Mimi Imfurst
Robert Iler, 29
Reggie Bush, 29
Elizabeth Jagger, 30
Ben Roethlisberger, 32
Bryce Dallas Howard, 33
Chris Martin, 37
Amber Smith, 43
Daniel Craig, 46
Jon Bon Jovi, 52
Laraine Newman, 62
Gates McFadden, 65
Eddie Money, 65
John Irving,72
Lou Reed, 72 (deceased)
Tom Wolfe, 83
John Cullum, 84
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Derek Nichols (if that IS your real name?) decided to post a poem written by his younger brother, Jordan, who seems wise beyond his 14 years. Since it was posted on Wednesday, it has gone viral, as they say, BIG TIME.
Here’s the transcript of the poem:
Our Generation
“Our generation will be known for nothing.
Never will anybody say,
We were the peak of mankind.
That is wrong, the truth is
Our generation was a failure.
Thinking that
We actually succeeded
Is a waste. And we know
Living only for money and power
Is the way to go.
Being loving, respectful, and kind
Is a dumb thing to do.
Forgetting about that time,
Will not be easy, but we will try.
Changing our world for the better
Is something we never did.
Giving up
Was how we handled our problems.
Working hard
Was a joke.
We knew that
People thought we couldn’t come back
That might be true,
Unless we turn things around”
OK, ready for a plot twist? Now read it backwards, from bottom to top. Alright I’ll help you, just read this below, which the is the above in reverse.
“Unless we turn things around
That might be true,
People thought we couldn’t come back
We knew that
Was a joke.
Working hard
Was how we handled our problems.
Giving up
Is something we never did.
Changing our world for the better
Will not be easy, but we will try.
Forgetting about that time,
Is a dumb thing to do.
Being loving, respectful, and kind
Is the way to go.
Living only for money and power
Is a waste. And we know
We actually succeeded
Thinking that
Our generation was a failure.
That is wrong, the truth is
We were the peak of mankind.
Never will anybody say,
Our generation will be known for nothing.”
Amazing, right? This kid is BRILLIANT. Lots of people thought so. It was reposted and commented on and praised to the heavens across the worldwide interweb. Love these feel-good stories, don’t you? Wow. Except that it appears Derek’s brother, Jordan, found a very similar poem online and “tweaked it” to make it his own. Read this poem from 2011 by Jonathan Reed and see what you think?
The Lost Generation
“I am part of a lost generation.
And I refuse to believe that
I can change the world.
I realize this may be a shock, but
“Happiness comes from within”
Is a lie, and
“Money will make me happy”
So in thirty years, I will tell my children
They are not the most important thing in my life.
My employer will know that
I have my priorities straight because
Work
Is more important than
Family
I tell you this:
Once upon a time
Families stayed together
But this will not be true in my era.
This is a quick fix society
Experts tell me
Thirty years from now, I will be celebrating the tenth anniversary of my divorce.
I do not concede that
I will live in a country of my own making.
In the future,
Environmental destruction will be the norm.
No longer can it be said that
My peers and I care about this Earth.
It will be evident that
My generation is apathetic and lethargic.
It is foolish to presume that
There is hope.
And all of this will come true unless we reverse it.”
And now you could read it this one in reverse too, but you can see this poetic palindrome is more than a little similar. I’m now waiting for someone to dig up a yellowed notepaper from 1952 with a similar poetic injustice. Beautiful poem, btw. I’m happy to read them both…
To me the third twist in this story, is that THIS story of Derek’s viral post, praise for originality, inspiration and then discovery of its origins reveals as much or more about our generation and the time we live in, than poetry. The internet is a warehouse of information and inspiration and also an empty vessel that’s already full of things to copy and/or be “inspired” by. We are so quick to judge from moment to moment that, even though the history of the world and its contents are at our Google-tips, we often lose sight of what’s real and what’s not. Draw your own conclusions, but I didn’t figure this out, I just connected the dots and painted in the numbers, using mass communication that’s at my fingertips.
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Paper doll versions of every Best Actress winner’s gown after the jump. Just click to enlarge, then print and cut out!
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Articles from the past week that you might have missed and deserve your attention after the jump.
The inimitable Cindy Adams predicts tonight’s Oscars, as only Cindy can.
Who thanks who at the Oscars (No surprise: Meryl gets thanked more than God)
The Guardian has a piece imploring Academy voters not to give the Oscar to the documentary The Act of Killing (in which Indonesia’s political mass-murderers restage their slaughters).
