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Leave Britney Alone! (And Put Some Clothes On Her, While You’re At It.)

Pajiba Love / Stacey Nosek

Pajiba Love | March 4, 2009 | Comments (38)

Britney Spears kicked off her “Circus” tour last night, and honestly, I feel kinda bad for her. Like I’m sure the last thing she wants is to be dressed up, painted and trotted out to lip sync a bunch of her old songs like a drugged-up chimpanzee. (WIMB)

Dustin continues his hate-assault on twitter. Excuse me whilst I make a L-shaped gesture on my forehead in his direction. (QuizLaw)

Watchmen fever! Have you caught it yet? I hear it’s actually not very good. Anyway, I’ll let Dan be the judge of that later this week, and in the meantime here is a six-pack of films involving Alan Moore. (PW)

Since I linked an article talking about dating sites for animal lovers yesterday, Vermillion thought it would only be fair if I linked this one about geek dating sites. (GeeksOfDoom)

Which couples nicely with this article sent to me by another reader about why smart people have a harder time dating. I’ve never had any problem getting dates because I’m smart and cute. Oh yeah, and not actually all that smart. Thanks, Trouble! (HuffPo)

On literally, on the opposite end of the spectrum, some dumb people have trouble dating too. Well, one dumb person in particular. (Via DEM!) (DailyBeast)

Who is most deserving to receive an Oscar after Kate Winset? (Film Experience)

In other news, Katherine Heigl is continuing her reign of terror on Hollywood by still acting like an insufferable, sanctimonious diva all the time. (Celebitchy)

Meet Kanye West’s life’s biggest pain. (DListed)

Maker’s Mark will be featuring Boomer Esiason’s face on special-edition bottles, and so here’s a list of other NFL players who should also be honored with their face on alcoholic beverages. (KSK)

Hey, anyone wanna see where Dan Aykroyd lives? Yeah, I’m jealous, too. (cityrag)

I have no idea why, but I am entertained so much more by Andy Rooney than my grandmother, even though the nonsensical gibberish they spit out is more or less the same exact thing. Sorry, grams. (EvilBeet)

Meet YouTube’s newest star, “Bizkit the Sleepwalking Dog.” It’s kinda funny in an “Aww, poor puppy!” sort of way:

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Comments

The weird thing is, Kahlua does that all the time. The other night, I was curled up at the foot of my bed during 30 Rock, and she starts barking and whimpering in her sleep! Usually, I just give her a little ol' belly rub and she stops, but I don't thin she's ever full-on run into a wall.

Posted by: Jeremy Feist at March 4, 2009 1:17 PM

My dog grunts in her sleep and sometimes her legs wiggle, but she's never done balls-to-the-wall running like that.

Posted by: Snath at March 4, 2009 1:22 PM

My heart IS open to love, Dr. Benzer! It is, like, so open it's not even FUNNY! Just rub it in that I'm a hard-to-match FREAK why doncha!!

ASSHOLE!!

Posted by: Jay at March 4, 2009 1:25 PM

I've watched that video about 50 times in a row now, and every single time it cracks me up. It's the look on his face at the end that just KILLS me. Poor, poor puppy.

Posted by: figgy at March 4, 2009 1:27 PM

Ok, so I have to put this out there:

I feel terrible for B. Spears.

I was one of those--at the beginning, when she was letting her red hang out--that was ALL for seeing her fall. I really was. And I enjoyed it. Extremely. Until her kids were involved. And then it got outta hand. And now, when she has clearly exhibited behavior that falls in line with serious mental issues, the best her "people" can do is load her up on prescriptions, dress her up in sexually suggestive clothing and force her to do the same shit that got her there in the first place.

I feel truly bad for her. Not all the money in the world can take away that kind of fuckery.

Posted by: boo at March 4, 2009 1:27 PM

Preach it, boo. I realize the girl likes to sing and dance, and it takes her to her happy place, but that doesn't mean that her happy place is on stage in front of thousands wearing fishnets and pasties.

Yes, Nicole has a secret girlcrush on Britney Spears.

Posted by: Nicole at March 4, 2009 1:31 PM

aw, poor puppy! but cute! poor guy.

Posted by: Anna von Beaverplatz at March 4, 2009 1:32 PM

Amen, Boo. It reaches a point where trainwreck becomes tragedy.

My beagle likes to sleep under a blanket, but if she hears a noise in her sleep she bolts up and starts howling (while still under the blanket). It adorable... when it's not at 3 in the morning. This is why she sleeps in the basement.

One last thing:
Dear Meghan McCain,

Shut up, you pathetic entitled whiny brat.

Toodles,
TK

Posted by: TK at March 4, 2009 1:32 PM

Interesting article promoting The Tao of Dating discussing the dating issues of smart people. I strongly disagree with all but the last point, as the smart kids I grew up around were constantly dating each other and pushing each other to date out of their league. They were the ones to get busted for engaging in some...uh...dirty acts with fingers and fists and instruments on the back of the band bus. They grew into perfectly perverted young adults with healthy strings of horribly failed relationships and instruments you don't really want to see live.

