Hottitude Makes Wikipedia
by Jen See on Dec 11, 2008 7:28 PM EST
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PrintThis is truly a great day. The Cafe's obsession with Bennati's hottitude is now enshrined in his Wikipedia entry for all the world to see.
Daniele Bennati (born September 24, 1980 in Arezzo) is an Italian professional road racing cyclist specialising in fast sprint finishes. In 2008, he rides for UCI ProTeam Liquigas. His hottitude is the subject of much admiration to many who post on the awesome cycling blog podiumcafe, where the neologism "bennalanche" had to be coined to describe the mass posting of pictures of Bennati that invariably follow upon mention of his name.
Did I mention that this is a great day? The only thing missing is my *#@&ing Pinarello.
Please feel free to illustrate this post as necessary.
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where's the hottitude?
Someone needs to edit that page. It’s missing his most important characteristic. Sprinter, climber, blah blah. Serious threat in the hottitude classification. Where’s that part?
Wait... how did he get in here. There's no Cafe mentioned on his page.
I mean really. I do like his “bike” and all but really. Cycling is ALL about the CAFE? No?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
That IS hot
I mean, look at those deep dish rims!
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 11, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Cool sunshades worn on your head *
- Trick No 7 from the book " Fifty ways to hide your beginning baldness" by Anton Dorfmann
Carlos Sastre - Tour de France winner - Born From Jets
What the...?
2 different rims? That’s NOT hot!
Or maybe, Piti is so hot that having 2 different rims, make it hot? I can’t decide.
Er
right, I was mesmerized by the Bora Ultra. I’m in the market, as it happens.
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 12, 2008 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
i'm confused
it’s watermarked cor voss. he’s dutch i believe and not italian as is bettini…..
by Christopher See on Dec 11, 2008 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Perhaps it was an honest mistake...
Or perhaps someone was testing how Bennalaches distract certain parties from noticing such obvious errors.
Either way, great eye!
This isn't a great day, this is a truly sad day
the very credible reputation of Wikipedia has just been shattered. Just a shame, a damn shame.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
It's just not right is it
I thought they might draw the line somewhere, but after seeing this it is evident that wiki is out of control and needs to be stopped,before it causes the next world war. :)
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
But, she made you look, Phil.
She made you look.
Sometimes I wonder...why is that Frisbee getting bigger?...and then it hits me.
OH, ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He is considered dreamy by Phil H and his “hottitude” has been extensively debated on the popular cycling blog,
Now I have lost all faith in humanity.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
You know...
Wikipedia is supposed to be factual. There are a lot more names that spring to mind for the sentence containing “Benna” and “dreamy” besides Phil.
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 11, 2008 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
The current version is pretty good too
Daniele Bennati (born September 24, 1980 in Arezzo) is an Italian professional road racing cyclist specialising in fast sprint finishes. In 2008, he rides for UCI ProTeam Liquigas. He is the only reason left to live, for such people as CycleGirl and Albertina, who post on the awesome cycling blog podiumcafe.
I love wikipedia..
and yay to the PdC ladies for getting Hottitude on there ..
Oh Phil… umm i’m lost for words… But admit it, it is funny…
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Oh, you just wait tell I figure out this editing thing
and it will happen, you will not be happy with the consequences!……………………….But yeah, it’s pretty hilarious, and now I’m on wiki, I’m famous now!
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
You’ve triggered a Bennalanche! RRUUUUUUUUUNNN! Run for your lives!!!
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 11, 2008 8:18 PM EST reply actions
Check it now, who's laughing now huh?
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
I have to leave now
when I get back in 3 hours I am very curious to see what will be on Bennati’s wiki page then, I have a feeling it will be different then it is now.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
I still can not stop laughing. OMG.
To the lovely person that made sure his wiki page was correctly done, WAY TO GO.
Still laughing. Oh my. I so LOVE this place!!!!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Extraneous Comma!?
Whoever committed the comma crime (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Daniele_Bennati&action=history) better beware of the grammar police in support of Benna.
Let's hope Benna looks at wikipedia....
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Sui
You need to start selling this one. Special price for the ladies.
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 12, 2008 2:03 AM EST up reply actions
That is one photo I would be more than happy to send
him some bucks for the actual file. If he got into the “get the autograph” mode he’d be set for life.
But…. I’m not sure how that would appear to everyone else waiting.
Okay Benna – I need this one to say – to my true love Cyclegirl.
And this one, to my love lyne, may you photograph me in your dreams forever.
And then this one should say, to my darling sweetheart Albertina.
