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Eight Things You Didn’t Know About John Chow

written by John Chow on July 7, 2007

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I received this blog tag from Zac Johnson asking me to list eight things about me that most people wouldn’t know. I stop doing blog tags a while ago because I got tagged too many times. However, since I’ve already posted five things you don’t know about me, I only need to add three more.

From The Original Five Things

1 – When I was in high school, one of my best friends was Terry Driver. He grew up to become the Abbotsford Killer and is now serving life in prison without any chance of parole. Rumor has it that I provoked Terry into becoming a serial killer when I beamed him, point blank, in the head with a tennis ball. While I did indeed shot him in the head, I assure you, that did not turned him into a serial killer. At least I hope not.

2 – I started a rock fight in China. What began as a friendly game of who can throw rocks the furthest over a fence of trees turn into a full scale battle as people on the other side of the trees started throwing rocks back at us. As far as I know, no one got hurt by the barrage of flying rocks but the rumor is I killed a family of pandas. This is not true. I am fairly sure no pandas were harmed in the great rock fight of China.

3 – I have worked a grand total of eight months at a total of three jobs. My shortest job was four hours and the longest was about seven month. I have never worked at a job since.

4 – I used to steal student’s lunch money by suckering them into a game of Three-Card Monte.

5 – While doing the Grouse Grind, I pissed off a bunch of hikers by passing them backwards.

Three New Things You Didn’t Know About John Chow

6 – I hold the record for the 100 meter dash in my high school. However, I’m sure someone must have broke that by now.

7 – During my bar hopping days, I used to bet girls $1 that I could kiss them without touching any part of their body. When they say go ahead, I would kiss them and then say, “Damn! I lost!” and give them the dollar.

8 – One time at a house party, I was talking to this girl. We were hitting it off really well but the party ran out of drinks. I decided to head to the store to get more and asked if she would like to come with me. She agreed and we went to my car. I open the car door for her but before she could get in, I grab her and kissed her full on the mouth. She gave me a startle look and I said, “The first kiss is always the most troublesome. I figure we should get it out of the way.” She slapped me and went back to the party. I went to the store alone.

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{ 101 comments }

Max July 7, 2007 at 6:12 pm

Well… that’s definitely…interesting :grin:

Mubin July 7, 2007 at 6:26 pm

DOing half of those things would get you sent to jail nowadays.

cooliojones July 7, 2007 at 10:35 pm

Yeah, but they are so much fun though! And besides, the experiences last a lifetime.

a video a day July 8, 2007 at 4:54 am

these things can only happen to john

great list of 8 things

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:06 am

Only John Chow can get away with those things. :twisted:

Austin Overton July 7, 2007 at 6:23 pm

John Chow… dah P.I.M.P.

haha!

blogcrowds July 7, 2007 at 6:33 pm

I know eh, never would have thought of it, nice line man. lol

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:08 am

So John, this is how you got your wife to marry you? You used these pick-up lines on her, too, did you? :lol:

Mike July 7, 2007 at 6:25 pm

Well that’s certainly amusing… mmm thats a good trick, betting a $1…. Maybe, even a trick that I could afford!

a video a day July 8, 2007 at 4:55 am

like the trick

if i were a man, i’d certainly use it, it’s so much better than the chatup lines i come across nowadays

Webmaster Money July 8, 2007 at 8:31 am

So how much you spent in total :)

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:11 am

I’d guess that it took a lot of 1 dollar bills — but who could even count when you’ve just kissed and conned all those women?! :lol:

MK July 7, 2007 at 6:27 pm

7 – During my bar hopping days, I used to bet girls $1 that I could kiss them without touching any part of their body. When they say go ahead, I would kiss them and then say, “Damn! I lost!” and give them the dollar.

Lol, that is pretty clever XD

John apparently has a pimp side I didn’t know about. With all the money you make these days, imaging all the kisses you could give…

Goob July 7, 2007 at 8:17 pm

I’m so using that when I go out this week. Hahaha, John needs to start another blog showing people all the moves he knows.