Posted by: Robert at March 4, 2009 1:37 PM

Hey, Jay's back.
I wonder sometimes if Kanye just has a dry sense of humor. I could see that whole "Never getting to see myself perform live" thing being an off-hand joke.

Posted by: Optimus Rhyme at March 4, 2009 1:38 PM

My mom sent me the link about smart people not finding love.

Sad, right? Mi madre is trying to make me feel better about being date-less...

Not helping, mom...

Posted by: Trouble at March 4, 2009 1:46 PM

Poor Audrey!

Otto & Gracie sleep under the covers (I don't recommend letting your dogs do this, especially if they are the types that live to be at least 15 years old and get jealous when you kiss your husband), and from time to time they whimper in their sleep. It's really spooky hearing that from under the comforter.

Posted by: Kolby at March 4, 2009 1:47 PM

Interesting article promoting The Tao of Dating discussing the dating issues of smart people.

Hahahahha! Robert, my exact reaction to that was, "Is this an article or an advertisement?".

Posted by: Anna von Beaverplatz at March 4, 2009 1:54 PM

The Meghan McCain thing - um, is it possible that these guys are just trying to make conversation? I mean, is it really that hard to believe that a guy is going to latch on to a topic of conversation that's easy, as well as, complimentary to your father? If a dude I was interested in said nice things about my dad or complimented me in a way that also complimented my mother, I'm not so sure I would think it was a bad thing. However, it seems to me, from that article, that no one can win. If you say good shit about her dad, you're stalky and weird. If you are opposed to him, you're unhealthly focused on the election. Say nothing and she probably thinks you're an uneducated freak who knows nothing about current events or politics. So, um, basically, it's a no-win.

Although, to me, dating Miss McCain would be a no-win, too...

Posted by: Lainey at March 4, 2009 1:54 PM

"So, like, I totally don't like guys who like my dad, but I totally don't like guys who like Obama, and like that sucks because that's like all the guys..."

Ms. McCain, if you just don't like guys, you may want to consider the possibility that you are in fact a lesbian.

Posted by: stipe42 at March 4, 2009 1:59 PM

I'd award Kanye West the Biggest Douche of the Universe award, but I don't want to see him win any more fame, he'd bitch too much too. He's well on his way to topping Axl Rose as the douchiest singer ever.

Posted by: George at March 4, 2009 2:13 PM

Is it just me or is Meghan McCain's writing style is a little, umm, off-putting? Very stilted and amateurish? I can't imagine trying to read her blog all the time. Plus, when she wrote "I think I would have probably graduated from Columbia friendless..." instead of just saying college, or school, or anything instead of the actual name of the university she attended, it really cheesed me off. Way to innapropriately name-drop there, kid.

Posted by: elsie at March 4, 2009 2:13 PM

They were the ones to get busted for engaging in some...uh...dirty acts with fingers and fists and instruments on the back of the band bus. They grew into perfectly perverted young adults with healthy strings of horribly failed relationships and instruments you don't really want to see live.

I totally buy that. We are considerably more.....creative with these sorts of things. And due to our extensive studying, we know about deviant acts your average person would never have known.

Like a wise man said; "Jocks only think about sports. Nerds only think about sex."

Still skeptical? Then consider this: the internet was invented by nerds. And Rule 34.

Posted by: Vermillion at March 4, 2009 2:20 PM

I just don't understand the point of Twitter. Is it simply impossible for some people to have an unexpressed thought?

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at March 4, 2009 2:31 PM

I just don't understand the point of Twitter. Is it simply impossible for some people to have an unexpressed thought?

I used to think that, until I ventured into one of the weekend threads here. Sometimes people are just so damn bored, their brains so starved for stimulation, that they let slip even the most inane thoughts, just to break up the tedium. And the idea of other people doing the same just makes you do it more.

And I say this as both a Twitter user and a person with ADHD.

Posted by: Vermillion at March 4, 2009 2:43 PM

In the comment section of the McCain piece, I read the very simple and effective "This just keeps getting worse."

I snorfed.

Posted by: Sweetie Dahling at March 4, 2009 2:44 PM

I don't buy that, Vermillion. There's a difference between boredom, and the self-indulgent need to constantly tell people what you're doing, regardless of how mundane it may be. And this comes from someone who obviously spends a lot of time here, has his own blog, etc.

Some people just need to get a fucking hobby or something. Read a book. Make a sandwich. SOMETHING.

Posted by: TK at March 4, 2009 2:46 PM

I made a sandwich!

Posted by: Skitz at March 4, 2009 2:54 PM

I made an Oreo.

Posted by: admin at March 4, 2009 2:58 PM

I'd award Kanye West the Biggest Douche of the Universe award, but I don't want to see him win any more fame, he'd bitch too much too.

