Beehive Obsessions
You know how it is when you find something you love and you instantly want everyone you know to love it, too, but then when they do, you sniff that it's become too commercial? This is kind of like that, minus the pretentious "I knew about it before everyone else" thing.
Here is a random list of things we at the Beehive are totally into at this very moment: some new, some not-so-new. We invite you to share your obsession in the comments.
Felicia: "My current obsessions are Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" CD (guess that was obvious from my blog posting) and Jamba Juice's new Chunky Strawberry (I tell them to hold the peanut butter and load in more strawberries)."
Donald: "It probably isn't hard to guess: Broadway-fixated fan bumps up against MTV's new reality show "Legally Blonde the Musical: The Search for Elle Woods." I love the concept: Ten aspiring divas get thrown together in a cutthroat competition to replace Laura Bell Bundy, the original star of "Legally Blonde," who's getting ready to leave the show. So far we've bumped off two of the ten. The usual reality-show competition ingredients are here, of course: the weekly challenges, the three-member team of brutally honest judges, the "troublemaker" contestant who spreads divisiveness through the ranks, the going to a commercial break right before announcing the loser, etc. The interesting thing, however, is that these women are actually competing on the basis of talent, as opposed to the skills that are usually rewarded in reality TV (pretending to fall in love with Tila Tequila, say). And it's pretty wild to think that the winner will actually get to star on Broadway."
Mike Oz: "Mario Kart Wii. It's been almost two months and I still can't put down Mario Kart Wii. Online mode? Even more addicting than regular ol' Mario Kart. A close second? The new N.E.R.D. "Seeing Sounds" CD. It's hella funky."
Heather: "I'm obsessed with the blog of a Manhattan socialite named Melissa C. Morris. She's married to a man named Chappy who is 30 years older than her, she has an obnoxious greyhound named Monty that she treats like a child, she spends all of her time going to galas and traveling, and she has a bizarre preoccupation with Martha Stewart recipes, gin cocktails and monogrammed sandals. Despite all that, she's totally down to earth, and very likeable. I've spent the last few nights going back and reading every post in her archives – it's that addicting."
Your turn. What are you totally obsessed with right now?
Comments:
I'm addicted to the Beehive. I wake up every morning and can't wait to read it and go to bed at night after I read it. Who knew that Fresno had such talented bloggers?
Posted by: Jackie at June 19, 2008 8:03 AM
Thanks, Mom.
Posted by: Heather at June 19, 2008 8:24 AM
I've been bunkered down with Boom Blox on the Wii and
Lego Indiana Jones on the Xbox 360.
I've also have been watching from start to finished the entire X files TV series before the new movie comes out next month.
Posted by: Chris "Lefty" Brown at June 19, 2008 8:27 AM
Fresno Beehive and Mary Jane. I love baby mommas, but with the Hive and Mary, I just don't have time for them, haha.
Posted by: mdub420 at June 19, 2008 8:38 AM
Everyone knows the Beehive is a gateway drug.
Posted by: Heather at June 19, 2008 8:50 AM
Music:
-- Pitchfork Media's daily Forkcast, with tons of new indie music, videos, and live performances every day.
-- The new Spiritualized album, Songs in A+E.
Film:
-- The Visitor, playing today at Manchester and starting Friday at Clovis Town Center.
-- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, out on DVD.
Internet:
-- Miranda July's DIY project website, Learning To Love You More
-- H-Mac on the Beehive.
Posted by: Jeffresno at June 19, 2008 9:16 AM
My fiance and I are also extremely addicted to Mario Kart Wii. Wii can't turn it on without playing for at least a couple of hours. Also, online Wii is SUUUUUUPER DOPE! Mike Oz, holla at me if you want a piece! BRING IT ON BABY!
Posted by: Anthony Molina at June 19, 2008 9:27 AM
I've in the midst of a Californication on DVD run.
Funniest show ever!
Posted by: Famous at June 19, 2008 9:31 AM
I'm addicted to Steve Almond's short story collections: My Life in Heavy Metal; The Evil B.B. Chow.