The brilliant Douglas Rushkoff writes in Politico: “How Technology Killed the Future”
Slate has the 19 most common questions a trans person is asked.
The Atlantic has a fascinating interview with trans activist and memoirist Janet Mock.
New York magazine asserts the latest sartorial rage among hipsters is Normcore: the dad-brand non-style you might have once associated with Jerry Seinfeld.
Riveting stuff: Furniture shopping habits of the rich and famous at Salon.
Gawker profiles the adorable 101-year-old man who’s running for Congress, and really ought to win.
Fascinating article in The Economist about the controversial heroin treatment used in Switzerland and the Netherlands which sets up safe sites where users can inject while monitored by health-care staff and – in some cases – provides heroin itself free.
An investigation at Slate into the impenetrable time signature of The Terminator‘s musical score. Honestly, I wouldn’t mention it if I didn’t think it was REALLY INTERESTING.
W has a piece on venerable downtown fashion designer Andre Walker’s comeback. I still kick myself EVERY DAY for not buying some of those cookie-cutter outfits back in 1985 when I had the chance. STUPID JAMES!
The New Yorker translates what Ted Nugent was really trying to say when he called President Obama a “subhuman mongrel.”
Slate covers an exhibit at the National Museum of Australia showcasing convict love tokens – coins that had been smoothed over and then engraved with messages that prisoners gave to their sweethearts before leaving for penal colonies in Australia in the 18th and 19th century.
And finally, the Daily Beast has an update on Michael Alig and his post-prison plans.
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You must read to succeed! Because reading is Fun.Da.Mental even Adam Lambert knows that!
Last week’s RuPaul’s Drag Race celebrity guest judge, Adam Lambert, reading The World According to Wonder backstage. You can get your copy of The World According to Wonder on Amazon or on the iBook store! (photo by Thairin Smothers)
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Damiana Garcia had a ball interviewing the lovely and delightful Joslyn Fox on the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 premiere red carpet. They discussed Joslyn’s impeccable fishy beauty, her dedication to being lovely on the inside and out, and the beautiful sisterhood she’s formed with her fellow Season 6 queens. More of Damiana’s interviews are coming soon – be sure to subscribe to the Michael Lucid Presents channel!
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So, last night, I had an opening at Converge Gallery in Williamsport, Pennsylvania called “Very Much So”. In addition to the work in the show, which has a 1940s-era storefront window, I installed a my work translated into to rugs, plates along with wallpaper that had been blasted with a paintball gun. I had the idea to shoot my prints with a paintball gun and the gallery was crazy enough to go along with it. They built a special booth in the space covered in plastic, which I thought was overkill art first, until later in the night when I was cleaning paint splatters off my work 10 feet away. So first, you pick out the color paper you like, then choose your paint color (we had just two; fluorescent orange and bright yellow) and then take your five shots for $20. The money went to the local SPCA, so we were doing a bit of good and raised some cash for charity. It was Mardi Gras and the street in front was closed for a parade, which seemed to consist of a fires truck, some beer trucks and a few undecorated cars. We anticipated crowds of fun loving folks pouring in afterward but it turns out most people went straight into the bars. We had a decent-sized crowd of interested and fun participants though and there was a live feed with a group that almost went in the double-digits. After a brief “artist’s talk”, I put on a bright yellow jacket from Joe Fresh, that John Yogodzinski had screened printed with the vase. Casey Gleghorn shot me in the back. So, I think a good time was had by all. Next week, the Casey’s gallery gang and some of my work will be in Manhattan for the Scope art fair (March 6-9) so, stop by if you’re in town and tell them I sent you. 
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That funny fox Pandora Boxx is taking calls on this episode of Ring My Bell!
RuPaul’s Drag Race season 2 Miss Congeniality WINNAH, Pandora Boxx is on the line and chatting with her Fandoras on this episode of Ring My Bell. New episodes every Sunday on WOWPresents!
It’s time again for Ring My Bell, the call-in chat show that lets YOU talk to your favorite wowlebrities! Now’s your chance to ask all of your burning questions, or just kiki with the stars, dahling! Thursday, January 23rd chit-chat with RuPaul’s Drag Race season 2 funny GUR, Pandora Boxx @ 2PM PST! Call THE NEW RING MY BELL PHONE NUMBER (323) 319-4777 or call at wowpresents on Skype (SET UP YOUR SKYPE ACCOUNT NOW), and make those connections, guuuuuuurl! (Only your voice will be recorded.) If the phone keeps ringing, don’t get impatient just wait and we’ll try our hardest to connect your call! Watch past episodes here!