While Kanye makes a substantial case, that title still belongs to John Edward.
http://www.southparkstudios.com/episodes/103625

Posted by: branded at March 4, 2009 3:15 PM

The saddest thing about that dog is that he appears to have been named after Limp Bizkit.

Posted by: Melissa at March 4, 2009 3:47 PM

The other thing I gathered from the Tao of Dating advertisement dating article is that apparently there are no smart gay people.

Posted by: Drake at March 4, 2009 3:51 PM

I made a comment!

Posted by: boo at March 4, 2009 4:07 PM

I made out!

Posted by: branded at March 4, 2009 4:14 PM

My cat chatters her teeth in her sleep. It is absolutely terrifying.

Posted by: Blonde Savant at March 4, 2009 4:49 PM

We have a cat who's lips do the freakiest things when he dreams. They move all around and his whiskers twitch spastically... it reminds me of those nature documentaries where they speed up the film of an animal decomposing.

Posted by: Becky Tri-Tip Goddess at March 4, 2009 7:19 PM

Maker's Mark is good. Yes ma'am.

Posted by: Lucas at March 4, 2009 7:27 PM

The Tao of Dating advertisement brought up something that has been bugging me for a long time: not all smart people go to Ivy League schools. I have never, EVER wanted to go to an Ivy League school, and the people that I know who have been to those schools aren't necessarily even the brightest people that I know or have the best careers for that matter (Oooh, I could go to Princeton and then become a professor at Brigham Young University! Yippee!). I really despise people who think that the university's name is the most important feature, and this ad brought all of those feelings back up in me.

Posted by: Betty at March 4, 2009 8:19 PM

The Tao of Dating advertisement brought up something that has been bugging me for a long time: not all smart people go to Ivy League schools. I have never, EVER wanted to go to an Ivy League school, and the people that I know who have been to those schools aren't necessarily even the brightest people that I know or have the best careers for that matter

I'll pile on with this one, Betty. I had no interest in being in an Ivy League school, no matter how hard my teachers and families pushed me in that direction. Everyone I know who went to an Ivy League burned out, dropped out, or were thrown out. The few who did finish degrees went on to careers as: New York Knicks' dancer, New Jersey Nets' dance captain, house pianist at a jazz bar, career famewhore, and drug dealer/trust fund baby; none studied to be dancers, musicians, prostitutes for prime time, or hustlers/spoiled brats.

I'm not saying I have a representative sampling of the Ivy League population; I'm just saying I don't think the article is particularly representative of the people it claims to be about. Are there socially inept nerds who can't get a date? Of course. Why else did VH1 greenlight two shows about that (Can't Get a Date? and The Pick Up Artist)? But are all nerds socially inept? No.

Posted by: Robert at March 4, 2009 9:13 PM

My name is Helen. I am a single girl from the US and believe that the Internet is a quite good place to meet new friends. I would like to meet a man who is out of my race for a serious interracial relationship; so anyone who may be interested can check out my photos on the famous site --Black Century Com------ under the name of Helenseeking. See you there

Posted by: blkbabe at March 4, 2009 9:28 PM

Betty and Robert,

Wouldn't you say blkbabe writes as well as any Ivy Leaguer? And seems to me she's pretty well-adjusted for a spambot. If by "well-adjusted" I mean trolling for white-boy johns on the Webnets.

Posted by: bucdaddy at March 4, 2009 11:34 PM

"painted and trotted out to lip sync a bunch of her old songs like a drugged-up chimpanzee."
---
If we're lucky, she'll go apeshit at a Connecticut tour stop and the cops will be forced to shoot her.

Posted by: bucdaddy at March 4, 2009 11:36 PM

To Betty and Robert, I did go to an Ivy League school, and I still took huge issue with this article. This line, in fact, made me want to throw up:

"So whether you went (or should have gone) to the likes of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Stanford, Columbia, Cornell, Swarthmore, Amherst, Dartmouth, Brown, Oxford, Cambridge, Berkeley, Penn, Caltech, Duke..."

Should have gone? SHOULD have?? This made me punch the sides of my own head. Since when is it a requirement for anyone over a certain IQ level to attend an Ivy League school or any other of the ones listed? Yes, I had a great experience, will love my alma mater for the rest of my life, value the education that I had, and will encourage anyone that wants to go there to try. But I went there because I WANTED to, because I felt instantly at home on the campus, not because I knew it was something I "should" do. Idiot.


Though Robert, you may not THINK your friend actually majored in being a trust fund baby/spoiled brat, but in fact, about 40% of Ivy Leaguers have been majoring in that since the day they were born. As someone on financial aid who went to (wait for it....) PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL, I was quite the little ghetto rat when I got to my university. But once I separated myself from the coke-snorting trust fund brats, I got along just fine.

Posted by: Pistachio at March 5, 2009 3:03 AM





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