Men all over the world are rejoicing at this news:
Study: Fellatio may significantly decrease the risk of breast cancer in women
Now they have a valid excuse to say, “But honey, it’s good for you!”
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Governor Paterson on SNL
As a huge fan of Fox’s House, I made sure to catch last night’s SNL which was hosted by none other than Hugh Laurie, Dr. House himself.
While Mr. Laurie’s performance was pretty good, it was Fred Armisen and Amy Poehler who stole the show.
Fred Armisen made his debut as New York’s Governor Paterson, the “accidental governor” (due to the Spitzer scandal) who is legally blind. He nailed the part on the head – it was frickin hilarious! See for yourself:
Last night also marked the last SNL of 2008 and thus the last episode for Amy Poehler. Her goodbye speech at the end of “Weekend Update” was short and bittersweet. Right as she was about to choke up, Governor Paterson made another appearance to the amusement of everyone…making this goodbye a one to remember!
Goodbye, Amy. You will be missed. Oh, and if you and your hubby Will Arnett want to adopt any kids to add to your new family, I’ll be around. 😉
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The Other Obama Logos
Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign was one of the most prolific and viral in American history.
And never before had a logo been so prominently and massively been used in a presidental election.
Designed by Sender LLC in Chicago, the logo consists of an O with the center suggesting a sun rising over fields in the colors of the American flag:
Sol Sender, the creative lead in the Obama ’08 logo, was recently interviewed about the strategy and process behind the project. You can watch the videos here (and I wholly recommend watching the video for all logo/branding freaks like myself).
What I, and LogoDesignLove, found interesting are the other logos that were up for consideration. My two favorites of the bunch that did not make the final three are:
I especially like the clever use of the “Ob” shadowing “08” on the first one!
The three finalists were:
As you can see, the original version of the final logo had a more symmetrical and less friendly feel.
I find it fascinating that the final three are so different from each other. From my experience with branding/logos, the finalists are usually similar, or at least express the same emotion. But the emotions triggered by these three are (in order): optimism, bold playfulness, and a resigned hope.
Needless to say, the final version of the third finalist conveys the one-word slogan “Change” much better than its original.
And I have to say this logo is my favorite of the bunch.
Kudos to Sender LLC and the Obama campaign!
[all images courtesy of LogoDesignLove]
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A Lady in the Streets but a Freak in the Sheets
A guy friend recently lamented, “It is so hard to find a girl who is a lady in the streets but a freak in the sheets.”
Now I’m pretty sure he didn’t mean this in a purely sexual way…rather, he was frustrated that all the girls he’s been meeting are party animals or goody two shoes. He is looking for a nice mix of the two, but was having trouble finding attractive girls who are proper and fun.
The conversation reminded me of another friend who broke with his girlfriend a few years ago. They had been dating for some time, and externally had a great relationship. The break-up seemed to come out of nowhere.
The reason he cited for the break-up was, “She’s not the type of girl you bring home to your mom.”
Since then, all the girls he’s dated were respectable “good girls” who embodied wholesomeness.
I once read in a women’s magazine that while men tend to date the party girls in their earlier years, they end up settling down with the good girls.
Do you think this is true?
Or do they, like my first friend, try to find a proper lady who also knows when and how to let her hair loose?
I was a complete party girl when I first met J. Going out every weekend, drinking several times a week, and staying out till the wee hours of dawn.
I admit that I’ve settled down since then; however, I like to think that I can still party and go wild when appropriate.
Although J is married and into his thirties now, I don’t think he’s quite “settled” yet. He goes out far more frequently than I do and sometimes even encourages me to revert back to my old ways.
At the same time, I’m sure he’s grateful that his parents view me as a respectable girl with good manners.
So yes, I guess he got a good mix of the two. 😉
Do you think you’re a good girl or a party girl? Or do you think you mix the two archetypes well?
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‘Twilight’ Translated by Cracked
You already know my thoughts on Twilight.
I always thought I was in the minority for not falling head over heels for the story. That’s why it delights me whenever I find someone who agrees that it ain’t all that.
Cracked has written a hilarious post titled, If ‘Twilight’ Was 10 Times Shorter And 100 Times More Honest.
Fellow Twilight-naysayers, please join me in this merriment.
My favorite lines:
BELLA
Yeah but I have a BOYFRIEND now, which means I no longer have to be independent or physically capable of doing anything on my own.
*****
DR. CULLEN
Welcome to our ridiculously expensive home. I’m the father figure of this family because I’m the one who turned them all into vampires. There’s something disturbing about the idea that I’ve only turned teenagers into vampires, but let’s ignore that.
*****
BELLA (when asked “Tell us about yourself”)
Me? Oh, no. I’m just a hollow placeholder for all of the teenage girls in the audience to project their personalities onto. I have none of my own whatsoever.
