Today is the day to accidentally run into somebody on purpose.

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My mom showed me an article in the New York Times from not too long ago about a guy who wrote a book on how to talk about famous books that you haven't read yet.

I think it's a cute idea for people who actually hang out with other people who read books. It's a quaint notion.

As a blogger, I sometimes have awkward encounters with friends who are fellow bloggers. I'll say:

"So how do you think the Sox look for this season?"

and they'll get all huffy and say "Well you'd know how I felt if you'd read my blog today."

Or even:

"How are you?"

And then they just glare at me and walk away to go update their blog.

Sometimes I'll specifically get called out on not reading one's blog, in Larry David fashion. A friend will ask, "So what do you think of my new blog?"and I'll say, "It's great! The writing is great!"

And then they'll press on and say, "Well which post has been your favorite so far?"

and I'll say "Hmm, the one about the movie?"

And they'll say, "Which movie?"

And then I'll mumble something and look around nervously while my friend continues to stare at me with disgust until I'm forced to admit that I didn't really have much time that week to read it and then they storm off to blog about me.

It's pretty sick, solipsistic behavior. And of course I do the same thing.

So if you're at a gathering and you've been forced to talk to me for a bit, here are some things you can say that lead me to believe you've been reading Zulkey.com, even if you haven't:

"That thing you wrote about Paris Hilton/Britney Spears was funny and pointed."

"What is the kangaroo about? I know you talked about it before but tell me again?"

"Your mom is awesome. I like it whenever she's on the site."

"Your Microsoft Paint drawings are so awesome. Clearly Perez Hilton has been copying you."

"I wish you would do one of those things where you invite readers to write in again. I so wish I could see my name on your site!"

"I don't care if you don't have an RSS feed: I come back again and again! Because it's such a good site! Can I get you a drink?"

"What skin products do you use?"

"Have you lost weight? I wish I could look like you."

"Your hair looks great!"

Saying any of these things will enhance my ego and get you off the hook. So don't be afraid. At the very least you can get away with saying "What's that over there?" and then running away while I look. That's effective, too.