# I never knew I was a journalist in New York! or, googlism.com

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**Created:** [November 9, 2002, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-knew-i-was-a-journalist-in-new-york-or-googlism-com/136065 "2002-11-09T20:51:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![Flamsterette\_X](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/41988e/32.png) [@Flamsterette\_X](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flamsterette_X)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2002, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-knew-i-was-a-journalist-in-new-york-or-googlism-com/136065/1 "2002-11-09T20:51:13Z")

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Have any of you ever tried Googlism? It can be… interesting… to see what Google thinks of you, your friends, and various other things. Tried it out last night for myself, and although I got nothing for **Flamsterette** , I did get results for **Flami** and **Flam**.

Results for **Flami** :

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> flami is presented _as what, I wonder?_  
> flami is ranked 2419 and has played for 1h6m in 365 days real name  
> flami is ranked 2436 and has played for 1h6m in 365 days real name _um… can’t you make up your mind about my ranking?_

Results for **Flam** :

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> flam is ‘forces de libération africaines de mauritanie’ _No, I don’t have anything to do with Mauritania or African Liberation Forces, thanks so much._  
> flam is the federation of martial arts exclusivley recognized and backed by the luxembourg government _gee, I’d love to have total government backing and recognition, but last I heard, we ordinary citizens can’t really get that_  
> flam is the federation of martial arts exclusively recognized and backed by the luxembourg government _you mind not repeating yourself?_  
> flam is just as important as the sound _sure I am…_  
> flam is made of two parts _only two parts? oh my…_  
> flam is a comprehensive _a comprehensive what, exactly?_  
> flam is a 15 _a 15? off the scale of 1 to 10… wow, thanks!_  
> flam is the basis for all of the rudiments in the flam "family _hey, it’s in the name, you know…_  
> flam is followed immediately by a softer stroke on the same hand _:o_  
> flam is the stereotypical 80s child who brings current popular culture to the program _I might have been an 80s child, but I’m not stereotypical, and I don’t know that much about pop culture!_  
> flam is better than ever _Thanks, I love you too._  
> flam is also very important as a pre _as a pre what?_  
> flam is a cornerstone _thanks, I’d like to think my contributions are that important and valued as to be considered the cornerstone of all the great works…_  
> flam is victorian _I don’t quite think so…_  
> flam is distinguished professor of art history at brooklyn college and at the graduate center of the city university of new york _yeah, don’t I so wish…_  
> flam is overrated _HEY! you just got done saying I was better than ever… don’t change your mind now!_  
> flam is a small port _a small port, or just small port in general?_  
> flam is about to launch it’s website _nope, I have none to start… even though someone always says I should make one devoted to the supposedly weird stuff I know_  
> flam is made by schleich _no, I’m really not… I was made by… other things, shall we say_  
> flam is when you hit a percussion instrument with both sticks almost simultaneously _ouch! that sounds brutal!_  
> flam is ready for change _you’re right on the mark there…_  
> flam is played by hitting two slaps with the left and right hand almost simultaneously _make up your mind whether it’s a percussion instrument or two slaps, all right?_  
> flam is trading again _not true… I haven’t got a thing to trade_  
> flam is the purveyor of all items whiskerino _nope, I don’t have one single whiskey-related item in my apartment_  
> flam is one of the most useful rudiments _um… thanks, I think…_  
> flam is something you _something you WHAT?_  
> flam is distinguished professor of art and art history at brooklyn college and the graduate school of the city university of new york _like I said earlier, stop repeating yourself!_  
> flam is the setting for what is well _yes, I like to make people better…_  
> flam is 24 _not true… not at all… a couple years off, in fact_  
> flam is a shareholder of dickie _WHAT? I don’t think so!_  
> flam is not an eea _you got that right…_  
> flam is a pioneer in the field of jewish healing _that would be cool if it were only true…_  
> flam is soliciting nominations for the distinguished foreign language educator award to be presented at the annual fall conference _yeah, I wish this were true, as well… that would be something_  