Geek Domain July 7, 2007 at 9:20 pm

Haha..for sure! Hilarious. :mrgreen:

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:14 am

Just make sure the girl you end up kissing doesn’t read John’s blog LOL. She might just raise the stakes for a kiss you can get at a cheaper price with someone else!

cooliojones July 7, 2007 at 10:37 pm

I think at this point, the girls are paying John for the kisses! :D

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:19 am

…and John respectfully declines every time by waving his hand with his wedding ring. :wink:

awflasher July 7, 2007 at 6:32 pm

baby , you kissed the girls !!!
omg !!! haha orz~~

SeanS July 7, 2007 at 6:34 pm

puhahah~~
I like number 7 :mrgreen:

JoshNash July 7, 2007 at 6:41 pm

No7 was good :lol:

Michael July 7, 2007 at 6:44 pm

I love #7, but in today’s money that would probably have to be a $5.

Funny Stuff John.

Michael

Webmaster Money July 8, 2007 at 9:25 am

Today they would pay him.

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:22 am

If people are willing to pay John $400 for a review, I’m pretty sure they would pay more than $1 to get a kiss from the dot com mogul. :cool:

Ed Lau July 7, 2007 at 6:52 pm

Lies. John is haunted by the ghosts of the panda family he brutally murdered with rocks to the face. Every so often, he can hear the sound of bamboo gnawing and sneezes.

Lewis Empire July 7, 2007 at 9:59 pm

Did anyone tell John about the warrant from the Chinese government? Pandacide is a serious offense.

a video a day July 8, 2007 at 4:57 am

pandacide? a new additional to my voc

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:26 am

Haha very cool word — I’m sure it’ll catch up in the John Chow community soon.

Subramanyam July 7, 2007 at 7:11 pm

No 7 is a ripoff…

Sly July 7, 2007 at 7:14 pm

Man, that was really interesting. Like everyone else said, #7 was nice. :cool:

webd360 July 8, 2007 at 4:23 pm

It seems like everyone liked that one, including me

Debo Hobo July 7, 2007 at 7:33 pm

Nowaday…The Girls should be paying you. John, I have a bet for you…. :twisted:

Goob July 7, 2007 at 8:13 pm

Remind me never to be in the same room with you and a tennis ball :)

Lewis Empire July 7, 2007 at 10:01 pm

Or his other High School buddies…

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:27 am

…or with an inflatable hammer — he’s supposed to be deadly with those, too.

D&D Nerd.com July 7, 2007 at 8:21 pm

#7 A cute way to sneak in a kiss. ^_^

#8 Not a good way to start a relationship at all. With how you went about that one, I think the slap was well deserved.

Though, despite #8, it seems you’ve cleaned up your act. :smile:

Lewis Empire July 7, 2007 at 10:02 pm

It looked like the night was going pretty well if she agreed to take the drive with you. Talk about rushing to the finish line!

a video a day July 8, 2007 at 4:59 am

that’s pretty good, lewis

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:29 am

If she went with John after that stolen, intrusive kiss, that makes the girl a you-know-what. I say good for her that she gave John a remembrance of her own and stormed off. :twisted:

Sagar July 7, 2007 at 8:47 pm

good to know so much about my blogging guru :wink: lol

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Mjuboy July 7, 2007 at 9:07 pm

Haha, #7 ftw!!

Don Wilson July 7, 2007 at 9:07 pm

Wow, the first one is shocking. Could you find a picture of him? I searched all over Google for it but couldn’t find one.

John Chow July 7, 2007 at 9:28 pm

I don’t think there are any pics of him on the Net. The only pic I have of him is from my high school yearbook. There was no such thing as a digital camera back then.

