Filed under: Holiday Tributes
Yes, Holy Rollers — it has been ONE FULL YEAR since the premiere of Holy Candy! Wow, how time flies when you’re poking fun at celebrities, huh?
I generally try to keep things light on this site, but in all seriousness, I’ve been having an absolute blast working on Holy Candy these past twelve months. I initially founded the site because I was a disillusioned television writer who found myself reading blogs more than writing that Grey’s Anatomy spec promised to my agent and thought, well, why don’t I write a blog? So off I went, without a clue (which was pretty apparent in some of my original posts) and with no idea that it would turn into the delightful adventure that it has — largely because of you, dearest Holy Rollers (*SNIFFLE* *SNIFFLE*) who make me laugh with your comments and make the many hours of trolling the Internet for the latest pictures of Britney grabbing a taco worthwhile with your kind e-mails.
Oh, sure, I get some less-than-flattering comments, such as “stfu and stop making people dumber with your drivel” and “Just what the world needs, another blog.” But what would the blogosphere be without such heartwarming commentary?
If you’ll humor me, I’d just like to highlight a few of my favorite posts thus far:
The premiere of my mom’s favorite column, Who Wore It Best?
My personal fave, the “He Said, She Said” advice column
“Top 10 Signs You’re a Wigger”
Short Story: Jesse Metcalfe edition
Partnering with Gallery of the Absurd: Kooky Hollywood Moms
I’m sure there are key ones I’m missing, but honestly, I can’t bear to pore over all of my stories (as genius as they may be) — so if you can think of others, please say so!
AND… just a couple birthday gifts that I — I mean, Holy Candy — am hoping to receive:
From George Clooney: His fidelity (I’ve been more than patient)
From Paris Hilton: A one-way ticket to Neptune (for her)
From Adriana Lima: An opportunity to switch bodies (thanks, appreciate it!)
From Britney Spears: A grip (for her)
The beauty of blogs is the community and interactivity, so if you have any suggestions, likes, dislikes, you-name-it, please let me know in the comments section or send me an e-mail at candy@holycandy.com. Thank you, everyone, for making this past year more fun than any job should be — and here’s to an even bigger and better year in ‘08!
Hugs, kisses and many, many celebratory margaritas,
Candy
Posted by Candy ♦ September 28, 2007
At 12:22 am MsTriste said:
Happy birthday, Candy, and thanks for, well, just being yourself. We like you, we really like you!
Seriously, you’re at the very top of my “Bored” folder
September 28, 2007
At 5:31 am Julie said:
Happy Birthday Holy Candy!!! Keep up the great work. You amuse me everyday!!
September 28, 2007
At 6:03 am Burbanked said:
Congrats and happy blog-birthday! Keep up the great work and prolific posting. I’m a big fan, and not just in that Hollywood way.
September 28, 2007
At 6:54 am kathleen said:
happy birthday holy candy!!!! you and my morning latte are what keeps me going every day! thank you, and here’s to many more years!
September 28, 2007
At 7:11 am Ms. Parker said:
Happy Birthday! Keep up the good work…the interwebs need SMART gossip and snark not pathetic doodles on stolen photos with Microsoft Paint. Anyone who makes my chai latte nearly spurt from my nose while I should be going over reports at work is just fine by me.
September 28, 2007
At 7:18 am Linda said:
Happy Birthday! I found your site (by accident
the week you started and I’ve been reading it ever since! Laughing is a very good thing!
September 28, 2007
At 7:42 am helloandie said:
You blog shares a birthday with my daughter! WICKED! Happy birthday to the funniest celebrity gossip blog I read.
(And I read a lot of them.)
September 28, 2007
At 8:39 am Orange Pixie said:
Happy Birthday Holy Candy!
Keep up the good work, you make me laugh every single day!
September 28, 2007
At 9:48 am Carey said:
I also found your site by accident last October, and I have been a faithful reader (and recommender to others) every since! Keep up the great work. You’re hysterical
September 28, 2007
At 11:34 am jewed said:
Are you feelin’ the love,girl?
Here’s to the next year…
(clink) Cheers!
September 28, 2007
At 12:21 pm martini lover said:
What everyone else said-times ten! You have the best blog out there. Can’t wait for you to really take off!
September 28, 2007
At 12:54 pm Dawn said:
Happy Birthday Candy!! You really are one of the funniest celeb writers around.
September 28, 2007
At 1:59 pm Me said:
Congrats!
Happy 1st!!
September 28, 2007
At 2:03 pm Jenn said:
Happy 1st b’day Candy. I can be in a rotten mood and your blog will make me laugh.
I am toasting you right now - Michelob Ultra in hand.
September 28, 2007
At 3:57 pm jenner said:
You and Lainey - my favourite celebrity bloggin’ gals, bar none. Happy Blog Birthday!!!!!!!!
September 28, 2007
At 8:23 pm Fabiola Thing said:
I’m all verklempt.
September 28, 2007
At 2:18 am Holy Terror said:
Happy Birthday Holy Candy! I tried to bake you a cake in the image of George Clooney, but it wouldn’t commit to the baking. I’ve eaten 4 pounds of cake batter!
September 29, 2007
At 9:13 am scarpetta said:
Happy Birthday you skanky snarky old bat! Is this your 80th?
September 29, 2007
At 1:19 pm lala said:
I haven’t written a comment in a very long time, but I haven’t stopped dropping by to read your hilarious posts! Keep it up, a good laugh is always needed and you are never short of providing us with them! Happy birthday Holy Candy!!!
September 29, 2007
At 3:23 pm Hannah said:
Longtime Holy Roller here!!! I love ya Candy, Happy Birthday! Thanks for all the laughs. The world could use more of them.
September 29, 2007
At 3:15 am Kennard said:
Happy Birthday Holy Candy! I like your site.
October 2, 2007