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Daily Dagger: Because sometimes uncomfortable moments are like daggers to the heart

So I went out this weekend, and I may have drank a bit too much.  I was at a bar, and they had a band playing there.  I thought one of the band members was cute, so I formulated a GENIUS plan to hit on him.  I was sitting across the bar at my table when the perfect "line" came into my head.  I got up from my seat and walked confidently up to the side of the stage.

I tapped the guy on the shoulder.  He turned around.  And I say...

 "You have something in your teeth."

He gave me a dirty look, turned around and resumed playing. 

Needless to say, I did not leave an impression on his heart.  What was I thinking?  Why did I think that basically insulting him would impress him?  I guess I may never know.

Just Sayin' - Songs That Cliff Wishes Had Never Been Written

I love music, but there are some songs that I just cannot deal with.  When they come on in the supermarket, I run for the door.  I really do.  Lucky for you, I'm going to give you a list of these horrid ditties.  This way, you can start campaigning that your local radio stations take them off their play list immediately.  The sooner we get started, the sooner we'll be free to browse for melons without the fear of tasteless music lingering in the back of our minds.  Here goes:

1.  London Bridge by Fergie
    The first time I heard this song, I was in awe.  I was in awe that it was considered a song.  I was in awe that a radio station agreed to play it.  I was in awe that anybody liked it.  When I heard people talk about what a good song it was, I was literally stunned.  I would ask them to explain to me why they liked the song.  It was just THAT shocking to me.  On top of the general crappiness of the song, Fergie kind of slur/whines throughout the entire thing which is really annoying. 

2.  Single Ladies by Beyonce
    This song makes me insane.  I've never been a big Beyonce fan (although I do really like her song Halo).  I can't say much about this tune other than it's just annoying.  It also seems to contradict Beyonce's strong independent woman persona.  Point is- I could do without this song (and that's putting it mildly).

3.  Anything by Creed or Hinder
    No explanation is necessary.  Anybody who disagrees might be a robot.

4.  Bubbly by Colby Calet
    I have a feeling that a lot of girls like this song, but I cannot stand it.  It's so corny.  The entire song makes me cringe.  Example: "Every time I see your bubbly face I get the tinglies in a silly place."  That is an actual lyric.  If you're not cringing, you are most likely a robot.

5.  Love Song by Sarah Bareilles
    The main thing that's annoying about this song is Sarah's voice.  Her voice has this irritating purr to it when she belts out, "I'm not gonna write you a loooveee songgg."  It was on some commercial, and it drove me insane.  The lyrics are also bothersome.  She doesn't want to write this guy a love song, because he asked her to.  So now she's writing a song about not wanting to write him a song.  Honestly, I wish she'd never written it at all.

6.  Summer Time by Kid Rock
    The most annoying element to this song is when Kid says, "We were trying different things, and we were smoking funny things."  Why does he rhyme "things" with "things?"  Can't he think of any other word?!  It drives me nutty when people do that.  I really don't think I'd mind the song that much if he changed that lyric.  But for some reason, that ONE "THING" ruins the entire song for me.

7.  Damaged by Danity Kane
    I just do not like this song.  "How ya gonna fix it fix it fix it?"  It just pokes at my nerves.  If that song comes on when I'm in the tanning bed, I turn off the radio.  I'd rather bake in silence, and that's saying a lot.

So yes.  My idea of hell is being shut in a room and having to listen to these songs on a mix cd.  On repeat.  For all eternity.

So get your pens scribbling chillins.  Petition your local stations!

Cliff's Most Fascinating People: Aaron Carter

I have been watching House of Carters all day long...well not really all day long, but for a good portion of it...  Anyhow, I've realized that Aaron Carter is an amazingly fascinating person.  If you have not seen this show, please check it out on Itunes ASAP. 

Why is Aaron so worthy of the list?! 

1. He's intense.  Aaron is prone to bouts of severe emotion.  Whether he is talking about how big his heart is (so big that he's been gripping it, feeling how hard it is beating) or having deep conversations about how wise Nick is, he's always very in touch with his emotions.  He really does have a big heart. 

