Here’s What I Remember From the 10/4/21 Mudditor Meeting

Summary

The web content recounts the events and discussions from the 10/4/21 Mudditor Meeting, including a spider incident, fundraising efforts, and personal updates from members.

Abstract

The article titled "EEK! SPIDER!!!" details the author's experience during the 10/4/21 Mudditor Meeting, where a spider's sudden appearance caused a stir. The meeting also celebrated the resolution of Sarah Paris's emergency due to the generosity of MuddyUm devotees, with the remaining funds being allocated to future emergencies. Members discussed other charitable causes and the nature of parasocial relationships on platforms like Medium. The meeting included updates on member Baskerville Old Face's health and participation in an RSV vaccine study, as well as the author's personal aversion to spiders and the subsequent search for one that had intruded into their home. The article humorously describes the author's failed attempts to confront the spider and their distraction during the meeting due to the incident. The group also touched on popular TV shows, with the author expressing indifference and a strong dislike for "Hunger Games." The meeting concluded with anticipation for the next gathering, with hopes for a spider-free environment.

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The author expresses a strong fear of spiders, which is evident from their reaction to the spider's appearance and their inability to confront it directly.
There is a sense of community and camaraderie among the MuddyUm members, as shown by their collective fundraising efforts and the establishment of emergency funds.
The author seems to value privacy and personal space, as indicated by their preference to freak out about the spider incident off-camera.
The author has a clear preference for certain types of entertainment, expressing a passion for the Dexter books and a strong dislike for the Hunger Games and popular TV shows discussed during the meeting.
The author appears to have a sense of humor, particularly in their self-deprecating account of their spider encounter and the overall tone of the meeting recap.

Three cheers for the MuddyUm Outlaws!

After one Mudditor said they’d turn down their share of the remaining loot, we unanimously agreed that MuddyUm’s GoFundMe and PayPal accounts will be our treasure chest of emergency funds. Remaining doubloons have been safely buried in the sand ’gainst future need.

We talked about other good causes here on Medium, such as Shannon Ashley crowdfunding her lipedema surgery. Cap’n Susan explained parasocial — one-sided — relationships on platforms such as this. You know them but they don’t know you.

Piratical pragmatic humorist Anu Anniah has this week’s newsletter covered.

Baskerville Old Face (BOF) is recovering from his ordeal, thank goodness, but recently coped with an almost-panic attack during choir practice. He has been participating in an RSV vaccine study.

screenshot by author of EEK! SPIDER!!! in Symbol font

I am afraid of spiders. A large brown one suddenly ran out from under something to my left and froze when we made eye contact. I froze too then ran for the fly swatter, at the other end of the house.

Why couldn't I bravely stomp on the spider as it glared suspiciously up from the floor 3 feet away from my foot??? Or take off one of my Crocs and swat it? Eewww.

No, I don't want to sic my poodle on it.

Avocado toast — per Susan, Dunkin’ Donuts is the place to go. Panera was DIY in comparison. I’ve never had avocado toast. I didn’t say that because I was trying to figure out where the spider went after I got the fly swatter. Panera provided separate containers of avocado and cream cheese to put on Susan’s bagel.

Returning to last week’s fund-raiser, Susan recapped the “perks list” of what various Mudditors have promised to do or perform as a Thank You! to our generous donors. Zoom Telethon? How in the Seven Seas do I pick a Hogan article to read out loud?

I Do Not Watch TV

So y’all’s discussion of Squidward or The Squid Game or whatever + those other weird-sounding shows quickly began to sound like blah-blah-blah with a soupçon of triple meh. Sorry/not sorry.

I nervously brandished my red fly swatter on camera, which Susan didn’t like. Off went the video so I could freak out in private. I couldn't concentrate on what ppl were saying.

Oh wait, I think Dexter and the Hunger Games came up somehow? I might’ve mentioned I like the Dexter books and PASSIONATELY HATE Hunger Games. Susan said that she reads 200 books a year.

No more notes for me. I had the creepy-crawlies. Hubby later tried but failed to hunt down & kill the spider.

However! The Editor Fairy looks fwd to our next Monday Mudditor meeting, October 11. Fingers crossed that no spiders crash the party.

EEK! SPIDER!!!!

Here’s What I Remember From the 10/4/21 Mudditor Meeting

I was discombobulated by a spider

Three cheers for the MuddyUm Outlaws!

I Do Not Watch TV

BOF’s official meeting notes may be found here. Please disregard his canards about my canines.