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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Looking for a Class in Stupidity?
You’re in luck. The Occidental College Course Catalog for 2008/2009 offers a course in Stupidity. Here is the description: Stupidity is neither ignorance nor organicity, but rather, a corollary of knowing and an element of normalcy, the double of intelligence … Continue reading
The John Blodgett Project
Oh god, I was minding my own business (relatively) on facebook, where I have recently reconnected with an old friend. There on his profile page I was accosted by an idiotic comment from a creep I once had sex with! … Continue reading
WendyB: Not Just a Pretty Face
Wendy Brandes hosted a dinner in L.A. for her blogger friends, and she wore this ring, one of her more spectacular designs. She even let me try it on! It was a lovely dinner and everyone had a great time. … Continue reading
Speaking in Tongues
I used to think I had a fairly good command of the English language, but lately I am puzzled by words I thought I knew. I don’t get the word “um” in its current usage. Read the following sentence to … Continue reading
Now What?!
This coveted hideous t shirt by Christopher Kane will be available at Topshop for $90, thus allowing the average nobody the thrill of dressing like Mom of Shoes! A nice egalitarian move by Christopher Kane, which I would applaud were … Continue reading
Some Valuable Advice
Let’s say your teenager acquires a huge wooden plaque adorned with enormous animal horns. And he decides, “These horns would make a great Viking hat.” Then, he goes to an army surplus store and explains why he needs a helmet. … Continue reading
Again With the Fur Vest
A full year ago, I complained about fur vests. Somehow, it has reappeared as one of the It items for fall/winter. I haven’t seen one on a real live person yet, but presumably they are selling well. I’ve tried one … Continue reading
Dead Model Story x Reality TV =
A dead “swimsuit model” in a suitcase doesn’t seem very interesting at first glance. I remember another one they found out in the desert somewhere, murdered by some guy on craigslist. But now the story has branched out in several … Continue reading
Sold Out, Dammit
Can you believe this Pucci leather one-shouldered eagle dress is already SOLD OUT at net-a-porter ($4,900)?! No sooner did it appear, when POOF, sold out. Shit. I need to think that the person/persons who bought it are the same one/one … Continue reading
Fall Fashion Directive
Making videos is addictive. I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!