Didn't It Rain

Periodic Rants of a Red-Haired Drama Freak.

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Ah, the Internet

Isn't the internet weird?!?!
I just discovered through a process I will not reveal that my old band, The Pre-teens is on Amazon.com.
By all means, people, go to this link and even download tracks off our first album, "Why Don't You Marry It."
Remember those days?....
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005M0LV/
qid=1149114663/sr=11-1/ref=sr_11_1/104-9337504-3516706?n=5174

Thursday, May 25, 2006

Oh, Good Grief


Let’s talk about this Brandon Davis/Lindsay Lohan crap-fest. Although I am a little tired of this bit of half-assed gossip, to my chagrin, I’m also strangely interested. Let’s go over the details:

Fact number one: Brando has apparently had direct contact with Lohan’s personal, private business.
And by that I mean, bikini area.
And by that I mean, vagina.
Fact number two: despite Lohan’s chameleon-like choices of hair color, ya can’t change what nature gave ya, and she came out of her mother a redhead.
Fact number three: and this one, understand people, once and for all. YES IT IS TRUE THAT IF YOU’RE RED ON THE HEAD, YOU’RE RED IN THE BED!

As someone who was born with an auburn coif, I have had to put up with that macho (idiot) question since puberty. Each time someone asked me, I would think ‘jeez, are you really that stupid?!’ Unfortunately, when you have to ask yourself that, it’s usually true.

And now we come to Brandon’s not-so-chivalrous rant he went on the other night about Lindsay’s reported firecrotch. For someone who’s bloated out on cocaine and too much money, I guess I’m not really surprised at his stupidity. Yes, she probably has a firecrotch. To that I simply ask, WHO FUCKIN’ CARES?!

The funniest part of said tirade was his comments about her financial state. Brandon says Linsay is ‘poor’ cuz she’s only worth about 7 million. I couldn’t help but laugh at this over-the-top diarrhea of the mouth. I mean, why do you think people hate America so much?! It’s because of insanely rich turds like this guy! When you roll your cigarettes with $100 dollar bills, though, 7 mil must seem like a trip to the corner store.

Ultimately, Bro Davis would not be famous were it not for his enormous truckloads of cash. And of course, little stunts like this one. Now he’s being talked about all over gossip-land and even mocked by lesser celebrities (if that’s possible).

At leas Lindsay is a talented actress.

(Right?)

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

WHY IS THIS MAN HOT?


I don't know what it is about Pete, but I'm fascinated by him. It's not that I'm falling for that heroin glorification thing. I know he's a huge, awful mess, but I'm still paying attention, and so are most people who love gossip.

I have the new Babyshambles album and I put the first song, "La Belle et la Bette," on my Best of April '06 CD. It's a good song - what can I say? The album was produced by Mick Jones from the Clash, so the whole record kinda has that Clash vibe. There's even a full-on reggae track.

But the thing about Pete really isn't his music. I think it's his tragicness. He seems to be incapable of functioning. It's almost a Homer Simpson, bumbling innocence, you know? Unfortunately, if he doesn't get his shit together, he will be dead of an overdose soon. Just another unnecessary rock'n'roll death. I can't really see him giving up drugs though. Over the past few weeks, he's made headlines on a daily basis for his unabashed drug-induced behavior.

Let's all hope that he can manage to pull out of it. Or at least switch to less damaging stuff than crack and heroin. Maybe just some pills and liquor?

-ppoypp

SNL Freak Show


OK, since no one else is blogging about this, I will do it. What the hell happened to Nelly Furtado on SNL the other night? Has she been cloned? Is she now some kind of Stepford wife/robot from Cosmo hell? I read in Rolling Stone that Timbaland gave her a 'makeover' so that she could match the new sound his production would give. Well, he's turned her into a total freak.

On SNL, Ms. Furtado was all boobs and booty and her song was all wrong. But even more disturbing was the freakish, gremlin-like smile she gave the camera after her performance. It was like, 'hi I'm completely insane but aren't I CRAZY SEXY?!?!' Well, I'm sorry to say, no you're not.

On the other hand, host Kevin Spacey did a great job. It's nice to see him again even if it is to coiside with his (maybe?) embarassing performance as Lex Luthor. The best skit of the night was toward the end - The Falconer or whatever it was. Total stoner humor, but perfect!

-ppoypp

Monday, May 15, 2006

NYC HERE WE COME!!!


Hey, y'all! I got into NYU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's right, me and my better half will be moving to the other coast at the end of the summer just in time to begin my new career as a grad student. I will spend two blissful years putting off the real world while completing my masters in educational theatre. NYU has the best program for me and I'm honored and thrilled to have been accepted. Take that, Columbia!!!
We are, of course, a little bit scared of the big apple. It's so much bigger than SF. 8 million people is quite a lot more than 1 million. But then again, the town I grew up in was only 70,000, so bring it on.
I always thought/hoped I'd live in New York, ever since high school. I visited there with my theatre class (nerdy) and fell into a weird emotional state. I was totally in love and yet felt completely overwhelmed. From Arkansas to NYC seemed like worlds away, and I never thought I would actually be able to live there. Well, several (lots of) years later, here we are about to make the big move!
I never thought/hoped I'd live in California. I always hated the idea of it. It just seemed so plastic and obnoxiously sunny. Little did I know that San Francisco is neither of those two, and I have come to feel like SF is my home. I am so lucky to have lived here for so many reasons, not the least -- meeting Lesley.
I've been wondering what I'll say when people ask me where I'm from. Will I say Arkansas (like I do now) or will I say San Francisco? I've lived here for 7 years now, but I'm not sure if that length of time qualifies me as "from here". On the other hand, I never felt at home in Arkansas and San Francisco has been good to me. I guess I'll just have to wait and see how I feel in NYC.
There will be a big party before we leave where beers will be drunk and tears will be shed. Then it's on to new adventures, and I hope the best times of my life!
-ppoypp

Monday, May 01, 2006

Me & Karen O



I can die now. Last Friday, I met Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Amoeba. She came in to do some promotion with Live 105 where the winner of a contest gets to go on a shopping spree with her and spend $105. It was a big production - we had to let her in the side door because she was reportedly really shy and wary of people approaching her. I showed her around the store and helped her find ESG. She was very sweet and soft spoken and overwhelmingly NORMAL. I loved what she was wearing too! She looked totally grubby in her riot grrl attire. It was great to learn that she's not a prima donna bitch and that she's super nice and seems like a truly cool person.

Lesley and I tried to meet her again that night at the show, but she wasn't feelin' the meet-and-greet, so didn't make an appearance. Not that I blame her, really. She really gives it 100% on stage and probably feels a little weird after a show. Needless to say, the YYYs were awesome both nights and I was really happy to meet Brian and Nick - the drummer and guitarist who make it all happen. I hope they come back soon!