2. He wants lots of sex.  At one point, he yells at his family, saying that he wants to have sex because he's very sexually frustrated since he hasn't had any sex for a year and all his siblings have been having a lot of sex.
3. He's an amazing dancer.  I will be following this post with a clip of Aaron's moves.
4. He looks like a blonde version of Tommy Lee.  He's a bit weathered for such a young man.  He has the look of a recovering addict, but he works it in a good way.
5. He's never wearing a shirt.
6. He gets drunk and acts a fool at the grocery store.
7. He barks at Nick in the midst of a fight.
8. He's a family man.


After watching him for hours upon end, I've realized that I want to be his girlfriend.  I don't really care if I'm a bit older.  If anybody reading this knows Aaron, please give him my contact info. 

Let's take some time to review a few Aaron quotes (a lot of them are funnier in context, which is why you need to purchase the epps on Itunes)...

• "I want to go back and have sex , 'cause it's been a year since I fucking had any sex, and you guys are all having are having LOTS of sex, and I am very sexualy frusturated!"

I'm actually having a hard time with my video player, so let's just let some clips speak for themselves.  Either way, just know this: I think Aaron Carter is a genius...BEST SHOW EVER.

Blink 182 is BACK!

I can hardly stand it!  I love my Mark, Tom and Travis! 

Public Service Announcement: Jessica Simpson's shoes are a waste of money.

  I have a bone to pick with Jessica Simpson.  Her shoes are complete junk!  I have had two pairs of JS shoes, and they've both come apart ridiculously fast. 

The first pair I had was a patent leather peep-toe platform sling-back in black.  The patent leather was scrapping of all over the shoe.  It was terrible.  Pretty much half the shoe came off, and I had to color it in with Sharpie.  Then I got a very similar pair of Steve Madden shoes, and the patent leather peeling off was never an issue.  Hmm. Sounds fishy!

So after that first incident, I vowed never to buy JS shoes again.  But then I saw a really cute pair that I liked/needed.  (I will give Jess that much- her shoes are good looking!)  I gave in and bought them.  I figured they were safe since they weren't patent leather.

Well, I have had the shoes for about three weeks now, and they are complete shit.    After ONE week, the shoe material started to fade and rub off.  Now on top of that, the stuff snagged and tore off two spots in the heel.  The inside and the bottom of the shoes are totally worn off.  I mean, I do walk around downtown a lot, but this is asinine.  I have other shoes that manage to hold up despite my grueling foot transportation routine.  It looks like I've had these zapatos for YEARS.

 

(This picture is just showing SOME of the wear around the top of the heel.)

I feel it is my duty to share this information with the public so that I can help other people avoid making the poor decision to buy Jessica Simpson shoes.  Buying Simpson's shoes is essentially equivalent to throwing your money in the disposal.  They may LOOK good, but they are VERY poorly made.  She lures you in with trendy, comfy styles, and just when you've worn them to the point where they can no longer be returned, they come to pieces!  RUBBISH! And moreover, her shoes are NOT that inexpensive.  I mean, they're generally around $60-$100.  For that much, I would prefer my shoe to at least last a month.  I've bought better quality pumps from Target.

So, I am not going to buy any more Jessica Simpson shoes...no matter how intensely I'm being drawn to them.  Too bad her singing career is going down the toilet.  This may be all she has to fall back on.  I really think she has some good designs, and the shoes could be a great thing for her...if she would just start making them worth the money people spend on them.  I might write her people a letter.  I'll update you if I do.

Help Save the Anorexindie Boys!

It's a pandemic: guys in bands everywhere are suffering from anorexia.  It's not cool!  Throughout my years of attending shows, I've always noticed the large number of waif like emo/indie/hipster guys. Oh! This issue is not only prevalent with bands, but wait-staff at Raleigh Times.  JK

Do they go overboard trying to fit into womens' jeans?  Or are they just trying to slim down so they don't crush their hipster girlfriends when kickin' boots missionary style?

Who knows?! NOT ME!  But I do know that it's getting out of control.  Lots of guys are coming forward about having eating disorders- so many in fact, that the term "manorexic" has been created.  Kings of Leon, Silverchair and The Darkness are all bands who've had food issues come out to the public. (The picture above is Ambulance LTD.)

Let's put these unhealthy standards to rest!  I'm encouraging all the willowy hipsters to pick up a burger (or a falafel if they're vegan) and dig in!  Let's make next Friday "National Anorexindie Boy Awareness Day."

