CBC's The National: A Peek Behind ShanesWorld.ca

Hardcore Internet Users - photo by gillicious

The CBC dropped me an e-mail today and asked if I would consider myself a "heavy internet user".  I laughed, snickered, and had a few hardy gafaws.  I then wrote back and said I was, without a doubt, a hardcore heavy internet user.

A few moments later our telephone rang and they confirmed they were on the way.

I asked why they called us up to ask and he told us StatsCan came out with a report talking about how Canadians were using their Internet time.  It is only twenty seven pages long and is a quick read, so, check it out.  Essentially, what the report documents how heavy Internet use affects chores, housework, and interpersonal relationships.  Gak.  What a boring topic.  How were they going to make that "sexy"?  Oh, wait - this means I would be on television?  Sweet!  Me!  Me!  Pick me!

They showed up, wandered around our house and decided to interview us separately.

I was sure I would be slandered!

No, I am kidding.  They talked to each of us, asked us similar questions and I think it will be quite entertaining.  Serendipity also made a cameo appearance.  She is such a camera hog - adding, yet again, to her "supafamous" status.  I did take a few photos to document the event.

Because I am a hardcore CBC supporter - I did recognize Chris Brown and had a moment of "celebrity sighting" excitement.  He was very laidback and incredibly cool.  I told him he should be a blogger.  Mike the camera guy rocked too! 

Apparently, it will be on tonight - of course, on The National.  Thanks for watching.

UPDATE:

What's with this "probably heavy". I am overweight! I admit it!

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Shane Birley is a blogger, huge geeky nerd, web developer, poet, and creative writer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is a partner at Left Right Minds, a web development, arts management, business blogging and on line marketing company.

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