Posts tagged as Friday
Arms So Freezy: Rebecca Black's "Friday" As Radical Text
Rebecca Black wakes somewhat too perfectly in the early scenes of her viral video, "Friday." Her eyes open exactly as the clock beside her bed flashes seven. She wears full make-up. Rare for a teen, she isn’t tired, longs not for any receding dreams. READ MORE
A Medley of Lyrics from Songs with 'Friday' in the Title
Yesterday was Thursday! Forwards means backwards, and left is right. What a jerk this guy was, right? READ MORE
Since You Asked: What Is A "Rebecca Black"?
On Fridays, we take requests. A reader writes: "It's sad that I rely on your blog so much in order to have relevant things to say in conversations about recent viral videos. And I understand—one day is pretty quick to come up with something to say about this amazing tome of teen angst that picked up seven million views yesterday. But come on." READ MORE
So-called Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, You Don't Love Me And You're Killing Me!
You have no soul! You have no soul and this recently released report, from the UC Davis Olive Center, proved it to me! And I quote: "Sixty-nine percent of imported olive oil samples and 10 percent of California olive oil samples labeled as extra virgin olive oil failed to meet the IOC/USDA sensory (organoleptic) standards for extra virgin olive oil." You're a liar! You have no soul and no organoleptic standards! READ MORE
"How do Girls Wearing Rompers Go to the Bathroom?"
This is one of the five things you see on Twitter before you die. (Another being TWEETS FROM YOUR GLEEFUL EXECUTIONER.) It is: "How do girls wearing rompers go to the bathroom? Is it just really awkward?" Well, it had to be asked. Because apparently the romper/jumpsuit thing is out of control-so much so that the Houston Chronicle, that arbiter of fashion, is all over it. Oh yes: "There are short romper styles at Wal-Mart and elegant jumpsuits at Nordstrom and other upscale retailers." Wal-Mart, people. And "upscale"-like Nordstrom! Oh my. Also NewsNet5 is on the case: "Rompers are all the rage this summer!" Haha, oh boy. So what's the answer about the whole peeing thing?
The answer may not surprise anyone. :(
So you mean....
Ah. Got it. Enjoy summer!
Today's Existential Dilemma: Should One Consider Edible Underwear "Food"?
"Everything is sold as novelty. Everything in the box says 'novelty item' only... It's not something you sit down and actually eat. It's more for licking and tasting. Edible? No. It's not going to fill you up." READ MORE
Tales from Brooklyn: Short Stories About Love (Actually Sex): Part 4
"Coffee or tea?" Dree is standing in my kitchen. Her yellow sundress is wrinkled. The ruffle at the hemline form an unruly wave, making the dress look even shorter than it is. Her hair is loosely braided into two pigtails. The heavy makeup she wore last night has been washed off. Her skin-a shade darker than cream-looks fresh. READ MORE
Tales from Brooklyn: Short Stories About Love (Actually Sex): Part 2
"You have sex with my mother." READ MORE
