Well, one thing is clear – there are a lot of theme parks options out there that people aren’t taking advantage of. People without the imagination and vision of The Byronic Fans.
(Side note: Whadya think… “Byronic Fans”… catchy? Stupid? Demeaning? I’m tired of writing “Readers of The Byronic Man,” and this is shorter. Also by giving readers a collective name, I’m one step closer to my dream of creating a cult of me.)
These rooftop rides in Las Vegas could safely be called "Place I Would Never Go In A Bajillion Years Land".
Anyway, there were some great ideas for theme parks, as per last Sunday’s Weekly Question of the Week. I highly recommend revisiting the page and looking at some of the specific rides people included or suggested. These were not only great touches, they’ll give you a better sense of what you’re voting for. And which one will it be? Which one will we be building? Which one will I be taking to investors and saying “Billions of readers support the building of this theme park”?
That’s where you come in. Take a moment to vote for the finalists, to visit this week’s winner and Blogger of the Week (below). Then rest up! Tomorrow’s another Weekly Question of the Week, and you’re going to need your wits about you for this one!
Last week you were looking at your favorite mash-ups of classical literature, and pop-culture/supernatural. Which one did you want to see?
You voted for “Honey, I Shrunk The Last of the Mohicans” submitted by Jules, over at Go Guilty Pleasures! Well done, Jules! Those movie rights are as good as sold. Until then, you’re my Blogger of the Week, with all the glory and attention that brings with it.
The Byronic Man 
April 21, 2012 at 3:25 am
Somehow, byronic fans reminded of death eaters.
April 21, 2012 at 6:40 am
In a good way…?
April 21, 2012 at 6:42 am
I just happen to like death eaters. So, yeah, in a good way.
April 21, 2012 at 3:50 am
Hahahahaha! This line just made me spit my coffee..I hope you don’t have us drinking Kool-aid. “I’m one step closer to my dream of creating a cult of me.” Now that is a goal!
April 21, 2012 at 6:42 am
My school counselors all said I was crazy for having such a dream. Also my therapist. And those FBI guys.
April 21, 2012 at 3:53 am
Byronikers? Byronicals? Byronators? Byleivers?
April 21, 2012 at 6:43 am
Ooh, I like byronicals and byronators. “Byronators, activate!” that kind of thing.
April 21, 2012 at 4:18 am
Just remember that is not a very big leap from Byronic Fans to Byronic Fanatics or Byromaniacs….
April 21, 2012 at 6:46 am
“Rise up, gather ’round, rock this place to the ground! Burnin’ up, let’s go for broke! Watch the night go up in smoke! Rock on! Rock on! Byromaniaaaa!”
April 21, 2012 at 6:52 am
That’s what I’m talkin’ about!
April 21, 2012 at 4:44 am
For some reason I’m kinda partial to Byromaniacs.
Congrats Jules! (again) Is there anything you haven’t won lately? You are taking over the world! Can I be your sidekick?
April 21, 2012 at 6:39 am
Thanks, Darla! I am distraught to say I still have not won the heart of Second Husband, but my day will come.
April 21, 2012 at 6:47 am
Meeeee too. Me too, on the “byromaniacs” thing.
April 21, 2012 at 6:56 am
Too bad that wasn’t the question of the week, huh?
April 21, 2012 at 7:53 am
Oops. Yeah. I take back my much clunkier suggestion. Byromaniacs rock!
April 21, 2012 at 12:39 pm
If Darla is your sidekick, can I be your henchman?
April 21, 2012 at 5:16 am
Congrats Jules! I knew my entry wouldn’t win, but it was an honor just to be in the competition. I’m not going to waste my breath begging people to vote for me this week, since I had to promise Brad and Angelina I’d stop bothering them (I think their exact words were “cease and desist” whatever that means!).
As for the name of us followers how about Byronicult, or the super hi-tech sounding “Byronix 2.1” ?
April 21, 2012 at 6:40 am
Why thank ya kindly! And two nominations in a row! Niiiice. If they’re not going to let you stalk them, the least Brangelina could do is send you an Edible Arrangement.
April 21, 2012 at 6:48 am
I would hope so. On the other hand, food can get scarce when you’ve got a multi-colored orphan pack to feed.
April 21, 2012 at 6:48 am
Oh, brangelina’s just being coy. You keep at it, and you’ll win their hearts!
