I may be Internet famous, but am by no means a celebrity. Do you see my name in the National Enquirer? Didn’t think so. That didn’t stop a few folks from nominating me for Celebrity Punch Out. Enough people wanted to take me in a virtual round of boxing that my likeness was crafted, my stats were generated, and my digital body entered the ring. Initial reports confirm that I’m no pushover with my electronic fists. With typing speeds in excess of 120 wpm, my stamina should come to no surprise. Don’t ask me what places me in the same league as real celebrities such as Dr. Phil, George Bush, and Bill Gates - I honestly have no idea. My dogs think I’m a celebrity, but that’s only because I bring them food and water. The next time I write something that you vehemently disagree with, try taking me down with a imaginary knockout before blasting me a nastygram.

You wouldn’t hit a fella with glasses on, would ya? Here’s a golden opportunity to gain the upper hand. Or is that… uppercut? I don’t box in real life, nor do I make it a habit of watching boxing on television (or any sport, for that matter). This still didn’t stop me from wasting 3.14 hours of my life beating myself to a quivering mass of nerd pulp. It’s not every day you can do that without impacting your self-esteem (or self-worth). Self-inflicting wounds? I heal quickly; resilience is one of my secret weapons. It’s all being done in the name of fun, and I certainly don’t take myself seriously enough to (a) ignore it, (b) admonish it, or (c) believe I’m worthy of a “Celebrity” label. Same can’t be said for what Google’s doing with Sun. Office deserves to be thrown into the ring, and I’d hope that someone in charge of StarOffice understands that its UI needs to be dramatically improved before most folks are going to take it seriously. Then again, Microsoft Office UI hasn’t always been a shining example of perfection. What piece of software would you take into the ring?