
Originally Posted by
Jiro
Best Thread hasn't always had its position in the Ciddies guaranteed. There were some who thought it was pointless and should be removed...forever. Felt like it was unnecessarily patting someone on the back for something they didn't really do. But I'm here to tell you why Best Thread is an important Ciddie. Let's take a walk, shall we?
The Best Thread Ciddie is not awarded to the thread creator. Their concept might be great, but often it is not the individual's creation but a team effort. However, the Ciddie is also not awarded to the posters within the thread. Taking a thread from humble beginnings to greatness typically involves the participation of numerous people. Whether they are all individually humorous, or intelligent, or inspiring, or whether it is simply that a certain synergy is reached via these sometimes plain posts, the threads here, nominated for the position of Best Thread are a gift to us all, and the Ciddie is awarded to the thread as a repayment for the joy it has given all of us.
This Ciddie allows us a time of reflection, to appreciate those threads which have stuck in our minds for months, long and deep enough to be remembered when the Ciddies roll into town. It is also a milestone, something to strive for: each and every time we make a thread, we should be hoping to bring joy and entertainment. Striving for greatness is one thing, but serendipity has a habit of raising its beautiful head at the most random of times and even the most innocent of threads can rise to stardom. Another reason that we should take a leaf out of The Man's booklet and give our opinions wherever we stumble. Don't be afraid, and don't be modest. Go on and spread that opinion of yours, forcefully if you have to. You never know what it could spark.
So let us hope that we have many more Best Threads as the years roll by, and let us not forget the joy that previous threads have given us. I expect all of you to make a thread tomorrow with the greatest of intentions. Don't disappoint me or I will slowly cut the skin from your limbs and coat the rest of your body with it. Like EpicMealTime's bacon strips, only more... you.