First, a great big THANK YOU to everyone who donated to Movember—between the US and Canadian teams, we raised more than $1,500! And an equally big THANK YOU to everyone who participated by growing a ‘stache, writing a Movember blog post, reblogging or tweeting Movember posts, etc. It was a magnificent effort by all (and no, Le Clown, I’m not paying you royalties for using your word).
And thank you to everyone who participated in the Where’s Weebs? challenge. I’ve had a lot of fun with this and hope you did too.
To refresh your memory, here were the ten photos you had to choose from:
And here’s how you guessed:
Number 1: 4 guesses
Number 2: 1 guess
Number 3: 3 guesses
Number 4: 8 guesses
Number 5: 3 guesses
Number 6: 2 guesses
Number 7: 1 guess
Number 8: 1 guess
Number 9: 9 guesses
Number 10: 2 guesses
Now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for…
But first, here’s a bunny.
Just a few more seconds…
Wait, I forgot to show you this photo of a baby elephant. Isn’t he the CUTEST???
All righty, here we go now.
Sorry, those are kittens. My bad.
Okay, this time I mean it. Wait for it…
Yeah, I’m #5.
Apparently this is not what you were expecting, because only three of you picked photo #5. I know, I know, you’re thinking, “What the fuck, Weebs? You’re smiling for the camera?!” Yeah, I know. But I had just brushed my teeth and I wanted to show off.
Hearty congratulations to the winners: Mike, John the Aussie, and Cathy. Well done! Each of you will receive a Weeble of your very own!
I suspect more people might have guessed correctly if I had posted this photo instead:
And as I promised, I’m also posting a photo of me with a mustache. 
I have to admit, it does make me look quite dashing and really enhances my look. I’m just not sure I’m ready for the responsibility of having a mustache on a full-time basis. It’s a lot to work and a lot of upkeep. So I might just continue to go clean-shaven.
And now that you’ve seen not one, not two, but THREE photos of me, chances are excellent that you’ll never see another. Because as you know, I hate the whole photo thing. This was a great experience, for a great cause, and I don’t regret it. But I’m going to go breathe into a paper bag now.
you are adorable–I don’t like the camera either, but it likes you!
That’s very kind of you, LouAnn. The camera and I have a very dysfunctional relationship.
me too- I have a picture with my weekly column in the newspaper (which is 14 years old now) and everyone tells me I look better in “real life”
What the fuck man, you’re the cutest! Whatever about hating photos. Guess I’ll be creepy and right click save if this is all I get.
Enjoy your JPG, my friend, that’s all I’m putting out (at least, photographically).
Weebs,
YAY!!! Now I can post all the pics we have of another, when we went to China together, and we accompanied Felix Baumgartner to the edge of space!!
Le Clown
OMG wasn’t that FUN??? Remember when we were balancing on the edge of the Great Wall of China? That was awesome. I didn’t really dig being at the edge of space, but the view was KICKASS.
Just do what I do, snap 90 pictures of yourself until you find one that isn’t so bad.
But…that’s what I did.
The Weebs is weebilicious (I’m sure that’s a word!). How the hell did I miss this little challenge. Anyway, it’s good to see you. Jen
Hi Jen! I like the word “weebilicious.” I declare it to be an official word.
If I’d have paid more attention, I’d have picked the hottest one too.
Me too, Pete!
Just like the Copenhagen statue! …. and thanks for your fund raising efforts!
And thanks for contributing, Frank!
You are so pretty! Great smile!!
Garsh, thanks, Chica B.
Yaay! Sooo excited to get my very own Weeble! You are adorable (in your picture and through the ethers), Weebs! Very sneaky of you to be smiling in your picture but I saw through your rouse…Okay, now I’m bragging, I’ll sign off now.
You do know things, Cathy. I will be emailing you soon!
Can’t wait to hear!
The camera loves you! (Platonic.)
It’s strictly platonic, for sure—I was hoping for a more romantic relationship, but the camera never asked me out. Never even flirted. Hmmph.
Love it. Great smile.