On December 19, please wear a black ribbon on your lapel to show your support. 

In all seriousness, anorexia is a serious issue!  Also, I love Raleigh Times and their wait-staff!

Beyonce's January 09 Elle Covers = Sahsa Narsty

I don't have a loto of time, but I wanted to get this out there ASAP.  I feel it's that important.  Beyonce is Elle's January cover girl.  Being creative genuises, they decided to come out with TWO covers for her.  One is for newstands, and one is for subscribers.  Let's take a look:

 

This is the one on newstands.  It doesn't really look like Beyonce to me.  But whatever.  It's not that bad.  It's just like any other Elle cover, and her rack does look great.  So here is the one that they sent to subscribers, people who already pay for the magazine and don't get to choose not to buy a certain issue based on the cover.  Essentially, people who are going to be stuck with the magazine regardless.

 

Holy, mother of pearl!  It looks like she having a hernia!  No. No. No.  This is not fierce, B!  I would love to hear some thoughts on this cover from Miss J and Tyra B.  I just have no words.  Now you see why THIS one didn't make the checkout aisle. 

PS Am I the only one out there who CAN'T STAND her new song?!

Britney Spears Circus

I’ve been a Britney fan from the beginning.  I mean, I was 14 when Baby One More Time dropped.  Anything less would have been un-American!!  So yeah, I’ve been rooting for Brit to be back on top ever since she started acting a little wonky (perhaps a slight understatement, but oh yeah- “People shave their heads every day”). 

Overall, I think Circus is great!  I think she’ll have a ton of hit singles from this.  And because I know inquiring minds want to know, I’ve written out some responses I had upon my first listen of the album.  There were some songs that I didn’t have a lot to say about, some I simply loved and some that were just meh (since this is a written blog and not a video, you might not be able to tell from the spelling that meh is the noise one makes when something is adequate but nothing more.) 

Circus: I simply LOVED this one!  My favorite on the album

Out From Under: Meh…maybe this song will grow on me.

Kill The Lights: Meh. 

Shattered Glass: I simply loved this one.

If You Seek Amy:  The beginning of this song reminds me of that awful Ashlee Simpson song Outta My Head (ehh…somebody burned me a copy of that…).  It’s an okay song, but I don’t know what the heck she is talking about.  “All of the boys and all of the girls are begging to If You Seek Amy.”  And yes, the last four words were capitalized in the lyrics.  Maybe that’s just because I’m looking at MetroLyrics.com.  AMATURES! 

Unusual You: I like this one…reminds me of Edward Cullen.  I mean look at these lyrics:

Maybe you’re not even human cause
Only an angel can be so unusual
Sweet surprise, I could get used to
Unusual You

Did they get together with Twilight producers and plan this?  Although the further I get into the song, I’m actually reminded more of fictional character Powder, because he is what I inadvertently think of when I hear the word “unusual.”

Blur: First thing I notice: two words from the first verse are bleeped out- Damn, I bought the censored version!  Itunes always tricks me into this mistake!  This song is pretty good.  Maybe because it’s relatable.  Who hasn’t felt like this at some point:

Can't remember what I did last night
Maybe I shouldn't have given in
But I just couldn't fight
Hope I didn't but I think I might've
Everything, everything is still a blur
Can't remember what I did last night
Everything, everything is still a blur (Did last night)
Can't remember what I did last night
Everything, everything is still a blur

The beat in the background reminds me of some ATB CD I used to listen to in high school. 

Mmm Papi: This song repeats the phrase “Mmm Papa love you Mmm Papa love you”  Now, I feel weird about people calling each other Papi/Papa (unless of course it’s your grandfather or something, which in this case, I feel confident that the subject of this song is not.)  So the song makes me cringe a little, but maybe it’s funny enough to like.  Oh wait- I just heard a part where Britney pauses her singing for a quick spoken tidbit.  In a cartoon-like voice she says:

Now see!
I'm mommy!
And that make you Papi!
And that makes us Luvi!
OWWWW!   

ERRR ULTIMATE CRINGER!!!  I still think I like the song though…

Mannequin: Good dance track.