And so on…. ha ha ha!!!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Since I missed most of the interim Wiki versions,
all I can do is post a link to another pic to prove that what Wiki says about Bennalanche is true.
This image cab be erotic, if you have a mind like mine :-)
Photo courtesy repubblica.it
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Oh that's beautiful
I knew the page would be completely different when I got back, I still think it will be changing a few times though.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
Does this posses the power to destroy/divert the Bennalanche?
If not that image, how about this?
Gods, this is going to murder my bandwidth on Photobucket…
you see the pippo and benna photo
Just gives me images that i probably shouldn’t mention here :-))))))
and the Kit, well if Cipo can pull it off so can Benna…
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Oooo, just realised what that sounded like!
I didn’t mean that he could literally pull his zebra stripes off…well, I mean, I wouldn’t mind if he did…erm….I’d better stop now….
No, no he can't
Admittedly I’m not the target audience but as an objective observer I think it’s fair to say the line can be drawn at zebrastripes.
Carlos Sastre - Tour de France winner - Born From Jets
Sorry girls. I agree with Jens. And he better not show up in that body looking one either.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Hello...?
Italian… you need to ask?
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 12, 2008 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
And with luck never will again.
Were you the one who claimed Liqui was going to win the Team Smackdown in the fashion sense/grooming category?
you guys should check out the page again
there was something added
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
I can NOT stop laughing....
Daniele Bennati (born September 24, 1980 in Arezzo) is an Italian professional road racing cyclist specialising in fast sprint finishes. In 2008, he rides for UCI ProTeam Liquigas. His hottitude is the subject of much admiration to many who post on the awesome cycling blog podiumcafe, where the neologism “bennalanche” had to be coined to describe the mass posting of pictures of Bennati that invariably follow upon mention of his name. Bennati himself has been believed to have been overheard saying about the blog website “I think it is the most incredible website that has ever been created, although I find the women who blog there psychopathic and possessed by my being, I still think this site is the best cycling site ever.” After making this comment it is believed Bennati went back to his naked mud bath. Although there are only a few witnesses who may have overheard this comment, and it might never have been made.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Your welcome
I mean…………………..um……………………..I had nothing to do with that.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
This is only the beginning I fear.
The girls are so going to have revenge on you the site tomorrow.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Hey, I said I have nothing to do with that(evil smirk)
but the hottitude part was kept so they shouldn’t be too mad. I think it’s perfect the way it is now.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
I'm still cracking up. Friday is going to be far from boring. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Wait till the season starts
every time a big race comes up, its wiki page suddenly changes. Yeah, I can see it now, the Tour of Flanders is classic race held every April, primarily raced in Quicksand on the planet Pluto, and so on and so on.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
I was actually waiting for the 2008 stats to be updated...
Something like -
December 2008
- 1st – Podium Cafe Hotitude.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Ah yes stats
well if leaky wins the team smackdown thing then maybe that will have to go in his stats.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
Now, team smackdown being added would be funny..
Oh, and i’m sure whoever is changing, can change the winners stats for sure..
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
I'd love to say it's not but really, it is.
However – one should note now that Cyclegirl has brought in a points systems there’s reason for concern. I am pretty sure I can locate pics of the Garmin guys with out tops on and most, if not all, have a website scoring themselves some points. And for those that can update and write pretty often, they should get bonus points. (Thinking Michael Barry on Columbia deserves a bonus point there anyways as that man can write better than most of the riders combined. And I know where to find a pic of him and C with out their shirts on.)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
We're not counting individual riders' sites are we?!
Surely actual physical hottitude should be awarded the most points. That is after all, the main thing!
Agree that should be the highest.
But for sites/blogs etc, it should be one per rider for the team up to the set limit (10 right?). Teams with riders doing the most for their fans should certainly get points over a team that say only has one good looking rider doing nothing to help the fans keep tabs? right? And the same with pics. One point per rider found (not # of pics of a rider). Cyclegirl is running this so she can decide but I’m thinking it’s a no brainer and slam dunk of other items aren’t considered.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Let's not forget this is a
hottest team smackdown. Having lots of pics on your website demonstrating a lack of hotitude should not be equivalent to true hotness. And while I admire writing ability as much as anyone (not that you can tell from my posts here), is that really relevant in a hottest team contest?
While the pen might be mightier than the sword, when it comes to hotness smackdown, I fear the pen is not mightier than hair gel.
I agree I agree.
I was just looking for ways to get the other sweeties some points before Benna and Basso smack ’em. LOL!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
A wiki editor with no sense of humor is on to you people
May God help you all… FYI, Sui is a media lawyer of some sort. He can help if things get sticky…
I have no sense of humour??
