Does the title seem intriguing? I didn't think so.
Still, the company associated with the "Real Housewives" franchise is shopping around a version of the reality TV series that focuses on men.
It will reportedly be set in Atlanta and titled "Boys Club: ATL."
Here's what one insider said about the project:
"We'd obviously admired from afar what (casting exec Princess Banton-Lofters) did with 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta,' and when she approached us with this idea, it was a slam dunk" said Evolution President Douglas Ross. "Men's lives are as dramatic and interesting as their female counterparts."
Not exactly.
In fact, I see absolutely no parallels between the two concepts. Men's lives may be interesting, but they certainly lack the potential for petty drama that drives the "Housewives" franchise.
Trust me: That's not an insult, guys.
(Via the AJC)
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Rent the Runway
The NY Times has an interesting profile of Rent the Runway, a new Netflix-like service for designer dresses.
Here's how it works:
The rentals run $50 to $200 for a four-night loan and are shipped directly to the customer’s doorstep. After wearing the dress, she puts it into a prepaid envelope and drops it in the mail. Dry cleaning is included in the price, but damage insurance costs $5, and in the case of outright destruction of the dress, the renter is responsible for the full retail price.
Is Rent the Runway recession-friendly? I don't know.
It certainly beats paying $500 for an evening gown, but I don't know if I'd even be willing to shell out $200 for something I couldn't wear for more than a weekend.
Plus, Rent the Runway is an invitation-only service. What's up with that?
It's bad being broke. It's worse being broke and not even cool enough for membership in a RENTAL service.
Here's how it works:
The rentals run $50 to $200 for a four-night loan and are shipped directly to the customer’s doorstep. After wearing the dress, she puts it into a prepaid envelope and drops it in the mail. Dry cleaning is included in the price, but damage insurance costs $5, and in the case of outright destruction of the dress, the renter is responsible for the full retail price.
Is Rent the Runway recession-friendly? I don't know.
It certainly beats paying $500 for an evening gown, but I don't know if I'd even be willing to shell out $200 for something I couldn't wear for more than a weekend.
Plus, Rent the Runway is an invitation-only service. What's up with that?
It's bad being broke. It's worse being broke and not even cool enough for membership in a RENTAL service.
Why underpants matter
Some girls get stomach butterflies by hearing "I love you."
Other female hearts flutter while buying a boyfriend a new pair of boxers.
The second camp? They might not be that crazy, this Reuters article notes. The piece includes perhaps the best headline ever: "If he lets you buy his underpants, you're 'The One.'"
An excerpt:
"Our research shows that you can tell when a man is looking for a partner by the number of new underpants they buy for themselves," said Debenhams Head of Men's Accessories Buying, Rob Faucherand.
Other female hearts flutter while buying a boyfriend a new pair of boxers.
The second camp? They might not be that crazy, this Reuters article notes. The piece includes perhaps the best headline ever: "If he lets you buy his underpants, you're 'The One.'"
An excerpt:
"Our research shows that you can tell when a man is looking for a partner by the number of new underpants they buy for themselves," said Debenhams Head of Men's Accessories Buying, Rob Faucherand.
"If he buys more than 31 pairs every year then he's either still trying desperately to impress the woman in his life -- or else she's not The One."
However, Faucherand said that if your man seldom goes to the underwear section on his own, and instead assumes that you will choose for him, then you can be certain that your relationship is in a very stable phase.
Hmm.
As much as I want to buy this theory, I have to wonder: Are guys really THAT willing to let someone else control their underwear shopping?
I wouldn't do it. There are important issues of fit, color and elasticity involved.
Then again, maybe men aren't as picky with their undergarments.
Are they?
(via Jezebel)
Monday, November 9, 2009
Take a hint
You strategically place bridal magazines around the house. You take road trips while listening to a custom-made CD in which every song includes the words "I do."
You sleep in a white lingerie getup that includes a veil.
He has to understand you're ready to get married, right?
Well, maybe not.
Here, one guy accurately notes that "men are not the masters of the subtle," as noted by the accompanying list of 5 female hints guys don't get.
I admit to falling into the hint trap in relationships. It's just so much easier than being direct.