Lace and Leather: Meh

My Baby: This is the first lyric: “Tiny hands/Yes that’s you /And all you show /It’s simply true.”  I thought she said “tiny heads.”  I thought that was weird, but once I realized it was hands, it made much more sense.  This song is (I hope) about her sons.  Otherwise, she’s dating a very small man and she is smelling his breath, which is making her cry.  I’m pretty set on the son theory. 

Oh no- I just came to this lyric: “My precious love/ Sent from above / My baby boo /Gotta thank you.”  She just ruined a sweet lullaby with the word “boo.”  Ugh.  Now I feel like Ja Rule’s gonna bust in with a rapping interlude any second. 

Rock Me In: This is GREAT!!!  2^nd fav I think.

Radar: This was on the last CD?  Why is it on this one?!  It’s okay!  Nobody’s too good for the occasional brain fart!

Phonography: I don’t know how I feel about references to technology in pop music.  For example:

And I'll make no apologies, (Uh-uh)
I'm into phonography, (Uh-uh)
And I like my bluetooth, buttons comin' loose,
I need my hands free,
Then I let my mind roam,
Playing with my ringtone.

He's got service, I've got service,
Baby we can talk all night, (Go)

I’m having flashbacks to N*Sync’s Digital Get Down.  Still like the song though.

Okay, that’s it.  That was incredibly long, but worth it for you!

X-Mas Songs: Karen Carpenter has a nasty mind!

I’ll start by saying that I’m not a huge fan of Christmas music.  Call me Scrooge, I don’t care!  I’ve been called worse!  But whether I like them or not, seasonal songs are inescapable.  That said, I’ve noticed some weird Christmas song lyrics, and I will be highlighting them up until the point when I stop hearing them.

In The Carpenters classic “Merry Christmas Darling,”  Karen belts out, “logs on the fire fill me with desire.”  To me, that sounds weird.  It sounds like she’s getting all randy thinking about logs.  My sister agrees with me.  “LOGS ON THE FIRE FILL ME WITH DESIRE…”  Oh Karen!  It seems that she's able to turn the least suggestive objects raunchy.  If stumpy old burning logs are filling her with desire, I wonder what happens when she sees a candy cane.  And let’s not even dare to imagine what she’d do upon catching sight of a Hickory Farms Summer Sausage (they ARE a holiday favorite)!

Okay so the song does go on to say, “logs on the fire fill me with desire to see you and say, ‘Marry Christmas, darling’” It makes more since that way, but she kinda mumbles that last part out.  I’m sticking to my theory that Karen Carpenter is hot in the trousers for fire logs.

Misty Water Colored Memories: Pain is Love

I just found my old Ja Rule "Pain is Love" (so true, right?...haha) CD, and it brought me back to 2001.  It's a pretty good CD.  Unfortunately, I unknowingly purchased the "clean" version of "Pain is Love," and we all know that the cursing is what makes rap music so enjoyable.  You see, this is back when CDs were sold in stores, and KMart (where I bought it) only sold "clean" CDs. 

Whatever happened to ole Ja?  I used to love him, and I even thought he was kind of cute.. .even if he did look a little like a goofy wet rat.  But I really did think he was cute, and now that I'm thinking about it and looking at his photos, I don't know what I ever saw in him.   Well, I'm looking again now.  Maybe he's okay. Opp, wait...there's a picture of him in jean shorts! So NO!  I'M TORN!

Anyways, I did a killer impression of the guy in the Down Ass Bitch music video.  You know, the guy who shouted, "WHERE'S JA?!?" 

Apparently he's been in some movies, but the last one was in 2005.  His last album was 2004.  What's he been doing for the last three years?  He did get arrested with Lil Wayne for drug and gun possession in 2007.  Wikipedia says that he has an album coming out called Mirror (the release date is TBA).  If he's friends with Lil Wayne, maybe it could be a smash.  I don't know.  I'm sure there are a lot more people who are more informed about Ja than yours truly. We'll see what the future will bring for this young rap artist.  In my opinion, it will hold bright things.

Just Sayin'- Aubrey O'Day looks different...

I haven't watched Making The Band since the season 2 (I think) finale, where Diddy selected the girls who'd later make up girl group Danity Kane.  Aubrey O'Day was one of two girls who got to stick around after season 1 and eventually ended up "making the band." 

