What? And I thought use of LolCatz showed a solid grip on internet memes, social media and the web? Are not those cats clogging the pipes of the interwebs? - Aram Zucker-Scharff

Common sense is unfortunately not very common... :( - Mona Nomura

That's why I've decided to become a hitman. Just try to make fun of a guy with a rifle. - Steven Perez

@Mona Sadly true. I say it often, myself. - Chris, Taskerrific Guy

I'd also add anything about how much you hated your old job. Nothing says unprofessional than public airing of past dirty employment laundry. - Mark Trapp

Are we talking archived LOLcats, or what's on the front page? I can't go with historic LOLcats making a candidate categorically unhireable. - Denise Howell

if somebody would decide not to hire me based on lolcats, or in my case, a lolpancreas, then it's not the job for me. I'd fit in terribly. - Mr. Gunn from fftogo

Unless, of course, you're trying to work at I Can Has Cheeseburger. If you don't have LOLcats or a failboat on your blog, they'll think something's wrong. :) - Jared Smith

Great post. - Bill Romanos

Jared was too fast ;) - Will Higgins™

.. but I'm applying for Cat Fancy magazine. - Rodfather

Aram: there are no jobs for "social media experts." Sorry to say. Gotta find a job doing something else, which means no LOLcats. - Robert Scoble

While you're at it, remove the FAIL photos and Star Wars kid video and stop saying "going to get a cup of coffee" or "going to bed" on Twitter. - Missionary Broadcasting

that's what @garyvee alluded to - how many social media experts haven't made a dime in social media... http://www.ustream.tv/recorde... - although video doesn't work for me i saw it livestreamed... - mal

I'd say use your common sense on the LOLcats thing. I can think of one very prominent contradiction to your advice on this, Robert. If you're going for a job where personality isn't an element, then don't show LOLcats or whatever. If you are looking for a job where your personality is part of the skillset they're looking for, and LOLcats or LOLwhutever represents part of your personality, there's no reason not to have them somewhere. - Mark "Rizzn" Hopkins

Mark: true. But the person on Facebook who sent me her blog wasn't looking for a job that required a personality. And, personally all I saw on her blog were LOLCats. Not good. - Robert Scoble

Actually, that's a great thing. Better to find out sooner than later a person doesn't have common sense. - just saying. - Mona Nomura

All is a lot different than any, Mr. Scoble. I think you're a little off-base here. Yes, your online identity should reflect professionalism, but I have been known to post the occasional snarky comment or funny pic, yet somehow I still give a professional appearance(you may disagree). I guess it's a question of content to fluff ratio. - Mr. Gunn

'All' & 'Never' can rarely be taken literally. - Rob Michael (Atmos Trio)

I am a strong believer in people being able to let loose and be themselves, no matter what it looks like. I agree with the idea of a professional blog being professional, but I don't like the idea of eradicating all material not pertaining to a chosen field. A little irrelevant material that showcases your personality is a plus in my eyes. - Korey

Mona: This is also a valid point and touches upon what I was saying. Seeing someone's personality in such ways is a good way of seeing the pros and cons. The person may look as professional as it gets, but be a complete buffoon when it comes down to it. - Korey

Korey: one way to look at it is like a great pasta dish. LOLCats are like salt. Just a little bit of LOLCats? That makes it more interesting. All LOLCats? No job for you. - Robert Scoble

Just dropped a deuce on the comment string related to this one. - tony

So a dash of salt is ok, whereas the entire container not so much. Rarely is it an all or nothing proposition... - FFing Enigma (aka Tina)

Wow, and this had to be stated? Hmmm... - Danielle Closs

Robert: Indeed. If 90% of what your posting is LOLCats, then yes, it wont help you get a job, especially if that's what you are sending people to for a job (however fun that may be). My main point is don't stifle your personality in order to get the job. Show them you are a person that can do the job well, not just a drone. In saying that, my posts (eventually) will be salty. :) - Korey

I do like my LOLCats. Too much? I get your point on the salt. A little personality & flavor is good, too much, you don't go back - AJ Kohn

then again, there are companies like one i used to work for that asked what your favorite lolcat was as part of the interview... ;( - Sean Canton from twhirl

Finally, an interview question I have an answer for ;-) Actually, it's a very good answer... - FFing Enigma (aka Tina)

@Tina: Oddly, I could probably answer that one too. Not sure that's a good or a bad thing. - AJ Kohn

r/t myself : so where does radical transparency/naked convos/etc fit into this? u can't get a job in smm w/sunday school tweets - Ms_Krista

"There are no jobs for social media experts"? Not sure anyone is really an expert yet but there are community and social media manager type jobs around, I know a few people working only on social media now, including me. How can there be social media companies but no social media jobs? - jjprojects

you are an expert :P - Rachael Depp

Why? I love LOLCATS, and my blog does have an About me page for curious employers. - Ron

Ron, the LOLcats say more about you to a potential employer than a carefully worded blurb about yourself. - Mark Trapp

Is anyone employed by icanhascheezburger.com? If so, do they need to remove any references to LOLCats? - James Little

James: if you want a job there you better ONLY have LOLcats. - Robert Scoble

So what do you think about using txt spelling on your blog? does it make u sound like u r 12 yrs old, or is it not prejudicial? - Mr. Gunn

My blog doesn't have lolcats, and it would need to be a terrifically amazing lolcat for me to ever consider blogging about it, but just for the question, where IS the proper forum for piling up the lolcats you happen to like where people can behold them? - Matthew DeVries

What if you are trying to get work with Icanhascheezburger? - Joe Dawson

I CAN HAZ JOB? - Kevin Leroux