Best. Headline. Ever.
...in MY opinion, anyways. Click here.
Also, many of you may recall my various nicknames include Lolly, Lol, Lala and Lolo. Sadly, many of you may have witnessed U.S. track star Lolo Jones who accidentally smacked a hurdle in the 100-meter high hurdles, losing her lead. I actually didn't even know Lolo existed until this summer, and now she is my favorite athlete ever. She was so graceful in her post-race interviews, even as she choked back the tears. If you want to learn more about her, her web site is www.runlolorun.com which I have decided will be the inspiration for my next web site, www.writelolowrite.com
We share a name and...well, we share a name.
Hey, as long as I'm a bit all over the place today, let's do a quick round-up of some interesting/bizarre news:
Stem cells are being used for bigger breasts
Hallelujah! Forget Alzheimer’s and MS - we should be focusing on harvesting stem cells for women who don't want to have their DD implants replaced! Now THAT'S something worth waging gigantic politcal and ethical battles over.
Found: The perfect body shape to attract a mate!
According to researchers from the University of Duh in D'oh!ville, women with small bodies, big boobs and long legs are the most attractive shapes for men. What if you're petite? Fret not! If you look like Scarlett Johansson, Raquel Welch or Marilyn Monroe, you'll be OK, too.
FDNY's hunkiest brave (aka firefighters) pose against all odds for fundraising calendar
And by "against all odds" I mean they are challenging the ban put in place over some full frontal action that took place in the the 2008 FDNY calendar (don't worry, my lasses - it's SFW!) How to solve a problem such as this? Harvest stem cells for fake boobs pose with your face barely concealed!
Mr. February manages his crippling shyness by innovatively using his fireproof hat as a shield.
MTV kind of redeems itself after Model Makeover shenanigans
Reader Kia emailed me about this show she caught on MTV True Life called "I Can't Stay Thin," in which they profiled a man with binge eating disorder. I had also seen it (never met a reality show I didn't like) and thought it was eye-opening. Looking to kill an hour? Here is the show, in four installments, including a young woman's weight loss struggle - thanks for the tip, Kia!
I'm done. No more links. My fingers are cramping into vulture-ike claws. I do it for you.
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GOOD G-D I LOVE LOLO.
(there were other links?)
University of Duh in D'oh!ville...LMAO.
I LOVE studies that purport to tell us "what men want in a woman". They're not just insulting to women - most of whom DON'T fit the description - they're insulting to men, too. Because men really aren't all alike. They really do have different preferences. And - gasp! - some of them actually DO care about what's on the inside. At least a little. :-)
But it's good for a giggle anyway. What? Men like long legs, big boobs, and small bodies? I must sit down, I do believe I am in shock!
D'oh!ville. Man, I am going to be laughing at that all day.
Now go soak those fingers, woman! Can't be crippling yourself, then what would we read and giggle at every day?!
V.
I hadn't heard of LoLo before this but I am very impressed. What an athlete.
Oh, and thank you Leslie, for cluing me into what men are really looking for in a girl. I had NO IDEA big boobs were popular. Must go dig out the chicken cutlets...
I totally don't have an hour to kill but I wanna watch that show... love YouTube!
Lolo rocks. I gotta say though, I felt bad for the girl who WON those hurdles. She hardly got any air time.
That really is the BEST headline ever :)
I was really disappointed when Lolo didn't win, she looked completely crushed. And the woman who did win was completely flabbergasted. She just kept saying "what?!" for about five minutes while she wandered around the track.
Thanks for the firemen photos! That definitely made my morning :)
How many names are you claiming today, Auntie Lolly? :)
Oh, and on the note of induction, we had spicy burritos for dinner last night but your brother was too full of burritos to get busy! Or, so he said at least...
I guess I'll go climb the stairs in our building.
Too funny!!!! "D'uh in D'ohville!
I also heart Lolo! My heart broke for her, especially when they showed her standing alone under the bleachers and crying!
But I think she may have even more of an impact on people from that loss than if she won. Truly a picture of grace in defeat!
She rocks.
I am so glad - I think I have the perfect body. My legs are pretty long for a shorty, I have enormous (natural) boobs, and I'm pretty small everywhere else.
Do I get a prize? Or at least a couple more men?
Oh. My. Gosh. I read through the first paragraph (obviously too quickly) and thought it said, "losing her HEAD." Phew!
She sure is one classy chick. Me? I would've ran into the locker room and never came out. :-)
Heavens, that boy's story was heartbreaking, and a tad close to the bone, worryingly.
I want her abs.
Hi L,
I'm sorry it's taken so long to get back to you. I've been incredibly busy since NYC trying to catch up with work deadlines, etc.
Anyway, I think it's wonderful you are in touch with the show. It was an interesting experience, with many pros and cons, and I appreciate you giving them my name.
Love your blog, btw.
*goes to check out mtv clips*
i grew out of watching mtv. and now, somehow, i'm back into it. therefore, thank you for this.
I also heart Lolo! My heart broke for her, especially when they showed her standing alone under the bleachers and crying!
