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What's the Big Idea Behind This Sneaky Gatorade Ad?

GiggleSugar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0700

I watched the following vid and was overjoyed to see a chick finally kick arse at a male sporting event. But a little research later revealed that our bat girl never made this Spidey-inspired catch; the vid is actually a staged advertisement for Gatorade. The illegitimacy of the play makes me wonder if the Gatorade folks are mocking women's athletic potential with this ad, or on the flip side, if they're seeking to unsettle established gender norms and advance the girls-can-do-anything message. Or a bit a both? Tell me what you think.

OMFG! Blow, Booze, and Threesomes on Gossip Girl

TresSugar — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0800

You know what the Parents Television Council doesn't like? Threesomes. Implicit or explicit, it says there's no place for a ménage à trois on network TV. Fair enough! The council has asked The CW to reconsider airing Monday's Gossip Girl episode, which will feature a threesome.

After an US Weekly interview about the sartorial splendor of Gossip Girl, Costume Designer Eric Daman took a jab at the controversy while talking to New York magazine's Daily Intel. He made a very valid point, saying:

"So, it’s okay for them to be doing blow and drinking Scotch when they’re 18, but it’s not okay for them to be having a threesome?"

I can't really argue with that! About a quarter of TrèsSugar readers have had a threesome, which sounds about right to me. In my experience, teen drinking is more about taking your vodka messy in Gatorade bottles rather than neat in martini glasses - forget thinking about threesomes! So while the Parents Television Council can take their argument to the network that brought us OMFG, I'd have to say GFL! What say you?

Photos courtesy of The CW

Obama Channels Jane Fonda - You Can Work Out Like Him!

CitizenSugar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:00:16 -0700

The world experienced a global Gatorade shortage last week when presidential candidate Barack Obama got his sweat on for a total of 188 minutes, stopping by three separate gyms. Though he's a pretty religious worker-outer, usually with jogging companion, the aptly-named Reggie Love, the physical fitness triple threat left some wondering, "what the heck is he doing in there?"

Luckily, 23/6 has that base covered with their exclusive, step-by-step, illustrated workout, "Look like Barack Obama in only 188 minutes a day!" It includes the flab-busting, "Lay Off My Wife Lunges" and the "Electability Push-ups" superset that instructs a tricky, centering move as Election Day approaches. No fancy equipment needed, save for a torn picture of Sean Hannity.

Could you beat Obama arm-wresting? Are you feeling the burn yet?

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The How-To Lounge: Curing a Hangover

DearSugar — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 09:30:00 -0700

It's Monday morning and you had a big weekend... are you still feeling the effects of all the alcohol you drank? Chances are you have suffered from a bad hangover on a day where you need to look your best and be on your toes, so hopefully these tips will help cure the product of the previous night.

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Since alcohol will dehydrate you, make sure to load up on water throughout the day and alternate every alcoholic drink with a glass of water. Most importantly, load up on water before you go to bed and keep a full glass next to your bed
Never drink on an empty stomach. Opt for foods rich in carbohydrates and fat as fatty foods slow the absorption of alcohol
Avoid cheap booze; stick with top shelf alcohol. It might be more expensive but it will be well worth it the next morning
Pace yourself and know your limits
Your skin will also feel the effects of dehydration from alcohol, so before you go to bed, slather on face moisturizer to prevent that dry feeling when you wake up
Since drinking causes puffiness around your eyes, try sleeping on an extra pillow and don't forget eye cream
Even if you are running late the next morning, don't skip your morning shower. Since alcohol resides in your pores, the steam from your hot shower will help sweat out the alcohol and the smell
If you wake up with a headache, take ibuprofen and eat a hearty breakfast. Sports drinks like Gatorade will help re-hydrate your loss of electrolytes
The best cure from a long night is rest, so make sure to listen to your body

Even if you follow every preventative measure, if you drink too much, you will have a hangover. I hope these tips help, and remember, never drink and drive, and always drink responsibly.

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