Real Estate Editorial July 8, 2007 at 8:15 am

I actually grew up in Abbotsford and remember that like it was yesterday, what a terrible tragedy. There are no pictures but won’t ever forget what he looked like..

web development blog July 18, 2007 at 10:52 pm

That’s pretty freaky. :shock:

SaltWater Fish July 7, 2007 at 9:20 pm

Number 7 is way too overused these days.

And I’m actually surprised the influence of your evil hasn’t sparked more serial killers. Way to go.

a video a day July 8, 2007 at 5:00 am

hahahah :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:31 am

None that we know of — they’re out there, I tell you. :???:

Nick July 7, 2007 at 9:24 pm

Coming soon from John Chow:

Dating and relationship advice and/or what not to do

I dunno if he’ll make it another category on this blog or start a new one for that, but I’ll definitely be sure to check it out when it comes. It seems all that experience must have paid off as he’s married now :D

1916home.net July 7, 2007 at 9:52 pm

I did something similar to your #8 but ended up going to her place. It turned out to be a 3 month relationship.

cooliojones July 7, 2007 at 10:43 pm

Now you’re gonna have a bunch of copycats trying this because you and John did it. You know they don’t have the same skills as you!

Moses Francis July 7, 2007 at 9:59 pm

I shall try the $1 trick soon.

Lewis Empire July 7, 2007 at 10:04 pm

Hey John, This post is about 8 things we didn’t know about you. Anyone who read your original post on Dec 22 already know the first 5. I only see three new ones and will patiently wait for the other 5!

cooliojones July 7, 2007 at 10:45 pm

He got you!! Now you will continue to come back looking for the other five, giving him more traffic. He’s an evil genius!

la bloga July 7, 2007 at 10:05 pm

how much was the $1 ?

simon July 7, 2007 at 10:14 pm

#7 is a great trick! :mrgreen:

personal blog July 7, 2007 at 10:19 pm

Ha, my favorite as I’m sure others was your slap in the face. I love it.

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:33 am

I would’ve paid money to see John’s face after that slap alright. Priceless!

Lance July 7, 2007 at 10:51 pm

That was interesting, some of that remind me of myself :mrgreen:

Victor July 7, 2007 at 11:05 pm

Wow, a serial killer best friend !!
Pay for hot action (only one dollar, ugly babe)
Probably a panda lost a claw from that rock fight
With this curriculum, how else can make more money online than John Chow ??

BlogMyContest July 7, 2007 at 11:29 pm

Hey josh wow these are very interesting facts about yourself. The killer fact is pretty scary actually :lol:

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webd360 July 8, 2007 at 4:33 pm

Yea, I can’t even imagine one of my friend’s turning out to be a serial killer and I’m guessing you didn’t expect it either before it happened

MrGPT July 8, 2007 at 12:09 am

John! I never knew you were such a pimp!

Webmaster Money July 8, 2007 at 9:30 am

Only from pimps become successful people :twisted:

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:44 am

It’s a skill he’s mastered through the years. :lol:

Cg Ciro July 8, 2007 at 12:13 am

Have you ever seen the movie DERAILED, with Clive Owen and Jennifer Aniston? well… Clive copied you!! :twisted:

LOL

7 – During my bar hopping days, I used to bet girls $1 that I could kiss them without touching any part of their body. When they say go ahead, I would kiss them and then say, “Damn! I lost!” and give them the dollar.

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:45 am

Right! I knew I seen that slick move somewhere.

Michael Fultz July 8, 2007 at 12:27 am

John isn’t all milk-and-cookies. He happens to be human. That’s a good thing, I think. He hasn’t killed anyone yet, and, so far, that’s a good sign.

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 3:50 am

He CLAIMS he hasn’t killed anything yet, but according to Ed he has so… LOL gotta love the dot com mogul’s human side.

zool July 8, 2007 at 12:50 am

huhuhu…
nice story…
Is it all true???

flisterz July 8, 2007 at 1:02 am

LOL number 7

Zac Johnson July 8, 2007 at 1:07 am

Haha, great list JC. I didn’t know most of them! Thanks for taking the time to make the list/post.

