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# Fugs and Pieces, March 10th, 2023
- URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-and-pieces-march-10th-2023-03-2023/
- Published: 2023-03-10T22:00:49.000Z
- Updated: 2023-03-12T20:33:22.000Z
- Description: Vanderpump updates! Giant baked potatoes! Hair metal!
- Author: Jessica  
- Tags: Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:22

FRIENDS! Alert: The Oscars are SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAAAAAY. Make sure you come by on Monday for all the red carpet coverage -- and [we're hosting an open thread during the red carpet and ceremony over at Drinks With Broads.](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/hello-its-your-oscars-live-chat-thread) Speaking of the newsletter, all subscribers this week got [our take on the Independent Spirit Awards (boring yet also at times obnoxious), Heather's review of *Next in Fashion*, and my explainer of WTF is happening on *Vanderpump Rules*](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/we-watched-the-independent-spirit). Paid subscribers got [an exhaustive look at Avril Lavigne's Romantic Past (it IS so complicated), Heather's in-depth look on how *Outer Banks* compares to the IRL Outer Banks, and my deep dive into the insane Oscar gift bags](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/why-is-everyone-worked-up-about-avril). They included an orb!

Elsewhere!

There have been developments since Monday's newsletter:[ Every Detail of the *Vanderpump Rules* #Scandoval Drama in Chronological Order.](https://www.vulture.com/2023/03/vanderpump-rules-affair-timeline-scandoval.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Vulture\]

This is sincerely wild. At the NYT: [Whiskey Fungus Fed by Jack Daniel’s Encrusts a Tennessee Town.](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/01/us/whiskey-fungus-jack-daniels-tennessee.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=DGymxqsGN4qubFBDutU35y643-bYDYx0Om-L1u7eziDoQKekfJkwPnHwvgwcXq9YRdcgzwB2KFbortnd77Ile4aGHSw6wjQe92-RSiTfOiU7-L4tdY9vbboUqt8NNu62giYUnHMgaWTljVXkZ-bgQ7ngqDpERwnj6w3DbeaVho-ISNGtvt3q%5FRUW5kQtRTXIYN-JIKJFx8ENbel7voMrwjnsg-PVC9JYQC7RzZNjTzYqKPI3Zr%5FDLOCQ564OGOCTvBmTxFLN6XWr9jQeMGAGkE-qeOvxaAD%5FXS0IeaKcdv6bC%5FKapdNqQ5JhDgKnhyjY%5F5-wTvYssJaPw44dox-oLbiGPpu%5Fr3uiRow&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I do not want my town to be encrusted. (gifted link, so not behind the paywall)

IMPORTANT NEWS: [The Nancy Meyers Kitchen is back (guest starring Michael Fassbender).](https://pubx.co/8ECqiT?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Lainey\]

The Hollywood Reporter is doing their Honest Oscar Ballots again -- a feature I LOVE -- [and this one feel particularly honest. ](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/oscars-brutally-honest-ballot-top-gun-riseborough-1235342054/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Related, at Rolling Stone:[ The Creepiest Oscars Ever Happened 20 Years Ago.](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/creepiest-oscars-ever-2003-harvey-weinstein-roman-polanski-iraq-war-adrien-brody-1234690590/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Arguable, but this is a strong case.

The Atlantic explores[ The Puzzling Gap Between How Old You Are And How Old You Think You Are.](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/04/subjective-age-how-old-you-feel-difference/673086/??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I *do* feel 35 in my head, even though I am actually 47.

Fascinating! At the NYT: [For Rare Book Librarians, It’s Gloves Off. Seriously.](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/arts/rare-books-white-gloves.html??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

TRUTH: [Late-Stage Hair Metal Was a Hell of a Thing](https://www.pajiba.com/miscellaneous/latestage-hair-metal-was-a-hell-of-a-thing.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Pajiba\]

Really interesting: [The Sideshow Magician Who Inspired Ray Bradbury—Then Vanished](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-sideshow-magician-who-inspired-ray-bradburythen-vanished-180981764/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \[Smithsonian\]

I'm on my second cold this year (neither were Covid! Just colds! I always get sick this time of year and forgot that because...you know. I stayed home and wore masks for the previous three years. I hate it!), so this is useful: [ 11 streaming shows that are unexpectedly great for when you’re sick](https://wapo.st/3ZPCvMg?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \[WaPo, gift link\]

Amen: [Bring Back the Giant, Loaded Baked Potato.](https://www.eater.com/23629067/loaded-baked-potato-appreciation-restaurant-menus?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Eater\]

This is an intriguing possibility:[ A Taika Star War?](https://pubx.co/h4aXbf?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Lainey\]

I found this useful, particularly the comments: [What Easy Dinners Do You Make When Friends Come Over](https://cupofjo.com/2023/03/08/easy-dinner-party-meals/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)? \[Cup of Jo\]

Please don't ask me why I'm looking at swimsuits when LA is having the coldest winter on record, I don't have a pool, and I'm not going anywhere sunny soon [BUT the new J.Crew ones are so cute.](https://rstyle.me/+8aNpgJZKZ9hD4xWFzW1c6A?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I also appreciate that they have long-torso one-pieces. \[affiliate link\]

Speaking of J.Crew: [Inside the Early Days of J.Crew: Before Jenna Lyons or Olympia Gayot, There Was Emily Cinader.](https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/03/the-early-days-of-jcrew??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Vanity Fair\]

I agree that this is doubtful: [Will Anna Wintour ban the Kardashian-Jenners from this year’s Met Gala?](https://www.celebitchy.com/807811/will%5Fanna%5Fwintour%5Fban%5Fthe%5Fkardashian-jenners%5Ffrom%5Fthis%5Fyears%5Fmet%5Fgala/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Celebitchy\]

Hugh Jackman's [diet to bulk up to play Wolverine again seems really intense.](https://pubx.co/M53rA8?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) It cannot be good for a person to do this to themselves multiple times, although I'm sure he's under the best supervision. \[Socialite Life\]