The Twin Muses of Blogger

As my fifth entry, I believe the time has come to finally write about the two muses of Blogger. These two women were some of my greatest inspirations and served as jesters in my royal court. One of them rose to incredibly great heights and notoriety, while the other's success paled slightly in comparison. Despite that, however, the two muses remained like sisters. They came to this land shrouded in mystery and they left as quietly as they entered. Here are their stories as best I can decipher:
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The great muse's name was Alexandra Brosh, and she was brilliant in every manner but common sense. She lived in a hollow she called Hyperbole And A Half (http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/). She enlightened the kingdom with her ever unique perspective and people would come from miles around to see her. Allie Brosh first came to my kingdom in July of 2009. She entered as a nobody, beginning her content with a complaint about her neighbors, but soon she began to gain traction and notoriety. By the end of the year, she had acquired quite an unprecedented following. 


She was articulate, humorous, and an astounding artist. Her sketches, colors, and characters brought joy to everyone she touched. She even published a book in 2013 and it was officially added to the royal library. Her followers adored her and she brought joy to all from 2009 to 2013. In addition to her main blog and under a different profile, she had a side blog for the sole purpose of having something monetizable and another blog dedicated to homemade Rick Moranis memes. 


But all was not well in paradise. There is not much that is known in regard's to Mrs. Brosh's disappearance, but a few verified events are accepted as contributing factors. First, Allie split up with her husband Duncan Hendricks and later pursued another gentleman named Kevin Hann. (They were later married and moved to Boulder, Colorado.) Next, Allie's sister perished at the end of 2013, causing much emotional turmoil. Also, throughout much of Allie's adult years she had struggled immensely with depression and severe apathy, (as is evident from her work). Lastly, Allie was to have another book published, but the release date was postponed indefinitely.


Very little is known about Allie Brosh's whereabouts following her disappearance after October 2013; though it is confirmed that she now lives in Superior, Colorado with her husband Kevin. There is also a conspiracy theory going around that Olivia Jaimes, the pseudonymed author of the popular webcomic Nancy, is actually Allie Brosh. (You can read the theory here.)  All that is certain is that when she left this land, it lost much of its life-force. Bit-by-bit this land has been dying, and Allie's disappearance was potentially the worst calamity to strike this place.


Her followers remain loyal and we have our fingers crossed hoping she will at least send us a goodbye letter. She left the kingdom under cover of night, and we never got to pay our respects to the only muse in the kingdom to reach the maximum number of followers. We miss you alot, and we miss you too Allie Brosh. Your fellow wolf-pack hopes you're okay. If you ever think to give us one last howl, we will be at your side.
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The second muse of the kingdom had a notably smaller following, but still managed to bring much joy to our fair land. Her name was Becky and she created a small cottage for herself entitled "Steam Me Up Kid" (http://steammeupkid.blogspot.com/). It was there that she would share her many stories and write plays that would be carried on for ages to come.


She began her journey a year earlier than the muse of art & drawing, beginning her ascent in March of 2008. However, it wasn't until 2009 that Becky began to regularly post content. For 3 years she weaved her stories and productions with great hilarity and brought laughter to the recesses of the kingdom, sharing both a friendship and portions of audience with Allie Brosh. Becky was the muse of plays & writing, and she was certainly unchallengeable when it came to drama.


But just as she had an early start, she had an early end as well. Becky was silent for roughly six months before posting a notice in 2012 that she would be taking a hiatus. She was kind enough to forewarn her followers by saying that she didn't know when she would be returning, but she has been silent ever since. In a few months time, it will have been 5 years since her somewhat mysterious disappearance. Although, some believe that she has not disappeared, but is just such a procrastinator that she is still on hiatus. (It's only a hiatus if you come back, Becky.)


But her great works such as her dead-wasp-plays and her introduction of the kingdom to its new pastime "Hide Juanita" will live on in our hearts and minds. There is a hole in our kingdom without you, Becky. If the Carbon Monoxide begins closing in on you, we will come to rescue you.
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These are but two of the kingdom's muses; but years of longing and concern have left my kingdom empty. We wish you only the best, fair muses. Every laugh will bring us a memory of you. And if you ever think to return to our kingdom for but a day to say goodbye, we will celebrate with trumpets and feasting. All of our love. Long live Allie Brosh and Becky.


Long live the Prince