Corporate Photography & Videographey - NY & NJ
  • Home
  • Portfolio
    • Men
    • Women
    • Photo Manipulation
    • Creative Family Christmas Cards
  • Videos
    • Cool Video Editing Tricks (#Shorts)
  • About
  • Contact

Yakezie Wednesday (Everyone Knows Barbara Friedberg)

3/7/2012

58 Comments

 
Picture
Yakezie Wednesday is tons of fun for me. It's a way for me to express myself and selflessly promote some of the great members on Yakezie. Honestly, I have wanted to blog about Barbara Friedberg for several weeks now.  She was the one woman who was continually cheering my Doritos - Crash The Super Bowl video while it was going viral. Naturally that put her on top of my list to blog about but week after week I put it off until I had a dream about her last night.  
Barbara was bragging to me one day, "You know Jai, I know everyone there is to know in the world. Name someone, anyone, and I know them." 

Tired of hearing Barbara boasting, I said, "OK B
arbara, how about Brad Pitt do you know him?" 

"Sure, yes, Brad and I are old friends, and I can prove it." So Barbara and I fly out to Hollywood and knock on Brad Pitt's door, and sure enough, Brad shouts, "Barbara Friedberg! I just finished reading your blog! Great to see you! You and your friend come right in and join me for lunch!" 

Although impressed, I was still skeptical. After leaving Brad's house, I tell Barbara that I think her knowing Pitt was just lucky. 

"No, no, just name anyone else," Barbara says. 

"President Obama," I quickly retort. 

"Yes," Barbara says, "I know him, let's fly out to Washington." And off we go. At the White House, Obama spots Barbara and I on the tour and motions us over, saying, "Barbara, what a surprise, I just finished reading your blog. You and your friend come on in, let's have a cup of coffee to catch up." 

Well, I was a bit shaken by now, but still not totally convinced. After we leave the White house grounds, I express my doubts to Barbara, who again implores me to name anyone else. 

"The Pope," I reply. 

"Sure!" says Barbara. "I've known the Pope ever since he subscribed to my blog." 

So off we fly to Rome. Barbara and I are assembled with the masses in Vatican Square when Barbara says, "This will never work. I can't catch the Pope's eye among all these people. Tell you what, I know all the guards so let me just go upstairs and I'll come out on the balcony with the Pope." 

And she disappears into the crowd headed toward the Vatican. Sure enough, half an hour later Barbara emerges with the Pope on the balcony. But by the time Barbara returns, I had fainted and was surrounded by paramedics. 

Working her way to me, Barbara asks, "What happened?" 

I look up and say, "I was doing fine until you and the Pope came out on the balcony but then the man next to me said, "Who's that on the balcony with Barbara?"

___

Check out Barbara Friedberg's fun informative, and educational blog on personal finance which discusses how to "live an awesome life, focused on the activities that are most important to you."

Until Tomorrow

Jai 
58 Comments
20's Finances link
3/7/2012 02:20:53 am

ahahaha! Hilarious! Nice work Jai!

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/7/2012 03:37:02 am

Thank you.

Reply
Jon Rhodes link
3/7/2012 03:18:03 am

Haha, very good Jai! I think there's only God himself left to visit!

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/7/2012 03:37:44 am

That's part 2 of my story. :)

Reply
Newlyweds on a Budget link
3/7/2012 03:28:13 am

that's hilarious!!

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/7/2012 03:38:01 am

It was fun to write.

Reply
American Debt Project link
3/7/2012 05:55:26 am

I think you need to sell this on Amazon as an e-book :)

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/7/2012 06:02:11 am

Haha... That's funny.

Reply
Modest Money link
3/7/2012 06:34:19 am

Funny dream Jai. This could also be considered a lesson in networking. You can never connect with enough people. There are always advantages to expanding your network, even if it's people who you view as less important such as the guards.

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/7/2012 07:14:05 am

Love your response. Guards are important

Reply
John | Married (with Debt) link
3/7/2012 07:49:50 am

Excellent! Laughed out loud to this one. Barbara is a Superwoman and I'm glad to have her on my Yakezie Team.

