Okay, so when I started this blog, I thought, “Cindy, you are so clever. You are brilliant. No one has thought of this before! You will be the first Senior Influencer.”
What a schmuck.
There are dozens of established SIs (already I am tired of typing it) out there, only, and get this. . . they are called ELDER INFLUENCERS.
That is insulting and I will not have it. So, while I am late to this particular party (such a norm in my life– one day I will tell you about my environmental book and my romance novels) I am powering forward as an SI and the rest of social media be darned.
In researching other SIs, I found something disturbing. It seems that if you want to be in the top ten and have thousands or millions of followers, you have to look somewhat. . .crazy pants. In addition to Man Mountain Dean (actually Lance Walsh) above, here are some examples:
Are you seeing it? Each of these folks has a schtick! A THING that sets them apart: long yellow braids, armfuls of huge bangles, dark and dangerous fashion, Andy Warhol’s hair, a licky dog that won’t fit in her purse (and that purse!), or a camouflage midriff shirt with an enormous chastity belt. It seems that to be a popular SI, I have to look ridiculous, wear that fur hat, be a previously famous gay man, or a tiny Asian woman.
Have you seen me?
I look like this: 
This is ordinary. This does not grab your attention.
I did wear this braid once. 
I don’t think it was that cute.
And I tried out Andy Warhol’s hair, but it didn’t really work.
And I got these really big glasses like Iris Apfel. It didn’t get me any followers, but I could see my computer really well. 
So, I will be on the lookout for a hook that will set me apart from all the other crazy pants influencers out there.
If you think of anything let me know.
11 thoughts on “And I Call Myself a Senior Influencer?”
what about a drill team skirt with boots, etc…..? 🙂
Mmm, lucky for me I no longer have those at my disposal. Can’t even imagine. HAHAHAHA
You look FABulous in your glasses, dahling! But I also love Lee’s idea above too!
I do love those glasses!
I LOVE your “ordinary” picture, though. They have to have a schtick because they aren’t multi-talented like you!
I can only hope you’re right cause I think the costume thing is not going to work. 🙂
Erma B didn’t have a schtick. Like you, she was a cleaver and witty writer with a since of humor. Which reminds me that I found an Erma Bombeck column that Linda had kept. I am saving it to give you at our next lunch.
Oh, that would be wonderful! And you’re right, I may have to get by on my wit alone. Geez. I may be in big trouble. Maybe I can find those drillteam boots. . .
How about some George Hurrell black and white photography where you look gorgeous and showing a little cleavage. You know like those publicity shots from the movie studios in the 40’s. I bet that would get some attention. 😁
That implies that there is cleavage to be had. HAHAHA. Maybe I will do some very dramatic selfies.
Cindy you need to be a different kind of SI.! You’re not the dress up type. Maybe a Late Blooming SI. After retirement comes a new kind of freedom. Hopefully there are enough decades left to enjoy it….so get started….finish that book, be a SI Wordle standout…there’s so much more to do than come up with a really odd costume. .
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