Most are just funning a little. To be sure, I have committed mant of these CT faux pas, especially in the past. I have waxed rhapsodic, been verbose, been sanguine, used the word unctuous (see it enough it becomes part of your lexicon- I wish I could take it back anyway). I have used both first and third person in the same note, while possibly changing tenses. Sometimes I use masculine and feminine terms, olde English, maybe even a little German, or French. I get a little poetic at times, although, I have never used soliloquy, or iambic pentamiter, but I have concidered Haiku. Thank gosh I have never been glib… I have used lieu-dit improperly, which sends a red alert instantly to all Burg heads, who correct at light speed. My list goes on and on…
Score/Note Disconnect Guy. “Fairly thin red fruit, adequate acidity, lacking the power and complexity I was expecting but a decent match with roasted chicken. 94 points.”
Humble Brag Guy. “2000 Haut Brion. Went all in for four cases en primeur, so I figured a Tuesday night was a good time to crack open one of the OWCs and see how the wines are progressing at this point.”
Chris- kinda like your Score/Note Disconnect Guy. The Nose Knows No Flaws Guy. "Wet cardboard, mildewed rope, no fruit and a metallic finish. 82 points
The Shill: hypes wine after wine from the same one or two wineries like they’re the best thing sense pants with pockets. “Are you sitting down? Well you should be because this the best wine I have ever tasted. This wine proves that God does exist!”
I dont think you understand the thread. I would guess at least half of this forum posts notes on CT. Some are probably making light fun of themselves. You do get that this thread is not poking fun at CT forum right?