I’d like to thank my orthodontist and Colgate toothpaste for all their hard work.
This warms my cockles and other parts of my body. Hats and pants off to you for posting the photos. The Middle one made me guffaw out loud. Ask Le Clown. I HEART YOU FOREVER!
Mutual love fest! The photo of me with the middle finger is pretty much what I look like in real life–even when I’m not flipping someone off, that’s closest to what I actually look like.
Oh yeah, not to mention you have perfect eyebrows and cheekbones for days.
I owe it all to my Tweezerman tweezers and my chipmunk heritage.
It would’ve been a lot easier if you wore a red and white striped shirt and wool cap.
I really should have. Along with the glasses.
Whaaaaat that’s you and you were shy? People with dimples should never be shy. To be fair my picture was a group of penguins on here for the longest time so I’m one to talk.
Seriously if you weren’t married, I was a little bit older, I had my shit together, I was probably taller, I had a steady income, my dad didn’t still pay my phone bill for me, and you had lower standards would I have a chance?
You are one smooth talker, Tim. How could I possibly resist you??
Meanwhile, you had penguins?? I guess I got here too late to see them.
It was worth the excruciating wait. Madame, you’re stunning, as well as brilliant! Fear No Camera, it does love you, too.
That’s so sweet of you to say, Victoria! Also, I’ve been meaning to tell you that I like your new Gravatar photo—LOVE the boots!
So nice to have a face to the Weeb. And a lovely one it is! But beware, it is now on the web for all eternity.
Yep, once it’s out there, it’s out there. Good thing the Apocalypse is due to arrive in just a few weeks.
Haha. So true!
I’m sure that even if you just let the mustache grow wild, it will still look amazing on you. You seem to have “the-perfect-mustache”-gene. I can tell by your middle finger.
You say the nicest things, Daan. Maybe I’ll just let the mustache go crazy and see what happens. Also, I had my middle finger specially manicured for my photo shoot.
Magnificent post, Weebles, especially the moustache, the finger and the kittens. Nice to put a face to a person.
Thanks Kate!!
Madame Weebles,
As I scrolled down I experienced a sense of impending doom……..it seemed possible you were about to change your Avatar! (maybe it’s Gravatar……I lack attention for certain details and c’mon Avatar sounds cooler).
Don’t ever replace Sniper Kitty…….my whole world view might crumble.
RR
Fear not, Sniper Kitty will not be replaced anytime soon, RR!
My Heart Just Leapt…………I haven’t been myself today and you have restored me.
Also, you are Even More Spectacular then I imagined.
RR
Why thank you, kind sir. Verily I do blush.
Weebs! You are lovely! You actually look a lot like I pictured you ;D
I do? Interesting. Thanks Emily!
You don’t look a bit like a weeble.
I do wobble a lot, though, artisfrtsy—mainly when I’ve been drinking or my heels are too high.
Well, I wobble in those instances as well.
You are gorgeous! And the teeth! I’m a little obsessed with teeth since I just paid about $3,000 to get mine functional. Thanks for the lovely baby animal photos, too. Made my morning all gooey and sweet . . .in a good way. (not that the people in the other aren’t gorgeous.)
Yikes, sorry about the teeth thing, Janice, that’s not fun. How are your choppers now? And seriously, is there ANYTHING cuter than baby animals???
My teeth are nearly as beautiful as you! I stare at them every chance I get. Now I’m going to go look at pictures of baby animals.
Wait I’m confused were you anonymous before today?
I was indeed, Max. In my mind, I still am.
I can relate to hating having one’s photo taken. But, Mme Weebs, you are beautiful!
And that baby elephant is just too cute.
That’s so nice of you to say, faith! Thanks! And isn’t that baby elephant adorable? I want one.
The only problem to baby elephants is that they grow up. Maybe you could find someone to make you an imitation one out of clay or wool or something? Then you’d also not have to clean up after it. I suspect baby elephants don’t house train all that easily, otherwise more people would have them as pets…
Doesn’t stop me wanting one as well, though…
Okay, I think I’ve earned an “I told you so.” Maybe you had your awkward days back when, but you are a beauty now. You’re just gonna have to deal with that. Meantime, I’m tickled that my photo garnered the most votes! Shouldn’t I win something for that??