CatherineL July 8, 2007 at 1:24 am

John, your business could be suffering from your bad relationship practices in the past. I just blogged about this in, If you’re Bad in Bed, You’re Probably Bad in Business. Maybe you need to check it out.

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 4:02 am

Hmmm…but John is so not bad in business. So he must be great in the bed then!

DerrickFung July 8, 2007 at 2:28 am

Great!

DerrickFung July 8, 2007 at 2:28 am

Love the article. Good job…

Yumcha Girl July 8, 2007 at 2:59 am

I’m not sure I actually have any comments!

Brian July 8, 2007 at 3:07 am

Looks like John is a bit of a player in the real world

Thanks

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Rob July 8, 2007 at 3:17 am

No.7 is quiet a nice idea
i have to collect some $1 coins :twisted:

webd360 July 8, 2007 at 4:30 pm

Why coins?

webd360 July 8, 2007 at 4:31 pm

Ok, I hit submit too quick, without thinking of the possibility that you may be from another country which was $1 coins :oops:

Wong July 8, 2007 at 3:23 am

haha, That is great!I’m not sure i actually have any comments!

Indyank July 8, 2007 at 4:01 am

Probably you should add this too…But do you know this absolute ripper of blog design? :roll:

There is a guy with a site called John cow dot com and this site is now shown as a hot community in mybloglog…

Hmm…it is this guy

Info4Beingrich - Earning Money Online Made Easy July 8, 2007 at 4:07 am

John – You were good at kisses huh.. thats why you said in your recent post regarding mails.. KISS – Keep It Short and Simple.. :grin:

robert haynes July 8, 2007 at 4:09 am

I’m going to spain soon, and will definitely use a few of them lines on the ladies.

This post definitely deserves a beer, but sadly my paypal account got limited :(

kaiwah July 8, 2007 at 5:22 am

Hilarious and naughty evil John :razz:

Marc July 8, 2007 at 5:33 am

I’m just curious how you managed with only 3 jobs with only 8 months logged… Were you living with family while you built your online empire?

Jason July 8, 2007 at 5:53 am

I remember having a rock battle with my friends back in middle school. It was indeed fun, but someone will always end up getting hit in the back with a rock…

pearl July 8, 2007 at 6:48 am

first time i had a laughter here…

nice to know a little more of you! :grin:

Real Estate Editorial July 8, 2007 at 8:16 am

Hey John, I noticed in your comments you went to High School in Abbotsford. I grew up in Abby and went to Yale. Did you go to one of the hated rivals or were you a Lion as well.

John Chow July 8, 2007 at 9:54 am

I went to high school in Van Tech.

Webmaster Money July 8, 2007 at 8:35 am

I like 7 but Pandas are also good.

ttgapers July 8, 2007 at 8:50 am

that number 8 things i did not know was quite funny….

ttgapers

Hip Hop July 8, 2007 at 9:09 am

lol funny stuff

free website traffic July 9, 2007 at 4:04 am

I was just wondering…where did you learn all these from, John? Did you have a guru who taught you the evil ways of the world? :twisted:

Andy July 10, 2007 at 5:37 am

John Chow the lady killa!! :cool:

The car kiss was a smooth move…her reaction sounds a bit wacko to me!

sandossu July 10, 2007 at 5:42 am

That’s very funny :)

Brilliances July 10, 2007 at 6:46 am

hahahahahahaha

Andrew Ferguson July 11, 2007 at 3:01 pm

I lived around the corner from Terry during the entire ‘Abbotsford Killer’ hunt.

Hell of a shock to discover the killer taunting cops for months was someone I’d say hi to on my way to school.

ouchs July 13, 2007 at 12:34 am

wow that was an interesting read!!

web development blog July 18, 2007 at 10:56 pm

So are you still a runner?