You Might Tan or Burn, I Pale.

It is and has been the summer of '11. My previous posts were a tad depressing, but that was winter! (really things have not gotten any better, I'm just going to try not to dwell on it via blog so I'll pretend it's all better). I have always used television as a way to make me feel better. They say television numbs the mind and that is my drug of choice. So in past blog posts I mentioned Nip/Tuck, created by Ryan Murphy. Then I discovered that Glee, yes Glee is also created by Ryan Murphy. That to me was just incredible. Those shows are on two completely different spectrums. Nip/Tuck is this dark, disturbing and very mature show, while Glee is so campy it hurts sometimes.

But when it doesn't disgust you with all the smiling and singing, its a pretty sharp comedic show. I'm also very impressed with some of gay/lesbian/bisexual content which is kind of pushing the limit for a fictional show dealing with teenagers that is so mainstream on a major network (Fox). 

At first I only watched the episodes that were a tribute to things I liked such as the Britney Spears episode and the Rocky Horror Picture Show episode.

 I couldn't find anything from the Britney episode. When I started to write this blog I thought Glee is so popular I'll be able to find anything I want! But because Glee is popular I can't find anything because of harsh copyright restrictions probably because of its popularity.

But anyhow Glee creators launched a pretty interesting reality show, The Glee Project. It's the search for the next member of glee and its one of best reality shows I have witnessed. I've tried to figure out why it's a more unique spin of the average competition talent show.

1. The Glee Project is it really gives insight to Glee itself. If you watch Glee it's like a behind the scenes. You get to meet a lot of people off screen as well as on. I very much enjoyed behind the scenes guy Zach Woodlee, choreographer of Glee and judge of the Glee Project. I also loved hearing Ian Brennan's take on how each contestant's character would fit into the show. But it was super fascinating to have creator, producer Ryan Murphy as a judge every week for the bottom three contender's "Last Chance Performances."

2. The judges are entertaining in themselves.  I love that in The Glee Project is there's no secrets. Like on America's Next Top Model, you have to tell Tyra what shit goes down during the week or else she just doesn't know- whereas Ryan Murphy, when he's not pursing his lips, is calling you out.

"I heard you got an unexpected smackeroo and cried about it to your mommy"
-losely quoted from Ryan Murphy confronting Cameron Mitchell about his sexuality or lack there of

Nikki Anders, the vocal coach on The Glee Project also called out one of the contenders about being fake to their face. And while I appreciate the judges on their toes and not taking bullshit (most of the time) they're also supportive and kind. Unlike many competition shows The Glee Project gives its contestants all the tools to succeed and judges you afterwards. And since it really is not a singing, dancing, acting competition the criteria can be more puzzling. 

And then the last component is luck.

3. The group of contestants. Continuing to compare Top Model to The Glee Project, the first season of Top Model was brilliant. Why? because of the contestants. Each person brought a special something different that blended perfectly for entertainment gold. Reality shows depend on their characters and The Glee Project's first season was on point. However most first seasons are the best because it was never done before and there was no right or wrong way, it's less calculated and more magical. I really doubt half of the first season of Top Model's cast would have been casted for cycle 10 or 12 on just looking at the type of people they cast now. 

Here's a few favourite clips:

Homework Assignments were group numbers




Then they filmed a music video



 Then the bottom three sung for judges


Most Dreamy Voice Goes To...


Most Dreamy Irish Accent Goes To...

What's The Opposite of Left?

I'm so confused. I feel like I am just no good and at anything anymore. I want to be the best and I'm not  passing average on any subject (not literally, my schoolwork is okay... I think).  I can't talk, I can't walk, I can't stop embarrassing the shit out of myself, and I just don't know my right from my left (literally and figuratively). I was always the artistic one and I have been stripped of my art. I still don't think I belong at art school, but sometimes I wonder. I just want to be good at something again. I want to impress someone which I swear I have only disappointed for the past year. It's really starting to get to me. I feel so shallow, like I have not accomplished anything. The only other thing that used to make me feel accomplished was my academics, but I am not inspired. I used to be so motivated. I feel like I've been saying I used to be so motivated for much too long for it to be true anymore. Maybe my period of motivation was a fluke and I'm really just a lazy asshole who is bound to be a useless bitter being. 

That was overly dramatic. 

Whatever, 

I decided to revisit my blog. I haven't written in it because I actually have been busy with my school work, my radio show, and I made a few friends. Still cannot make a female friend, but I guess I should be happy with any friends at all- then again that pisses me off so much. I feel like I have to work to make friends and I have to put myself out there, make the effort, you know, yet I hardly see any friendly gestures put out towards me. Which totally makes me hate everyone for leaving me out. If life was a game of musical chairs I wouldn't have even been invited to play. 

That was also totally dramatic.

Whatever.

So what would be most appropriate for dramatic outcasts like me?

Amanda Palmer.

Amanda Palmer of The Dresden Dolls is one of kind. She is a quirky, gutsy, creative, brilliant artist- performance and musical.

