Filed under: Intents and Purposes, Rants, Stupid Media | Tags: Gossip Girl, Publicity
First there was Samantha in Sex and The City and now… Serena in Gossip Girl.
In the show, Serena, who graduates high school planning to Brown, decides to defer her college experience and take some time to “find herself” and experience the “real world.”
First of all, if this is taking place in the present day no one in their right mind would willing pass up school to go look for a job… NO ONE.
So Serena, through her crazy experiences and encounters, gets offered, right off the bat, a job as a celebrity publicity.
In today’s world it really is all about who you know but come on…
What makes me the most upset is how these publicist characters are just stereotyped to be crazy manipulating truth spinners who are looking for press.. not matter what the outlook.
It’s disappointing to think that is how people see those in the publicity field.
According to EW Popwatch (that I normally LOVE):
But Serena just doesn’t seem like a publicist to me; that job reeks of Blair Waldorf.
And while, yes, the point was Serena was young and naive, but knew how to be a friend and do the right thing.. blah blah blah… does that mean that a publicist is supposed to be a stuck up bitch?
Being a publicist takes tenacity, persistence, patience and a thick skin and it really is craft that one does not learn over night or by the age of 18.
And scene.
Something about California has lessened my desire to blog.
Wait, that’s not true.
I want to blog and I have some good stuff to blog about too.
My theory: the abundance of sunshine has spiked my Vitamin D levels and thus resulting in my lack of motivation.. whatever, I don’t even know what Vitamin D does. (something for your bones? Wait, that’s calcium)
Anyway, that coupled with my job search which has resulted in my slow descent into an abyss….
The angry LA sun has wilted me, the flower.
Filed under: (A)mu[ZING!](s), People are Strange, Rants | Tags: Berjuan, Bebe Gloton, Twilight, Mattel
We have this old Christmas home video from like, 1990, in which I open this gift and exclaim “Baby Bubbles, just what I always wanted!”
Baby Bubbles was this little baby doll that you put water in and the you squeezed on its tummy and oh, “bubbles” came out like it was gurgling. Presh, I know.
But if you thought that was odd, then you have not seen the latest creation from Spanish toymaker, Berjuan , Bebé Glotón aka The Breastfeeding Baby Doll.
Basically this doll makes a suckling noise when placed against these little flower petal pads that are on a bra-top apron like two little pasties.
I first saw this a few days ago when I was watching the Today Show. Hoda and Kathy could not believe it, let me tell you. Now this whole thing is just starting to blow up as people become abreast of the situation (sorry I HAD to say that, couldn’t resist).
Personally I could care less about this controversy and any of it’s supposed inappropriateness or promotion of early pregnancy (cough, Fox News). I just think it’s weird but then again, I guess a gurgling baby was weird.
But hey, parents, if you’re going to let your kids watch Miley Cyrus on a pole at the Teen Choice Awards and HSM star Vanessa Hudgens although she took it all off in some photos, then what’s the issue? Besides this is some European doll, is it even being sold in the US?
I guess I am just sick of people pointing out the potential hazards of everything in society. Most recently, I was really steamed when I read a NY Times health article on the negative portrayl of alcohol in Harry Potter. Heck, do not even get me started on that one. I never thought Butter Beer was actual beer or that Hermoine was some drunk floozy. People, get a grip, children do not want to drink because of Harry Potter and they certainly don’t want to have sex and get pregnant because of some Breastfeeding doll (there are certainly other reasons for these things, which I am not going to get into because I am not an expert and I don’t even want to begin to delve into that realm).
Nonetheless…Yes, I do think this doll is weird.
On another doll note.. have you heard that Mattel is coming out with Barbie Doll representations of Bella Swan (K.Stew) and Edward Cullen (RPattz), from Twilight. 
Man, that series is just milking it for all it’s worth. I’m sure they will make a killing with those dolls (no pun intended) with the Twihards. Work that demographic– a marketing dream.
