The Art Of Being Trendy

The Art of Being Trendy- Jenny Joy

To one, the simple art of matching comes easily, and to others like myself it poses a problem.
I was working for a massive retail establishment, always being told to look good to sell big!

I get it, not being fashion forward minded, I started looking around to the people that I was working with to see what they were wearing.
This was at a time where I was seeing a lot of footless black tights and baby doll dresses and skirts accompanied by a cute blouse or whatever.
So I think to myself, Why the hell not! I can do this, I'm cute right?
I told myself today is the day! I asked two of my co-workers to shop with me and guide on this path of trendiness that has always alluded me.
I find the outfit and then get home and start pumping myself up for my new adventure at work the next day.
It starts off by passing the shoe section of the store a get a “Hey Red, looking` good!”
I now have a sudden spring to my step as I saunter onward toward my section of the store.
I meet up with my co-workers who all look very put together themselves and they tell me I did it!

And now we await the occasional walk by of upper management who check us out to make sure we are behaving or looking good … to be honest the woman that hired me looked more like one of my idols Howard Stern then she did a good looking woman. But low and behold here she comes. We are wearing similar things which should have made me feel better. As she gets closer, I can see her looking at me head back and with new eyes, but instead of kind eyes they turn into these tiny slits that seem to seethe anger. Still she looks on and never says a word... eerie...

I am of course a bit confused looking around me to see if there is something going on behind me that I may have missed. There she goes looking deep into my soul and walks off. I am shaken but shrug it off.
Then it was maybe a half hour later and I see her again which for a normal day was odd.
She is heading right for me! Oh no, I think this is it she is gonna say something.

She walks up to me and starts off with some crap about how she noticed that I bought a new outfit and how she appreciates my efforts of trying to be trendy, but then folks here it comes. Her next words to me were... but could you never do that again. Can you believe it!!! I was so stunned, that I was just able to get out a squeak of : cool... no problem, I was just trying something new.

You know, as that old broad walked off with her smug holier then thou face, I walked over to my friends to tell them. Through out that day she came up to me 2 more times. Once to say that my tights were were too sheer, she had me buy a new pair but didn’t like those either she said to avoid being sent home I could wear both pairs as layers.
Next was my skirt, she claimed it was too short and had me go buy another right then and there to hang lower. Now people, I am not a small girl and do not wear slut bag clothes that show off my ass, So that was over the top. There was no way I was inappropriate looking! But whatever.


To this day I have a hard time dealing with trying on new things or thinking about what is “in Style” because of her. Words hurt people, that is the lesson learned.


-Jenny Joy

Your all robots! So at least dress differently Geez!

The Wall Immersion box set

everyone has their favorite era of Pink Floyd. I have always had a place in my heart for the Roger Waters era. it was darker and grittier than the Syd era and slightly more sophisticated than the David Gilmore era. To me Roger's ego and vision gave us some of the best music of the 20th century. And the Wall was the best of the best. I loved how Water's vision was extremely personal, yet seemed to encapsulate the experience of living in the 20th century for every generation. Well it's the 21st century now and we have the Wall Immersion box set. 6 cps and one dvd all dedicated to The Wall. I'm sucked back into it like when i discovered it for the first time. What really grabs my attention is the two discs of demos. it is fascinating to watch the wall take shape. It's an inside glimpse of a genius at work. It takes work to get through it, but it is worth it. I can't wait until i see the Wall performed live at Yankee Stadium in July!

