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December 20, 2016 By Brian 17 Comments

Pop Culture League: This is the end.

PopCultureLeague-Logo-MediumLast week, the League wrote about things they would do differently if given the opportunity. The Pop Culture League was a “Do Over” itself, in that it was reborn from the ashes of the League of Extraordinary Bloggers. As with its predecessor, the Pop Culture League has had a good run, but it’s time for me to tuck it into bed and let it slumber for a while. I have so much respect for all the bloggers who contributed, and every week was a fun and enlightening trip down various rabbit holes.

For most of us, our blogs are a side hobby, not our jobs, and as such, real life tends to take precedence over our online contributions (as it should!). Lately, my schedule outside of the blog has filled up and pulled me away more often than I would care to admit, and I just don’t feel like I can ask others to contribute to the League when I can’t find the time to contribute myself. So, it’s time to put the League into a deep cryogenic sleep once more, maybe to be reawakened by some future dystopian society.

As the holidays are fast approaching, I want to thank all of you for being a part of this grand experience and hope you all have an awesome 2017 — you guys rock!

Filed Under: Pop Culture League Tagged With: Pop Culture League

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  1. Tony says

    December 20, 2016 at 11:28 am

    Thanks for the much needed inspiration.It was a fun run 🙂 Merry X-Mas and Happy New Year !!!

    Reply
  2. George says

    December 20, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Bummer. But totally understandable. As always, thanks Brian.

    Reply
  3. Ed Dexter says

    December 20, 2016 at 11:34 am

    And 2016 claims another victim….

    Sad to see it go again but I hope it will return again someday!

    Reply
  4. Spyda-Man says

    December 20, 2016 at 11:37 am

    No. Thank you! It was fun and an honor to be part of the Pop Culture League! Have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday & AWESOME New Year!

    Reply
    • Spyda-Man says

      December 20, 2016 at 11:51 am

      I wrote a little thank you on my page at http://20yearsb42000.blogspot.com/2016/12/pop-culture-league-end-this-morning-i.html

      Reply
  5. Jon says

    December 20, 2016 at 11:50 am

    D’oh! I got back into it just in time for it to go away! Sad…

    Reply
  6. Shawn Smith-Ford says

    December 20, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    I will miss it until it returns in some future form. fortunately that future dystopian society you were talking about starts next year

    or unfortunately… or now I’m confused

    Reply
  7. George says

    December 20, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    If this is the end assignment, this (repost from 2014) is how I see it all going down.

    http://gijigsaw.blogspot.com/2014/04/lego-friends-and-zombie-apocolypse.html

    Wait – you’re serious? This is the end of PCL?

    Reply
  8. Alexis Lasek (Alexis' Universe) says

    December 20, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    While I understand, I will miss the challenges Brian. Real life does take precedence, I should know, my blog has been less updated than planned due to being sick and some depression. I will continue to visit my fellow league members.

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    • Alexis Lasek (Alexis' Universe) says

      December 20, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      I forgot to mention that I to made a post about this news. Brian, thanks again for making the Pop Culture League, I missed out on the original form but am happy i was able to be in this one since week 2 and hope i’ll be around fr its third form to 🙂

      http://collectorsuniverse.blogspot.com/2016/12/farewell-to-league.html

      Reply
  9. Batfan says

    December 21, 2016 at 1:21 am

    Sorry, Brian. Been way to busy to contribute lately. Hoping things slow down after the new year. Might even go back and do some of the challenges I missed. And, of course, I’ll be waiting in the wings should it return!

    Have a good holiday!

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  10. The Rebel says

    December 22, 2016 at 4:29 am

    It was fun being able to contribute some write ups again after the demise of the original League of Extraordinary bloggers. I am guilty too of not contributing towards the PCL’s weekly challenge for the past several weeks because of this other small thingy called life.

    So sad to see this coming to an end (again) but that’s the way the cookie crumble…

    Brian, if you ever need any essay contribution etc for any of your future projects, do let me know. Till then….cheers bro. Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year!

    Reply
  11. Jamie says

    December 22, 2016 at 11:21 am

    So sorry to hear this. Please read my blogpost:
    http://jannghi.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-end-of-pop-culture-league.html

    Reply
  12. yelinna says

    January 7, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    I had an extremely busy end of 2016, so I couldn’t visit for a while, and I understand the reasons for the “deep sleep” of the league (I dissapeared during several weeks, omg!). I also feel it was a honor to be part of this. This was so awesome, that an entry for The League helped me track my advances with my master degree:
    http://traveling-pics.livejournal.com/580720.html (see the link from 2014)

    I hope you all the best of the best!!
    See you soon! 😀

    Gracias Totales!
    Total Thanks!

    Reply
  13. Retro Rambler says

    January 9, 2017 at 11:28 am

    With Brian’s blessing, we are continuing this tradition at RetroRamblings.com. with the Retro Revival Blog Challenge!

    Come check it out:
    http://retroramblings.com/retro-revival-blog-challenge-week-1-snow-days/

    Reply
  14. Mitch says

    January 12, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    Brian – Thank you for always brightening up my DC Flea day by visiting my booth. I always try to have something “Cool and Colleted” on display and make it worth your while. I believe you and me could talk toys and movies for days and never get bored. Happy New Year to your family and you.

    Reply
    • Brian says

      January 12, 2017 at 5:00 pm

      Always a pleasure!

      Reply

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