…Just wait when those Twihard decide to Twi Hard, with a vengeance, vampire style– not a marketers dream.
I think that’s all I have to say about that…
Filed under: (A)mu[ZING!](s), Rants, Raves | Tags: Miscellaneous, Summer, TV
Wow. I have just been downright neglectful of this bog.
Now to catch you up and tell you the happs.
Summer has for sure been a bummer and the following would be the essay I would turn in for like my first assignment back to 6th grade: What I did this summer aka How I coped with my first summer post-college graduation [understanding this totally disregards the 6th grade thing] aka Life with the active aduts.
I am going to be completely honest when I say that TV has sustained me this summer. After my 3 week escapade to Florida and then DC, I came home and really had nothing to do and besides that, I had limited access to a car.. wah waaah.
So, like I said TV was my pal.
Shows worth noting:
>True Blood: My summer indulgence. Thank god for websites like Quick Silver Screen and Surf the Channel since this household lacks HBO. Sidebar: I decided to read the first book in the series that inspired True Blood and I gotta say, I’m sticking to the TV show..
>Weeds: Another show I watch online. I just love Mary Louise Parker but this show just gets crazier each season. As I have called it, telenovela.
>Burn Notice: Even though you got a DUI, I still love you Jeffrey Donovan.
>16 and Preggers: The DRAMZZZ. Loves it. PS– I just love that couple that gave their baby up for adoption.
> Late Night Line-up: Conan, no contest and Craig (Sorry Jimmy, your monologues never hooked me)
To continue: my mother recently made some crack about wondering if I could survive without my mac and the internet (answer being no) and it’s true, the internet has also sustained me this summer. Heck, you’ve already seen that i need it to watch TV.
Furthermore my google reader provides a link to the outside world.
I mean, I do live for the EW’s popwatch, which keeps me up with my fav TV shows that I watch (and those I don’t). Speaking of, In the previous section I failed to mention the Bachelorette– a show that I only ended up watching because of my mother but somehow drew me in…
But more than my go-to internet standards, Stumble Upon has been a genius– knowing my love of food, photography, architecture, books and weird artsy things. Here are a few fav discoveries.
> Oren Lavie Video for Her Morning Elegance. Magic. Watch Now.
> Silhouette Masterpiece Theatre Also seen at Comic Con. These are so great and I will order one.
>Quest for the Rest From the Polyphonic Spree.. Awesome Group and an awesome site that’s like a video game/promo
>Photo Stream from one of my favs, Jason Lee.
Of Course, I have not just been numbing my mind with TV and internet, I’ve been reading some books too… like Twilight. … hey I was on a beach, what did you expect?! Oh and I am kickboxing!
Now, all of a sudden it’s August and summer is winding to a close. I still do not have a job and I am still in suburbia (old folks village, to be exact).
But that is all about to change. At the end of the month, I am going out to LA and I did not buy a return ticket. So here’s to my future…
“Good luck exploring the infinite abyss.”
Hi All–
Currently writing from my Florida vacay– thus the reason for my absence lately.
I just needed to take a second to address all the recent action that been percolating.
Apparently death comes in fours with the recent passing of Ed Mcmahon, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and Billy Mays.
Crazy… really crazy in fact.
Thoughts and prayers with all the affected families.
More to come once my two week stint with limited wireless ends.
The awesomeness of air guitar has been defiled with…
Air Sex?!
A friend of mine brought this post on the Air Sex World Championship (DC Edition) to my attention.
What is air sex, you may ask. Well, it is exactly as it sounds.
People have two minutes to get on stage and do their best “air” interpretation of sealing the deal.
You can log on the the official Air Sex Website to learn more, watch ridiculously disturbing videos, etc.
Here are some of the “rules”
Rules
Time: Contestants have a maximum of 2 minutes to perform an air sex routine. This can include all phases of an air sex encounter: meeting, seduction, foreplay and intercourse, or you can simply cut to the chase.