Next time we see each other you can do the “Told ya so” dance and the drinks are on me! Thanks, my friend. Also, I love that so many people thought you were me (or that I was you, either one). It pleased me greatly.
Congratulations, Weebs — you were door number 5, my personal favorite number (as I am 5th of 5). Great pictures, but I don’t quite understand why you compared yourself with that elephant.
Well, I have a memory like an elephant—ask Mr. Weebles, he’ll tell you. I remember all kinds of shit, including a lot of stuff that I wish I could forget. And you have to admit, that baby elephant is really freaking cute.
You is beautiful Weebles!!!
Bless u.
Okay, just breathe, it’s all over now…I figured you must be quite beautiful since I don’t run into anyone in NYC retching because they just had a Madame Weebles sighting. So nice of you to prove me right! xoxoM
I’ve been breathing deeply and trying to ground myself, Margarita! Most people don’t retch, no. Every once in a while I’ll see someone look away abruptly in horror, but not that often.
Ah, well, there’s no accounting for tastes. You haven’t mentioned Barnum & Bailey waving a contract in your face to headline their freak show, or Mme. Tussaud’s offering to feature you in their monster gallery, so I think you’re good!
xoxoM
Still in limbo in my world, but this came up in my mail this morning and I just had to comment. You are stunning, Weebs. And funny. And smart. And a rack. Really? I mean, really. Hope to be up on my blog at some point, but you made me laugh and smile. Thanks, J. xo
Brigitte!! I’m so happy to see you! Thank you so much for the sweet words—you’re the best. I hope you’re back on your blog soon, my friend.
The woman in photo No. 2… she looks… vaguely… familiar…
did I make an inappropriate Haagen-Dazs comment in your direction once?!
Seriously, though… congratulations on the wonderful success!!!
And it goes without saying you are absolutely lovely, Madame.
Obviously no one was surprised by this.
The woman in #2 is a good friend of mine, I can ask her if she’s ever had any inappropriate comment. She’s a hottie so I’m guessing she has. And many thanks for the compliment, kind sir.
Oh, I’m sorry, Madame… I wrote that very poorly… (I meant YOUR second photo… the particularly expressive one)…
Ahh, NOW I understand! Wait, that was YOU? Big props, man, that was clever.
I think you’re now qualified to be Time magazine’s Person of the Year.
I’m not sure why more Time People of the Year aren’t photographed flipping people the bird, to be honest.
Definitely much better than even a baby elephant! BeaUtiful.
I think you are the Bloggess Madame of Mystery.
How nice of you! Aw!! *blush*
I had no clue who you were in these pictures. None of them looked like the weeble top left. It is kind of interesting the popular ones, that people thought that is what you looked like. I don’t know if that is good or bad for you!
Now people are going to spot you in the street
That’s true, it will probably be really difficult to walk down the street without being stopped. I also find it interesting that most people zeroed in on two photos too. The women in the photos thought it was funny too.
Also, I meant to ask you, Elliot, did you watch the GSP/Carlos Condit fight?
Yeah I did order that fight. GSP clearly won although it nearly went the other way in the third round. The guy is still great. Who he fights next will be interesting. Did you watch it?
Yup, I watched it too—the third round got a bit hairy, I was glad he recovered to win. Condit put in a good performance, though. I can’t imagine who they might pair him with next. But I *really* don’t want to see him fight Anderson Silva. As good as he is, I don’t think he can beat Silva.
Yeah the Silva fight sounds good in theory but with GSP having to go up in weight & Silva down, I don’t quite see how it can happen. I like both fighters as well so I’m not sure how I would feel watching it.
Way to go raising $1500!
Your quite pleasant to look at, when your not glaring and flipping off the camera! Is that one a mugshot? Or was Le Clown on the other side of the camera?
You mean giving people the finger ISN’T the most flattering pose?? That might explain a few things then.
Well it is often the most appropriate!
