R.I.P.
13 May 2009 at 6:36 pm | In The vanishing point | 99 CommentsTags: Blogging, Memories, Bowel movements, Learning
I don’t remember exactly why I started blogging, but I imagine at the time I thought it would be a learning experience or something similarly high-minded.
I suppose in a way it has been, because I did learn at least one thing – i.e. that the surest way to draw the lurkers out of hiding is to write about bowel movements. In the more traditional forms of media, sex may sell, but when it comes to blogging, scatological ponderings attract responses like coiled nutty things draw disease-carrying insects. Hmm… the expression might need a bit of work. Something punchier, like, “If it’s brown, write it down” – actually, that’s not too bad.
At face value, this may seem odd, but peculiarity, like beauty, is very much in the mind of the beholder. If one can judge a society by the gods it worships, then it would appear that we (and by “we”, I mean e-society) worship the Almighty Turd. In hindsight, this should be pretty obvious: there’s a terrifying amount of shit online.
This blog has existed in one form or another since the beginning of 2005, which makes it a veritable Methuselah among its peers. In that time, I have witnessed the emergence and subsequent demise of many blogs. It is therefore with a certain wistful sadness that I recall the passing of the following – they gave me considerable pleasure while they lasted:
- A column inch
- Beelzebabe
- Boudica of suburbia
- Crayola diaries
- Divine miscontent
- I are wearing the jean pant
- I live in the third world. And love it
- Kevin’s arbitrary thoughts
- Lentula vitae
- Mahendra’s ties
- Moonflake
- My life… welcome to it!
- Ramblings of the fatman
- Reluctant nomad
- Riding the slipstream
- Something under the bed is drooling
- Ten miles beyond the city
- The (ex) granny wrangler
- The big wheel
- The South African insult
- and lastly, the other side of the mountain
Take care all. It’s been real 
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thank you! it’s been wonderful, you’ve been a blog-daddy to me (ewww…. guess that makes some of those fantasies a little creepy).
i look forward to someday signing off on my own!
stay in touch!
-laura
Comment by daisyfae — 13 May 2009 #
Dr Fae: Glad to have you along for the ride – uh – journey.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Bye honey!
Have loved your blog and will definitely miss you!
xxx
Comment by The Divine Miss M — 13 May 2009 #
miss M: The feeling is entirely mutual.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Kyk, I am really going to miss you! You have the best humour blog I have come across (I am still wiping down my monitor)! I am getting a bit weepy now and am feeling embarrassed! Bonus Fortuna!
Comment by beaverboosh — 13 May 2009 #
boosh: I hope the keyboard survived. They’re a bitch to clean.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Well that’s a damn shame. Good luck for your further, if any, interweb adventures.
Comment by Aki — 13 May 2009 #
aki: Ta. We’ll see what the series of tubes throws up.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Cooool, the Number one spot will segue to meeeeeee.
Sheesh, Kyk.
I’ll miss you, but I get it- these things are like the expiry datesd on medicine bottles, you can only exceed them for do long before you get tiny twinges in your groin and irregular facial hair.
If you get reinvented, let us know?
Thanks for the hernia-inducing laughs.
*small manly tear*
Comment by Scott — 13 May 2009 #
scott: Was that expired hernia medication by any chance?
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
pout.
Aw man… and I worshiped you as one of the most funniest cartoon related humor things…
Sigh…
Well, good luck in all your endeavors.
Comment by Stephanie of Stopbouncing — 13 May 2009 #
stephanie: Thanks, although loafing doesn’t require so much luck as careful planning.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
I hardly knew ye. At least you didn’t just disappear without comment. You’ll be back. You’ll see. They all come back. (Unless they don’t.)
Comment by The Unbearable Banishment — 13 May 2009 #
UB40: Hmmm… that sounds like a challenge. Care to lay odds on who’ll blink first?
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
You’re damned right, I once did a post called “The Joy of Shitting” and was amazed at the response. Sad to see you go, but I guess you’ve got better things to do.
Comment by Gorilla Bananas — 13 May 2009 #
g. bananas: As one former performer to another, you understand the importance of leaving them wanting more.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Haha, since you’ve succeeded in pulling a chick via your blog, you’re quitting!
Cheers, boet.
