strawberry slut-cake

The NY Times wrote this article about how Strawberry Shortcake is getting a (slightly sexy) makeover to better appeal to 21st century fans. Click on the aforementioned link to see her new look.

(Hint: I'd hit that.)

Cashing in on renewed Strawberry Shortcake fever, this piece estimates the real-life cost of the cartoon heroine's cosmetic procedures. The appearance overhaul, plastic surgery and all, totals $23,675.19.

Which old-school cartoon star do you think is most in need of some sluttification?

damn!

That's among the reader submissions on this article regarding the top 10 bad pickup lines.

Disclaimer: "Damn!" was submitted by a guy with the screen name Nasty1, so do with it what you'd like.

Anyway, the entries on the top 10 list are pretty predictable, with one especially stellar standout: "Great legs, what time do they open?"

I think my favorite recent pickup line came when I was at local dive joint BJ's doing a bar profile. As I took out my notebook to jot down beer prices, the guy next to me said, "You getting ready to write down my phone number?"

"A" for effort.

Heard any good ones lately?

century club

Check out this article about a Denver Post reporter who made a pact with his wife to have sex every day for 100 days.

Then, conveniently, he wrote a book about it.

Ladies...what kind of response do you think you'd get if you suggested this idea to your significant other? What would you say if he suggested it to you?

(After clicking on the aforementioned link, be sure to check out the online reader comments that accompany the article. My favorite: "The press and TV which you have inherited reek of your unshaven BO and BS." I can only imagine what kind of comments we'd get if the Ledger posted a similar article.)

free tuesday shows!

Two local hot spots have free concerts tonight.

The Shanty Shack, 4475 Warm Springs Road, hosts the M&M Band in a performance that begins around 8 p.m. Partiers are encouraged to dress in tropical attire. Call 706-507-3418.

At Soho Bar & Grill, the metal rockers from Texas-based Within Chaos take the stage after the bar's open mike, probably around 10:30 p.m. The bar's at 5751 Milgen Road. Call 706-568-3316.

Both shows are open to partiers 21 and older.

sex & no sex

I pride myself on offering something for everyone.

Case in point:

Here's a link to 8 signs your partner is addicted to porn.

And...

Here's a new teen magazine devoted entirely to abstinence.

You can thank me later.

the monday moan

How was your weekend?

Today's question comes from this article, which talks about a book that claims having an affair could save your marriage.

Here goes:

"Sometimes an affair can be the best way for the person who has been unfaithful to get the information and impetus to change."

True or false?

what's going on this weekend?

Here's your weekend lineup. A few reminders:

*Friday is National Doughnut Day, so cash in on your free Krispy Kreme doughnut if you haven't already done so. Read more here.

*There's also a First Friday Bar Crawl on Broadway. You know the drill: one cover, a bunch of bars.

*If you're brave enough to venture into the land of emo, check out Summer Side Show on Saturday. It features 55 bands, the majority of which are indie rock acts. All-day access is $20. Get details here.

Here are the rest of your offerings:

FRIDAY

*Autumn Haze, 9 p.m. Saloon & Oyster Bar, free. 706-568-8400.

*Silver Tongue Devils, 10 p.m. The Roadhouse, $5 (ladies free until 11p.m.).

*Ike Stubblefield, 9:30 p.m. The Loft, $5. 706-596-8141.

*Pipers Down, 10 p.m. Scruffy Murphy's, $5. 706-322-3460.

*Mojo:Saint, 10 p.m. Broad Street Blues, $5. 334-297-3200.

*Big Saxy, 6 p.m. Mediterranean Cafe, free. 706-320-9111.

*Jimmy Jam, 10 p.m. Belloo's, $5. 706-494-1584.

*Holdcell, 10 p.m. Soho Bar & Grill, $5. 706-568-3316.

*Human Nature, 8 p.m. Daileys, $5. 706-320-3353.

SATURDAY

*Geoff Achison with Marshall Ruffin, 9:30 p.m. The Loft, $5. 706-596-8141.

*Little Brown Peach, 10 p.m. Scruffy Murphy's, $5. 706-322-3460.

*Jury, 10 p.m. The Roadhouse, $5 (ladies free until 11 p.m.).

*Mojo:Saint, 10 p.m. Broad Street Blues, $5. 334-297-3200.

*Pipers Down, 9:30 p.m. Mediterranean Cafe, free. 706-320-9111.

*Jimmy Jam, 10 p.m. Belloo's, $5. 706-494-1584.

*Last November, 10 p.m. Soho Bar & Grill, $5. 706-568-3316.

*Human Nature, 8 p.m. Daileys, $5. 706-320-3353.