Posted by: Eric P at June 19, 2008 10:07 AM
I'm loving Liz Phair's "Ant in Alaska". I'm on the edge of my seat, waiting for her re-issue of "Exile In Guyville".
I'm also obsessed with this Moog guitar. I want to put it up in my locker and stare at it between homeroom and chem.
Posted by: Aurora at June 19, 2008 10:18 AM
So great blog minds think alike ...
Fresno Famous posted a similar article this morning, just a little more Fresnish.
Once you read and comment on this, people, check out Famous' list.
Posted by: Mike Oz at June 19, 2008 10:32 AM
here, here to Seeing Sounds
Mike Oz is clearly as infected as I am. Even though also a Coldplay fan N.E.R.D has really crafted a funky, bumpy, melodic hour of tunes, ranging form pop, pop-hop, garage funk--i love it. I hope more folks can give it a listen or two before radio forces it the way of the dodo ala their first to albums. This thang grew on me faster the mold on old cheese--only tasted much better, dig?
Fresnan named-Oz why not a feature/blog of Seeing Sounds vs Viva la Vida track to track? Bloggers weigh in on what strikes their ears surfin fancy?
Posted by: Adam at June 19, 2008 1:49 PM
Beehive, gossip sites (Perezhilton, Dlisted, TMZ), the new NKOTB song, Summertime, Sex and the city on DVD, Gilmore Girls on DVD, Friends on DVD, FroYo, and So You Think You Can Dance. and CSI, and CSI:NY. the two biggest shows on tv and i just started watching them. Oh, and OnDemand stuff. Summer Vacation is all about TV and the internet for me.
Posted by: Devin at June 19, 2008 2:25 PM
I respond to emails on my Blackjack II. I apparently need to get better drugs ha.
I do read Dlisted when I can.
Posted by: Geanie at June 19, 2008 4:14 PM
well since my first obsession was censored i'll try again!
I am currently and will forever be obsessed with The Gilmore Girls on DVD. EVERY SEASON. my daughter and i watch them every chance we get and we just start from season 1 episode 1 and go thru season 7 to the final episode. then start all over again. we've watched the whole series 15 times. we are on #16. Its sad. i wanna live in Stars Hollow and date Kirk.
Posted by: MsJoey at June 19, 2008 4:25 PM
Many thanks for the Melissa C. Morris link! I successfully wasted about 2 hours at work today reading her blog. I'm starting at the beginning -- January 2006.
Posted by: Erin at June 19, 2008 4:43 PM
I love me some Mario Kart. AND I watch the Gilmore Girls every day when I get off work. They are on ABC family. :)
ALSO I love love Ghost Hunters on SciFi.
Posted by: Missy T at June 19, 2008 11:01 PM
Obsessions:
Tunes: (This month)
-White/Rob Zombie (Astral Creep 2000/MHTH) Dragula (Matrix)
-Tears for Fears (Songs from the Big Chair.)
-Dido (Remix: Take My Hand (No Angel.)
-Maria Callas:
(Ave Maria (Shubert and Verdi) and LaWally.
-Breeders 'Last Splash' 'Le Roi,' 'Do you think of Me?')
-Pixies (Where is My Mind?)
-Ronnie Spector: 'Be My Baby,'
-Smashing Pumpkins: 'Siamese Dream (entire album.)
-G. Michael / E. John: 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me.'
Food:
-SunnySide 'Death By Chocolate,' Icecream
-7/11 'szechuan oriental grillers.'
-Roundtable Pizza 'Maui-Wowie' (Hawaiians)
Weird but cool:
-Dr. Bronners 'mint' castille Bar Soap (Trader Joes)
---just totally tingles, like everywhere, dude... totally.
Forever:
-Hotwheels!
-Old footage of:
Robin Williams, Carol Burnette show, Chris Rock, (and) Johnny Carson.
-Song of Songs (RSV)
Posted by: wet towel at June 20, 2008 12:54 AM
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