> ## 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, February 5th, 2016 - URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-and-pieces-february-5th-2016-02-2016/ - Published: 2016-02-05T22:00:09.000Z - Updated: 2016-02-05T23:37:59.000Z - Author: Jessica - Tags: fugs, Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 07:46 Happy Friday, Fug Nation! \-- [Amelia McDonell-Parry is covering *Serial*'s Adnan Syed’s Post-Conviction Hearing for The Frisky](https://www.thefrisky.com/2016-02-03/adnan-syeds-post-conviction-hearing-day-1-asia-mcclain-finally-takes-the-stand/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). It's very interesting. \-- Here's [some hot hot hot David Beckham.](https://www.socialitelife.com/just-because-david-beckhams-hotness-gets-5-british-gq-covers-the-world-rejoices-02-2016?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (Socialite Life) \-- Lainey has [the scoop on how Intern George proposed to Amal.](https://www.laineygossip.com/George-Clooney-tells-Ellen-Degeneres-it-took-him-25-minutes-to-propose-to-Amal/42955?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- As well [as this blind item that I am SURE we can figure out](https://www.laineygossip.com/Reese-Witherspoons-blind-riddle-in-Entertainment-Weeklys-Beyond-Beautiful-article/42962?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \-- I know you're going to want to read THIS, in *T:* [The Tiny London Shop Behind Some of the Very Best Libraries](https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/02/t-magazine/london-heywood-hill-bookstore-custom-libraries.html?%5Fr=0&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- Related, at Laughing Squid: [A Wonderful Film Compilation of The Incredible Joy That People Find Inside Bookstores and Libraries](https://laughingsquid.com/a-wonderful-film-compilation-of-the-incredible-joy-that-people-find-inside-bookstores-and-libraries?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- You will also enjoy [this interview with Laura Carmichael, AKA Lady Edith, in the *New York Times.* (There are no spoilers, don't worry.)](https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/01/arts/television/laura-carmichael-discusses-ediths-evolution-on-downton-abbey.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- In *The Guardian:* [Amazon fashion drama The Collection to star The Good Wife's Mamie Gummer.](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/feb/01/amazon-fashion-drama-the-collection-mamie-gummer?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I hope we get this here in the US. I have it on good authority that a Fug National is working on this! \-- Claire Zulkey has written her own Konmari, which includes advice such as ["Burn all your books. We will have a special book incineration ceremony in the town square this weekend followed by a tidiness parade. Please report your friends who do not attend."](https://zulkey.com/2016/02/recommendations-from-my-kooky-revolutionary-book-o.shtml?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io#.VrTh4%5FE0o9L) \-- Pajiba wonders, [Is Rob Lowe The Greatest TV Actor Of The Last 20 Years?](https://www.pajiba.com/celebrities%5Fare%5Fbetter%5Fthan%5Fyou/is-rob-lowe-the-greatest-tv-actor-of-the-last-20-years.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- At Poetry Foundation, [a lovely, fascinating piece about the ampersand](https://www.poetryfoundation.org/harriet/2016/01/the-27th-letter/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \-- This is fun, and unexpectedly touching, at Buzzfeed: [The NFL’s Longest-Tenured Kicker Tried To Teach Me How To Kick A Field Goal](https://www.buzzfeed.com/lindseyadler/the-nfls-longest-tenured-kicker-tried-to-teach-me-how-to-kic?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io#.rpBNmZAwk) \-- At The Hollywood Gossip, [I have some doubts about what Ariel Winter is wearing.](https://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2016/02/ariel-winter-sports-curve-hugging-body-suit-and-sexy-legs/?utm%5Fsource=GoFugYourself&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=JanuaryTrafficExchange%20) \-- At Women in the World, [a fascinating interview with artist Mickalene Thomas](https://nytlive.nytimes.com/womenintheworld/2016/01/29/in-mickalene-thomass-awe-inspiring-portraits-a-meaningful-reflection-of-black-women-in-art/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \-- Over at The New Potato, [a Beginner’s Guide To Korean Skincare. ](https://www.thenewpotato.com/2016/02/02/best-korean-beauty-products/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)A topic with which I am personally obsessed. \-- I love stories about actors who were *almost* cast in an iconic role. At Celebitchy, [we learn that Lisa Edelstein was almost Carrie Bradshaw](https://www.celebitchy.com/469371/lisa%5Fedelstein%5Fwas%5Falmost%5Fcarrie%5Fon%5Fsex%5Fand%5Fthe%5Fcity%5Fgood%5Fchoice/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). That one must have really stung. \-- Finally, Heather and I interviewed Tyga (yes) for DuJour, and [the interview turned out to be surprisingly revealing, albeit unintentionally](https://dujour.com/culture/tyga-kylie-jenner-pictures-interview/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \-- Other noteworthy stuff you might have missed around here at GFY include: - Our coverage of the [Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue](https://www.gofugyourself.com/fug-or-fab-the-cover-vanity-fairs-2016-hollywood-issue-02-2016?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) - Our recap of[ Grease! Live!](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-the-fromage-grease-live-on-fox-02-2016/) - Our recap of [The People vs. OJ Simpson ](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-the-show-the-people-vs-oj-simpson-american-crime-story-recap-episode-1-02-2016/)(the comments on that one are particularly good, I think) - This week's Afternoon Chat -- [about all our weird party tricks!](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-your-stupid-human-trick-02-2016/) - A lively discussion about [the casting of the male roles in *Pride and Prejudice and Zombies*](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fubs-and-fabs-the-men-of-pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies-02-2016/) - And, way at the beginning of the week, during our SAGs coverage, [the Hotness of Idris Elba](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/sag-awards-well-played-idris-elba-01-2016/) - Other[ Hot Dudes in Suits at the SAGS.](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/sag-awards-fugs-and-fabs-dudes-in-suits-02-2016/) - And the [Hotness of the Downton Abbey ladies, out of costume.](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/sag-awards-fugs-and-fabs-the-women-of-downton-abbey-01-2016/)