Well, I love the humour on this site and all the hotitude threads, but please, please, do not transfer it to wikipedia. (As a matter of fact, I did notice the edits via this thread, not via wikipedia.) Some of us are trying to maintain an encyclopedia with facts and figures about cyclists and others, so please leave all the comments about the cyclists’s appearance and hotness here. Btw, the Bennati-entry on enwiki has two (2!) sentences about him (+ palmares). Maybe I could challenge any of you Benna-fans to expand the article, by translating from the longer French or Italian?
I'm sure your challenge could easily be met, Ladies what do you think??
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
You are in trouble, you are in trouble...
wikipedia takes itself very seriously. You are now considered vandals.
I can say I saw this coming. Bad girls and boys.
by ZoeRochelle on Dec 12, 2008 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
My apologies
No offense intended. You folks do good work and I for one appreciate it. The nonsense will end shortly, I can pretty much guarantee that. Folks around here are not true vandals, or trolls. We are just a little mischievous, but in a respectful way. If you spend any time around here, you will see that shine through.
+1
wiki is life saver for me, and I do really appreciate what you guys do. Just a little fun in the dreadful off season, as you can see now, his wiki page has been revamped thanks to the kind people on here. We won’t be so immature again. We will behave, or at least attempt to.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
Agreed
Wikipedia isn’t for messin around. It was fun for a few minutes, but ultimately they can’t tolerate any game-playing, lest the whole project get degraded.
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 12, 2008 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
Okay, now it appears to be with out anything fun at all.
And I swear it is shorter than it was originally. I thought there were at least another line or two.
Oh well. I have to admit the funniest part was the simpler mention of Hotitude and the Cafe.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
BAHAHAHA
i started this. i claim full responsibility after folllowing the benna link from the bennalanche post. but this is out of control
i am master of my fate, i am captain of my soul
Wiki is back to normal it seems
but you have to say, wish Benna saw all that.. LOL
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Albertina, the link needs to go onto Benna facebook page...
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Wiki never goes back to normal
if you click on the little tab at the top that says history you will find all your little edits are being preserved for eternity.
That was me
As well as the initial “he is dreamy” and the adding of “Phil H”. Sorry Wikipedia editors. I promise to behave….
Stop Jimbo. You're making us sound like bad little kids.
It is okay to have some fun. ANYONE that knows us here at this site would know that we were having some fun and that the same group that was playing around has now made his entry a kick ass one. If we had messed it up and made things a joke, I’d be sorry but we are not bad peeps. We love our riders and that bit of fun probably got his page more hits in one day than it saw in a month. Plus many learned that you can update with real facts and wins and such so it had a good result.
I know it’s tough waiting for the pinarello to arrive sweetie but it’s okay to have some fun while you wait. LOL! Hugs and kisses.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Tried something like that, didn't you Chris?
Amstel predictions IIRC
Carlos Sastre - Tour de France winner - Born From Jets
SBN has something
But don’t ask me what. I think it might be completely internal.
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 12, 2008 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
Challenge accepted!
Ok, I was inspired to go to the French Wikipedia entry for Benna and (loosely) translate the rather long bio that can be found there. I then discovered that there was no coverage of 2008, and so pieced some together. So now Benna’s entry is probably longer than Eddy Merckx’s. However, I am not good at the photo stuff, and someone needs to find some good public domain pics and insert them into the entry – if only to substantiate the penultimate sentence as I left it!
by GreylockGrinder on Dec 12, 2008 1:35 PM EST reply actions
Nicely done!
I think that just wiped out any bad stares with the good fun had yesterday and we once again rock the detail department.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
pic
If someone will tell me that they will crop and add it, I will be happy to dedicate this shot to the public domain, assuming that is wiki-kosher.
uploading
Flickr-pictures can easily be uploaded to commons to be used on wikipedia, but I cannot do it as long as the picture is not tagged with CC-BY or CC-BY-SA. They would delete any picture that are not free to use.
rofl - so sorry I missed all the fun
imagine if we could harness this energy for good…. nah this is way more fun
Nice work guys
A perfect example of why this community is what it is. Within 24 hours, a joke taken too far has become something really constructive, a lengthy Wikipedia entry with some additional pictures. Very good stuff.
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 12, 2008 4:24 PM EST reply actions
And
I see you did a fanpost about this like 75 hours ago. Yes, I do actually read the website…
CQRanking.com, you complete me.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 12, 2008 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
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