. The future may seem bleak and foreboding, with no goal or purpose, but remember this: It is only 363 days and 3 hours until the next Idea of Progress Day. I trust you will have time to prepare for next year.

The Art of the Idea of Progress Day

I would also like to commend McGone for his fine, albeit unlicensed and therefore highly illegal bobblehead:



As well as The Guv'ner for this fine illustration/award. It is HER birthday on Thursday, so visit her and share the love.

The Best Part of The Idea of Progress Day

The sock puppet I received from Monica. It's her birthday today, so go visit her blog and wish her a happy birthday!

What Are You Doing to Celebrate the Idea of Progress Day?

Many of the Blogonetosphere 2.0's finest have been celebrating The Idea of Progress Day. Here are some examples:

-I have already mentioned Katrocket, who gets a second mention for being the first to post today. She has made a point of celebrating in several different ways, one of which being going commando today.

-Splotchy has written a poem in my honor. He has also proposed that I am in fact a Russian mathematician, or at least disguised as one.

-Pistols at Dawn has awarded me some kind of award. I am unclear as to the nature of the award, but not only will I accept it, but I will also speak at the awards dinner.

-The nefarious McGone has created a bobblehead in my likeness. As we have not discussed the licensing of my image, this only presents further proof of his depravity. He must be stopped.

-Monica has made me a sock puppet, although she is unable to photograph it as of yet. I anxiously await its unveiling.

-Valerie has apparently silkscreened t-shirts. I want one, spelling errors or not.

-Suze contemplated People Magazine's error in accidentally awarding Matt Damon 'Sexiest Man of the Year' over The Idea of Progress.

But the day is far from over. Have I missed your celebratory act?

The Idea of Progress Day Update

Katrocket has written a fine post about her method of celebrating today's international holiday. As she is in Toronto, it officially makes her the first recognized international celebrant.

Katrocket, I salute you. And I'm wondering how you found that picture.

The Idea of Progress Day, part 2: Mississippi

9:56am EST
SOMEWHERE IN MISSISSIPPI - The Idea of Progress Day is about more than the Idea of Progress. It's about Ideas. And Progress. And Of.

Today's first stop in the whirlwind world tour was Mississippi. From an undisclosed location, The Idea of Progress has sat down with Trent Lott (R-Miss). The Idea of Progress told Senator Lott, "Look, I don't like you. And today's my day. So I think it's time for you to quit.

Mr. Lott saw the logic in this and agreed.

Back on the plane. Where will the Idea of Progress strike again?

Happy Idea of Progress Day!

I want to wish you a Happy Idea of Progress Day! I would like to thank the folks who made this possible.

Google, thank you for providing me with the space for my blog.

Jesus, thanks for being my homeboy. I'll see you at the party tonight. Don't forget the beer! (Jesus is my buddy from Jalisco)

And most of all, I would like to thank the brilliant mind of the Idea of Progress himself. Without, you, I''d be nothing.

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Stay tuned today for updates on the worldwide celebration. I am about to get on a private jet to be flown to an undisclosed location for the first of many celebratory parties today. Stay tuned.

FAQ's about the Idea of Progress Day

There has been some disquieting speculation of late in regards to the upcoming international holiday The Idea of Progress Day. I would like to use this opportunity to clear up any potential misunderstanding.

-The Idea of Progress Day is not the birthday of the Idea of Progress. That is May 11, and there will certainly be fanfare when that date rolls around. Last year the Idea of Progress attended Looptopia and was underwhelmed.

-The Idea of Progress Day may be considered a religious holiday for tax reasons.

-The Idea of Progress Day may be celebrated in a manner that you see fit. If that involves alcohol, so be it.

-The Idea of Progress Day was created on November 13th, 2007. There may or may not have been alcohol involved.

-The Idea of Progress Day is currently searching for a corporate sponsor. If you are interested, please email the Idea of Progress.

