I Would Like To Thank The Academy. . .
"Elvis Killed Kennedy!!!!!" was launched on 22 November 1998, which was the thirty-fifth commemoration of the JFK assassination.  Although it was not listed on any search engines, it received 209 "hits" in its first week on the Internet.  Any web designer would be gratified by that level of recognition.  But all experienced web surfers know that there are innumerable awards on the web which reward web designers for just about everything and anything that one can do on the Internet.    "Elvis Killed Kennedy!!!!!" has been recognized by these pundits as well.  Among the awards and honors this website has received are:

 
The Anarchy Award The Anarchy Award
(22 November 1998)  Talk about being born with a silver spoon in one's mouth.  The website was but one minute old,  and had already received an award!  Among the most coveted of all website awards, it is given by the best only to the best. 
NewHoo! Cool Site Award NewHoo! Cool Site Award
(23 November 1998)  They could have said it was a  "Kewl Site", but the folks at Mozilla wouldn't settle for less but a "Cool Site".   But they listed it in the Recreation/Humor/Bizarre/Politics category.  Go tell. . .
Starting Point HotSite Award Starting Point HotSite Award
(24 November 1998)  Wow!  A "Cool Site" and a "Hot Site" in the same week.  And just because I E-mailed a bunch of friends and asked them to vote for this website at the Starting Point tally booth.  I call that democracy in action.
The Jahaa Mohammad Band Funky Sheep Award The Jahaa Mohammad Band Funky Sheep Award
(25 November 1998)  "Your site rules, and we are happy to give you the. . .award.  Your site is kinda sick---and that we like!  May peace be upon you."   Salaam, Jahaa, and may peace be upon you, the band, and Seattle.  But if you get a chance, ask Courtney Love to visit the website.  I'm working on a conspiracy theory about her, too.
Silver Sword Award for Web Excellence The Silver Sword for Web Excellence Award
(26 November 1998)  Awarded to sites with interesting, original content which show a good knowledge of web design and which are friendly places to visit.   I think Aimee56473 should get an award for excellence in designing awards, as well as her good taste in other designers' websites.  Still, she didn't award this site a Gold Sword, so maybe her tastes are not as refined as I might think.
Award of Excellence Award of Excellence
(27 November 1998)  They like me! They really like me!  The presenter of this award was also the first guest to post his own theory:  ". . .I think both Kennedy and Elvis are hiding out on some island in the South Pacific laughing at everyone, while Ms. Monroe is dancing around in a thong.  But I'm not sure I want to see her in a thong at her present age. . ."
King of the Jungle Award King of the Jungle Award
(27 November 1998)  I've noticed a trend of using jungle themes in website awards.  Which is a pity as it's called the "World Wide Web".  I have resolved, therefore, if I ever have my own award I shall call it "The Arachnid Award for Web Excellence".
Loadstar's Lair Platinum Award for Web Design Loadstar's Lair Platinum Award for Web Design
(28 November 1998) First a lion.  Now tigers.  If someone will award the website a bear my life will be complete.
Dystini's Excellence Award Dystini's Excellence Award
(28 November 1998)  "I read words to escape. To spend however brief a time away from the stress and annoyances of my life. . ."  Well, Alexandra, I've supplied enough words and annoyed enough visitors (you should read my hate mail) with these pages that I hope I provided you with a stressless time.
Cyber Scans Award of Web Page Design Excellence Cyber Scans Award of Web Page Design Excellence
(28 November 1998)  This company features free scans of photographs.  That's cool, but if they're so good why can't I figure out what's the image in the center of the award?
EMS Excellence Award EMS Excellence Award
(28 November 1998)  Presented by the San Diego, CA Paramedics.   I am gratified to have provided a service to public safety.  Now the entire world knows of the hazards of fooling around with Swedish bombshells.
Cool Place to Visit Award JAMADACAI Cool Place to Visit Award
(28 November 1998) "I am. . . ordinary as people go".  I doubt that.  I've yet to come across the handle "JAMADACAI" in any of my internet travels.
Punya! Really Strange Web Site Award Punya! Really Strange Web Site Award
(28 November 1998)  Not just strange, or sort of strange, but really strange.  Boy, do these guys know their websites or what?

 
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"Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry
First recorded by Elvis on "Elvis In Person" 24 August 1969