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/7/2012 08:13:47 am

Thanks John. Think she will be glad to hear.

Reply
Anthony Thompson link
3/7/2012 08:30:44 am

This was such a great story. I loved the punchline. Thank you for brightening my day.

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/7/2012 11:06:10 am

Glad I brightened it up.

Reply
Khaleef @ KNS Financial link
3/7/2012 09:57:54 am

Barbara is great, so I can easily see this happening!

Another creative post.

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/7/2012 11:06:34 am

Thanks Khaleaf...

Reply
Thad P link
3/7/2012 12:26:41 pm

Excellent! Well told!

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/7/2012 12:28:29 pm

Thanks Thad.

Reply
Jackie link
3/7/2012 01:09:59 pm

Love it!

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/7/2012 01:10:53 pm

Me too Jackie. :)

Reply
Paul @ The Frugal Toad link
3/7/2012 03:19:50 pm

Great Lady, Great Story!

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/7/2012 10:24:06 pm

I agree. Thanks.

Reply
Dr Dean link
3/7/2012 10:35:53 pm

Great story. Barbara does indeed have great energy. Now that she is on the west coast she will indeed soon know all of Silicon Valley.

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/8/2012 05:40:47 am

Wow SV... That's where it all happens.

Reply
Instant Payday Loans link
3/8/2012 04:09:41 am

Great work Jai! had a good laugh at this :D

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/8/2012 05:41:08 am

Glad you liked it.

Reply
Marissa link
3/8/2012 05:22:35 pm

That was hilarious!

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/8/2012 10:35:55 pm

Thanks Marissa.

Reply
Barbara Friedberg link
3/11/2012 05:31:30 am

Jai.... You know this was just a dream and not true:). I'm really not that awesome, although I will own up to being a hard worker.

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/11/2012 06:36:18 am

I hate to disagree but everyone above your comment thinks you are that awesome. :)

Reply
Parenting and Money link
3/11/2012 05:31:58 am

Thanks for a good Sunday morning laugh! I'm gonna have to steal this and tell it to friends.

Reply
Jai Catalano link
3/11/2012 06:35:43 am

Sounds ok to me. :)

Reply
Oklahoma City Roofing link
7/4/2017 07:26:22 am

Great post, your content are definitely very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your useful information with us!

Reply
V Neck Undershirts link
7/5/2017 03:04:06 am

This is a great tip particularly to those fresh to the blogosphere. Short but very precise information Thanks for sharing this one. A must read article!

Reply
Post Workout Meal Toronto link
7/5/2017 06:15:58 am

Hi Dear, Your information be a really very good study for me, Should admit which you are one of the best bloggers I ever saw.Thanks for share this nice information with us......

Reply
Bike Events link
10/5/2017 03:12:15 am

Hello.This article was really motivating, particularly because I was browsing for thoughts on this issue last Friday.Thanks for share……..

Reply
door security link
11/17/2017 10:49:53 pm

Thanks for any other informative website. The place else may just I am getting that kind of info written in such a perfect approach? I’ve a venture that I am just now running on, and I’ve been on the glance out for such info.

Reply
Edmond Replacement Windows link
11/24/2017 12:51:47 am

Its really fantastic information u shared. Thanks for your great effort to make valuable information..........

Reply
Shipping Container Homes link
4/19/2018 07:40:17 am

I am glad to be a visitor of this great website! Appreciate it for this enjoyable information.

Reply
Successful Advertisements link
8/2/2018 05:47:54 am

Normally I do not read article on blogs, however I would like to say that this write-up very forced me to check out and do it! Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thank you, very nice post.

Reply
One Year Chinese Language Course In China link
8/30/2018 02:30:40 am

It’s very useful info of me.A good site with interesting content, that is what I need. Thank you for making this site, and I’ll be visiting again.

Reply
Living Social Coupon Code link
9/5/2018 05:49:47 am

I am so happy to read this. This is the kind of manual that needs to be given and not the random misinformation that’s at the other blogs. I really appreciate you.