Dr. Oz show- Jenny Joy

A few weeks ago, I had the Dr.Oz show on where they had mentioned that If you signed up on the website you would receive this chip maker that made healthy potato chips.
I said Hell yes! and proceeded to fill out forms online. None of these forms happened to be offering me a chip maker, However, after further reading I see a posting where if you live in NY or NJ and want to be on the show to fill out yet, another form. I did it not thinking anyone would actually call me back.
the form i filled out did not have a specific show in mind, it was just a general outline of my age, height and weight. and what i would like to achieve by being on the show. To my surprise I did get a call back saying that they are going to be having a show soon where if I was interested then they needed me to send pictures of myself, full sized front back and side with a close up of my face smiling.
I had brad take the pictures and we sent them in. I got another call back. She asked me If I remembered a show they had on a few weeks before where the ladies on stage were all in sport bras showing off there bellies. Which was again odd because I did happen to see that show. I nervously said yeah... she goes on to tell me that Dr. Oz loved that show and they want to do another version, this time with the Butt! well, I got one of those :) she asked me to describe my butt, I said well it's not like you look at it and think Whoa! but you'd also see that It's not small either.
She loved it, I had her laughing.
then came time for the show, I was up in an awesome green room which was right across from Jimmy Fallon and the Roots. but sadly they were not around.. i did get scolded for trying to take a picture of the roots dressing room door.. She called me out by name, Ha.. weird.. shouldn't i be random butt # 14 to you? oh well, guess my ass made an impression, lol.
I had a blast, the nervous energy between everyone was running wild! Dr. Oz talked to me on the show which i was not expecting. by the time it registered to me that this was happening and i could see myself out of the corner of my eye on the big screen i spit out the best answers that i could on the fly and hope that i dont sound crazy when i watch it today...
I think the worst part was standing in there line up out in the hall ways or what seemed to feel like forever, as they looked over all of our butts..
Random people walking up to us saying how we are there hero.. We finally get on set and the audience goes crazy for us. I loved it! I learned a few tips and tricks and do not regret being on the show for one second! it was exciting.

The Actual

I like reading the classics. I don't read as many as I should, but i do enjoy them. I had never read saul Bellow before this little novella, but after reading it i want to read more of his work. Ambition, sexual obsession, love, this little story of an orphan all grown up and trying to make it has it all. The prose is hypnotizing in a good way. You will find it is all over way to soon. Now.. which of his novels should i read next? herzog perhaps?

Hold me closer,Tony Danza and other misheard lyrics

Hold me closer, Tony Danza and other misheard lyrics -Charles Grosvenor Jr.
-JJW
The concept of this book is the epitome of genius!
Inside you will find a multitude of artists who have lyrics that are commonly misunderstood.
Knowing how easy it is to fall victim to butchering a great song I am including a few that I would have sworn by, starting with Dido- White flag. ( correct: I will put my hands up and surrender) I thought... I will poke my eyes out and surrender.. which I always found odd, but hey?! You never know.
I would also like to add that this exact correction was one of the listed songs word for word I literally laughed out loud. Like see!! I knew it!
Then Pearl Jam black ( correct: I'm surrounded by some kids at play) I heard, I'm surround by donkeys and bears.... what can I say?
The title to this book has one of the funniest misheard lyrics to date, (correct: hold me closer tiny dancer) listed as hold me closer, Tony Danza. HaHa..

Here are the top 10 misheard lyrics I love from this book
10.No Doubt-Just A Girl-
Correct: take this pink ribbon off my eyes-
take this big chicken off my eye
9.for my Ohio friends- Alice in Chains: rooster
(correct: yeah here come the rooster)
Yeah he come from Wooster. 8.Will Smith- getting jiggy with it
(correct: getting jiggy with it)-
Hit a chicken with it
7.The white stripes- seven nation army
(correct: I'm gonna fight `em off)-
I’m gonna find a moth
6.Tool- schism
(correct: I know the pieces fit)
I know the pizzas thin
---One thing on this I will add is that tool is one band where when hearing the song ten reading the lyrics it's like never having heard it before. Like wha? Maynard is the only man I know who can make prison sex sound beautiful.. no joke.---
5. R. Kelly- I believe I can fly
(correct: I believe I touch the sky) –
Abby leave Ike, and touch this guy
4. rage against the machine- bulls on parade
(correct: they rally round the family with a pocket full of shells)
runnin' round the family, with a flock of polish elves.
3. Pink-get the party started-
(correct: I'm coming up so you better get this party started) –
I’ve gotta knife, so you better get this party started.
2. Outkast- Hey Ya!-
(correct: shake it like a Polaroid picture)
shake it like a corduroy preacher
1. Nine Inch Nails- Down in it
(correct: I was up above it)
I was up a bunny
So in closing I have to thank everyone of you humans who like me are creative enough to hear more then meets the ear in this case. This book is a great party piece. Sure to make your friends laugh and you might discover how in some cases like me with the Dido song, your not crazy after all. Haha. Or come up with a few more that didn't make the cut.
For the rest of you YOUR ALL ROBOTS!
Happy Reading!
-Joy