Plus, I think I speak on the behalf of many women when I emphasize that hints give us something to obsess over, and that's always fun.
Nothing beats hours alone spent planning how you're going to "accidentally" leave a Cosmo article entitled "How I got him to say 'I love you'" at your boyfriend's apartment.
While hints may be unsuccessful in relationships, they're even more futile on the meet market scene.
Given the skewed gender ratio in Columbus, I've learned it's best to directly say "no" if you're not interested in a guy's offer to dance.
Otherwise, you end up playing the "I'll dance with you while I wait for my faux lesbian friends to drag me away" charade.
And that's just a waste of time.
You sleep in a white lingerie getup that includes a veil.
He has to understand you're ready to get married, right?
Well, maybe not.
Here, one guy accurately notes that "men are not the masters of the subtle," as noted by the accompanying list of 5 female hints guys don't get.
I admit to falling into the hint trap in relationships. It's just so much easier than being direct.
Plus, I think I speak on the behalf of many women when I emphasize that hints give us something to obsess over, and that's always fun.
Nothing beats hours alone spent planning how you're going to "accidentally" leave a Cosmo article entitled "How I got him to say 'I love you'" at your boyfriend's apartment.
While hints may be unsuccessful in relationships, they're even more futile on the meet market scene.
Given the skewed gender ratio in Columbus, I've learned it's best to directly say "no" if you're not interested in a guy's offer to dance.
Otherwise, you end up playing the "I'll dance with you while I wait for my faux lesbian friends to drag me away" charade.
And that's just a waste of time.
Love and leprechauns
Irish eyes have a new reason to smile: The Irish accent was recently voted the world's sexiest, Lemondrop reports.
Really?!?
As much as I want to embrace my Irish heritage and celebrate this victory, I don't necessarily equate the Irish accent with sexiness.
It brings to mind images of jolly leprechauns and "Darby O'Gill and the Little People." I'd rather hear sweet nothings from an Italian stallion.
Many women who go crazy over accents.
The aforementioned Lemondrop post cites a poll where six out of 10 women confessed to being seduced by a man solely because of his accent.
I don't fall into that camp.
Maybe I've just had one too many awkward linguistic moments that involve mistaking "get me another beer" for "I love you." Whatever.
Accents: Turn-on or just "meh"?
Really?!?
As much as I want to embrace my Irish heritage and celebrate this victory, I don't necessarily equate the Irish accent with sexiness.
It brings to mind images of jolly leprechauns and "Darby O'Gill and the Little People." I'd rather hear sweet nothings from an Italian stallion.
Many women who go crazy over accents.
The aforementioned Lemondrop post cites a poll where six out of 10 women confessed to being seduced by a man solely because of his accent.
I don't fall into that camp.
Maybe I've just had one too many awkward linguistic moments that involve mistaking "get me another beer" for "I love you." Whatever.
Accents: Turn-on or just "meh"?
Friday, November 6, 2009
What's going on this weekend?
Hey party people! Don't forget: Eighty-Five opens on Front Avenue below Belloo's Friday. The bar focuses on '80s, indie and alternative music.
Friday, doors open at 7 p.m. and a $5 cover starts at 9 p.m. Col. Bruce Hampton and the Quark Alliance perform.
Also, there's a First Friday Block Party downtown. One $10 cover gets you into the majority of Broadway hot spots.
Here's the rest of your lineup:
FRIDAY
• Strokin Dixie, 9 p.m. Del Ranch Bar & Grill, $5. 334-297-9177.
• The M&M Band, 10 p.m. SoHo Bar & Grill, $5. 706-568-3316.
• Dueling pianos, 10 p.m. The Vault, block party cover. 706-653-8277.
• Claiborne & Friends, 9 p.m. Belloo’s, $5. 706-494-1584.
• Classic Addict, 9 p.m. Flip Flops, block party cover.
• The Last Rodeo Band, 9 p.m. VFW Post 665 (Victory Drive), $5. 706-687-6656.
• Peggy Jenkins and the Bizness with special guest Marshall Ruffin, 9:30 p.m. The Loft, block party cover. 706-596-8141.
