Thursday, February 2, 2012

Lips like Jagger?


The Rolling Stones Fan Museum in Germany is under fire from feminists who have taken issue with the museum's urinals.

The urinals in question are in the shape of a juicy pair of red lips - the iconic Rolling Stones logo (originally modelled off Mick Jagger's iconic pout and created in 1971 by art designer John Pasche).

However, the urinals look less like Jaggers androgynous jaw and appear more womanly. Also, there is no tongue included in the design. Men are peeing into them. And women are pissed. No pun intended :)

Oddly enough, the urinals were designed by a woman - Dutch artist Meike van Schijndel of 'Bathroom Mania'. Should this fact affect whether a work is viewed as sexist? Or are we blaming van Schijndel for internalized sexism?

And as usual, the Kardashian family is only a stones throw away from feminist controversy. Khloe Kardashian recently is said to have purchased one of van Schijndel's mouth-shaped urinals for her own home.

The museum owner, Ulli Schroder, replied to the controversy: "That's not a man's mouth or a woman's mouth, that's art. They were damned expensive and they're staying where they are and that's final."


What do you think? Is labeling something as 'art' an excuse to produce something offensive without consequence? Or do you want a lip-lined urinal of your own, consequences be damned?

Somebody is gonna get drunk


Love music? Love to drink? Then please bookmark Drinkify on your list of awesome sites for both.

This site was created over the weekend at Music Hack Day in Boston - and it's soooo cool!

Plug in what you’re listening to and Drinkify will respond with a choice of alcohol to pair perfectly with your musical tastes.

Listening to some Amy Winehouse?

Try a "Me and Mr. Jones"
  • 8 oz. Vodka
  • 8 oz. Pineapple juice
Combine in highball glass and serve.

Hmmmm....that seems like a big batch. Makes sense :)

"I like to be a free spirit. Some don't like that, but that's the way I am." – Princess Diana.



Even if this isn't one of my favorite dresses, Princess Di's wedding dress is one of the most iconic bridal gowns in the history of fashion.

The David and Elizabeth Emanuel-designed gown, which features 10,000 mother-of-pearl sequins and pearls and a 25-foot train, debuts Saturday as part of the "Diana: A Celebration" exhibit at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., which will run through June 10.

FYI, in true diva fashion, Diana also had a backup wedding gown in case the design of the first one had leaked.

In addition to the bridal gown from Diana's 1981 wedding, the traveling exhibit includes 28 of Diana's designer dresses, family heirlooms and personal keepsakes like home movies and photos. Now THAT I would love to see!

Not sure if this exhibit is coming to NYC anytime soon but if it does you can bet I will be in line!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Pill-pocalypse

One million packages of birth control pills have been voluntarily recalled after Pfizer announced that the drugs might not contain enough hormones to prevent pregnancy!

Soooo...if they don't prevent pregnancy, shouldn't we just call them "one-a-day FAIL" pills?

The pills in questions are called Lo/Ovral-28, Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol. Some of the recalled packages contain too many active pills while others don't contain enough. Whoopsie-daisy! Pfizer's calling it a "packaging error" but it's more like buying a new pair of shoes only to bring them home and discover there's only one shoe in the box...and then they get you pregnant.

Pfizer is recommending that all women on the recalled pills begin using a backup form of birth control.

What are the chances this is just an elaborate scheme to sell more EPT pregnancy tests - also made by Pfizer.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Make 'em say YUMMMMM


Ok, pretty sure this isn't real but everyone should see this website - Bon Rappetite

The site reads:

"Bon Rappetite is the world's first hip hop restaurant. Featuring a delicious menu that caters to the ballers. Relax at the bar with a signature cocktail, like the refreshing Long Island Ice-T, or eat so many shrimp you get iodine poisoning in our relaxing dining area. One thing's for sure, you better bring your rappetite.™"

Highlights on the hip-hop themed menu include Master P Soup, Lil' Wangz, Wu Tang Clams, Queen LaPizza, Creme Puff Daddies and Old Dirty Custard.

54th St & 2nd Ave, NYC

Purple Swag


Put your team on the map, Blake Griffin on the court


Ok, so he doesn't leap over another human being but I would like to give credit where credit is due. And apparently so does Lebron - who admitted defeat in tweet earlier.

This dunk is 100% in your face and 200% awesome.



Here it is again in slow motion :)

Monday, January 30, 2012

For My Peeps

I've done my best to avoid the "seasonal" aisle in drug stores - now filled with heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and dancing gorillas that proclaim "I'm Wild for You." But I couldn't seem to walk past these little cuties!

Peeps has released their new flavor just in time for the most loved/hated holiday of the year. These candies combine strawberry-creme flavored marshmallow with chocolate - available in both creamy milk chocolate and rich dark chocolate.

There's a monster under my bed


I can't guarantee that these sheets will get you laid. In fact, they might kill the mood -no pun intended. But this bedding is hysterical!

It’s Alive bedding surrounds you with reaching zombie arms and blood stains. Add a touch of fear (just a pillow case) or a heaping serving of it (your entire bed set) to your boudoir.