List on the 3s: 3 on the Lists

“List on the 3s” is my regular feature on which I create for you, the avid reader, a list of some sort on any day which happens to have a 3 in it.  I missed December 23. There. I said it. I was very, very, very busy.  Still am, actually. Which is why this list will not contain much original material.

Over the past few days, all I’ve seen throughout the blogosphere and the rest of the Internets have been lists. Recaps. Bullet points. People are giving us their summaries of the year 2008 in so many different ways.  You can find out what the best DVD release of the year was! Or the dumbest political quote! How about the zaniest groomed dog of the year?  No matter where you look — there’s your list dealing with 2008.

I won’t be doing such a list today. Instead, I’m going to give you the #3 position on many of these lists I’ve gleaned off the ‘Net.  Enjoy…

List on the 3s: 3 on the Lists

* Wired Science’s #3 Most Popular Story of 2008: Bolt is Freaky Fast, But Nowhere Near Human Limits. It’s a story about Usain Bolt — the latest fastest man on Earth who ran the 100 meter dash in 9.69 seconds. But apparently he’s still a slacker when you compare him to the potential of homo sapien…

*RedNet.cn’s #3 Top Trend in Publishing in China: Academic books published during the Republic of China years are being “re-discovered” en masse, ranging from literature, history and all branches of social sciences. This represents a restoration of the missing link caused by political and cultural schism. (Source: http://english.rednet.cn/c/2008/12/30/1676701.htm)

* Trendhunter’s #3 Top Trend in Architecture for 2008: 7 Floors and 7 Stars Below Sea Level. A luxury hotel is opening in 2010 off the coast of Istanbul (not Constantinople) which is deep below sea level.  Really pretty pictures.  Worth a look…

* The Rap Up’s 3rd Most Disappointing Rap Album of 2008: Lil’ Wayne – Tha Carter III. Hey — I’m guilty of not having listened to this album — or anything by Lil’ Wayne. When did “Lil’” become the rap name of choice, by the way? It used to be “MC” — Young MC, MC Hammer, MC Lyte, MC Search, MCA, etc.  And now? Lil’ Wayne, Lil’ Jon, Lil’ Bow Wow… Even Lil’ Kim must be pushing fifty by now!  I guess it’s just a sign that I’m getting old. Or big. Whatever. (Source:  http://therapup.uproxx.com/2008/12/the-best-rap-albums-mixtapes-songs-of-2008.html)

* CakeSpy’s #3 Most Delicious Bakery Experience of 2008: Carrot cake from Baker Boys, Asbury Park, NJ. I haven’t even read the article in full yet I feel compelled to include a picture:

Yum. I seriously need to start reading this blog. (Source: http://www.cakespy.com/2008/12/totally-sweet-our-25-most-delicious.html)

* Steve Murrell’s #3 Person Who Died in 2008: Chess Grandmaster Bobby Fischer. To quote Mr. Murrell’s list: “Cause of death: kidney failure.  Claim to fame: Amr chess player – celebrated the 911 terrorist attacks. Comment: smart guy – sad life.”  (Source: http://stevemurrell.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/12/tues-top-10-list-people-who-died-in-2008.html)

* Digicam Review’s #3 Budget Camera of 2008: The FujiFilm FinePix F40fd.

I’m sure this is no surprise to many of you.  At least those of you who look for the #3 cameras every year… (Source: http://www.digicamreview.com/2008/11/top-5-budget-digital-cameras.html)

* #3 Album of the Year According to a Blogger Named Landon: Fleet Foxes. Apparently they’re a hip, artsy, new, indie, folk band. From Seattle, of all places!  Considering that I found this blog and this #3 entry completely at random, I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed the YouTube clip below of an appearance of theirs on Letterman. have a look…

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(Source: http://talkalotsaynothing.blogspot.com/2008/12/top-10-albums-of-2008.html)

* Gay Fleshbot’s #3 Crush Object of 2008: RJ Danvers. I’m not going to include a picture right here, but you can probably find it if you so desire. I have to admit — the guy’s a bit hairy for a porn star. But apparently, per his bio, he enjoys comic books!  So.., there’s that. (Source: http://gay.fleshbot.com/5120429/gay-fleshbots-top-ten-crush-objects-of-2008. WARNING! NSFW (Not Safe For Work). (Unles, of course, your work has something to do with nake male porn stars in the upright and locked position.)

* Spike TV’s #3 “MANswer” of 2008: Actually — here’s the question that is MANswered: What’s the deadliest weapon a prisoner can hide up his ass?” Want to know? Watch the video here: http://www.spike.com/blog/top-ten-manswers-of/71962?page=2&numPerPage=1

* #3 Archaeological Discovery Related to the Bible of 2008: New discoveries at the Tomb of King Herod the Great. To quote: The tomb was discovered and identified in 2007, but on-going excavation in 2008 revealed additional coffins, including one that may belong to one of Herod’s wives and another to one of his sons.  They also found a theater that sat 750 people and included a VIP room with beautiful wall paintings.  All of this further confirms the previous identification that Herod’s tomb was located on the slope of the Herodium.

Finally! Confirmation that Herod’s Tomb was located on the Herodium! We can finally breathe a sigh of relief that the Herodium was named correctly. Imagine the embarrassment if Herod was buried on a slope called the Richardium. Someone would have a lot of explaining to do… (Source: http://blog.bibleplaces.com/2008/12/top-8-of-2008-archaeological.html)

Hope you had a wonderful 2008 full of recaps and bullet points. Here’s wishing for a memorable and listworthy 2009…