You have the most beautiful middle finger I’ve ever beheld.
Please be sure to tell Hugo, okay? I did it for him.
Aw – but you’re beautiful ~
Shucks, I’m all blushing and stuff. Thank you, Rutabaga.
Since 8 people said you were number 4, doesn’t that mean that the majority dictates what is right? We live in a democracy, Weebs, so your staunch, perhaps misguided, assertion that you are number 5 is anti-democratic and borderline dictatorial.
But 9 said number 9, so really THAT was the majority (it’s ok, we all learn to count at different speeds…)
Nine is an odd number and, therefore, unreliable. That ninth vote had a lot of lobbying influence behind, so I question its validity.
Haha!! Touché
I also heard some talk that the ninth vote wasn’t even cast properly. Hanging chad.
A team of lawyers is contesting it, now.
I hadn’t actually seen it this way, but you’re right. I mean, who am I, as one person, to overrule the word of many? I’m actually texting with the woman in photo #4 right now, so I’m going to let her know that the public has spoken, and that effective immediately, I’m her.
Tell her I said, “Hi Weebs!”
I just did. She said “Hi Calahan! I love your hair!”
She’s the best Weebs.
So much cuter than the kittens. I hate the camera too but if it would love me as much as it loves you I may change my mind. Nice to put a weeble face to the weeble name.
So nice of you to say, Storkhunter! I do not think of myself as someone the camera loves, at all. But come on, those kittens really ARE cute, aren’t they??
Don’t know why you hate photos – you’re beautifically photogenic!!
You are wonderfully kind, Jillian—efharisto poli! (sorry, my keyboard doesn’t do Greek letters)
Πολύ ωραία!
You should make that photo your gravatar. hubba hubba hottie! Kudos for raising all that money!
Le Clown deserves most of the credit but hey, I’m not proud, I’ll take the kudos. And thank you! If I weren’t so attached to my Sniper Kitty I’d actually consider changing my Gravatar photo.
I don’t know why you have been hiding. You are a cutie! Sorry I guess wrong though.
I forgive you, Mistress.
I said you were cute. Forgiving me is the least you can do.
Was that the crack of a whip I just heard???
Maybe. Who’s holding it?
Oh, Weebs, there you are! You’re a stunning and gorgeous woman! You should have a photo of yourself up everyday! I wish I would have guessed right. You must have another contest because I want a Weeble from Weebs!
Man, you guys are all such balm for my ego. Thank you so much, Bumble! I’m sure I’ll be having another contest soon, plenty of opportunity for Weebles.
You pretty.
You so nice!
For a moment your post made me consider changing my gravatar to one of me sans shades. Fortunately, the moment passed. Neither of us needs to hide our faces (well, except for that witness protection thing—just kidding!), but I like the air of mystique.
Besides, how could any gravatar top sniper kitten?
I actually contemplated posing in sunglasses to make it easier on myself. I too like the air of mystique. Shades work for you, JM! Not that you wouldn’t look great without them too, of course—you know, except for the whole witness protection thing. And yeah, I could never top sniper kitty as a gravatar.
LOVE YOUR CURLY HAIR…and the flip off pic. awesome. and you is pretty.
Ohh, thanks, Speedo!
Weebs! Holy Hotness, lady! I love the curls….
Hey Andi, good to see you!!! And thank you so much!
That elephant *is* crazy cute! But so are you!! I think I have a small crush on you now.
*batting eyelashes* How YOU doin’, Christy? *wink wink*
MUCH better now Hot Stuff. You are a hoot and a holler my dear.
You had me at Cheetos though a few weeks ago.
What say we go somewhere cozy and split a bag of Cheetos together?
I love when you talk cheesy to me! *Purrrr*
Yeah yeah, whatever.
But more importantly, BUNNY!!!!
Congrats for a solid amount fo money raised, and an even greater amount of awareness raised.
Way to go Weebs!
I know, RIGHT?? Such a cute bunny!!
brave woman for a good cause… deep breath now. How is the brown bag holding up
Many deep breaths were taken, A. Poor brown bag will never be the same again.
nor will you… beautiful one
Congrats on the money raised–that kicks much ass.