Comment by Daemoncoder — 13 May 2009 #
daemoncoder: Dude, you should’ve been here in 2006.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
I was
Actually, I might just miss your pithy posts.
Maybe even the pissy ones…
Comment by Daemoncoder — 14 May 2009 #
All good things come to an end then. And what a sad farewell! It’s been great getting to “know” you and your blog helped me through some tough times (read “divorce”) too.
I wish you all the best for the future and hope to at least hear how things are going through Dolce’s blog.
Good luck!
Comment by DelBoy — 14 May 2009 #
del: Ja, it’s always good to know you aren’t alone. Thanks for tuning in.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Aw…Best of luck, Kyknoord! I’ve enjoyed your wit, your blog, your shit references, and your bloggy self. I’ll miss you! If it weren’t for you, I’d have never heard of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. And that would be, uh, a shame?
I wish you and Dolce all the happiness in the world.
Comment by robinaltman — 14 May 2009 #
robin: You too, Doc. I hope you don’t have too many of Mrs P’s ilk in your future.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Aww. Well… go in peace but know that that’s just wrong. Wrong!
Do keep in touch, one way or the other, a’ight?
Comment by anne — 14 May 2009 #
anne: Will do. In any case, you know where to find me.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Meep!
=^..^=
?
Comment by Whippy Curly Tails — 14 May 2009 #
whippy curly tails: Mew!
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Why? This is sad. Will miss it.
Comment by Frank — 14 May 2009 #
frank: To be – uh – frank, I’ve run out of ideas.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
I’m really sad to hear that. You did create one of my favourite comic strips of all time.
http://kyknoord.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/true-romance/
And perhaps the one I laughed the loudest to.
http://kyknoord.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/digital-relationship/
And I promise, it wasn’t Schadenfreude.
Comment by Frank — 14 May 2009 #
WHAT??!
WHAT????
NO. DON’T DO THIS KYKNOORD. DON’T DO THIS TO YOUR READERS. SERIOUSLY IF THIS IS A PRANK, THEN BLOW ME.
WHY??????
Comment by Peas On Toast — 14 May 2009 #
peas: Why? All together now: because FUCK YOU, that’s why!
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
It’s classy of you to bow out like this. Some people build up a loyal following, then leave them all wondering whether the auther got hit by a bus.
Whatever happened to The Leaky Brain, for example? Loads of readers, great stuff, good comments, and then… nada.
Comment by ian in hamburg — 14 May 2009 #
ian: It’s gratifying to know that I can safely get hit by a bus now
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Ok, your blog ate my post…for old time sake.
Northlooker
I doff my hat to you. It’s been a grand ride.
Rev
(See ya around town)
Comment by Revolving Credit — 14 May 2009 #
revo: You should see my dof hat (I’m counting on it).
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Jeez dude, yours is only a handful of blogs that I still follow.
What am I going do now?!
Sigh.
But More importantly. What are you going to do now?
Comment by Flutter — 14 May 2009 #
flutter: Have you tried line-dancing? To answer your question: nothing.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Kyk! No! I return to SA and check out your blog and I see you’re not blogging anymore
Sarah Britten
Comment by themeda — 14 May 2009 #
sarah: Life is weird, isn’t it? Still, if you’re shopping around for entertaining reading, you need look no further than the ANC Youth League’s website.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
huh? i don’t understand? its not april? you’re not dying? you’re not dead? your honey blogs up a storm…why are you doing this? you can’t just, like, leave and give no reason? or is this one of those ‘let me pretend i’m dead to see how many people care’…look, basically, this isn’t working for me kyk, and i think i can safely say that it’s not working for a lot of people…what is it?? have you run out of ideas for funnies? tired of shitty internet connection? ex-wife using your blog against you? this isn’t right…
Comment by dorothy black — 14 May 2009 #
dorothy: I confess! It’s the testicle-eating pixies. They insisted.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Comment by Dolce — 14 May 2009 #
dolce: Ah sugarlump, I’m sorry. Is there any way I can make it up to you?
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Oh, you’ll make it up to me alright. Rue the day. Rue!
