The Top 5 Comments I've Seen in Blogs...

This is a very unorthodox blog post, but I'm in a bit of a "silly" mood right now, and I might as well end the year on a fun note.  Also, comments are a very under looked part of the whole blog post cycle (we weren't mandated to write 4 a month for no reason), and I felt a post needed to be made to compile some of the better comments I've read this year. Hope you enjoy!

5th Place- Samuel Alejandro Troconis Barreto 

This is a great example of how blog comments should be. Samuel started off by expressing his shock after reading this review, a great way to let others know how a blog post left you feeling. Samuel then goes on to express how the author of this post (James) took the readers through a journey, first by saying he'd gone through a rollercoaster of emotions, but then doubling down on that claim, and elaborating how the blog post highlighted the more sensitive and emotional start in the beginning of the story, to how it turned into a murder mystery. These small details make a great overall comment, and Samuel spotlights his in-depth analysis of James's blog through these comments. To top it off, Samuel adds encouraging comments such as "This book is a must read now!" and "Good job buddy!". These comments leave an author feeling good about their review, and the "Good job buddy!" at the end is exactly the type of comment that will instantly raise the self-esteem of any author, and motivate them into writing an ever better blog post the next time around. Great stuff Samuel!

4th Place- Andrew Langer

This is a more controversial take on my part, but this is by far one of the most iconic blog comments I've ever seen. Often when reading through blogs, I see some of the most vague comments that can apply to any book ever written in human history. However, as we see in this instance, Andrew decides to take a stand and confront the writer of one of these vague remarks (who for their sake, will remain anonymous), and question if they'd actually read the blog itself. If this wasn't enough, Andrew also holds himself accountable by mentioning he refuses to take advantage of this situation and use this comment as one of his 4 required monthly. He's simply using this comment to maintain order and justice amongst the comment sections of Blogger. Thank you Andrew! God bless!

3rd Place- Ian Merrifield

Ian here has a comment that leaves any reader with unanswered questions. However, to start it off, Ian begins by contemplating the Blog post by Akeel, and mentioning how this is a great discussion topic. Ian continues further, as he moves on elaborating on his point of view in such a conversation, mentioning he needs clarification on why Furries generate the controversy they do. He goes on to say express that this was due to a common mis-perception that Furries are sexually attracted to other Furries, but also because a small percentage of Furries are annoying, which reflects poorly on the community of Furries as a whole. Ian then talks about his personal experiences with some of these more "Annoying" Furries, however, he doesn't elaborate on his experiences, giving a sense of mystery to this comment. What happened with these Furries you talked with Ian? What did they do to you?! Anyhow, this is overall a great example of a relatable comment, that builds off of an already great blog post, and shares a personal story. 

2nd Place- James Siyu Yan

Wow! Simply Astounding! An already great review by the famed Ngozi Michael Allanah is complemented (perhaps even overshadowed?) by an even better comment! James doesn't hold back on this comment, and he weaponizes a variety of literary devices to intricately craft a comment as such. Similes such as "minds as brilliant as the stars glimmering in the night", provide a poetic feel to this comment, and this is especially brilliant by James as the book being reviewed was written in free verse poetry! James then shows of his awe at Ngozi's famed writing prowess, by saying his review had left him "awestruck, as if frozen by the pure emotion you were able to weave into your eloquent writing". 

Not only does James highlight how the brilliance of this blog post left him in utter shock, he also exemplifies his great knowledge of the English language, by using long and advanced words like eloquent! James then outdoes himself further by comparing his state of shock to a character in the book, Blade, saying "Your empowering words left me feeling like Blade, searching for my place in life". Wow James Yan! Simply Wow! We aren't even half way through this brilliant comment, yet we can analyze his brilliance as a reader and a writer! James goes on to connect the blog post to a real world issue anyone can relate to, by saying how Chapel's parents could potentially represent society, exemplifying his awareness of both the blog, and the world around us. James then complements the book itself, by saying the poetic format of the book was like a "symphony of words that crescendo into a brilliant and harmonious whole". James is a proficient Violin and Piano player, and he showcases his own hobbies and talents into this sentence, by using his musical expertise to complement the fluidity of the book, and how the poetic format was simply perfect! To finish things off, James complements the Author of this post one last time, by saying that he'd blessed "our eyes with this beauty of a book review". Little does James know, that with a comment like this, we all forgot about the book review, and truly he was the one to bless our eyes with this diamond of a comment! Great stuff James! I hope you never lose your passion for writing such great comments!

1st Place- Alberto Ishmael Rojano

You might be thinking, what could possibly be said to top a comment as beautiful as James Yan's, however, Alberto Rojano exemplifies exactly what needed to be done, and even more. Often, people need long and complex paragraphs to communicate their thoughts, however, Alberto only needs a couple of words. i. like. dog man. He effectively communicates his thoughts, while only using a couple of seconds of anyone's time, and this is why this comment is so brilliant. Alberto didn't need long and intricately designed sentences to let people know that he enjoyed the blog post and the book itself. He simply needed four words, and yet, these four words are more effective than perhaps a thousand. Sure you can talk about what your favorite character is, or how Dav Pilkey is such a great author, but at the end of the day, all's your communicating out is your joy of the book. Alberto saves us from such shenanigans, by saying it flat out. He likes dog man. So be it. You can't argue with his logic, and there are no fallacies whatsoever in what he said. In addition, Alberto shows off his stoic mindset, by essentially saying, "I've said what I had to say, the rest is up to Mr. Mitchell to grade", and you can't argue with his mindset. He's done his part, he's shown his love for the book and the blog post, he's essentially done everything in his control. The rest is up to Mr. Mitchell to grade, and it's now out of his hands. There's a calmness in this mindset, and a sense of peace is communicated through these four words. This comment has levels to it, with many more that can be unraveled, and that's exactly why it's the best comment I've ever seen on a blog post. Great stuff Alberto!

Hope you've enjoyed this list! - Muhammad