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Allie Brosh is undoubtedly one of the funniest bloggers on the face of the planet. Her daily life is filled with anxiety, dwellings on the past and attempting to be a normal adult, just like any of us. The difference between her and you: She's fucking hilarious about it. I was honored when Allie said she'd do an interview for GeekGirlsOnline and I'm more than happy to give her the respect she absolutely deserves.
Obligatory Interview Questions:
GeekGirlsOnline: How does it feel to know that your blog is seen by nearly 2 million people a month?
Allie Brosh: Kind of surreal, but really wonderful! The weirdest thing for me is when people I know in real-life email me to tell me they found my blog. At first, I was really nervous about the possibility of people I know reading what I write on the Internet, but I kind of get a kick out of it now.
GGO: How do you come up with your tangents? Is it all ADHD inspired or random things you see on television?
AB: I don't really know where the tangents come from. When I'm writing, I try to almost un-focus a little bit and then the ideas just pop up. I've never not had ADHD, so I don't know if it would be different without it, but it definitely could be partially responsible.
GGO: Do you ever see yourself just up and walking away from hyperbole and a half?
AB: I really don't think so. If I ever stop blogging, it will be a well-thought-out decision and everyone will know a long time beforehand. I really like blogging, though, so I don't see any reason I'd want to stop :)
GGO: How many times a day do you get marriage proposals?
AB: Haha, I maybe average a couple proposal emails/commenst a day. Some days there are none, some days there are 20. If the proposal is creative enough, I sometimes send an "official marriage license" back to the person. It's basically just a form asking them various questions about how they'd react to being set on fire and whether they are prepared to fight a series of wild animals in my honor. The they sign on the dotted line and we're Internet-Married!
GGO: What caused the major fear of spiders you have? (I'm terrified of them. I see one the size of the head of a pin and I'm screaming like a banshee)
AB: I think it's just inborn. I have had no traumatizing experiences with spiders whatsoever.
On to the fun stuff:
GGO: If I gave you an Elephant where would you hide it?
AB: A strawberry patch. Duh.
GGO: Do you feel bad when you eat spaghetti?
AB: If I really think about it... hundreds of nadles screaming "HAHLAH FAHCKING SHAHT!!! DAHN'T AHT AHS!!"
GGO: If a fish is cut in half and you only have half of it in your hand, is it still a fish?
I think technically it would be a fi.
GGO: Have you ever gone back to read your early posts and tried to figure out what your train of thought was that lead to that exact moment?
AB: I can usually remember pretty well what I was thinking at the time, but I often wonder what I was thinking in a different sense. As I've evolved as a writer, I've gotten more and more judgmental about my previous posts. It's like when you look back at yourself as a teenager and think "Why was I like that?" It's embarrassing.
GGO: If you are going to receive an award in 5 years, what is it for and who is the audience?
AB: Most Promising Hobo. And the audience will probably just be the other hobos. But I'll be the best.
GGO: What would be the most effective way to ward off bearsharks?
AB: There is no way to ward off bearsharks. They are so dangerous, they'll just but through any sort of pathetic attempt you make to defend yourself. Best to avoid.
GGO: What is your favorite long lost kids television show?
AB: Oh man... I'm going to have to go waaaaayyy back because my parents stopped letting me watch TV when I was about 6... Rainbow Brite?
GGO: If Chuck Norris was actually a velociraptor in a Chuck Norris suit and you were the only person to ever find out, would you expose him? Why or why not? How would you go about getting proof?
AB: I would trick him into exposing himself. Chuck Norris may be a master of fighting, but I'm a master of tricking. The entire plan would probably revolve around his purported love for Grey Poupon.
To read Allie's work at Hyperbole and a Half or just bug her on her forum with daily marriage proposals, please visit http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/
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