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The Random Beauty of "25 Random Things"

FREEwilliamsburg founder Robert Lanham has a cover story on the "25 Random Things" trend. Consider it a backlash against the backlash:

I was in the middle of typing up my "25 Random Things About Me" list on Facebook when a funny thing happened. I hit clear and decided to abandon the whole time-wasting endeavor. I'd made it through what I intended to be my sole entry before coming to my senses:

1. I like certain books and films and things that taste good. Also, kittens. Thanks for including me in this important social experiment. Now, please stop tagging me. KEEP READING

Posted by freewilliamsburg on February 7, 2009 11:53 AM | Permalink

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Rob -

I loved this. Thought it was a great take on the whole thing.

ACO

Posted by: Roy Van Dyke | February 9, 2009 09:11 AM

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