I have to admit that I was completely blown away by the response to my blog last week.
After announcing that I had joined my own hate group on Facebook, I was flooded with more than 50 Facebook friend requests from random fans in less than 48 hours.
Unfortunately, I have decided not to accept any of these requests, because I have a policy of not becoming Facebook friends with somebody I have never met. (However, I have no issue becoming Facebook friends with a kid I went to half a semester of school with back in Grade 2).
But in the interest of being a nice guy, I am deciding to open up a contest here on Sportsnet.ca for one lucky fan to become my Facebook friend.
Before you start saying this is the worst internet scam since you got that e-mail about the Prince in Nigeria, I want you to see what you'll have access to as my Facebook friend:
* My Status Updates:
You'll never again have to lie awake at night wondering, "I wonder what Ian Mendes is up to?" As my friend, you'll have instant access to great status updates, such as: "Ian is eating Cinnamon Toast Crunch and watching a classic episode of Full House". Or "Ian is hanging out with Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood." (Ok - truth be told, it would be more accurate to replace Mike Fisher with "4-year-old daughter" and Carrie Underwood with "Dora The Explorer").
* Great Photos:
You're probably sick of looking at that stiff photo on this website that makes me look like an unsuccessful real estate agent. As my Facebook friend, you'll get to see the real me. Perhaps in a drunken stupor, I will set fire to a Leafs jersey at a summer BBQ. Or maybe take a hit from a bong at a South Carolina frat party. Only you will have access to these unique pics. And since TMZ doesn't know who I am, I'm not worried about a complete stranger seeing these types of pictures.
* Access To Other Minor Celebrities Like Me:
I am very well connected in the world of C-List celebrities. You'll just be one click away from be-friending a whole range of Canadian media personalities. (Please note: Most media celebrities will likely ignore or decline your anonymous friend request. If they actually do accept it, they are probably a D-List celebrity - or lower).
In order to enter this contest, just respond to this blog in the space below and tell me why I should accept you as my Facebook Friend.
I will be judging the responses on the following criteria:
- Humor
- Ability to make random pop culture references that have no connection to sports
- Grammar and spelling. (Example: "Yo Mendez...u r a sick reporter" - will be disqualified immediately).
Thank you - and good luck.