-The Idea of Progress Day is, in the words of Katrocket, "the self-proclaimed holiday of a megalomaniac."

The Idea of Progress Knows Where You've Been

There has been a lack of comments of late here at the Idea of Progress. There could be many reasons for this. I feel that many readers may perhaps be spending their free time preparing for Thanksgiving. With the holiday only 26 hours away, there is still much preparation to be done.

Perhaps many of you have been shopping for Christmas presents. Thanksgiving hasn't occurred yet, but that hasn't stopped the decorations from being...er...decorated, and the holiday sales to begin.

Perhaps you've tired of the ceaseless attacks against the Idea of Progress from the International House of Blogcakes.

There is a possibility that you've abandoned blogs altogether in protest of the mockery of this year's Sexiest Man Alive (no, the award went to Matt Damon. Maybe if the Idea of Progress was friends with Kevin Smith, he would have received it this year, but no, all that he had to go on was his incredible sexiness, which apparently isn't enough these days).

Perhaps you've been abducted by Jehovah's witnesses, and then violated by Scientologists.

Perhaps you're writing your novel.

These are all possible reasons.

However, the Idea of Progress knows where you are. You've been preparing all week for Monday, November 26th. You've been preparing for The Idea of Progress Day. I know you've been fine-tuning that blog entry, putting the finishing touches on that sock puppet, stocking up on all of that cheap whiskey.

The Idea of Progress understands. And he approves.

BREAKING NEWS: McGone Releases Threatening Video

Reuters

CHICAGO, IL (Reuters) Suspected JC Penny model McGone escaped from federal custody earlier today in where he was being held in an undisclosed location. Authorities believe that he is headed back to the heavily guarded International House of Blogcakes compound in rural Illinois.

In a video released to the press this afternoon by "readers" of his so-called "blog" McGone, clad in a floppy hat and with his face hidden behind a Guy Fawkes mask is viewed saying, "I will not sit idly by and watch The Idea of Progress Day go on as planned. This holiday has the potential to be the single greatest event in human history, and the iHob will never allow it to occur. I would speak in iambic pentameter, and may do in the future, but for now, I choose to speak in the manner of a James Bond villain! Death to the Idea of Progress!"

The Idea of Progress could not be reached for comment. The Idea of Progress Day is an international celebration that occurs annually on November 26th.

More on this story as it develops.

How to Celebrate The Idea of Progress Day

There has been disquiet in the abode of the Idea of Progress lately, and only today have I figured out the source of that malaise. I don't have a holiday. There is no Idea of Progress Day.

Until now.

I hear by declare Monday, November 26th The Idea of Progress Day.

Mark it on your calendars. I already have in mine. How does one celebrate the Idea of Progress Day? I'm glad you asked. To begin:

-Dedicate your blog entry on November 26th to The Idea of Progress. Perhaps you can speak of the first time you were illuminated by the wit, the candor, the brilliance, of the 305,517th most popular blog on Technorati.

-If you artistically inclined, perhaps create some sort of artwork dedicated to the Idea of Progress. This may range from the brilliant illustrations of the despicable McGone over at the International House of Blogcakes to the inspired renderings of Splotchy.

-You may take an Idea of Progress-themed photograph for the occasion, and display it. Draw inspiration from the lovely and talented Katrocket.

-You could write an Idea of Progress-themed novel. Katarose, also lovely and talented, is over 20,000 words into her novel that she began two weeks ago. She hasn't specifically told me this, but I feel that it is more than likely about the Idea of Progress.

-If you'd like to decorate your home, or perhaps dress up in Idea of Progress-themed costumes, this may also be appropriate.

-Keep in mind, this is an international holiday, like Bloomsday or Shark Week, so readers in Canada, Australia and other fine lands take note: You are invited to participate as well.

So begin making plans. The Idea of Progress Day will surely be declared a federal holiday, leading to a five day weekend (since Thanksgiving is the week prior), which means much partying!

November 26th! It's only twelve shopping days away!