April 21, 2012 at 5:24 am
I want to see Elvis impersonators manning every ride.
April 22, 2012 at 2:34 pm
You can never have too many.
April 21, 2012 at 6:00 am
Thanks for including Unsinkable Molly Brown Land in this weeks competition! I’ll have to get back to the presses and print up some campaign posters.
I have secretly always wanted to join a cult. Thanks Byronic Man for making my dream come true!
April 22, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Remember, though, all your dreams are property of the cult now.
April 22, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Thanks for the reminder. 🙂
April 21, 2012 at 6:44 am
Oh, sweet, sweet victory! I did not realize you would taste exactly like a Reese’s peanut butter cup martini. I should have known.
I cannot wait for my sidebar debut. And I will work on names for your cult-members-to-be. They might not be short enough (the names, not the cult members). Like Byronic Maniacs. You could just be sexist and call us your Byronic Men.
April 22, 2012 at 2:36 pm
I know, I’ve been out of town lately, so the “Blogger of the week” sidebar is a bit tardy going up. It’s there, now though!
April 22, 2012 at 3:25 pm
We both know you mean “Blogger of Infinity.”
April 21, 2012 at 6:54 am
Yay to the Byronic Man’s Cult 🙂
April 22, 2012 at 2:36 pm
That can be our morning salutation.
April 21, 2012 at 7:55 am
Byronic Fans… hmmm… Needs to be catchier I think. Byronic Brood?
So happy I switched my vote last week. Congrats Jules! My voting tends to be swayed by hot chicks. I’m liking Mollyland this week.
April 23, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Foiled by another hot chick…I gotta go steal a pic of my wife to put in the profile.
April 23, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Good thinking…
April 21, 2012 at 8:31 am
Oh, I just read the other comments. I guess ‘Byronic Brood’ seems a little tame compared to the flashier suggestions. While I was going for content, I now realize, for ‘a legend in his own mind’… ‘Cult’ has to be the one!
April 22, 2012 at 2:36 pm
I agree, though, about “Byronic Fans.” Doesn’t really pop.
April 21, 2012 at 8:54 am
Okay I’ve been remiss in reading but can Army Land include any army from any era? Right now I have a cast on one arm and a limp, all I need is a fife and bandage around my head and I’m good for the Civil War. I’ve got investors.
April 22, 2012 at 2:37 pm
I’d think you could have different eras in there. Sorry to hear about the injuries.
April 21, 2012 at 10:27 am
I’d like to be known as a Byromaniac! It has a nice ring to it with just a touch of the bizarre!
April 22, 2012 at 2:37 pm
I agree. I’d like to be one myself!
April 21, 2012 at 11:00 am
Congratulations, Jules – well done!
I particularly like Byromaniacs; we can be Byromaniacs, Byromaniacs on the floor, dancing like we’ve never danced before. I’ve always wanted to be in a cult, too, but one that doesn’t sell anything or grow anything or sing anything or live together or wear funny clothes or shave their heads or expect me to share my money or follow any rules or attend meeting or acknowledge other members in public. So, yeah, other than that, I’m totally in.
April 22, 2012 at 12:00 am
Or drink the Kool-Aid!
April 22, 2012 at 6:03 am
haha – I knew I forgot something!
April 21, 2012 at 11:06 am
I suggest BryoNics.
April 22, 2012 at 2:38 pm
That has a sleek ring, doesn’t it?
April 21, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Byronians unite!
April 22, 2012 at 2:38 pm
I expect to see all these spray painted across the globe.
April 22, 2012 at 6:30 am
I would be proud to be called a “Byromaniac”. That will probably be the coolest thing I will ever be called in my lifetime.
Peace now and go with Bryroman.
April 22, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Suitable for a resume. “It says here you’ve got 2 years experience as a Byromaniac…”
April 30, 2012 at 5:50 am
Someone from news.com.au definitely is getting at least a bit of inspiration from your blog (do you remember the film music one I pointed out?) … here’s another… World’s strangest theme parks (photo gallery) http://www.news.com.au/travel/galleries/gallery-e6frflw0-1226332931988?page=1
It isn’t a direct rip this time, but you clearly have a fan who is a journo.
April 30, 2012 at 6:15 am
Huh. Weird. I may have to do a post about Australian journalists, see what kinds of comments I get.