Janette Toral started a writing project to identify the top 10 emerging influential blogs of 2007. Since I'm lazy, I usually instinctively run away from projects. But I'm participating in this one because I'll get an approximately 1 in 25 shot to win $100. *cue Dr. Evil voice* ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS! I like cash, and I like the odds.

So here's my list of 10 emerging blogs and why I think they're influential. Did I say 10? I meant 5. 10 sounds like too much work.

1. Paolo Mendoza a.k.a. The Philosophical Bastard - He's like the little brother I never had. The ultimate blogosphere politician, he gains supporters by going from blog to blog, kissing hands and shaking babies. He claims that he'll become the president of the Philippines in 2028, so sucking up to him now could be a good idea.

2. The Runaway Cat's SpaceParade - She's known to Chicken Mafia fans as neko-chan. Just like me, she loves food and hates CSI:Miami. She's like the little sister I never had. Oh wait, I do have a little sister... sorry, sis.

3. Greenpinoy - This guy specializes in lowbrow Pinoy humor. He posts short entries several times a day, and that's perfect for my short attention span. He earns bonus points for being a pervert.

4. Fruityoaty - This one is influential because it was most likely created under the influence of some kind of drugs. She earns bonus points for having a morbidly obese cat that looks like Garfield.

5. The Blue Addictions - Flattery and talking about poop are two of the best ways to win my approval. (Bribery is another... hey, look, there are still 5 slots open on this list! *wink* *wink*)

Yay! I'm done!

I do follow quite a few other blogs, but most of them are either too old (blogs created before August 2006 are ineligible) or updated too infrequently (you know who you are :-P).