Debateables Recap: Rudolph Grounded
Each month, Mike Allegra and I take on debating mostly meritable topics concerning children’s literature. We each state our initial argument in about 250 words and then add on a 150ish counter argument. You then, dear readers, vote accordingly and add in commentary. Mike and I look forward to the votes, and truly relish your comments.
Our December Debatable focused on Christmas specials based on books. I offered the perennial classic: Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer, based on the song, which is based on the Montgomery Ward coloring book. The book lasted longer than the store, sadly.
Mike, suggested his usual underdog, a relative newcomer to the seasonal menu: A Wish for Wings That Work based on the title by adult/children’s writer Berkeley Breathed, known for his Bloom County comics.
This month proved, well, ummm, different. Lots of likes and visits. Few commitments. Mike edged the voting outcome by one vote–two, if you go by what Mike says. Anyway, quibbling aside, Mike is the winner. The score is now *gasp* EVEN! We are now 3-3.
Stay tuned for January’s Debatable. A winter theme? Open to suggestions. Leave your comments and certainly your suggestions for new Debatable topics.
Until then…
Blue skies, and happy reading…
Pam Webb 
Whatta grudge match!
It’s gonna be interesting now…
Sorry, Muse! I haven’t had time to read or vote! I would’ve voted “Rudolph.”
*sniff*
😥 I should’ve known Mike would take advantage of The Christmas Rush to claim victory.
His underdog strategy is paying off. Sympathy votes?
All two of them, yep.
Maybe he keeps telling his mom to vote.
Too late!
Did you have a chance to see the Opus special, Chelsea?
Don’t go courting more votes…sheesh
I remember seeing it before. I tend to prefer traditional -no offense to the penguin concerned. 🙂
*sigh* now you mention it…
I’m sorry! 😀 Debate in January when there’s more free time!
Coming up!
None taken.
Ah, thanks, Mike. 🙂
My mom doesn’t even read my blog!
Hmmm, wonder what she would say if she did.
Mike WON???? Wait……WHAT???
I know. WHAZZUP WITH THAT!?!
People were in a Jolly mood apparently and thought Mike needed an ego boost……?
I voted for Rudolph… it is too late for mine to count??????
Your vote always counts with me, Courtney. Not so sure about Mike. He’s still doing his victory dance.