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# Fugs and Pieces, Friday 13th, 2023
- URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-and-pieces-friday-13th-2023-10-2023/
- Published: 2023-10-13T20:00:07.000Z
- Updated: 2023-10-13T20:33:17.000Z
- Description: Something to take your mind off things. Dolly Parton makes an appearance!
- Author: Jessica  
- Tags: fugs, Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:24

This has been an incredibly difficult and heavy week for everyone. I hope you are holding up okay, and if you need an escape from the horrors of the world, hopefully something here will help provide a distraction.

As we discussed a bit earlier this week, [the SAG-AFTRA strike negotiations are not going well](https://www.laineygossip.com/sag-aftra-strike-negotiations-suspended-by-amptp-over-800-million-dollar-viewership-bonus/74927?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- in fact, not currently going at all, per both sides. I hope this roadblock will prove to be short-lived. \[Lainey\]

Taffy Akner went to the Eras Tour in Santa Clara, and even if you hate Taylor Swift or are blithely disinterested in her, [the story is still so good and funny and sharp, with a wonderfully poignant ending ](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/12/magazine/taylor-swift-eras-tour.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=nM2cnABFTsrlkLwG5jJ8Jff5yMF3wFi3ZFPQQjhAjc0vLy4bxXWuvU2JZaaKUwSdz979Wzwrm2JOt2aUADiJ1hRXOSXfIhI6zbxPDrsOuA77BqtJEC5z4jU5-iVX9uTvGREyJ9ujqD0mDDEBTi2QUMJOSuD6iUT5S9erJ001nZ5vJ6LQzSbYFG4hlw-6pZFHTJjQU8sRyAVVZRSCO0ixF6YR58dMat0LCBVjyAJezTSk4iWCR%5F-uTkXBaDpIMQqDBQOhXUkWr6rA8UaI3M18BfQHgv9y45-NKsz0cHCXEk4o6%5F4%5FexxeSbPejFFkB7VjJ9kbCcx23J2jnUbB6cQcEx8&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)— the kind of gold only Taffy can spin from, essentially, going to a big concert one night. \[NYT, gifted link\]

That was quick! [Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas have apparently worked out their divorce/custody situation](https://www.laineygossip.com/sophie-turner-joe-jonas-reach-custody-agreement-after-acrimonious-few-weeks/74916?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I tell you, (speaking of T. Swift) as soon as Taylor entered the picture....\[Lainey\]

Jason Isaacs is playing Cary Grant in an upcoming limited series for BritBox and [WOW they NAILED the visuals](https://tomandlorenzo.com/2023/10/first-look-of-jason-isaacs-as-cary-grant-in-archie/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \[Tom and Lorenzo\]

At WaPo: "[They said it was a masterpiece when they thought a man had painted it.](https://wapo.st/45vD809?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)" Really interesting. \[gifted link\]

Something seasonal to debate, at Vulture: [The 21 Best Witch Movies of All Time](https://www.vulture.com/article/best-witch-movies.html??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Related, at Vanity Fair: [How *Practical Magic* Pissed Off a Real-Life Witch.](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/10/how-practical-magic-pissed-off-a-real-life-witch??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Gathered, um, [gathered over 200 Halloween crafts, if you're feeling spooky!](https://www.gathered.how/arts-crafts/diy-halloween-decorations/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Time rounded up [the 100 best thriller/mystery books, and it's a very strong list.](https://time.com/collection/best-mystery-thriller-books/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I've read 28.

This was a good thread at the Travel Hacks subreddit: [What is the one thing you wish you brought or did for your last trip?](https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelHacks/comments/17429lw/what%5Fis%5Fthe%5Fone%5Fthing%5Fyou%5Fwish%5Fyou%5Fbrought%5For%5Fdid/??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Speaking of chats, here at GFY [we talked about our favorite classes](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-what-was-your-favorite-class-10-2023/), our [superstitions](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-what-are-your-superstitions-10-2023/), [the best tights](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-your-holy-grail-tights-10-2023/), and our [best slow-cooker/instant pot recipes.](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-give-me-your-best-slow-pressure-cooker-meals-10-2023/)

Do you [need to look at a cute anteater](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/this-fluffy-little-anteater-may-be-a-new-species-180983020/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)? \[Smithsonian\]

I also took a look at [your ten-most purchased items from our posts in September.](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loved-these-ten-items-in-september-10-2023/)

I am [really coveting this sweater at Banana Republic](https://rstyle.me/+aUoK5zJLUjw4adPv9Yiveg?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I have one from them from last season that I LOVE. \[affiliate link\]

Billy Ray Cyrus got married this week [and I love her bouquet](https://www.celebitchy.com/840081/billy%5Fray%5Fcyrus%5Fmarried%5Ffirerose%5Fon%5Ftuesday%5Ftheir%5Fwedding%5Fwas%5Fso%5Fautumnal/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \[Celebitchy\]

God bless Dolly. At Pajiba: [Dolly Parton Says The Only Time We'll See Her Makeup-Free Is When She's Dead](https://www.pajiba.com/celebrities%5Fare%5Fbetter%5Fthan%5Fyou/dolly-parton-says-the-only-time-well-see-her-makeupfree-is-when-shes-dead.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Finally, we really got into it at Drinks With Broads this week! On Tuesday, [everyone got Heather's take on whether *Moonlighting* holds up, as well as the many random novelty bets you can make on Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce (for real money)](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/some-walk-by-night-some-fly-by-day). Yesterday, [I read Julia Fox's memoir so you don't have to, plus we explore Will and Jada's maybe open marriage (they talk about their marriage A LOT but never really say anything) and Bradley Cooper's surprisingly colorful dating history](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/we-read-julia-foxs-memoir-so-you). Thank you to everyone who is subscribing and reading, we appreciate you so much!

*(Photo by Chris Walter/WireImage)*