Yup, I said it. Friendster. If we rewind back to 2003, Friendster was da shhhhut yo mouth!

How/Why am I writing about Friendster of all things? – Well, amidst convo with Gab & Jess at El Cantinero last month, the topic of Facebook, MySpace and our very 1st online community friend, Friendster came up. Gab still actively checks her Friendster, but we won’t tell anyone! :-P

But let me cut to the chase. We all agreed that the BEST part of ALL of Friendster was the “Testimonials” section where you were able to be creative and witty and say all sorts of nonsense about your friends. So, I took a chance in remembering my log-in info for my Friendster account… and surprisingly it worked! For giggles and archival purposes, here are some goodies:

Ms. Mimi –look for her special on VH1–>”Driven.” She’s seriously one of the most focused, passionate people I’ve ever rubbed Spice chopsticks with. We share so many loves as well as so many crazy ass good times. It all sprouted in the land of KFC, McDonalds, and ssssspeedy tour guides aplenty. Oh Greece, I’m surprised we made it off the iiiiiiiislands–and quickly soon onto the most raging island of them all. Where yes, Mimi was/is a true friend and team player– you can always count on her to come through whether it be in 5am pizza “delivering” Cancun (minus if Snoop is having a free concert) or 6am on the pool tables of an all-night Florentine bar–the best, Lochness, or on an immensely bumpy and hungover train ride to Rome or to be your partner in a tequila inspired karaoke session, or on a tequila inspired Cinco de Mayo for that matter. Don’t let her sassy sweetness trick you though–she’ll swing on you in a second! I’m seriously privileged and lucky to have found Mimi–”fake falls, St. Thomas being barbequed, Crazy Kate in general, the Staaaanley Hotel, “Tu hai una macchina?!?! Dove???” Room 3…0…1. Full-Up, more-more-more!” And she claims that she’s from Boston– but rumor has it that she’s actually from Tennessee, I believe it…because she’s the only 10 I see!!! – Gab, 12.15.03

my mimi – yes, the sweetie pie communications major demeanor may appear non-threatening , but don’t let that fool you… deep down, mimi’s lived longer than most, knows more than she lets on, and possesses a passionate determination that surpasses the
gallivanting youth of today… that and she can dance many a nights away on only two hours of sleep!! – Jules, 7.24.05

Mimi’s like a good coke connect….she knows everything and everybody. Need to know whats good for the night..2way mimi. Wanna know when the next meeting is call mimi. Your connect price will always be right. Just don’t ask her what she’s doin…cause thats “up in the air right now, all sorts of new developments are happening.” - Caroline, 12.16.03

Hellllloooo pot! It’s your BIRFDAY! Oh, wait, it’s mine, I forgot. What can I say to the original Beav… Well I can say this….rum punch, swirly pants, orange hands, tourettes and yes, I am burnnnnninnnng but I’ll stop. You no likey the booze cruise, then just throw some sand on your floor, it is exactly the same. You are destined to be an ass-kicking music biz ball buster. You know that you are. As always, save the drama for your mama please…Maybe one of these days you will make it out of the great Northeast and stop at a few “bus stops” on your way down to Florida. I guarantee you that not one single guy will look like a greasy version of Patricio Swayze. Hellllooo again! (Which is not OK with all fingers waving, and maybe a few toes). So let’s take care of some business, do you want to sponsor my next 5K, it is for charity and a great cause. All proceeds will benefit the “I need to pay off NYU (Now You’re Unemployed) before I turn 35 college fund”, I am now taking donations. – Jack, 12.22.03

Ok, so let me write this chick a testimonial so she will get off of my back about “where’s my testimonial, where’s my love, where’s my little schpiel, where’s my this that and a third, yadda yadda yadda…” As a result Mimi cries herself to sleep at night, thinks I hate her, even though I do since she doesn’t roll through for any of my get-togethers but whatevers…

In any case, I *guess* Mimi is a pretty cool chick. Ms. “future record exec” who
I get reminded of when I see the Mastercard commercial that says something like, “landing the record industry internship that gets you the connections to be the record exec of your own label at 30… pricelsss.” That’s Mimi. The only China-Dominicana I know who eats her platanos with chopsticks… even though I don’t think I ever actually confirmed that she wasn’t Dominican, although she never fully denied it either. I just live in a state of confusion over this, thanks to Mimi. – Alex, 02.08.04

The Mimi doll…get your Mimi Doll…$19.97 for a 1 week special only! This was my
concept, my vision…inspired my ours truly. She even comes with low rise jeans and thong sandals for the cool summery look! She shouts commanding epithets, pull the thong sandal string and her trigger finger starts to get fidgety. It also comes with a fully operational blackberry, sidekick, 2 way pager, palm pilot, laptop, ipod (the big 1), a cup of coffee and a phone book of contacts for everyone from Chris Lighty to DonaldTrumps lost cousin Ernie. She also tans when you keep her in the light too long… The Mimi Doll buy it for your kid dammit! Love your intention my dear…u r the now and the next! – Marcus, 01.20.04

Man this chick joined Friendster yesterday and already has damn near 30 friends..tell me that aint gangsta! And while all of u bitches are spending your rent $ dining @ Rue 57, she has the hookup on the cheap ghetto fish spots in midtown. But for realz, Mimi
aka. “The General” has held me down since day one, I promise I will eventually find my own sidekick charger and sorry for takin so long to put u on my buddy list. All in God’s perfect timing right? WE r FOCUSED right?…Scream @ cha boy! – Ant, 12.16.03

Mimi is like the little sister I never had or ever wanted! I am sick and tired of cleaning up after her, wiping the snot from her nose and putting her shoes on the right foot. Despite all my attempts to make her cool by getting her drunk and introducing her to my friends she still can’t seem to cut it. I even made her my famous tuna sandwich and she didn’t even appreciate that. Despite it all I still luv her…besides who else is gonna give me tons of free cds??? – Rob, 12.15.03

Now go ahead. You know you wanna… Log on and take a trip down Friendster Lane!

. . don’t burn the day. .