Blue Spear

I am a big fan of Com-x's 45 so i was pretty psyched when they announced a set of series expanding on the stories of some of the characters. First up is Blue Spear. Usually it is the story that grabs me with Blue Spear it was the art. Not that the story wasn't good, but the art was beautiful with impressive use of colors. 45 and the characters in it deserve tone near legendary. these spin off series should be just as good and if Blue Spear is any indication then they are well on their way. Recommended.

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that can be found here

Big Russ&Me

Big Russ&Me
-JJW

I am not big into debating politics, or hearing either side yell at each other however, what I do enjoy is understanding the fair balance of what is going on to fully understand the heart of the issues.
I started watching meet the press a few times and thinking Tim Russert was so pleasant and I was drawn into his calm demeanor and positive outlook.
While reading Big Russ&Me I was equally saddened by the tragic loss of this amazing human being, and also fondly reminded of why I loved his work in the first place.
The stories of his childhood are so descriptive you really get the full essence of his experiences growing up.
If you did not get the chance to watch Tim on meet the press, I suggest looking up some old archives online or at least reading this book because you will experience something very special.
Happy Reading!

The Physick book of Deliverance Dane

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane
-JJW

I was always under the impression that I was a slow reader, until recently It came to my attention that it's more like I am a careful reader.
I thought about this a lot.
OK. sure, it did take me a whole year to get through Wicked, but in the end I was happy because I loved it!
When I picked up this book, it was at the town library during a book sale. I decided to grab it on a whim. I just finished it the other night and I am so very glad that I did.
It most certainly did not take me a whole year to read, but It has it's own challenges.
There are parts of the text that read in an old-timey Boston accent, not easy to break down into regular words at times... but you know what got me through it honestly, was Julianne Moore's character on 30 Rock. Her Boston accent helps me play that tone out in my mind and I could then hear the words being spoken... hey whatever works sometimes, eh?
Anyway, once you start getting to the really good stuff towards the end you will be so riveted by what happens you'll thank yourself for powering through the tricky stuff...
this book seems to be available in many markets ebooks, audio books, regular form... so no excuses people... reading is good for the soul, and who doesn't love a book about witches anyhow?!
especially the Salem old hard core kind ;)

Happy reading!
-JJW

Really Marvel?

thanks to toplessrobot.com and "Starman" Matt Morrison for this bit of douchebaggery ...

1. The guy who created the demonic, biker version of Ghost Rider for Marvel asked if they'd credit him and give him a slice of the pie when they put out the Ghost Rider movie.
2. Marvel said "Ha-ha! You're funny."
3. Creator took Marvel to court.
4. Marvel counter-sued, won and is now trying to take away said creator's last source of income and deny him the right to sell Ghost Rider merchandise or ever promote himself as having created Ghost Rider.

Standing in line....RANT!

Standing in Line

-Jenny Joy

Since the dawn of time we have all followed a golden rule of if there is a line, you wait your turn.
Keeping this in mind, I was recently at a Mcdonalds in NYC, I was standing in line for the bathroom when the strangest thing kept happening, please keep in mind this line was about 8 people in when people would just walk right up to the door and start jiggling the handle, once they realized what was going on they attempted to then stand behind the next person in line unless directed otherwise..
Are people that oblivious, really?
Just wondering....

