> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Fugs and Pieces, August 28th, 2015 - URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-and-pieces-august-28th-2015-08-2015/ - Published: 2015-08-28T21:00:43.000Z - Updated: 2015-08-28T20:25:42.000Z - Author: Jessica - Tags: Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 07:44 Summer's almost over here. And yet it still feels as if I am living on the surface of the sun. Sit in front of your AC and read the following: [\-- This is a fascinating piece about what Spotify can teach us about the relative timelessness -- or otherwise -- of music](https://poly-graph.co/timeless/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). Spoiler: "No Diggity" holds up. But anyone who's heard it recently knows THAT. If you like music or data or graphs, this is totally for you. (Poly-Graph) \-- I love Robin Givhan's writing, and [this piece about the three Americans who recently stopped that would-be shooter on a Paris train is some of her best](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/style-blog/wp/2015/08/25/polo-shirts-and-khakis-were-just-the-right-thing-for-three-u-s-heroes-to-wear-in-paris/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (Washington Post) \-- This piece in *Marie Claire* about the[ crazy stuff stylists do in order to get the shots they need for hair product ads](https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/news/a15674/hair-campaign-stylist-tricks/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) is an interesting, quick read. \-- I enjoyed this piece in Slate about trends in book covers -- [and not just because *The Royal We* was included!](https://www.slate.com/blogs/the%5Feye/2015/08/25/flat%5Fbook%5Fcover%5Fdesign%5Fwhy%5Fdo%5Fall%5Fthe%5Fsummer%5Fnovels%5Fhave%5Fthe%5Fsame%5Flook.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- Speaking of, [we were delighted to be included in MM.LaFleur's end of summer book picks!](https://mmlafleur.com/mdash/4-end-of-summer-book-picks?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- Heather wrote a piece for BabyCenter [about her family's decision to delay her twins starting kindergarten](https://blogs.babycenter.com/mom%5Fstories/08222015-delaying-kindergarten-for-my-twins-was-our-salvation/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \-- If you haven't read this week's Afternoon Chat, about everyone's weirdest date, YOU HAVE TO READ IT. [I am not kidding. It has *everything:* Nazis! Vampires! ATTEMPTED MURDER.](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/weird-dates-08-2015/) \--[ Behold *Seinfeld* recut as a cheesy, serious movie.](https://www.vox.com/2015/8/21/9189137/seinfeld-susan-death?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) It's gold, Jerry. Gold! Also I swear I've linked to this before but ENJOY IT AGAIN if that's the case. Elaine's credit is particularly amazing. (Vox) \-- You'll enjoy [this piece in praise of Nellie Bly.](https://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/07/18/the-daring-journalist-nellie-bly-hasn-t-lost-her-cred-in-a-century.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (The Daily Beast) \-- In your F&P Recipe for the Week, let's just eat a whole bowl of[ Grilled Jalapeño Popper Dip](https://thechicsite.com/2014/06/27/grilled-jalapeno-popper-dip/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) for dinner! \--A[ journalist at Buzzfeed asked five different personal shoppers to find her something "flattering."](https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristinchirico/i-asked-five-different-stylists-to-dress-me-in-flattering-ou?bffb&utm%5Fterm=4ldqpgp&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io#.qnWQzXGbQ) Let's just say that results varied. \-- At The Toast: [Things I Believe With Perfect Trust And Perfect Faith Drake Did Over The Last Three Years To Become Worthy Of Serena Williams](https://the-toast.net/2015/08/25/things-i-believe-with-perfect-trust-and-perfect-faith-drake-did-over-the-last-three-years-to-become-worthy-of-serena-williams/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). To wit: "Casually looked up tennis scoring names on his phone just before starting conversation with her, clenching his fist and muttering to himself, 'It’s love, fifteen, thirty, forty, game, you can *do* this, Aubrey.'” \-- Speaking of, [Claudia Rankine's piece about Serena for the *New York Times* magazine is well worth your time.](https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/30/magazine/the-meaning-of-serena-williams.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- Oh man. [Gary Marshall is making a movie called *Mother's Day*.](https://www.laineygossip.com/Jennifer-Aniston-on-the-set-of-Mothers-Day-in-Atlanta/40465?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) You may remember that he also made *Valentine's Day* and *New Year's Eve* and [YOU GUYS, I CALLED THIS. I called it in 2011! WHERE IS MY CHECK??? ](https://www.gofugyourself.com/fug-the-poster-new-years-eve-10-2011?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)(Lainey) \-- Over at Pajiba[: This Target ad for *Star Wars* is SERIOUSLY great.](https://www.pajiba.com/videos/oh-never-mind-this-target-ad-is-the-best-star-wars-trailer-of-the-day.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- *Bring It On* is fifteen years old. [The choreographer, Anne Fletcher, and director Peyton Reed talk to *Entertainment Weekly.*](https://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/25/bring-it-on-choreography-anne-fletcher-peyton-reed?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- Speaking of seminal films of that era, Susan May Pratt -- the best goddamned dancer in the American Ballet Academy -- chatted with Buzzfeed about her career: ["It’s kind of disappointing to have one’s career peak in your mid-twenties and have it be a downhill slide since."](https://www.buzzfeed.com/jarettwieselman/the-curious-case-of-susan-may-pratt?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io#.emqaxMmZa) \-- Brangelina is moving to London, [presumably to be closer to their besties Wills and Kate](https://www.celebitchy.com/444364/angelina%5Fjolie%5Fbrad%5Fare%5Fhouse-hunting%5Fin%5Flondon%5Fbalking%5Fat%5Fthe%5Fprices/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (Celebitchy) \-- Finally, [you know how they're making a musical of *The O.C?* ](https://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/28/unauthorized-oc-musical?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)You want to hear their rendition of "California."