The Celebrity “Cow” and “What’s for Chow,” John Chow?
Posted on January 6th, 2008 by DotComMogul under Facebook, John Chow, John Cow, blog reviews, paid for reviews, paid to blog, pay for postingThere must have been a day when the big name blogs were interesting … otherwise how would they have gotten so rich and famous? I make it a habit to visit other blogs to see what they’re blogging about, and maybe gain some insight into what makes them money. I am consistently bored disappointed when I visit John Chow’s blog, but tonight takes the cake. The newest post is a guest post by John Cow and it is the most arrogant post I’ve ever read on a “make money” blog. Here are some highlights:
Here’s something to think about when you’re dealing with an ‘Internet Celeb’. (Oh we’re so full of ourselves)
1) We’re all just people with a blog. Don’t treat us like rockstars or behave like groupies.
(Glad they told me that … my knees were getting sore from groveling at theirhoovesfeet)3) Don’t overdo it. Some people just keep mailing and mailing and mailing. At a certain point we’ll get fed up with it. Wouldn’t you? We don’t have all the answers either and we use Google, just like you.
(Ah … such a quandary … the life of a “celebrity cow.” All those annoying, adoring fans. What’s a cow to do?)
4) Its fine if you appreciate our blogs, we love to have you around as a reader and participant in the comments. Just don’t act like you’re worshipping us
(Unless I’m begging you for votes).
(Now they tell me … after I’ve built a shrine in my foyer)5) Appreciate the fact that you’re not the only one that tries to build some sort of relationship with the blogger. The more known a blog is, the more people will try to do the same. And unfortunately we just can’t all be friends.
(There goes my dream of world peace. Why can’t we all just get along?)
Well, you got the link. Read it for yourself and see if it doesn’t smack of one arrogant cow. After this enlightening, informational post, we get to read one product review after another … we know what John Chow eats and where he eats it (call it “What’s for Chow” John Chow), plus the never-ending ” Web Celeb” contests … they all seem to be running for something and soliciting votes for the latest honor to be bestowed on them, from who has the most subscribers to who has the best design or blog name. Yawn … time for a nap. So tell me, where is the interesting content that people are subscribing for? Where’s the useful tips for making money online? Where’s the beef?
Here’s a post I found today that sums up my feelings and a great Facebook group to join if you feel the same. ![]()























































January 6th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Obviously you didn’t get the post. Nice header by the way.
January 7th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
I couldn’t agree with you more.
Shoemoney is the same. He posts a pile of useless dribble these days. Seriously, T-Shirt Friday- what is that about? That’s on the same par as Chow’s restaurant reviews…
Shoe’s constant reviewing is also irritating, as is Chow’s. It’s not surprising they run in the same circles.
Unfortunately they’re both running on the success of their former selves.
January 9th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Wow, it’s nice to know that I am not the only one. I can’t say it better than Lazyblogger. I think I was a subscriber for about 2 weeks when I decided that wasn’t the mold that I wanted to fit in. *yawn*
Nice blog, and great posts EZ. How can I subscibe via e-mail?