The Real Doug Hutchison?
Hi gang.
Can I alert you to a comment left in relation to the recent post “Are You Doug Hutchison?” I have every reason to believe that this comment was left by Percy Wetmore himself, Mr Doug Hutchison. If it be so, it is a chance which does redeem all sorrows that ever I have felt.
Of course, there is no way of knowing for sure, especially since I have the odd acquaintance not averse to a spot of silly beggars. I have already received two emails from one such ne’er-do-well, which are reproduced (in part) here:
Exhibit A:
I see your “other Doug Hutchison” blog entry has a new comment from none other than the “other Doug Hutchison” himself! Could this be the real mccoy or just a cheap imitation? I do recall you saying you were endeavouring to contact him?
Exhibit B:
I think that was the other DH. Something about it sounds sincere, it’s not too earnest in the way that a fake would be. Also his blog name links to his website which is something that all but the most experienced faker wouldn’t think of. Nah I think it’s the real deal.
Draw your own conclusions. As for me, I resolve to slam the door on my gnawing paranoia and bask in the warm glow that a brush with one’s namesake can produce. Incidently, I think it would be nice for you all to go and visit The Other Mr H over here. For those who can’t summon the energy, here’s a little picture of him, as represented in toy form, in the role of Eugene Tooms. Every home should have one.
January 3, 2007 at 12:32 am
As the author of your two “exhibits”, may I assert that they are nothing more than amateur guesswork and I don’t particularly want you to be basking in anything on my account. Please maintain your scepticism, it’s far healthier. Until he appears at your door with a bottle of wine and a bag of Doritos consider it highly suspect.
January 3, 2007 at 2:10 am
could you not do a bit of detective work with your blog stats to see how this chap came about your site and where he was located at the time?
January 3, 2007 at 2:47 pm
Kenny, I’m not sure if your suggestion is possible, nor how I would go about it if it was.
Besides, if The Other Mr H got wind of the fact that I was doubting him, he might snub the blog for all time. Best not to look gift horses in the mouth, I say.
For the record, I am absolutely convinced that it was really him, or (at worst) his PA.
Yesterday, I was adrift on the seas of doubt, largely thanks to Mrs H, who thought it would be fun to pretend that SHE’D written it (the little scamp).
January 3, 2007 at 4:53 pm
I think it’s kosher – I’ll explain why on Sunday…
J