Super Power Blues

Super Power blues is a bit of a Powers rip off, both in art and colorful dialogue. Although it isn't as good, it is a very nobel try. A lot of these indie graphic novels seemed to be aimed at becoming a tv series or movie. It's almost like they are written as scripts. this is true with SPB. I do think that it could be a successful series if the premise was expanded on ... So it may not be as good as Powers but hey.. it'd still make a decent tv show. No shame in that.

Sight Unseen

Sight Unssen - An interesting premise dealing with a dogs ability to see ghosts due to nature of their eyes and what wood happen if science found a way to use that to help the blind see. A moody, atmospheric horror story, one that utilizes the comic medium to utmost effect, but I can't help but wonder what would happen if this was made into a movie.. all the elements exist in this story to make it a truly unique horror film. Are you listening hollywood? graphic novels are hot properties so get on it!

This is happening

DC Comics announced this today:

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

By David Hyde

This summer, DC Entertainment will publish all-new stories expanding on the acclaimed WATCHMEN universe. As highly anticipated as they are controversial, the seven inter-connected prequel mini-series will build on the foundation of the original WATCHMEN, the bestselling graphic novel of all time. BEFORE WATCHMEN will be the collective banner for all seven titles, from DC Comics.

“It’s our responsibility as publishers to find new ways to keep all of our characters relevant,” said DC Entertainment Co-Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee. “After twenty five years, the Watchmen are classic characters whose time has come for new stories to be told. We sought out the best writers and artists in the industry to build on the complex mythology of the original.”

Stepping up to the challenge is a group of the comic book industry’s most iconoclastic writers and artists – including Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS), Lee Bermejo (JOKER), Amanda Conner (POWER GIRL), Darwyn Cooke (JUSTICE LEAGUE: NEW FRONTIER), John Higgins (WATCHMEN), Adam Hughes (CATWOMAN), J.G. Jones (FINAL CRISIS), Andy Kubert (FLASHPOINT), Joe Kubert (SGT. ROCK), Jae Lee (BATMAN: JEKYLL AND HYDE), J. Michael Straczynski (SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE) and Len Wein (SWAMP THING).

BEFORE WATCHMEN includes:

RORSCHACH (4 issues) – Writer: Brian Azzarello. Artist: Lee Bermejo
MINUTEMEN (6 issues) – Writer/Artist: Darwyn Cooke
COMEDIAN (6 issues) – Writer: Brian Azzarello. Artist: J.G. Jones
DR. MANHATTAN (4 issues) – Writer: J. Michael Straczynski. Artist: Adam Hughes
NITE OWL (4 issues) – Writer: J. Michael Straczynski. Artists: Andy and Joe Kubert
OZYMANDIAS (6 issues) – Writer: Len Wein. Artist: Jae Lee
SILK SPECTRE (4 issues) – Writer: Darwyn Cooke. Artist: Amanda Conner
Each week, a new issue will be released, and will feature a two-page back-up story called CURSE OF THE CRIMSON CORSAIR, written by original series editor Len Wein and with art by original series colorist John Higgins. There will also be a single issue, BEFORE WATCHMEN: EPILOGUE, featuring the work of various writers and artists, and a CRIMSON CORSAIR story by Wein and Higgins.

“The original series of WATCHMEN is the complete story that Alan Moore and I wanted to tell. However, I appreciate DC’s reasons for this initiative and the wish of the artists and writers involved to pay tribute to our work. May these new additions have the success they desire,” said Dave Gibbons, WATCHMEN co-creator and original series artist.

“Comic books are perhaps the largest and longest running form of collaborative fiction,” said DiDio and Lee. “Collaborative storytelling is what keeps these fictional universes current and relevant.”



*sigh* i don't like this idea... UGGGGGGGGH.... But I will buy them.. I'm such a sucker... *sigh*