Result's of POLL #3

As you may recall, on the occasion of this blog's first birthday I ran a poll about what reader's believe should happen in Ellen's life before the marking of our second year. Logistically it went FUBAR so I'm not bothering to post the numbers, but as promised, I am reporting back to voters and of course Ellen herself on the preferences expressed...partly to see if she will oblige us. On a number of small matters, it has long been clear that Ellen responds to requests, but this is an experiment in terms of its scale. The question is whether Ellen will allow her audience to direct the narrative in a more significant sense.

Voters' options for Ellen developments (devELLopments) by March 2014 were: a) makes partner at Manageing & MANAGEING; b) goes in-house or beings teaching law school; c) gets engaged to Mr. Right; and d) banishes Dad from supervision of her finances and eating/fitness regimen. Option D was the single most popular response. I find this fascinating because, of all the possibilities, this will probably make for the dullest reading. It actually takes away a crucial, recurrent plot element, where each of the other three storylines would have promised added complexities. To my surprise, it seems voters were actually thinking about Ellen as if a real person--a friend, even--whose best interests as a self-sufficient adult woman are more important than her entertainment value. Wow, humanity! Or at least, ELLENWatch-ity!

All of this said, the close runner-up was Option C: Ellen finellally getting a ring on it. It seems readers share Ellen's priority on marital security, and no doubt would also love to read about the courtship/ negotiation that this would necessitate. Also, in a reality that somewhat dampens the triumph of Outcome D (if we get it). Remember that Dad has always been willing to cheerfully hand over the reins on Ellen's bank account and diet...to Ellen's husband. The problem has been her not having one. Therefore we may not be able to get D without C, and expressed wishes for both lead Ellen circularly into the life-directorship of, simply, another man, rather than achieving any more autonomy.

At any rate, Hear Ye Ellen--your audience has spoken, and you have your orders. Congratulations in advance! In the future I see you changing a bunch of passwords and fooeying your Dad's protestations (YAY!!!) before heading out dress shopping with Myrna. Now show us how you got there.

Love alway's,
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