Rather than a plain-jane, boring comments section, readers are now encouraged to snark away using PhotoCrank. A brief demonstration of the device being used on Crummy Church Signs can be found here (originally a pitch from PhotoCrank creator 'Hup', forever immortalized in the minds of humor-blogs.com readers in this post (NSFW)). Visitors can also see the first sign that CCS proprietor Joel Bezaire Crank'd -- the first picture in the post immediately below this one (the one about itchy clothes and mean/boring people). Just press the "Play" button to see Joel's Crank on the sign.
Every picture on CCS (including archives) can now be Crank'd by anyone with razor wit and ten seconds to spare. Bezaire promises that if any hilarious Cranks are posted on older signs, he will link to them in future posts so the entire community can enjoy them without having to go archive-diving.
"CCS has always been about the community," said Bezaire. "We rely on pictures from readers, and many of our funniest reviews are from readers as well. PhotoCrank is simply the logical next step in ensuring reader participation."
Bezaire assured long-time CCS readers that this will not change the daily operations of the blog. "The normal comments section will still exist. I'll still post my best snarky comment underneath the picture, like always. However, if I have a hard time deciding between snarks, I might put a second choice in the PhotoCrank section. Or, I might Crank the submitter's review. The options are endless. The best part will be seeing hilarious Cranks from my best commentators."
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So, folks, what are you waiting for? Find your favorite CCS in the archives and start Crankin' away!
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Wow, Joel - you've really outdone yourself with this post. I think that you just wrote our new product pitch? haha
ReplyDeleteI think that PhotoCrank will make a nice addition to even the crummiest of church signs and we're super excited to add some fun and interactivity to what you're doing.
If anyone has any questions about Crank'n or if you want to add some Cranktivity on your blog, please email me any time at ryan@photocrank.com or head on over here to our website to download the PhotoCrank Engine now.
Crank it like you want it.
Hup
p.s. That post that Kevin wrote on me and Steph was the funniest thing that I have ever read.
So they got to you too, eh? ;)
ReplyDeleteOne of these days I'll have time to look into this.