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# Fugs and Pieces, February 9th, 2024
- URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-and-pieces-february-9th-2024-02-2024/
- Published: 2024-02-09T21:00:43.000Z
- Updated: 2024-02-09T20:03:37.000Z
- Description: Donna Karan is back! So is fondue! Catch up on all that, and more.
- Author: Jessica  
- Tags: fugs, Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:24

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears. Wait, wrong intro: Happy Friday and welcome to this week's Fugs and Pieces. I hope you're thriving, wherever you may be. If you're prepping for a Super Bowl party on Sunday,[ don't miss this week's Afternoon Chat about snack foods](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/super-bowl-snacks-02-2024/)! Also: We're hosting an open thread chat during the game over at Drinks With Broads, [so if you want to yammer with us about the half-time show, the ads, or the game (we DO care about the game), come on by](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/)! As a note: This week marked our first year of Drinks With Broads and we want to thank everyone who's subscribed *so much.* It's a tough time to be in media and your support has literally kept the doors open for us. Also: It's been SO FUN. We appreciate you!!

Speaking of, this week at DWB: [We ran down what happened at the Grammys,](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/the-best-the-worst-the-least-and) had a fun and[ rollicking open chat during the show and red carpet](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/welcome-to-your-grammys-open-thread), recapped [a BANGER episode of *Traitors*](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/the-silent-slaughterer-goes-down), dove deep into [an episode of *Feud* that I felt was a mess but an interesting one](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/the-black-and-white-ball-enters-the) (with loads of Wiki sidebars), and tackled the question of [Zac Posen landing the head job at The Gap (??!?!!) whilst also once again having to tell Justin Timberlake to shut up](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/zac-posen-falls-into-the-gap). Lots of content this week!

And on the topic of the Grammys, [you can catch up on all our red carpet coverage here](https://www.gofugyourself.com/tag/2024-grammys?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)!

Lainey has gotten m[e kinda hyped for this Usher halftime show](https://www.laineygossip.com/usher-takes-full-advantage-of-super-bowl-dropping-new-album-coming-home-already-getting-rave-reviews/77651?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (For me, Usher is a person who I *think* I'm neutral on, but every time I hear an Usher song, I'm like, "this is a jam.") I've also been singing "Yeah" all week because the NFL Network has been playing it on a loop, and that channel is on in my house often.

Oooh, I didn't know [Becks was embroiled in some Messi drama. (I didn't intend that pun but I like it.](https://www.laineygossip.com/jennifer-aniston-appears-in-uber-eats-super-bowl-ad-with-david-beckham-facing-disastrous-fallout-from-hong-kong-visit-inter-miami/77632?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)) I need to note that I love their Uber Eats ad and want an audio file of the Beckhams cooing "we love Jessica" as my ringtone. \[Lainey\]

I already own a shirt very much like this but [don't I need one in another color?!?!?!](https://rstyle.me/+HDwcO%5FN4vpiEqUIjzUAP7Q?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Anthro, affiliate link\]

Super interesting, at Vulture: [Why *Maestro* Became the Oscar Villain (and *Oppenheimer* Didn’t)](https://www.vulture.com/2024/02/why-maestro-became-an-oscar-villain-and-oppenheimer-didnt.html??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Speaking of the Oscars, this is great news: [The Oscars Will Introduce a Best-Casting Oscar, Following Years of Outcry.](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/oscars-to-introduce-best-casting-in-2026-awards-insider??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) And, not for nothing, this one is going to be really fun to discuss. \[Vanity Fair\]

More good news: [Donna Karan New York Is Reuniting Iconic '90s Supers for a Major Relaunch](https://www.instyle.com/donna-karan-new-york-relaunch-supermodel-8572472?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \[InStyle\]

This headline made me laugh: "[Britney Spears Claims She Once Made Out With Ben Affleck, but Totally Forgot](https://socialitelife.com/britney-spears-claims-she-once-made-out-with-ben-affleck-but-totally-forgot/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)." Who hasn't? \[Socialite Life\]

Very interesting, at The Ringer: "[Who Was 'the Old Kanye,' Anyway?](https://www.theringer.com/rap/2024/2/9/24066964/kanye-west-college-dropout-20th-anniversary-vultures-album?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) It’s been 20 years since Kanye West released ‘The College Dropout,’ a landmark album littered with clues about the person he was perhaps always destined to become."

We discussed this Ask a Manager letter recently, so I thought you'd want to know that we have a new chapter in the saga: [Update: men are hitting on my scheduling bot because it has a woman’s name](https://www.askamanager.org/2024/02/update-men-are-hitting-on-my-scheduling-bot-because-it-has-a-womans-name.html??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io).

Do I need [square toed ballet flats?](https://rstyle.me/+gOvlsLVSggVjIXsIAemONg?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Do you? \[J.Crew, affiliate link\]

Here's something new (and interesting) to worry about: [She Ordered an Ashtray and Got a Can of Tuna](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/07/style/return-fraud-retail-scam.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.UE0.uGPG.KE-1L2mpwYo6&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \[NYT, gifted link\]

I enjoyed reading this: [Meet the man who has tasted everything on the Cheesecake Factory’s ridiculously long menu.](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-02-07/created-in-california-cheesecake-factory??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I love an occasional visit to the Factory. First of all, you can order a glass and a half of wine. THAT IS PERFECT. \[LA Times\]

Amazing:[ Meet The Eight Celebrity Lobsters Of Biddeford, Maine](https://defector.com/meet-the-eight-celebrity-lobsters-of-biddeford-maine?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \[Defector\]

This is fun, at Eater: [Forks, flames, and fromage: How to throw the ultimate fondue party.](https://www.eater.com/24057315/how-to-throw-fondue-party-recipes?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

On the topic of food, I have STRONG FEELINGS about this: "[What’s the Best Bacon? We Tried Oscar Mayer, Smithfield, Whole Foods, and More.](https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-bacon?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)" They did not taste-test my own personal favorite bacon!! This is meaningless without Farmer John!! \[Bon Appetit\]

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