> ## 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, May 25, 2012 - URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-and-pieces-may-25-2012-05-2012/ - Published: 2012-05-25T21:00:48.000Z - Updated: 2012-05-25T19:45:24.000Z - Author: Jessica - Tags: Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 07:31 Happy Memorial Day weekend, Americans! (Happy weekend to the rest of the world.) Hope you're kicking off your summer in style -- we will be back posting as usual on **Tuesday**, May 29th. It would be remiss of me not to suggest that you[ pick up a paperback copy of SPOILED for your holiday weekend read](https://www.amazon.com/Spoiled-Heather-Cocks/dp/0316098272/ref=pd%5Fsim%5Fb%5F1?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- and to remind you that it's VERY possible [MESSY could be out at your local bookstore now (even though it doesn't officially come out until the 5th](https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Heather-Cocks/dp/0316098299/ref=tmm%5Fhrd%5Ftitle%5F0?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)). Kick off your fluffy summer reading with US! After all, t[he gorgeous geniuses at Forever Young Adult called MESSY "beyond fabulous."](https://foreveryoungadult.com/2012/05/24/dont-be-afraid-to-get-a-little-messy/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) As, dear reader, are you. But until then: \-- [Are Pacey and Kruger SECRETLY BETROTHED?](https://www.celebitchy.com/229295/did%5Fjoshua%5Fjackson%5Fsecretly%5Fpropose%5Fto%5Fanti-marriage%5Fdiane%5Fkruger/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I just love a secret betrothal. (Celebitchy) \-- [Jimmy Fallon's *Downton Abbey* parody](https://www.vulture.com/2012/05/jimmy-fallons-downton-abbey-parody-is-still-genius.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) is back! I love that Jimmy is essentially writing *Downton* fanfic.(Vulture) \-- This week marks the 7th anniversary of Tom Cruise's Couch-Jumping. SEVEN YEARS. [Gawker takes a comprehensive and kind of amazing look back](https://gawker.com/5912665/gone-and-back-tom-cruises-couch+jumping-remembered?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I can't believe that GFY is merely one year old than the Cruise/Holmes relationship. We were all so YOUNG then. (Gawker) \-- [Stephen Colbert is number 69 on the *Maxim* list of the Hottest Women in America](https://gawker.com/5912424/stephen-colbert-is-the-69th-hottest-woman-in-america?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io), which honestly feels just about right. (Gawker) \-- Ooooh, [you are going to LOVE this article about the fashionable influences of Queen Elizabeth](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18144920?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). Seriously. (BBC) \-- [A 15 year old boy created a test for early-stage pancreatic cancer that is 90% accurate and way cheaper than current testing](https://newsfeed.time.com/2012/05/24/15-year-old-creates-test-for-pancreatic-cancer/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). That kid is brilliant and awesome. (Time) \-- This is a very interesting look about [the day in the life of a NYC cab driver](https://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/05/taxinomics-a-night-in-the-life-of-a-cabbie.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (NY Mag) \-- Grantland discusses[ the sartorial brilliant of Craig Sager](https://www.grantland.com/story/%5F/id/7955050/craig-sager-suits-sideline-sartorial-disasters?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (Grantland) \-- Britney's *X-Factor* rider has been leaked and it RULES. [Ahem: 12 Snickers bars, 10 bags of Doritos, 6 cases of Diet Coke containing 24 cans, 12 vases of magnolia blossoms, 10 pieces of chicken, and four pints of potato salad](https://www.celebitchy.com/229519/britney%5Fspearss%5Fx%5Ffactor%5Frider%5Fincludes%5Fsnickers%5Fdiet%5Fcoke%5Fbandage%5Fdresses/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). Let's be real. This is also MY RIDER. FOR LIFE. (Celebitchy) \-- [Let's talk about notorious actor/director feuds.](https://www.flavorwire.com/292066/the-most-notorious-actordirector-feuds-in-movie-history?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I ALSO love a good feud. (Flavorwire) \-- [The Awl did a piece called "Becoming Joan Didion" ](https://www.theawl.com/2012/05/becoming-joan-didion?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)that Didion fans (of which I am one) will be well advised to read. (The Awl) \--[ The Awl is ALSO discussing *Gone With the Wind*](https://www.theawl.com/2012/05/gone-with-the-wind?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io), and I think you guys are going to enjoy said discussion. (The Awl) \-- All I need to say about this article is the following series of words: [fatal traffic jams...ON MOUNT EVEREST](https://www.theatlanticwire.com/global/2012/05/expect-traffic-jams-everest-weekend/52807/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (Atlantic Wire) \-- Oh no. Now [Tara Reid is apparently a mess again (no surprise, sadly) and is dating some very tan older man](https://laineygossip.com/Articles/Details/23605/Tara-Reid-dating-old-rich-diamond-dude?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). If it were five years ago, I'd make a Carson Daly joke (remember when they were engaged?) but he somehow has a job again. And actually, now that I think about it, maybe marrying a very tan rich older dude is EXACTLY what Tara Reid SHOULD do. Actually, I think this is a GREAT plan for her. She SHOULD marry an older richer European dude and just loll by the pool. Life problems: SOLVED. (Lainey)