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MTV's The Paper: All the Drama That's Fit to Air

GiggleSugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:00:00 -0700

The Paper is one of the new shows in MTV's teenybopper reality show lineup. I initially thought the program would serve as an enticing way to get young peeps enthused about a nonathletic, extracurricular activity - one that promotes civic awareness, community involvement, and writing proficiency. I should have known better. The show mainly focuses on the quirkiness of the paper's editor in chief and how nearly everyone under her can't stand her, constantly undermine her, and want to overthrow her. The value of teamwork? Oh, that's been edited out, natch.

Paper Heart's Charlyne Yi Talks Love and Dating

TresSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700

In Paper Heart, opening in theaters this Friday, Charlyne Yi plays a documentary filmmaker intent on finding out what people, young and old, feel about love. During her travels and interviews, she falls in love with geek heartthrob Michael Cera. Not only did Charlyne star in Paper Heart with Cera (and Seth Rogen and funny man Demetri Martin), she won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award for co-penning the film’s script! We asked the wisecracking Yi her thoughts on modern love and dating. . .

TS: Do you think that cynics are the true romantics?
CY: Before we begin, I'd like to clarify I am no Love Guru (Mike Meyers). I don't think anyone can really define love. It's one wild, wild beast. And I don't think anyone is wrong or right. For this, I'm just gonna share my personal op. That's short for opinion. I don't believe anyone is truly "cynical." I think we all have doubts and question love, but I don't think there's anything wrong with that. It's normal and healthy. To find out what else Charlyne thinks about dating and love, read more.

Perhaps sometimes people are wary of love because they're trying to be smart, don't understand love, or of the fear of getting hurt again, or even hurting the other person . . . after all love is such a fragile thing. It would be awful to say you loved someone when you were unsure. When you're in a relationship, you're responsible for each other's feelings. And that is super scary. And I think there are no real cynics. Because there is a flicker of hope within them, where they wish they had somebody. I think everybody wants to mean something to somebody, even if they are "cynical" or "skeptical."

TS: How would you describe dating for the so-called Generation Y set? What makes dating different for them compared to previous generations?
CY: I'm not sure. I've only lived in this generation. But I've noticed my parent's generation got married really early on, around 19-early twenties. Most people I hang out with don't get married until much much older like mid 30s.

TS: What’s the best thing about dating?
CY: When you've reached the point in the relationship when you don't have to try anymore. And you both can spend time doing the most boring thing, and yet have fun.

TS: . . . the worst thing?
CY: Not being able to read the other person's mind. Uncertainty about how the other person is feeling.

TS: What is the best dating advice you ever got?
CY: I made up my own advice. I figure if I'm my gross weird self in the very beginning, instead of trying to show my best side and impress them, and later revealing who I really am, I would just be me. And this sounds dumb, but if I need to fart, I'm gonna do it. And maybe if they accept all of me early on, they've passed the test. And actually like me.

TS: What’s the biggest “don’t” on a date?
CY: Don't: Punch me in the face.

TS: Describe the worst date you were ever on.
CY: It was sad, the guy started crying at dinner about his ex-girlfriend. I felt bad.

TS: What are the elements of a good date?
CY: I don't think it matters where you are. It could be the dullest of all places or most dreadful. It just matters if the person you're out with and you are having fun and can actually carry an enjoyable conversation. And they can make me laugh.

TS: Should established couples still go on dates, or is this strictly the penance singles must suffer?
CY: I don't understand this question. Maybe because I don't know what penance means.

TS: Is dating obsolete?
CY: Again, don't understand this question. Seriously.

TS: Thanks, Charlyne! We can't wait to see this cute movie. . .

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Amazing Toilet Paper Sculptures

GiggleSugar — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0700

Some people read while they're in the bathroom doing their business. Others just try to get out as soon as possible. Jacquet Fritz Junior? He sees a toilet paper roll and makes art. There are regular folks, and then there are Artistes. Funny thing is, these Easter Island statue lookalikes seem a tad constipated, no?

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Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses

GiggleSugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Most brides-to-be would include Vera Wang, InStyle magazine, and the Fashion Institute of Technology as their wedding-prep dream team. Others, like the following women, will settle for Charmin, Cheap Chic Weddings, and Ripley's Believe It or Not! They're winners in the fourth annual design-a-wedding-dress-with-toilet-paper contest. They could only use TP, tape, paper, and glue. Dang - these dresses are awesome! I just hope they were allowed to use 3-ply. They look pretty delicate.

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Grams 'n' Gramps Are Gangsta!

GiggleSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0700

I bet the awesome M.I.A. (and former Girl Crush of the Day) never would have imagined grandparents and their grandchildren dancing to her intense song Paper Planes. Way to gut a song of its street cred! Upon reflection, though, something tells me she'd love this. . .

Flashback: Paper Dolls

GiggleSugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Like Manimal one year before it, Paper Dolls lasted only two months - from September 1984 to December 1984. A prime-time soap opera set around a fictional modeling agency, the show (called Karussell der Puppen in Germany!) starred Lloyd Bridges, Morgan Fairchild, Mimi Rogers, and introduced Nicollette Sheridan. With a trailer this awesome, I wonder why it did so badly! (Bonus info: Three of the cast members went on to do Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Hahaha!)

Product of the Day: Rock Paper Scissors Gadget

GiggleSugar — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:30:00 -0700

Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (or an accute case of laziness) keeping you from a hot game of Rock Paper Scissors? Well, have no fear, for $8.89 you get two of these electronic Rock Paper Scissors gadgets, so you and a really bored friend can get your RPS on in high-tech style! (Thanks, Gizmodo!)

Product of the Day: My Paper Crane Plushies

GiggleSugar — Thu, 31 May 2007 01:00:00 -0700

I never understood the Beanie Baby thing, but after taking a look at My Paper Crane's assortment of plushies, I'm beginning to get it. From smiling cupcakes and tampons to frowning burnt toast and crumpled tissue paper, there's something for every plushy fetishist. BTW, that sad bruised banana is killing me...

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Giggle's Anti-Gift Guide: Sodoku Toilet Paper

GiggleSugar — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:30:00 -0800

Not to be gross, but wouldn't you need to be in the crapper for a really long time to actually get anything out of playing Sodoku with a pen and toilet paper? I've never played Sodoku, but I've heard it's hard, and it just seems like you'd be better off concentrating on, ahem, other things. Cuz who really wants to stay in the WC for that long?

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Kitty Vs. Toilet Paper

GiggleSugar — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:00:00 -0700

When life gives you lemons, attack a roll of toilet paper. (That's how this kitty rolls.)