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Today over at Girl Talk Thursday, we’re discussing celebrities that we do not understand the appeal of.
My list:
1) Robert Pattinson. People, this picture is from the cover of GQ. If GQ can’t make this dude look good, no one can.
2) Taylor Lautner. I swear I’m not necessarily biased against Twilight peeps, I just don’t see the appeal. Maybe if he walked around shirtless with a bag over his head…
3) Sarah Jessica Parker. She is just not attractive to me.
someone please save that hottie from the goblin woman trying to eat him!
4) Madonna. GAG GAG GAG. Put some fucking clothes on, gain a little weight, dress your age, and maybe you’d stand a chance of getting off this list.
5) Kelly Ripa. She just looks like an orange bobble head doll to me.
Girl Talk Thursday is a weekly event run by Maria of Mommy Melee. This week, we’re discussing our favourite songs. It’s been interesting to watch the Twitter conversation around this topic, because several women seem to be saying that that our favourite songs, or the ones that are most meaningful to us, bring tears to our eyes and strike at our hearts.
I’ve definitely felt that while putting together this list, but I didn’t really get into a lot of the stories behind these songs, if only because some of them are so intensely personal that they’re too personal to type here. Yes. I, who have written about A LOT here, won’t write about certain stories. But there are some of you girls I’d love to share personal stories with over a bottle of wine.
I settled on ten songs — four in video form, six with links to their vid on YouTube.
“Every Now and Then” by Tony Henry. My favourite slow jam song – if you listen to NOTHING else on this list, nothing else today, if you hate music, it doesn’t matter, you must, must, must listen to this song. I am not joking. It is AMAZING. That this man is not an international star is beyond me. This vid is nothing but the name of the song and the artist, so you can even work in another window while listening and not miss anything visually. There is another Tony Henry that’s a recording artist, but he’s like an opera dude or something? Not the same. (Thank you, Mark, for introducing me to this song — one of the MANY MANY MANY amazing artists you’ve brought to my attention.)
“Fast as You” by Dwight Yoakam is my favourite country song. I’m pretty sure this is the favourite country song of everyone in my family with the possible exception of my very Polish grandfather, who loves “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”. Also: LOOK AT THAT LEG ACTION! Smooth.
“Reckless Girl” by The Beginerz used to remind me of myself. Still kinda does, a little bit. But it’s just got a great groove to it. “I ain’t much at cookin’ & sewin’, but my man is crazy for me. I spend his money like there’s no tomorrow, I’m a reckless girl, I agree.”
“Angel” by Massive Attack is “our” song. This played at our wedding, but Chris was too cool to dance with his new wife. Ironically, I was introduced to this band — hell, this entire genre of music — by the Professor. This song really gets to me. It’s so powerful, the beat throbs, the singer’s voice is ethereal… shivers. Serious shivers.
“Dirrty” by Cristina Aguilera is my favourite sexy song – . Chris and I first bonded and flirted over how fking hot this video is, all those years ago. I don’t know why, but I love the part around 4:03 where she kicks the water up. It always sticks in my mind.
“Just to Get By” by Talib Kweli is the song I have an unexpected but deep love affair with. Love the chorus on this one — hell, I love all the lyrics. It’s just inspiring. Also, Talib Kweli tweets!
“Breathe Me” by Sia is THE song that makes me cry. Mom, I know you have heard this one before and it made you cry, too (I think at the end of “Six Feet Under”?). Not only is it lyrically and musically beautiful, but it unlocks certain painful memories. For that reason, I rarely listen to it… but when I do, I am always moved.
“Love Shack” by the B-52s is my favourite 80s groove.. Is there anyone that doesn’t love this song? Also, if your answer is yes, please just close my blog now. Don’t bother telling me in the comments. I’ll just pretend you didn’t write it anyway.
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I just had a vision of hiding out in a BBQ pit @Ribfest sharing all the food they're not gonna sell because of the rain.about 14 hours agofrom TweetDeck
someone please save that hottie from the goblin woman trying to eat him!