When I used to follow the show, I thought Aubrey was cute.  She was one of my favorites.  However, when the DK album came out, I lost interest.  It sucked.  So I didn't think about Aubrey or Danity Kane for a long time.  Plus, I didn't want to watch the following Making the Band seasons, because Diddy makes me want to jump off a building.  Seriously, he's so annoying! 

Well, this morning I had some time to kill before going to work.  I plopped down on the sofa, and I switched on the TV.  Shockingly, it was set to MTV.  Making the Band was on.  I'm guessing whatever episode it was came from the most recent season.  They were all in Cabo trying to get some guy to conquer his fear of dolphins.

Suddenly, Aubrey came on the screen and she looked DIFFERENT!  It was apparent that she'd had breast implants, but her face looked weird too.  Then I couldn't tell if maybe she'd just gained weight in her face, and that is why it was looking funny- or if she'd had work done on it.

Okay, let's cut to the chase (as they say in the business world- Thanks Helen Hunt!-p.s. I'm sure NOBODY got that).  Here is Aubrey before:

 

This is when she's all natural looking, I guess.  It's before she was actually SELECTED to be a part of the band.  It's when I thought she still looked cute.  She kind of looks like Sheryl Crow.

 

Still looks pretty, but different.

This is the 2nd album cover.  I think she looks totally different from the 1st photo.  Now we will get to the unrecognizable...

 

She looks like a mix between Daisy from Rock of Love and a fish.

 

Poor doggie!

   

BAH!  TANOREXIC!!!!

 

Just not good!

 

Looks different to me!

 

And here she is again.  Yes, all of these photos feature the same woman.  PS- I won't even comment on her attire in these photos. 

So yeah, I know that nobody cares about Aubrey O'Day, but it was just on my mind.  And once something dumb like this is on my mind, I get a little OCD and it's all I can think about.  That's part of the reason I started this blog!  But yeah.  Am I the only one who thinks she looks totally funny now?  Seriously, if you get a chance (well, def don't change your plans for this but...) tune into Making the Band to see how wonky she looks.  Apparently, she is getting thrown out of the band now, so that could make for a juicy episode. These pictures don't even do what I saw on the tube this morning justice.

Just Sayin'- Amy Winehouse

Let's just take a look at the evolution of Amy Winehouse.

 

In the picture above, you will see Amy looking fresh-faced and healthy.  This is pre-ink and before she was very famous.  Lookin' good, kiddo!

 

Next we have Amy just when Back to Black came out.  She was getting more famous, and she'd lost a lot of weight.  She'd started dating Blake (as you can see the tattoo of his name over her heart).  Here she looks pretty normal, by famous people standards. 

Ok, from here it just becomes a mess.  I'm sure you're all aware of what a crackhead Winehouse has become, but I'm just amazed.  Amazed that she is still alive.  I'm serious!  The photos are insane!  Not only is she emaciated, but she is flailing around all over the place.  I just can't get over it.  Apparently everybody is trying to help her, but it's not working- obviously.  I can't wait to see a movie about her life. 

Anyways, I'm not sure of the order of the following photos, but everything I see is just worse and worse.

 

 

    

   

   

I know it's old news and that there are a billion other photos like these, I just can't believe she hasn't ODd or gotten locked up or flung herself into traffic or jumped off a building.  I'm baffled.  It's really sad, and I'm not sure she'll ever make a full recovery.  OH, AMY!  PLEASE GET HELP!!!

A little emo: Travis Barker and Blink 182

I'm sure most people have heard that Travis Barker was in a plane crash and is now in critical condition at a hospital burn unit in GA.  It just reminded me how about how great the Blink182 trio was.  It makes me so sad that they broke up.  No matter what anybody thinks of Blink, I think they're hilarious, and I'm sad that they aren't all together anymore.  They reminded me of me and my friends (not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing...).  Either way, their Urethra Chronicles DVD always puts a smile on my face. 

Here is the ending to one of those DVDs.  Maybe Travis's injuries will bring Tom and them closer.  Either way, I hope and pray that Travis, DJ AM and all the families of the victims are doing as well as possible in the given situation.

