Come to Think of it...One Hundred Reasons to Thank You

In an uncharacteristic show of ego, Bob Warja takes time out to ponder what his first 99 articles have meant to him, and what the number "100" stands for. I know, let's humor him this one time, OK?

by Bob Warja (Senior Writer)

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Editorial

July 04, 2008

The number "100" means a lot of different things to different people.

It may refer to the one hundred years since the Cubs have last won the World Series.

Maybe it earmarks a "century of progress" or denotes the celebration of a centenarian (a person who lives to be 100 years old.)

Please excuse the self-indulgence for a moment. This is my 100th article for B/R and I can honestly say I've enjoyed writing each one of them. I can’t speak for the quality of my work, as that is for others, such as yourselves, to decide.

But I do know that anything that comes in one hundred is a lot. That's why people are making such a fuss over this being the anniversary of the last Cubs WS in 1908.

And yes, even in this economy, $100 is still a lot of money. You bend down and find a Ben Franklin on the ground or in the pocket of a seldom-used jacket and you'll know what I mean.

From "100 bottles of beer on the wall" to Herrik's 100 kisses, the number one
hundred means something.

Did you know that 100 degrees Celsius is the boiling temperature of pure water at sea level?

Or that the United States Senate has 100 senators?

Or that 100 is the number of tiles in a standard Scrabble set?

"The First Hundred Days" is an arbitrary benchmark of a President of the
United States' performance at the beginning of his term.

Of course, In English slang, adding the number 100 to a particular skill or
subject denotes introductory knowledge ("Physics 100", "Soccer 100"), akin
to the name of a first year university subject. So perhaps I'm just getting started.

Did you know that the One Hundred Years War actually lasted 116 years?

Of course, in sports 100 refers to the number of yards in an American
football field (not including the end zones).

It is also the record number of points scored in one NBA game, set by Wilt
Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors on March 2, 1962.

Pythagoreans considered 100 as divinely divine because it is the square (10 x 10) of the divine decad (10).

The 100th day of the year is April 10th, the day the Titanic set sail.

Consider this: The Gathering of the 100 Gods occurs on the 19th day of the first lunar month. The Chinese go to bed early on this Rats' Wedding Day (March 5) so as not to disturb the rats. It is the only day during this month when newly married daughters may visit their parents.

Then I look around, and to my chagrin, I find that 29 other B/R writers have already passed the century mark, with a few having written more than 300 articles. Wow. Come to think of it, perhaps 100 ain't such a big thing after all.

But I thank you, dear readers, for your support (and yes, your indulgence).

Editorial

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reply to comment by Andrew
about 1 month ago

Very nice work, Bob!

(Even though you copied at least one of your articles from my archive...you know I tease! I need to drop it. :D)

Seriously, though, a hearty congrats from one of your biggest fans! Please don't stop here, I enjoy your "Come to think of it..." articles immensely. Please keep them coming!
1. by Bob
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Thanks Andrew, I hope it wasn't too self gratifying of me. I definately appreciate the kind words especially coming from a great writer such as yourself.
2. by Andrew
  from about 1 month ago
  
  No, thank you for the kind words. It means a lot to me, especially coming from a guy around 30 years my senior. You've been around the block a few times. :D
reply to comment by Chris
about 1 month ago

Congrats on 100 Bob. Let's hope heres AT LEAST 100 more!
1. by Bob
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Thanks Chris, I appreciate it. You guys are stuck with me for at least another 100.
reply to comment by Adam
about 1 month ago

Congrats, Bob. I hit 100 today as well.
1. by Bob
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Hey, I see...congrats to you too Adam. You're onbiously much less vain than I am!!
2. by Andrew
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Congrats, Adam!
reply to comment by Joe
about 1 month ago

Congrats on 100. As for the question about your work, it's quality.
1. by Bob
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Thanks Joe, right back at you too.
reply to comment by Sam
about 1 month ago

You're the man Bob, and I can't wait for your next 100 articles! The day I joined this site you welcomed me with open arms and you are one of the reasons why I enjoy being a part of the bleacher report. Keep up the fantastic work!
1. by Bob
  from about 1 month ago
  
  You've encouraged and inspired me Sam, and you are always ready with a terrific comment. You make writing enjoyable buddy.
reply to comment by TJ
about 1 month ago

Congrats Bob!
1. by Bob
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Thanks TJ, only 60 more to go for you my friend!
reply to comment by Ben
about 1 month ago

Congrats on 100 Bobby!
1. by Bob
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Thanks Ben!
reply to comment by Salaar
about 1 month ago

Congrats on the 100 Bob..I'm heading for 200 myself..2 to go..
1. by Andrew
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Hm, Bob joined eight months ago and has 100. Salaar joined five months ago and has 199.
  
  What's going on?
2. by Salaar
  from about 1 month ago
  
  199..I'm going to wait on the next one..Wait for something special to pop up..Thanks Andrew..you yourself aren't far behind..156 in 5 months..
3. by Bob
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Awesome Salaar, congrats to you too!
reply to comment by KP
about 1 month ago

Congratulations on reaching the century mark, Bob!
1. by Bob
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Thanks KP. Congrats to you too.
reply to comment by Ian
about 1 month ago

Good work. Thanks for time and dedication!
1. by Bob
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Thanks Ian, I appreciate it.
reply to comment by Chris
about 1 month ago

Nice work Bob. Looking forward to 100 more!
1. by Bob
  from about 1 month ago
  
  Thanks Chris.
reply to comment by illya
about 1 month ago

i have 12 articles in 6 months. that must be some sort of record for the least productivity.
1. by Bob
  from about 1 month ago
  
  But you have a lot of comments and that's an important contribution to B/R.
reply to comment by Daniel
about 1 month ago

Also, 100 more years till the Cubs win a World Series
reply to comment by Bob
about 1 month ago

I've been a member for 8 months but didn't start writing right away. I went at least 3 mnths befoer my first article. Nevertheless, that's some very impressive numbers guys. That's more than one article per day, wow.
reply to comment by David
about 1 month ago

Congrats on hitting the 100 club. Seems like it would take forever didn't it? Continued success.
1. by Bob
  from about 1 month ago
  
  You're right David, it seemed far away at one point but it went fast in hindsight. Let's see who gets to 200 first. :)
reply to comment by Patti
about 1 month ago

Congrats Bob!!! that's great.. I enjoy reading your articles and look forward to many more form you!!