I had a tough time choosing between two pictures for your actual identity, and both were wrong. I had a picture of what you looked like, and was surprised by “the actual you.” However, the other pictures, particularly “Sullen chick with arthritic finger” are pretty much EXACTLY as I pictured you, down to the hair color (close to it anyway; you’ve got some red or something going on in there that wasn’t in my mental sketch).
Thanks bro. I’m pleased that we were able to rasie some good cold cash. Glad to know that your mental image of my flipping the bird was accurate, you know, except for the red hair thing.
I would’ve recognized that middle finger anywhere! Seriously, you take a better picture than you think. Nice smile.
Although, I think I’m kind of in love with that bunny.
It’s true, my middle finger IS legendary. So many people have seen it, purplemary. And seriously—BUNNY!!
Happy to see you finally! Congrats on your efforts on behalf of Movember also.
Thanks very much, benzeknees!!
We should have a coming out party!!
I’ll bring the wine coolers.
Excellent idea! ParTAY, Lyssa!!!
Damn, now I feel like i need to go do something with my hair.. yours is tres chic!!
My hair was behaving for a change when I took these photos
Thank you very much, Lynne!
I’m so late to this party, but what a doll you are! Great hair, eyebrows, and smile!
For the record, I guessed wrong at #2.
Never too late to the party, Maddie.
Thank you so much!
Madame, you deserve a tiara.
I have to admit, I really do like sparkly things very much.
Yay! I get a Weeble! I will put it on my desk right nex to my Sarah Hale!
By the way, if you ever become an actress you should use the finger pic as your 8×10.
I think it’s so cool that I won your contest and you won mine! And I’m going to have that photo turned into 8×10 glossies.
Wonderful! Please autograph one for me.
I will use it as a hip, edgy “Do Not Disturb” sign.
You have a fine middle finger!
The only thing that would make it better is if it had a ginger top!
We’ll see what can be done!
Took me ages to get to the bottom to comment!
You have a great smile – very photogenic. Though I like the middle finger one too – you should put a smiley face on the nail.
I know, having a lot of comments is a blessing AND a curse sometimes. Good call on the smiley face—I think I’ll do that right now.
The second picture of you confirms that we are curmudgeons-in-arms.
I tried smiling once but I cracked my lips.
I feel your pain, Curmudgeon. Smiling is an odd sensation. I moisturize my face a lot to keep my face from cracking when it’s necessary to deploy a smile. Did I ever mention that I seriously considered making Oscar the Grouch my Gravatar? I decided against it only because Oscar isn’t a girl.
I can’t believe I am just now seeing this. I was in the majority guessing number 9. Always a follower, never a leader I suppose.
You have a great smile. And an even greater middle finger! You might want to take those attributes of yours over to my blog today …
I’ve been over to your blog and it made my day! I’m so excited!
Wow Weebs–funny AND gorgeous!
Awww, thanks so much, Julie!!
You totally faked me out by smiling! Great picture. Don’t be so camera-shy – if I looked like you, I might even enjoy having my picture taken.
I think your photo is pretty darned nice, Diane!
Gorgeous!
Golly. Thank you, Ericka!!
Woot! You are so brave – as in braver than the Alice. Who also hates pictures and just had to have a staff one today, after having stomach flu. Figures.
Ugh. That’s just as good as having a photo taken the day you develop a gigantic zit. Sorry, Alice.
Ding Dong……fear no weebles indeed… the camera is definitely a friend of yours! am so annoyed I missed all this excitement but November puts the NO into my social diary…. and so here I am trying to catch up on the carry on of the last month…… apparently I missed the whole shaving off my mo part too.. no wonder there has been stares… x
Hi Emeralds! Thank you so much, and it’s good to see you — sounds like you’ve been quite busy. Glad I’m not the only one who got stares about the mustache
Ah, there is no mystery left in life… but what a thrill.
Nice photo Mme Weebles.
Greetings and welcome, talesfromthemotherland!! And thank you very much!