However, the last lines have to be the best:
EDWARD
So, the next generation of young women are currently flocking to see a female lead starring in a movie by a female director based on a bestselling book by a female author, and in this movie the main character wants to become completely submissive and self-sacrificing for a male.
BELLA
I love you. Put a baby in me.
EDWARD
At least the other three books can’t possibly be more misogynistic and depressing.
Enjoy!
(Even if you’re a fan of Twilight, you have to admit that this is pretty funny.)
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Let’s Move to China
Lenovo (yes, that Lenovo – the one that doesn’t make cell phones) has designed a cell phone to comply to China Mobile’s Open Mobile System, with Google’s Android at its core.
The thing is, it looks pretty dope.
Deliciously beautiful, in fact.
Too bad we will never see it stateside.
After my elation at such an attractive phone for Android, then the subsequent disappointment at its availability, I told J, “We should move to China.”
“Seriously?”
“Seriously. This phone is hot.”
“You would move to China for a phone?”
“Yes, you know I would.”
“Don’t joke about that – you know I am willing to move to China if you’re willing.”
Then I shut up.
[Via Engadget]
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Different Ways to Facilitate the Same Idea
I had a mild epiphany at my birthday party Saturday night.
J and a friend were discussing the possibility of a new start-up venture, when I noticed something interesting about the conversation.
Our friend, who works in finance, approached the situation from a “How can I make money from this?” point-of-view.
J’s first instinct was to dissect the situation and find all the possible cons and pitfalls. He would design test-cases where everything that can possibly go wrong would go wrong…and he would try to find ways to fix those “bugs,” or at least find methods to circumvent the problems. After all, he is a software test engineer by trade.
By this time, my cousin had joined in on the conversation. She, who is an attorney, asked “What are the liabilities?”
The reason I found the conversation so enlightening is because each of their responses tied in so closely to their professions.
I then asked myself how I would approach the situation. I work in marketing, but I do not specialize in any particular type of marketing…I do it all! Would I try to find a visual representation of the product? Would I try to write about it? Or would I get excited about the product and try to get as much people to join in on the product buzz?
I then realized that I would do as much research on it as possible. Then, if I thought it to be a good product, I would go spread the word using all the tools and talents in my pool of resources. Just like a true maven.
How would you approach the situation?
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Happy Birthday to Me
Twenty-eight years ago, this little booger was born:
Heppy bufshday to meeeh!
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My “True Age”
A few years ago, I took an online quiz that gave you your “true age” based on your favorite activities, personality traits, and reactions to different hypotetical situations. Your “true age” would reveal not only your perceived maturity level, but also the age range that represents your sense of self the most.
I had believed that I would score in the sub-10 year old range, because let’s face it – I can be pretty immature at times.
However, I was shocked to see that I had scored in the 30-35 range.
(Meanwhile, J scored in the 4-7 range. Figures.)
I pondered the results. I considered those who look back to their college years or their early twenties with fond longing. “Those were the best years of my life,” they say.
It was then that I realized that I am different. I am looking forward to my thirties, when I will have gained enough experience to be a strong, confident, and relatively happy person. When I will (hopefully) be more financially stable than ever before. When I will (hopefully) have had a child or two, entering a new stage in my life.
This Sunday, I will be turning twenty-eight years old. How do I feel about it? Pretty damn good.
I have found that as I age, I have become more content and comfortable with myself.
Sure, I am aware that I am no longer in my prime years. I have not been able to fit into my skinny jeans in years. I can no longer party all night without suffering the consequences the next day. My energy level is no where as high as it was back in my teenage and college years. I look back at pictures of myself in my early twenties and think, “Damn, I looked pretty good back then.”
However, I am happier and more comfortable with my body now than at my thinnest 10 years ago, when I weighed about 10 lbs less. (It also doesn’t hurt to have a husband who loves your curves and tells you how sexy you are every day.)
I am able to talk confidently to strangers and even sell myself when needed. I make friends easier and faster than ever. I no longer cower in crowds, or subject myself to alcohol as a means for social lubrication.
Sure there are bad days, but that’s life. No matter how tired I am at the end of the day, no matter how crabby or sad I may be from a bad situation, I count my blessings before going to sleep every night and I am thankful.
Twenty-seven was a big year for me. I became a home owner. I re-kindled my relationship with God. I married my best friend. My father became sick, which became a blessing in disguise, for it has led him to also rekindle his relationship with God. I became a Youth Group teacher at my church, and a small group co-leader for the adult English ministry. I started a new job. And just recently, I began investing my time and efforts in a project that is nothing but full of potential.
I look forward to getting older with sheer determination and optimism. Because I truly believe that the best years are yet to come.
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