Reply
Hong Kong Private Tour link
9/6/2018 02:58:53 am

I am really glad to found this info here.It is perfect blog for every one,actually your creative writing abilities has inspired all to get some innovative idea.

Reply
Creative Advertising link
9/10/2018 01:00:42 am

you’re in reality a good webmaster. The web site loading speed is incredible. It sort of feels that you are doing any unique trick. Moreover, The contents are masterwork.

Reply
Dental Fillings link
9/20/2018 04:36:11 am

Very informative! Trying to bridge that gap in understanding between a dentist and a patient is no small task.To much of the whats involved is taken for granted by the patient. For best results understanding should be
mutual I think.

Reply
Mobile loyalty app link
9/21/2018 03:55:05 am

This is a great list of internet security blogs for all IT Professionals. those vendors are definitely the best! They are always on the web whenever I’m looking for internet security resource.

Reply
Meal Delivery Toronto link
9/21/2018 04:29:21 am

John, Thanks for the list of food blogs that allows commenting.
Anyone here knows some food blogs that offers do follow backlinks.

Reply
Pluto Valve link
9/27/2018 03:16:45 am

Really very happy to say,your post is very interesting to read.I never stop myself to say something about it.You’re doing a great job.Keep it up

Reply
fitness ambassador programs link
9/27/2018 04:08:33 am

If You have decided to take the next step on your fitness.Then Don't think more and decide which one is best for for.A good personal trainer is worth every penny.Get your <a href="https://www.fnfattire.com/">fitness ambassador programs</a>.

Reply
Brazilian hair link
10/11/2018 07:39:05 am

Thank you for giving us such an nice information. I am impressed with your information on this topic. Please visit us on http://www.healthnation.in for fitness and health related queries.

Reply
Trade Finance services link
10/11/2018 07:49:54 am

Great post!! you have shared effective ways in your post. Also I would like to share my thoughts on new business ideas under 5000+ business categories to grow small business worldwide.

Thank u.

Reply
Hong Kong tour guide link
10/12/2018 06:31:42 am

Its really fantastic information u shared. Thanks for your great effort to make valuable information. This is a great inspiring article. I am pretty much pleased with your good work. You put really very helpful information...

Reply
real estate investing link
11/2/2018 06:50:42 am

Consider real estate investing for higher returns and a secured, continuous source of income for the life after retirement for you and your family. Buy and invest in profitable properties with the help of low interest self managed funds with no hassle at all only from your reliable Elitewealthcreators.com. Visit our website today for more!

Reply
Hong Kong Day Tours link
11/6/2018 12:08:37 am

Thank you for sharing excellent informations. Your web-site is
very cool. I am impressed by the details that you have on this web site.

Reply
company tax Switzerland link
12/14/2018 12:48:34 am

You made some decent points there. I did a search on the issue and found most people will approve with your blog.

Reply
Inflatable walkabout costumes link
12/14/2018 12:56:48 am

Everyone loves it when folks come together and share opinions.
Great site, continue the good work!

Reply
Magnetic bracelets for health link
12/19/2018 06:08:36 am

You completed various good points there. I did a search on the issue and found the majority of people will consent with your blog. I think other site proprietors should take this web site as an model, very clean and magnificent comments.

Reply
Mailing link
3/1/2019 12:23:26 am

Hiiii,
Thank you so much for providing individuals with an extremely remarkable opportunity to read from this web site. It is always very enjoyable plus stuffed with a good time.

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Loading
    Picture

    Jai Catalano

    There are 3 things I can't change... my 2 kids, my 1 wife and my 0 rights.

    Archives

    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011

    Proud Member of the Yakezie Challenge
JAI CATALANO - Photographer | Videographer | Editor
973.715.0018 | New York, NY | Morristown, NJ

Home

About

Headshots

Logo design

Contact

Copyright Jai Catalano © 2004 - 2021
  • Home
  • Portfolio
    • Men
    • Women
    • Photo Manipulation
    • Creative Family Christmas Cards
  • Videos
    • Cool Video Editing Tricks (#Shorts)
  • About
  • Contact