Comment by Dolce — 15 May 2009 #
Sigh..weep…gnashing of teeth sounds…wailing…self-absorbed sadness….whimpering noises from behind my monitor…all the office watching me scrabble in handbag for tissue…Kyk oh no I am missing you already! Sheesh it’s just not fair. This is turning into a shitty day. I’d blog about it but I can’t be bothered – I’m too depressed.
Comment by Charmskool — 14 May 2009 #
charmskool: Don’t be sad. I’ll buy you a cookie.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
You’re a legend, Kyk, and yes we’ll miss you. Jebsus!
Comment by Sassy Miss P — 14 May 2009 #
miss P: Oh shit! Does this mean I’m going to be killed by vampires?
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Eaten by demons is more your line I think? *sigh*
Comment by Sassy Miss P — 15 May 2009 #
I just found you and now you leave…I enjoyed it while I could..You are one of the few I found worth reading. Relax, enjoy life and throw us a bone once in a while when you post with Dolce.
Good luck!!
Comment by hisqueen — 14 May 2009 #
hisqueen: Nhurhurhur you said “bone”.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
oh, too sad. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you’ll be back in another guise. perhaps as guest editor on dolce’s blog…?
Comment by nursemyra — 14 May 2009 #
nursemyra: Maybe I’ll be reincarnated as a penguin?
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Thanks for the laughs
Comment by other-duke — 14 May 2009 #
o-d: You too. I wanted to add you to the list, but your blog has done a vanishing act.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
kyk,
Sorry to see you pack it in. I’ve truly enjoyed your perspective on, well, many things in the short time I’ve been reading you.
Take care and best of everything in the coming days, weeks, months, years….
PS: about the turd thing? Mi espousa has written a piece or two about “women peeing in the woods”. It is, frankly, a source of major “huh?” to see the search stats on that on too. Probably second to matters of an excremental nature.
Au revoir!
Comment by Rob — 14 May 2009 #
rob: Yeah, I reckon if we weren’t quite as focused on our asses as we are, politicians would have no place in society.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Awww…
You have been a constant source of entertainment for all of the years that I have visited your blog. I visit here every day and have always looked forward to your insight, humor and yes even the sarcasm. I will miss you very much and I wish only the best for you. Thank you for everything you’ve contributed to the blogsphere and to my life.
Cheryl (Anduin)
Comment by Anduin — 14 May 2009 #
anduin: *looks at shoes* *shuffles feet*
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
You will be missed….
…but you knew that already.
Thanks for all the shits and giggles!
Stay
goodbad and don’t forget to pop in and say howzit from time to timeBriget
Comment by B — 14 May 2009 #
b: My ex taught me well. A bullet-proof vest will only take you so far. It’s far better to avoid being hit altogether.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
Will definitely miss your blog – now I’m just stuck with xkcd alone for my geeky entertainment
Lx
Comment by Fuzzy Logic — 14 May 2009 #
fuzzy logic: Hey, the blog will miss you too.
Comment by kyknoord — 14 May 2009 #
As a fellow retiree, I wish you well. It was an honour and a privilege, good sir…
Comment by moonflake — 14 May 2009 #
moonflake: As it was mine. Cursum perficio.
Comment by kyknoord — 15 May 2009 #
Damn!
Comment by Uncle Keith — 14 May 2009 #
uncle keith: Bollocks!
Comment by kyknoord — 15 May 2009 #
Oh man. Ms Parenthesis alerted me right now. I am utterly devestated and find myself thinking I didn’t comment enough while I had the chance, I wasn’t a loyal enough reader like most of the fans who click on your page daily…
Such self blame, remorse and regret.
At any rate, the SA Blogosphere will never be the same. Good luck to you, lendary Mr. Noord.
Xoox
Comment by SheBee — 14 May 2009 #
shebee: Yes! It’s all your fault! Shame on you!
Comment by kyknoord — 15 May 2009 #
Dude, its been very cool.
Comment by angel — 14 May 2009 #
angel: It has. Wanna borrow my heater?
Comment by kyknoord — 15 May 2009 #
*Sigh* ‘Tis indeed the end of an era! I absolutely adored your ‘toons and scribblings and can’t help but selfishly hope that I’ll see it again some time, somewhere. But even if not: thanks very much for all the laughs!
Comment by redsaid — 15 May 2009 #
red: It’s been my pleasure and I sincerely hope we’ll be seeing more of your scribblings.