Music: Competitors must perform to music, you can either bring a CD of your performance track with you, or you can choose from our selection of air sex music. You may also include an audio prelude to your performance, maximum of 30 seconds.
Other Rules: Unlike air guitar, there are not many other rules. Props are allowed, teams are allowed, talking is allowed. The only important rule is that all sexual climaxes must be simulated, not real.
The most disturbing part of the Slate Blog Post about this is the video clip and how into this whole thing the contestants are. And the audience is loving it too ( which, I guess after a few beers, this could be amusing)
The contestants in general confused me. From the creepy guy “air masturbating” to All By Myself to the guy who is actually a doctor by day…
The winner of the DC event was a Georgertown law student and former Teach for America alum. Wow, that’s just great.
Congrats, Mr. Auto Asphyxia, Air Sex Champion. That will look great on those resumes.
For the chance to add this amazing credential to your resume, check out their website for the rest of tour dates…
REALLY?!
Filed under: Cache!, Social in Social Media | Tags: Nova Scotia, Social Media, Viral Campaign
Looks can be deceiving. 
This Image is the landing page for what appears to be a new breed of smart phone– The Pomegranate.
Exploring the Website you can see the exciting features of the phone– gps, internet browsing, email, mp3… harmonica?
Watching the demo videos for features that include: projector, global voice translator, coffee brewer, harmonica and shaver, you soon realize that this is not actually a phone (I thought it was, at first).
I mean they went pretty far out with this– providing specs, even on how the coffee brewer works. However, clicking on ‘Release Date” you are taken to the actual purpose of the site.
Having everything you want in a phone may be a stretch but a place that has everything definitely exists. Take a moment to learn about Nova Scotia. You might be surprised at how much one place can offer.
Nova Scotia– The Ultimate All-in-One Device.
Really?!
Well played.
Personally, I think this is one of the smarter viral campaigns out there right now. I saw a friend on my twitter stream tweet about it but haven’t heard much otherwise.
What are your thoughts?
Part 2 is the beer edition.
While in Boston, be sure to take advantage of great, local breweries.
Located in JP (Jamaica Plain), The Sam Adams Brewery offers free, 1-hr tours Monday through Saturday.
My parents and I traversed the orange line on the Saturday of my graduation weekend and followed the crowd to the brewery. This was a great, new activity for my parents and I to partake in, aside from the typical North End, Boston Garden visits.
Our tour guide was young and really engaging and of course, we got free beer– even sampling a never before made research and development brew.
Overall, great, local Boston flavor that’s definitely worth a try!
The Samuel Adams® Brewery
30 Germania Street
Boston (Jamaica Plain neighborhood), MA 02130
For hours, directions, special events and closings, please call (617) 368-5080
The second brewery requires a trek out to the water front. Here you will find the Harpoon Brewery.
In New England, Harpoon’s annual beer production is second only to Anheuser-Busch and is greater than any other New England specialty brewer.
This brewery is about triple the size of the Sam Adams brewery and it did not disappoint. A few friends and I decided to take advantage of the free weekday tastings. Basically, this was an hour of standing around a small bar, hearing some harpoon facts and sampling the great beers on tap. Did I mention this was free?
Harpoon also offers weekend tours for $5 (includes a free souvenir glass) as well as 5 seasonal festivals throughout the year, including the upcoming Summer Session this weekend (June 5/6) . You would for sure see me there if it weren’t for my flight home to Chi-town…
The Harpoon Brewery is located at 306 Northern Avenue (an is all up on the social media scene too)
When you finish sampling the suds at these to spots be sure to check our the scene at so great Boston bars– I suggest:
– Cheers (Beacon Hill–Required)
– The Lower Depths (Kenmore– and try the Kenmore tots!)
– Sunset Cantina (BU West area– BU student hot spot)
– Deep Ellum (Allston– wicked selection)
More suggestions: Grendel’s Den (Cambridge), Miracle of Science (Central/MIT), 21st Amendment (Beacon Hill), People’s Republik (Cambridge)