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Khloe Kardashian joins RuPaul at the judges table tonight, March 3rd on the season six episode two of RuPaul’s Drag Race! Tune into Logo at 9/8c!
Adam Lambert and Mike Ruiz join RuPaul at the judges table tonight on the season six premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race! Tune into Logo at 9/8c!
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Those festering turds from the Westboro Babtist Church hold signs outside the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, protesting “fag tinsel town,” and “fag enablers,” with signs saying ”God Hates Dyke Ellen,” “Paul Walker in Hell,” and “Mandela in Hell.” It’s just so beyond bizarre that I find it hard to get upset about. It feels like Tourettes at this point. Mass Tourettes. (Photo: Pacific Coast News – click to enlarge)
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Big Freedia (The Queen of Bounce, DUH!) lists the top 5 ways to get turnt up at Mardi Gras! Read the insightful list after the jump.
1. This isn’t insider-y, but everyone must go to the Zulu Parade! It’s on Fat Tuesday and there’s so much build up to the big day and this is the parade to go to if you only go to one!
2. After the Zulu Parade, you have to go under the bridge to watch all the second line bands — the Mardi Gras Indians. What we refer to as “under the bridge” is actually not a bridge — it’s the I-10 Claiborne Overpass where crowds of people gather to continue celebrating. And “second line bands” are the people who follow behind the main parade bands dancing, singing, chanting, and basically just having a good time! And as for “Mardi Gras Indians,” those are people who dress in Native American tribal costumes. Some say the costuming is in honor of the alliance between African-Americans and Native-Americans that helped slaves from New Orleans escape to freedom. It’s a very important part of Mardi Gras culture and you can see it in all the parades here.
3. Every block/neighborhood has DJs who hold block parties — I call them Hood DJs. You can go to the 6th Ward or the 7th Ward, wherever. You really get a feel for the local neighborhoods by going to the different block parties.
4. When you’re ready to hit up a bar, Republic is a great place to go for a drink and some entertainment.
Head over to Paper Mag to read the 5th and final tip from Big Freeida to make your Mardi Gras extraordinary!
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Remember when Lindsay Lohan got out of rehab late last year, and Oprah decided to give LiLo a reality show on her OWN network?
Well now that show has a name and an air date! The show simply titled Lindsay, is said to be an “honest, no-holds-barred account” of the actress trying to regain control of her life after rehab, her legal troubles, and her career bottomed out. But of course, filming didn’t go as smoothly as planned. This is Lindsay Lohan after all. According to a production source, “she never does what she says she is going to do. She cancels all the time and is highly erratic.” Oprah even said in a clip of the show screened for TV critics in January that, “this is just what everyone warned me would happen [working with her].” Lindsay premieres on March 9 at 10PM on the OWN network.
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Damiana Garcia was thrilled and tickled to interview the gorgeous Milk on the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 premiere red carpet. They discussed the joys of a red carpet pashmina look, and the importance of celebrating one’s own individuality and personal creative vision. They also talked about how Milk is now a major NYC nightlife star, featured at numerous fabulous parties thrown by NYC clubland’s grande dame Susanne Bartsch. More of Damiana’s interviews are coming soon – be sure to subscribe to the Michael Lucid Presents channel!
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Season One winner BeBe Zahara Benet is servin’ Face in latest video, just in time for the new season…yasss, let them know you’re THE OQ (Original Queen)!
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Got Milk? How about Bianca Del Rio? Or maybe a big ol’ drink of Darienne Lake? Yes, the second batch of queens arrived on RuPaul’s Drag Race this week, so let’s RECAP!
Oh, squirrelfriends… This week as feathers and shade were flying, we watched a gorgeous Aussie liven up the party, and we saw a whole lot of Joslyn Fox‘s bushy little tail. And since we’re on the subject of ladies’ nether regions, aren’t you glad to know that Khloe Kardashian has a large and in-charge cooter? Hurrah!!!
Anyway… Please enjoy this week’s recap shenanigans. And look out for special cameos by Drag Race alumni Morgan McMichaels and Jade Jolie! And in case you’re new to this gig: There will be SPOILERS! So, if you’ve not yet watched this week’s party-hearty episode, please go do that first at LogoTV.com.