> flam is produced by two sticks striking the drum at almost the same instant _sounds painful…_  
> flam is made by a combination of a grace note and a primary note _grace notes, I understand… but primary notes?_  
> flam is a small town located at the end of the aurlandsfjord _what the heck is an aurlandsfjord, anyways?_  
> flam is and that is how your riffs will sound if you are not careful _what am I, and how would I affect the sound of yoru riffs?_  
> flam is a move similar to the one used in flamenco guitar _nah, I don’t quite think so_  
> flam is asking this is that he wants to build a dll with b18 _um… no…_  
> flam is the center for rejuvenation of skin and spirit _heck, if I can be a pioneer in the field of Jewish healing, then this makes sense as well…_  
> flam is professor of art history at brooklyn college and the graduate center of the city college of new york and author _now I’m an author, too? how impressive…_  
> flam is professor of art history at brooklyn college and the graduate center of the city college of new york and author _dammit, stop repeating yourself!_  
> flam is a double _you got that right, what with your endless repitions…_  
> flam is fully upholstered and luxurious in appearance _luxurious, perhaps… upholstered, no…_  
> flam is also head of the warrior division _author, professor, author, and now a true warrior… impressive resume-building list here… if only it were all true…_  
> flam is dat gele vlammenspel enig in de wereld voor een gastoestel _whatever that’s supposed to mean…_  
> flam is both lightweight and simple to install and is extremely cost _yeah, I wish I was lightweight, but simple to install and costly? I don’t think so!_  
> flam is located at the end of one of the arms of the sognefjord and is surrounded by towering mountains _mountains, eh? now am I an aurlandsfjord or a sognefjord?_  
> flam is a wild card in the deck _a wild card? is that good or bad?_  
> flam is a much more _a much more WHAT, exactly?_  
> flam is restricted _restricted? I don’t think so… I’m reasonably open…_  
> flam is the great _thanks, but the great what?_  
> flam is available from the nielsen gallery _no, I’m not merchandise_  
> flam is hoping for a conviction _not in the sense that I hope to get convicted and sent to prison, I’m not…_  
> flam is editor of potomac review _no, I’m not… building up this fancy resume here, though…_  
> flam is a 29ft _yeah, I have wished I was taller, but not that tall!_  
> flam is possible on each note of each pattern _um… I’m not sure if that’s good or not…_  
> flam is false _HEY! you better change your mind right quick there!_  
> flam is nothing less than perfect \*thank you ever so much for changing your mind very quickly… I am perfect… \*  
> flam is a modular system _a modular system for what?_  
> flam is a journalist living in new york _no, but that might be interesting…_  
> flam is the opposite of flare _erm… sure, whatever you say_  
> flam is just using a drum machine and some effects pedals [_nope, never used either of those in my life, and don’t think I’ll have the opportunity to_  
> flam is voorlopig weinig geschreven _um… what does that mean? can’t even tell if it’s good or bad…_  
> flam is considered one of the prettiest towns in norway _yes, I know I have a weight problem, but I’m not THAT big, now am I?_  
> flam is played by dropping the sticks at different times _at different times or almost simultaneously? make up yer mind, I tell ya!_  
> flam is when one beat is played just before another _yes, you’ve said that before…_  
> flam is located within walking distance of the magnificent fjord _more fjords, eh? guess that goes with the Norwegian theme._  
> flam is co _um… sure, I guess…_  
> flam is related to _to who or what, exactly?_  
> flam is this _is this what? it’s sort of obvious that I’m something… but you just can’t seem to make up your mind on what it is…_  
> flam is? a drag? check out our rudiments page _I’m a drag? hey, watch it with those comments!_  
> flam is two strokes very close together _oh my… I never knew…_  
> flam is on the sea _I live reasonably close to a river (albeit very polluted)… does that count?_  
> flam is a 29ft super center _a 29-foot super center… at that height, I’d play really great basketball, I tell ya!_  
> flam is two strokes played with the hands or feet _with the hands or the feet? now you’re introducing a new dimension here…_

(yes, I _am_ aware that a “flam” is a drumming rudiment, thank you very much!)

So, what did you get (for yourself or others)? Post your results here, as well as what you think of what the site spews out! (because… it IS random, isn’t it?)

F\_X