VMA Coverage: P!nk

I just felt the need to remind everybody how great Pink looked during her VMA performance last night.  I love her!  I had a slight obsession around junior year of high school (when her Missundaztood album was out), and I think it might be resurfacing.  Anyways, maybe I'll chill out with the celebrity gossip after this one.....maybe...

So check out the photos!  You can click them to make them larger!

VMA Coverage: Stream of Consciousness

Number 1: Demi Moore is super-human. She looks even younger and better than she did right after all her plastic surgery! 

Number 2: Russell Brand is my new obsession. His intense stares are genius. I�ve actually been watching YouTube videos of him lately. I guess I�ve watched too many, because when I have thoughts inside my head, I hear them in a male�s thick British accent.

Number 3: Kevin Volchek from The OC is in the cast of Twilight! I seriously can�t wait for that movie.

Number 4: The singer in Paramore has a better live singing voice than any of the other performers. It sounds just like the recording. She also has cute yellow jeans.

Number 5: I can�t stand Miley Cyrus.  I want to wipe that face off her mug!

Number 6: PINK IS SO HOT! She�s never looked better! She can really pull off a LEOTARD! In my opinion, her performance is the best so yet!  Carey Hart eat your heart out!

Number 7: I can't wait for the Numa Numa song to come out on T.I.'s new CD!

Number 8: Christina Aguilera�s song was excellent!

Number 9: Britney won again!

Number 10: I am so sick of this Kidd Rock song, Summertime.  The lyrics REALLY irritate me.  I hate when people rhyme the same word.  For example, the song goes "we were trying different things/ and we were smoking funny things."  THINGS THINGS THINGS.  I'm sorry.  This is my number one pet peeve!  He could have said, "we were trying different things/ and we were blowing smoke rings."  I know my suggestion is wack, but ANYTHING would be better than rhyming things with things.  Ok, whatever.  I'm done.

Number 11: Britney won AGAINNNNNNNNNNNN!

VMA Coverage: Britney Spears and Rihanna Open!

Well, Britney Spears did a little skit with Jonah Hill to open the show.  She looked great!  When she was making her way to the stage I got goosebumps!  Everybody was cheering!  What a great moment!  I wanted to cry tears of joy!  I LOVE BRITNEY, and I can sense her big comeback coming any day now.  I can't wait for her next album.  AND SHE JUST WON A VMA FOR BEST FEMALE VIDEO!

Anyways, Rihanna preformed after that.  It seemed like it would be good with all those crazy glowsticks, but it was kind of lackluster.  She didn't sound great.  She also had a rat-tail/mullet coif (haha- good use of the word of the day). I find this hairstyle worrysome. I LOVE RIHANNA!  She is one of my favorites, but this just wasn't very amazing. 

I just mostly wanted to say that I love Britney!  AMERICA'S SWEETHEART REIGNS AGAIN!

VMA Coverage: Katy Perry's Bunchie Britches!

Oh, it's a lovely Sunday night.  I'm not doing anything, so I figured I'd cover the VMAs for y'all!   I'm sure you're thrilled.

So, the first item that struck me as news-worthy was Katy Perry's outfit.  First of all, it is kind of fug.  That is besides the point though.  I mean, Taylor Swift's outfit might have been worse.  I just don't care about that kind of thing! 

What was disturbing about Katy's outfit were her hot pants.  They were all bunchie!  Anybody who knows me, knows how I feel about saggy bunchie britches!  Katy's weren't saggy, but the corset was all bunched up in her FUPA!  Now, if she had on a darker colored pair of shorts, this issue could have been avoided.  Unfortunately, she didn't.  Sorry Katy!  I love your song, Thinking of You, and I think it's great that you got your outfit at a thrift store!  I just don't think the flesh colored panty pants were the best choice! 

Madonna: Sticky & Sweet Tour

Madonna's new Sticky and Sweet tour has just kicked off, and photos of her outfits have been hitting the internet.  Now, Madonna is 50 years old.  Some of the outfits are a tad age-inappropriate.  I know that she looks GREAT.  She works out ALL the time, and she wants to show off her body...but she is still 50. 

The sexy clothes don't really bother me, but there was this one outfit that really had me shaking my head (and it is actually not really revealing at all).   