Comment by kyknoord — 15 May 2009 #
My blogging heart is breaking.
Thank you, for the privilege of getting to know you through your blog and having met you in real life. A privilege it was!
I’m going to miss you.
Comment by Tyger Katt — 15 May 2009 #
katt: You’re too kind, although I should perhaps point out that I haven’t retired from real life.
Comment by kyknoord — 15 May 2009 #
Very sad! Very sad indeed! I hope you will back one day – until then I wish you well!
Comment by DT — 15 May 2009 #
dt: Ta, but don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll see me lurking around town.
Comment by kyknoord — 15 May 2009 #
Oh dammit.
I enjoyed the days that started way back in Mweb blogging with Chitty.
And now you’re both gone.
If you only knew someone in cyberspace and they stopped blogging, did they really exist?
The questions.
Comment by IITQ — 15 May 2009 #
iitq: You’ll have to ask the trees. Or the owls. They are not what they seem.
Comment by kyknoord — 17 May 2009 #
Sjoe, another one of the old gang biting the dust. A dude’s gotta do what a dude’s gotta do though, so good luck and hope we’ll still see you around town!
Comment by Rox — 16 May 2009 #
rox: You will
I’m only going offline so I can work on my stalking skillz.
Comment by kyknoord — 17 May 2009 #
Oh Eeyore, are you finally succumbing to the charms of the ‘real’ world instead of Blogland? {sniff} Well ok so thanks for letting us know anyway (and b.t.w. what did happen to Chitty? Was it the bus thing?) I don’t get to blog much these days but when I do, reading yours always makes me laugh (or at least grunt in amusement). You will be missed. xx
Comment by Terri — 16 May 2009 #
terri: Thanks, chum. I’ll miss you too (I suspect Chitty got married and Mrs Chitty cracked the whip).
Comment by kyknoord — 17 May 2009 #
So that’s it? Just like that? That’s fugged up…
Comment by Rustum — 20 May 2009 #
rustum: What do you mean “just like that”? I’ve been building up to this for four and a half years.
Comment by kyknoord — 20 May 2009 #
Kyk, my heart is broken. But I know all too well how (unbelievably) good this must come to a bitter end. May the codes and witicisms of The (ex) Granny Wrangler and TOSOTM dance hand in hand in the twilight of our addled memories. *MWAH*
Comment by katypea — 20 May 2009 #
As too, must spelling.
Comment by katypea — 20 May 2009 #
And grammar. Sigh.
Comment by katypea — 20 May 2009 #
KTP: And now begins a new error…
Comment by kyknoord — 20 May 2009 #
And that’s why i love you. Just. Like. That.
Comment by katypea — 20 May 2009 #
Sigh – I keep coming back to see if you were joking…so far it would appear that for once you are not being funny. Where is my cookie? And I would prefer a red velvet cupcake with really ornate icing thanks. Sob
Comment by Charmskool — 20 May 2009 #
Great.
Thanks dumbass.
I decide to make my grand comeback, and when I come back to tell you, you’ve upped sticks.
Now who the hell am I going to whine about the trolls with?
Sheesh.
Comment by crayola dude — 22 May 2009 #
Times change and people tend to move on – whether it is to greener pastures or not, we will never know. All we can do is keep on moving and live life. You’re weekly words will be missed, and there’s some posts I will always remember…
As for chitty – i suspect that he needed to break ties with his alter ego and get back to the real world where things are only as complicated as you allow them to be.
Peace out!
Comment by tripeak — 25 May 2009 #
long time lurker…
aahhh…..suck it
sorry to see you go
Comment by twin — 30 May 2009 #
The Twin asked me to talk some sense in you. Alles sal reg kom! Vasbyt! Anyway she used to direct me to your comics and they’re good…..
Update us when you make Dolce rue….. that would be polite.
Comment by Gaz — 3 June 2009 #
Well, that’s just great! I go away for a few months and everyone signs off forever! Boooo! I’ll miss you!
Comment by quantumfauxpas — 12 August 2009 #
Just checking in to say that your scribblings are VERY missed. I think I’ll have to resort to the archives to get my Kyk fix! Hope you’re doing great!
Comment by redsaid — 23 September 2009 #
Comment by Wenchy — 31 October 2009 #