• Branded with Fear, 8 p.m. Daileys, block party cover. 706-320-3353.
SATURDAY
• Strokin Dixie, 9 p.m. Del Ranch Bar & Grill, $5. 334-297-9177.
• SubCam, Mind Trip, Camp Normal, 10 p.m. SoHo Bar & Grill, $5. 706-568-3316.
• Dueling pianos, 10 p.m. The Vault, $5. 706-653-8277.
• Claiborne & Friends, 9 p.m. Belloo’s, $5. 706-494-1584.
• The Last Rodeo Band, 9 p.m. VFW Post 665 (Victory Drive), $5. 706-687-6656.
• Branded with Fear, 8 p.m. Daileys, $5. 706-320-3353.
• Jasper Drive with Mary Bragg, 8:30 p.m. The Loft, $5. 706-596-8141.
Friday, doors open at 7 p.m. and a $5 cover starts at 9 p.m. Col. Bruce Hampton and the Quark Alliance perform.
Also, there's a First Friday Block Party downtown. One $10 cover gets you into the majority of Broadway hot spots.
Here's the rest of your lineup:
FRIDAY
• Strokin Dixie, 9 p.m. Del Ranch Bar & Grill, $5. 334-297-9177.
• The M&M Band, 10 p.m. SoHo Bar & Grill, $5. 706-568-3316.
• Dueling pianos, 10 p.m. The Vault, block party cover. 706-653-8277.
• Claiborne & Friends, 9 p.m. Belloo’s, $5. 706-494-1584.
• Classic Addict, 9 p.m. Flip Flops, block party cover.
• The Last Rodeo Band, 9 p.m. VFW Post 665 (Victory Drive), $5. 706-687-6656.
• Peggy Jenkins and the Bizness with special guest Marshall Ruffin, 9:30 p.m. The Loft, block party cover. 706-596-8141.
• Branded with Fear, 8 p.m. Daileys, block party cover. 706-320-3353.
SATURDAY
• Strokin Dixie, 9 p.m. Del Ranch Bar & Grill, $5. 334-297-9177.
• SubCam, Mind Trip, Camp Normal, 10 p.m. SoHo Bar & Grill, $5. 706-568-3316.
• Dueling pianos, 10 p.m. The Vault, $5. 706-653-8277.
• Claiborne & Friends, 9 p.m. Belloo’s, $5. 706-494-1584.
• The Last Rodeo Band, 9 p.m. VFW Post 665 (Victory Drive), $5. 706-687-6656.
• Branded with Fear, 8 p.m. Daileys, $5. 706-320-3353.
• Jasper Drive with Mary Bragg, 8:30 p.m. The Loft, $5. 706-596-8141.
Cougars: Due for extinction?
Get ready for a harsh lesson: Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher do not reflect reality.
It seems like it's impossible to watch TV without hearing the word "cougar" at least once.
But the Associated Press reports the cougar phenomenon -- younger men pursuing older women -- isn't exactly thriving in the real world. Well, at least when it comes to marriage.
An excerpt:
Dating experts say they have seen a rise in older women seeking younger men, though not necessarily the other way around. And they say those matches don't tend to turn into long-term relationships.
In fact, only 1 percent of all marriages in 2008 were between a woman who was 10-14 years older than her husband; 2.6 percent 6 to 9 years older, according to Census figures.
This doesn't surprise me. I'm totally over the "cougar" label.
Anyone else think Hollywood's cougar obsession is due for extinction?
It seems like it's impossible to watch TV without hearing the word "cougar" at least once.
But the Associated Press reports the cougar phenomenon -- younger men pursuing older women -- isn't exactly thriving in the real world. Well, at least when it comes to marriage.
An excerpt:
Dating experts say they have seen a rise in older women seeking younger men, though not necessarily the other way around. And they say those matches don't tend to turn into long-term relationships.
In fact, only 1 percent of all marriages in 2008 were between a woman who was 10-14 years older than her husband; 2.6 percent 6 to 9 years older, according to Census figures.
This doesn't surprise me. I'm totally over the "cougar" label.
Anyone else think Hollywood's cougar obsession is due for extinction?
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