The problem I have with this outfit (pictured to the right) is that it looks like something a sixth grader would wear (minus the fishnet stockings).  I actually really like the concept, but really- heart sunglasses and a Rainbow Bright belt on a 50 year old woman?!  She wore this during "Get into the Groove," so I'm sure she was just trying to be retro or whatever. I don't know.  Maybe this look would have worked better on Miley Cirus- or pretty much anybody under 30 (and even then, over 25 is pushing it).  It just looks ridiculous to me.

But YES, Madonna does look great for a 50 year old.  I'm not trying to hate on her or anything.  She's in amazing shape.  Here is another shot for the tour where her outfit is a bit more sexy, but I still find it more fitting for a woman of her age than the Roller Girl ensemble.  Just click on it to make it bigger.

And then I thought I would include a photo of her album cover, because I DO find that creepy.  I don't think I'd ever want to see a photo of somebody old enough to be my mother in that position.  Does she really need to be sitting spread eagle and gumming her gloves?  Come on now!

Ode to Mariah Carey's TRL Ice Cream Meltdown 2001

Today I got to thinking how random it is that Mariah Carey married Nick Cannon.  He seems totally average, and she is like a mega-diva who wears outdated clothing and sunglasses when she's inside.  I was commenting on this to my roommate, and all of a sudden, I remembered my favorite Mariah moment.   Well, it is actually probably the only Mariah moment that ever had any sort of impact on my life.  I haven't really been a big fan since "Always Be My Baby."

The moment I recalled is this: It's 2001,and am in 10th grade.  I've probably just come home from school and am eating a snack in front of the TV, which is playing TRL (a show that I never paid much attention to, yet always seemed to be on in High School). Carson Daily is about to cut to a commercial, when all of a sudden Mariah Carey bursts onto the set with an ice cream cart, wearing an oversized T-shirt.  She begins acting crazy, and Carson is obviously caught off guard.

I remember thinking, What is the world is going on?  Did they plan this?  I think Mariah may be insane...Now remember, this is long before the BHS (Britney Head Shave), so the clip might seem tame in comparison with some of the events the public has witnessed since its airing.  Regardless, I find it highly entertaining.  My favorite quote from the segment is, "Every now and then, somebody needs a little therapy, and today is that moment for me.  Everything's great!  Hello!"

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Rock of Love's Daisy and Dave Navarro

According to RUMORS, Daisy De La Hoya (from the AMAZING Rock of Love 2) is dating Dave Navarro.  Dave plays guitar in Jane's Addiction.  He was also on a reality show, 'Til Death Do Us Part, which followed Dave and Carmen Electra as they planned their wedding...that marriage didn't work out. 

Sooo, Daisy and Dave met when she was a guest on his internet talk show.  Now, they've been spotted out and about together in LA.  Dave is Daisy's #2 Top Friend on myspace and Daisy is Dave's #4.  JUST SAYIN'. 

Anyways, seems to me like Daisy just wants to date famous rock stars.  Whatever.  Maybe she really just falls for the rocker types.  I just wanted to report the gossip, since I am obsessed with Rock of Love.  I wonder if Bret's jealous???  Hmm...

Now you can sleep better!

Bret Michaels

    About two weeks ago, my sister and I went to see Bret Michaels preform in downtown Raleigh.  I've never really been a fan of Poison (just Rock of Love), so I wasn't really expecting to be blown away by the concert.  But to my surprise, it was one of the most amazing shows I've ever seen!  Bret really knew how to put on a show!  He had such amazing energy and stage presence!  Maybe that's something that today's bands are lacking in.  They don't know how to preform like the old bands did!  And besides being an amazing showman, Bret was extremely nice!  He was so humble and happy to be in NC!  He even put on and NCSU cowboy hat for the encore.  He kept going on about how great it was to be in the South playing a show in the streets in the spring time!   And he looked great in person...way hotter than on TV.  Now I see why all those girls fall for him!!!

   

Ever since the performance my sister has been listening to Poison songs on repeat, and I even put one as my ringback tone on my  Helio.  "UNSKINNY BOP BOP BOP BOP!"  What a hit?!?!

    So Bret was filming a new show.  He made sure to make it clear that it was not Rock of Love 3!  I think he said it was a show that centered around his life on the road.  They were filming the night that he was in Raleigh, so maybe me and Katie will be on the show!  Keep your eyes open for us!