I was able to see the Dresden Dolls live way back in the eighth grade. I can't remember too much of the show to be honest, but I can remember having a great time. I do remember the TLA filled with live art, people posing everywhere and the bathrooms had roses and rose petals scattered. It was pretty amazing. One of the things I really remembered about the show was a guy preaching to everyone in line. Telling us the devil's music was behind those doors and such. He was preaching his bible to the wrong crowd. There were a lot of gay/lesbian/bisexual supporters who immediately fought back. They were debating about the bible for a half an hour at least. It was the most fascinating thing for me as a teen.

The Dresden Dolls broke up after two flawless albums and Amanda went solo putting out Who Killed Amanda Palmer



She also is involved with a pretty cool side project with Jason Webley called Evelyn and Evelyn



She recently put out a song called Map of Tasmania about girls shaving...down there. She's a feminist to say the least and I love that about her, but I wasn't a huge fan of the song and the video is absolutely ridiculous. Lots of bush. Tons of bush.

Watch out for Amanda Palmer. I sure hope she gains the popularity she deserves.

Too Tired To Care

Sunday I woke up with no ambition. I got in the shower, came out and just did not know where to go from there. I saw my cat sleeping and decided to take her into my room. I loved how tired she was, she adapted to my bed in a matter of minutes. I was moving so slowly. I wanted to look nice, but I didn't even have the energy to put on makeup or dry my hair. I eventually took a nap.

I've been tired. It's Thursday. I think it's a side effect of my medication. It is. Just looked it up, fatigue.

I got a super duper cool gadgety cell phone today.

That's how I interact with technology. 

I name everything. My Macbook Pro is Easton, my iPod is Rupert, and now the newest edition to the clan,

KIPLING!

I have been long awaiting the arrival of little Kipling. He has a 5 megapixel camera, radio and wifi. My old phone, Jefferson had a 2 megapixel camera and NUTHIN.

My radio show's first episode airs tomorrow at 12.30 to 1.30

Please press the Like button on my show's Facebook Page

and of course click on the link below at 12.30 every Friday

I'M GOING TO LISTEN TO GOOD MUSIC FOR GOOD PEOPLE *CLICK*

Named after The Cramp's album Bad Music for Bad People

So why the hell not post a cool Cramp video?

cool indeed.

even cooler?

Daniel Radcliffe, who already is a total babe, knows Tom Lehrer. Not only knows, but very much appreciates Tom Lehrer. Gave him a big shout out on Graham Norton and recited one of his songs.

It got me a little hot.
but maybe that's just me. 

I'm Going To Be Famous!

GUESS WHAT?!

Oh fine, i'll tell you. I can't resist that face.

Good News: MY RADIO SHOW WILL BE AIRING THIS SEMESTER!

Bad News: THE WHITE STRIPES BROKE UP!!

I should have started with the bad news. Oh well. 

But how about that.

Can't say I'm devastated. They haven't put out anything in ages- they were putting off breaking up it seems. It does suck though. I'm not a huge fan of The Dead Weather (or the Raconteurs for that matter). But as long as Jack White keeps on doing his thing I'm happy. 

And back to my big news. 

My radio show:

GOOD MUSIC FOR GOOD PEOPLE

I'll have more details, when I actually know them.

But I've been looking forward to this for like forever. 

Go me. 

I love that there is a cat picture for almost every situation.

Now for tonight. Let me introduce you to (if you didn't already know),

Now ladies, I warn you. Pete & Carl are pretty irresistible. 

And I assume you know Pete, cause that guy gets in so much trouble even us Americans know about it.

He was also getting a lot of press for dating that hot bitch Kate Moss (Especially in the I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself video, speaking of The White Stripes).

Anyhow, The Libertines are an old favourite of mine. 

It was unfortunate that right when I found out the existed a month or two later they canceled their tours and broke up. Talk about great timing. 

I mean they only put out two full length albums (Up the Bracket, The Libertines) so I don't beat myself up over it. too much. 

Goodness, that performance made me want to throw my panties at them. 

Anyhow. So they broke up and it was sad. 

And then two new bands were born. 

The spawn of The Libertines are as followed:

Pete's Band "Babyshambles"

Carl's Band accompanied by The Libertines drummer Gary Powell "Dirty Pretty Things"
Both bands produced a whopping two full length albums!
(that was sarcasm.)
It's the sophomore album curse!
Except instead of failing they just up and quit.

                                               Babyshambles put out Down in Albion in 2005

                            Dirty Pretty Things put out Waterloo To Anywhere in 2006

                                               Babyshambles put out Shotter's Nation in 2007

                         Dirty Pretty Things put out Romance At Short Notice in 2008

I didn't just spend five minutes lining up the years by coincidence.
That is totally strange.

Then would you believe it, they both went solo!
And both put out only one album so far.
(Cross your fingers they didn't get bored of that already. I want at least a second album.)

To continue the pattern:
                 Pete put out Grace/Wastelands in 2009
Carl put out his self-titled solo, Carl Barat in 2010

Pete you're up next.

