Someone's pretending to be me on Facebook.
And clearly we're dealing with a crazed-lunatic here, because anyone with even a smidge of sanity would pick someone way cooler than me to pose as on Facebook
And feel free to use my name falsely and post images of my children in your profile pictures...but don't you ever post that Twilight is my favorite book again.
And I'm only sharing this because it appears that quite a few of my past students and people that I know from this blog have signed up as friends or are waiting to be added as a friend - so I just wanted give you a heads up.
Sorry for any confusion, but in the future, just know that if I join Facebook, or Flickr, or Pinterest or Twitter, that I'll be sure to mention it here so you all know it's really me.
And I'll use the code-word "snuffleupagus" just so you'll know for sure.
But hey, while you're at it 'Karen' - would you mind throwing in a load or two of laundry? I'm totally out of clean pajamas.
And if you're reading this Josh Downs...Thanks for the bullet-pointed email - that's so like you. (And I mean that in a good way.)
OOH people make me mad! You should definitely contact Facebook to shut the page down.
Posted by: Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita | January 20, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Seriously?? That's messed up.(And yeah, Stephanie is right -- you should report it to FB.) But I like your attitude about it! :-)
Posted by: Leslie @ {Tiny Wings} | January 20, 2012 at 12:08 PM
What the.....?!?! That's just wrong. But I like the way you addressed it :)
Posted by: Denise | January 20, 2012 at 12:09 PM
OMG what a loser that person is :/-
Posted by: Moriah Bettencourt | January 20, 2012 at 12:09 PM
I'm going to unfriend you on fb right now!:)
Posted by: Addie | January 20, 2012 at 12:12 PM
What?!?! You just gave me another reason to avoid the whole social networking world. Not doing it!
Posted by: Barbara Simmons | January 20, 2012 at 12:16 PM
That is SO creepy! The imposter definately needs to get a life! Thanks for the heads-up!!
Posted by: Rhonda | January 20, 2012 at 12:27 PM
creepy! report it!
Posted by: mandy friend | January 20, 2012 at 12:38 PM
What the heck is wrong with people. I'm so sorry to hear about this Karen.
Posted by: Lynn | January 20, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Wow. This person NEEDS to get a life.
Posted by: Jenna | January 20, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Nice... and I am saying that with total sarcasm in my fingers. You were just saying the other day that you don't have time for any of those places... Well, God Bless You! Just another chance for me to add that for you.
Posted by: Robin | January 20, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Yep, you don't strike me as the Twilight type! And is Jill one of her friends? (Is Jill even on there?) THAT would be the first clue she is not YOU!!! :)
Posted by: kat-in-texas | January 20, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Yes notify Facebook that someone else is posing as you. They should handle it for you. Ultra creepy.
Posted by: Theresa S. | January 20, 2012 at 12:46 PM
What would possess someone to want to do that? Well, to try to look on the bright side, she must really want to be you, or be like you. Pajamas and all.
Posted by: Michelle | January 20, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Wow, you are handling that miraculously well. I would be freaked out. On one hand its the sincerest form of flattery, because you are a rock star inspiration to so many of us. But on the other, it is flat out wrong. I have seen other imposter pages on facebook removed because enough people click the little link on the page and reported it to facebook.
Posted by: Lisa | January 20, 2012 at 01:05 PM
I just sent her a nasty message on Facebook letting her know what a creep she is. You are indeed a rock star but it's just wrong for someone to be pretending to be you. Copying your haircut is one thing, photos of your family crosses waaaaaay over the line.
Posted by: Nicole Reid | January 20, 2012 at 01:12 PM
wow that is really creepy and bizarre and... why?! Wow.
Posted by: Beth B. | January 20, 2012 at 01:14 PM
OMG that is soooo ridiculous!!! People are just out of hand! Unbelievable. I would be pissed if I were you. Way to deal with it in a mature manner!
Posted by: christa | January 20, 2012 at 01:19 PM
Who does those things? Obviously someone with WAY too much time on their hands. I find it BEYOND creepy - and very unsettling.
Posted by: Linda | January 20, 2012 at 01:33 PM
LOL! You are way cooler than cool, but the other "Karen"...what a loser!
Posted by: Melinda T | January 20, 2012 at 01:34 PM
Report it to Facebook Karen. This is unsafe.
Posted by: Lesley | January 20, 2012 at 01:53 PM
Sorry to hear this Karen, I'm glad you pointed it out. I would so report this. I hope this person has the good sense to remove the profile and apologize to you.
Posted by: Paola Norman | January 20, 2012 at 02:15 PM
That is unreal, I can not believe people are like that in the world. Thanks for the heads up.
Posted by: Beth | January 20, 2012 at 02:23 PM
That person DID get a life. Karen's. At least put them in time out real Karen.
Posted by: Lynn | January 20, 2012 at 03:14 PM
WHY??? Seriously??? I'm so sorry to hear this Karen but love your attitude about it. :)
Posted by: Lacey | January 20, 2012 at 03:25 PM