And just for laughs, here’s shot of me, Morgan and Jade inhaling toxic bird feathers in the studio. GACK.
If you need me, I’ll be breathing heavily in my cow mask. (Watch the recap; it’ll make sense.) Or you can just follow me via @JohnPollySays. Moooooo!
The wait is over! Season 6 of RuPaul’s Drag Race has begun and I’m back again with a new season of Extra Lap Recaps! Make like the queens did this week and “Jump in!” WATCH!
So, what did you think of last week’s premiere episode? Did you like getting to know the first 7 queens? Are you ready for tonight’s SECOND premiere? Do you agree that two big openings are better than one?
Queen-wise, who do you love? Do you adore Adore? Is LaGanja smokin’? Is Gia Gunn firing blanks? Enjoy the recap! And check me out… I’ve got two heads, too! Eat that Vivacious!
And if you need to watch the premiere episode before letting me talk too much and spoil it all for you, then go to LogoTV.com and get into it!
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This one is from the archives! Watch my favorite co-worker’s web show from back when he was the runner, See Blake Run!
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Keeping Up with the Kardashians‘ makeup guru Rob Scheppy gives me a Khloe makeover on today’s all-new episode!
Well, it’s a dream come true! I become an honorary Kardashian on today’s Transformations, courtesy of makeup wiz Rob Scheppy. Rob, of course, has worked on Keeping Up with the Kardashians for six seasons, and knows a thing or two about achieving Kardashian-levels of glamour. It’s all there: The scultpted nose, the contoured cheeks, the heavy brow and the gorgeous mane of ombre hair. Squint your eyes and I AM Khloe. I love it.
It’s a must-see episode! There’s gossip, girl talk, and loads of DIY makeup tips. WATCH NOW and tweet me @JSJdarling to discuss!
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Check out the bizarro look this tough-as-nails action star was sporting as she arrived at her hotel .
Why, it’s Michelle Rodriguez, which seems a bit odd. If you’re like me, your first thought was: “Why on earth is she doing that? She’s not THAT famous!” But then, of course, we’d be forgetting that it’s Fashion Week in Paris right now, and Michelle is currently (allegedly) dating fashion meteor Cara Delevingne and suddenly it makes sense. Michelle – prickly, moody, super-defensive Michelle – is feeling piled on by the press and is trying to move about the city incognito. But, REALLY, is this the way to do it? Obscuring your face is a sure-fire way to get people to stare at your face, duh. Every drag queen in a picture hat and veil knows that. (Photo: Pacific Coast News)
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Have you seen every episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race? Know all the Queen’s names by heart? Take this Drag Race quiz and find out if you really know your HERstory!
Take the quiz and tweet us your score @worldofwonder
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’80s boybander Matt Goss (of UK sensation Bros) reinvents himself as a silky-smooth Vegas lounge singer and OH you’re just going to melt.
Remember Bros? “WHEN… WILL I… WILL I BE FAMOUS?” My theme song for much of the ’80s. Twins Matt and Luke Goss were IT. Such dreamboats. Pretty and blond, you know how I like ‘em. Bros charted 13 times in the UK before breaking up in the early ’90s. Luke went on to have a semi-successful acting career, starring in Hellboy II, Blade II, and an American TV show last year called Red Widow, that I was its only viewer.
Now Matt’s gone and reinvented himself as a suave-as-fuck Las Vegas crooner and WOW. He’s lost none of his charm, none of his talent, and none of those achingly good looks. In fact, he might even be more handsome now than he was 25 years ago, how many people can claim THAT?
Says the PR release for this song:
Luke Goss is a man’s man, a lady killer, and a consummate entertainer. He became a household name in the UK as a performer in his teens and has since matured into a headliner with his own residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The debonair Brit is now on the verge of making his name known stateside with the 2014 release of Life You Imagine on Virgin Records. The album was produced by Ron Fair over a meticulous recording process of two years with a degree of musicianship rarely seen these days. In fact, Billboard Magazine describes the project as “a mix of big band swing and contemporary-sounding soul that pays respectful homage to the Rat Pack era.”
“I want my music to sound big. I’m inspired by Queen and Sinatra, Elvis and Bowie because there was never anything understated about their music,” says Matt. “I want to create as much energy, glamour, and drama as I can.”
Swoon. That VOICE.
Watch “I do,” then stroll down memory lane and watch “When Will I be Famous” just for old time sake.
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