On the subject of movies again...

So to join in on the innumerable people discussing the Sex and the City movie (when there are much more important things to talk about in an election year on a warming planet), I just thought I'd share a couple of really funny articles on the subject, courtesy of New York Magazine.

First, we have the Fug Girls (of the fantastic blog Go Fug Yourself) discussing the various fashion-related aspects of the movie. Although that might be saying they review nearly the whole movie - it's mostly fashion montages, from the sounds of it.

And secondly there's the hilarious piece called "Would Men Really Rather Be Shot Than Watch ‘Sex and the City’?". Complete with an escalating series of traumas men would trade for a free pass to do something else... Sounds as though, while not willing to subject themselves to live fire, several men would rather do many other painful things rather than go see it. Which is just fine - it's really more something you go see with the girls anyway.

I'm sure it's at least as shallow and silly as the series. I'm going to try and sneak out during the day this week to see it with Cole for something to do - hopefully he'll sleep through it anyway! I think Jamie passed his loyalty test when he came to see Becoming Jane with me last summer in a theatre full of sighing ladies.

Interesting tidbit

John Cleese has had a species of lemur, Avahi Cleesei, also known as the Bemaraha or Cleese's Woolly Lemur, named after him. [more...]

Hiding in plain sight in Japan

Interesting article in the fridge on a growing trend in Japan - camouflage clothing and accessories that allow the wearer to hide in plain sight in the hopes of avoiding street crime. What happens when someone wants a Coke? And the shoes kind of give it away, as well as the unpacking time... You can see how it works (along with some other things from the article) in this quick slideshow.

I love the innovative spirit in Japan! Some crazy inventions for sure, but lots of interesting ideas.

That is some hard-hitting journalism!

I remember basing an entire science fair project on this exact premise in Grade 8... My BFF at the time, Erin, and I went and bought a ton of gum and basically sat around for an afternoon chomping, gossiping and drawing on bristol board - all in the name of science! It was a lazy idea at the time, and while New York magazine's reporters may have invested slightly more in this go around (if only because their graphics are better), it's certainly no more worthy a subject now.

Check out the article Taste Test: Gum if you care to find out some important, relevant information about gum - I am sure it's not at all sponsored or endorsed by corporations! I for one would rather see more articles on important things - like why Dubya isn't being impeached yet and what the heck is holding up widely available solar power?

If you're not interested in reading but wish to be influenced in your future gum purchases, then skip to the end results...