Long Live the Libertines.
Or at least their bloodline.

Someone Gets A Tremendous Laugh Out Of My Existence.

I'm going to be a downer tonight folks sorry, if you want to feel good go to one of the last Blockbusters and rent Pee-Wee's Playhouse.
I've been to three doctors, been on three different medications, been some kind of sick for almost a year.
Nausea has been following me around for nine months and destroying what I love the most, food. In a time like this where I feel so hopeless I would normally turn to cake, but I can't any more. I haven't been in the mood to eat half of the foods that I once craved uncontrollably and then felt such satisfaction as I consumed it in seconds. I can't handle much more. I'm just going batty.

To cheer me up I'm going to introduce you to a band near and dear to my fragile heart,

If you guessed PULP, you guessed right!

If you prayed for another Eminem picture I'll enable you!

Alright, alright that's enough. 

Ah, yes Pulp of Great Britain is one of my very personal favourites and will never ever ever ever get old. Pulp originally formed in 78' , but didn't gain popularity until the 90's. You might be thinking to yourself: WHAT POPULARITY? WHO IN THE HADES IS PULP? 

Well, I'll tell you why you pose that question:

The 90's were owned by Grunge and everyone was obsessed with these jokers. 

Britpop > Grunge

Anyhow there was still a hay day for Pulp and it began around 1994 when they put out His 'n Hers.

Before that in the 80's they were fucking strange. 

Then commercial success after a short thirteen years.


Then Different Class won the 1996 Mercury Music Prize.

(William Shatner's cover)

Then Pulp got a little depressed and sexual.


And Jarvis.


Jarvis (as you might be able to tell from the videos) is an incredible performer. I love the way he moves. He also writes such clever lyrics. Listen to Pulp and try to listen without smirk on your face. He's a dirty fellow.

Dirty Pulp Lyrics

"You are hardcore you make me hard, you name the drama and I'll play the part, it seems I'll saw you in some teenage wet dream, I like a get up if you know what I mean"- This is Hardcore

"I don't know where you got those clothes, but you can take them off if it makes you feel better"
- Seductive Barry

"If fashion is your trade, then when your naked I guess you must be unemployed yeah" - Underwear

 "When you raise your pencil skirt like a veil before my eyes, like the look upon his face as he zipping    up his flies" - Pencil Skirt

"I'll show you how you're doing it wrong, I really love it when you tell me to stop, oh it's turning me on" - Pencil Skirt

"There's a hole in your heart and one between your legs, you better had to wonder which one he's going to fill in spite of what he says" - Little Girl With Blue Eyes

"Oh now Paula I just can't get it through my head, how you can look so bad, but be so good in bed"
- Paula

"The trouble with your brother is he's always sleeping with your mother and I know that sister missed her time again this month" - Razzmatazz

"When I get lost and I can't find my direction, when I get lost I'm going to follow my erection"
- My Erection

Jarvis being quite the ladies man ended up in a wheelchair trying to impress a girl. Performed a few shows in the chair!

Jarvis was also banned from the Brit Awards after he protested against a performance by the prince of pop.


After Pulp called a quits in 2003 Jarvis worked on a number of things. He was in HARRY POTTER. YEAH YOU HARRY POTTER FANS, PAY ATTENTION NOW.

And he did a few other soundtracks as well.

Then Jarvis put out two solo albums that have been well received by myself and critics.


Now there are rumors of a Pulp reunion this year, but I assure you they won't visit us in the United States. You know why? Because America chose Nirvana. Son of a Bitch.

Guess Who's Back

I'M BACK AGAIN LIKE SLIM SHADY. TELL A FRIEND.

Yes I am back. I loved my Winter break a little bit too much, my bed was a little bit too comfortable, I had a little bit too much fun, it was all too much. Now I'm back in school with my significantly smaller bed and its all less fun. But don't cry for me. There is one thing I have here: Netflix.

Netflix has helped me rediscover my love for...

I've thought it was extremely difficult if not impossible for girls to really pull off "cool" (don't get me wrong I am ultra go-women power enthusiast), but Veronica Mars's character is probably to closest I've seen to it. She's like House and Nancy Drew's spawn. It's a quick witted show and it keeps you on your toes. Veronica Mars was originally aired when UPN was still a network (can you even remember?) Unfortunately Veronica Mars was cancelled after three seasons.  They were robbed I say, robbed! and believe me I'm not the only one. However there is some talk about a movie. I doubt it will happen, but I hope it does (I also hoped for Krispy Kreme and that seemed to work).

And if you were wondering, that's totally the guy from Just Shoot Me.

This is what I found to best illustrate it and the quality sucks. So..uh.. sorry.

Veronica Mars also has my heart musically. They use the Dandy Warhols "We Used To Be Friends" as their theme song and Courtney Taylor made a cameo.


Courtney's weird like that. Making cameos. Especially in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen.

And now for something completely different



Jack White produced his SUPERMODEL wife's album: Karen Elson's The Ghost Who Walks 
Check it out.

Imma watch Veronica Mars.