I have been here for a while… I just tread quietly and lightly. I was counting down to the big reveal.
AHA! Lurking! I’m very glad you commented, then!
i recognised you from the commemorative statue they are putting up in the precinct to mark your visit a few years, but i didnt want to spoil it for the others
You’re a good soul, Mr. Reclining Gentleman, sir. I didn’t know how far along the statue was, but thank you for not leaking any spoilers.
a few years AGO that should read. sheesh, and i want to be a writer for a living…
Oh, I knew what you meant, no worries!
The finger would have given you away. So sorry to have missed you but had a great weekend. I lub NYC.
True—that really would have been a dead giveaway, wouldn’t it. So glad you had a good time over heah!
And I really have no idea why you are so anti-photo, you are very pretty and very photogenic.
Oh, bless you, Mags.
Weeeee! How fun! You look awesome and it was for a great cause so it’s a win-win either way
I loved all your cutesy pictures by the way
Thanks, Vyvy!
UGH. You’re so damn cute! Unfair.
So glad you showed your face! Now I can imagine you typing away like a badass when I read your posts.
And you can imagine my middle finger in all its glory!
So this was a “where is number 5″ game the whole time?! XD
You know, now that you mention it, yes, that’s what it was!
And before I forget: You’re a pretty lady, Madame.
Ohh, thank you very much, TAE!
oh man, looks like I missed out on lot of fun during my 3months of absence from wordpress
About the photos, I would have bet the house on photos 1 & 9. I had no idea you were good looking like that…[oooh, do I get some brownie points for this comment?].lol
Huge grats on raising $1500, that is fantastique!
Hey Chris!! Welcome back! Thank you so much—consider yourself brownie-pointed.
lol @ brownie-pointed.
Weebs! You’re beautiful!
Many many thank yous, Fish!
Hot. If every woman looked as dapper in facial hair, we would have a facial-hair revolution on our hands. Alas, some of us just can’t grow it. *Le sigh.*
Alas, my half-Sicilian heritage has enabled me to grow a mustache much like the one in the photo, UndercoverL. It’s not that pretty in real life.
Glad you showed the glowing white teeth before the next lot of fingers and mustaches. At least we know there’s a hint of normal nutcase in there somewhere.
Of course, I was more than happy to wait and see cute pics of kittens, elephants and the like. Wouldn’t have minded waiting even longer with photos like that.
Hi LLCD! There’s *some* normal nutcase in there, yes. Some. Personally, I’m with you—I’d rather see phots of animals.
not only would i have picked #5 had i gotten my shit together in time to play, but my dear, you look like my #1 girlcrush, mary louise parker. it’s on, sister. gonna have to start wooing you away from Mr. W… or perhaps he could be persuaded to let me borrow you so we can have pillow fights and give each other pedicures?
Oooh… I’m digging the pillow fight & pedicure idea, but don’t forget we also have to have a three-way with the SR-71. I’m getting warm and tingly just thinking about it.
we’re gonna need a bigger bed…
There are worse problems to have…
Thanks for putting it all out there and sharing Weebs! Really though, they are great and flattering photos of you. I particularly like the flipping off photo. It really captures your “fuck you” essence!
Thanks Mo!! Yeah, I’m pretty partial to that middle finger photo as well–it really brings out the real me
You are such a hottie, esp while giving the finger. More photos I say, but I understand that you hate them.
Here was my post in which I gave the finger. I am smiling though. I think I should try a scowl, but I’m always so happy when I’m giving the finger!
http://twinklysparkles.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/worst-poetry-reading-ever/
My fave giving the finger is the famous Johnny Cash photo or the gif of Jack Nicholson from some movie or other. You know those? I’d post ‘em here, but I can barely breathe after seeing your photos.
twinkly
Hiya Twinkly!! That’s a lovely middle finger you have as well! I love that Johnny Cash photo too–it really says it all. And thank you kindly for such nice words about my photos—yeah, I really hate having my photo taken, so these are the first and last pictures of me that anyone here will see…
Maybe in person in NYC some day then. Who knows.