> ## 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 & Pieces, August 28, 2026 - URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-pieces-august-28-2026-08-2026/ - Published: 2026-08-28T19:00:43.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-28T17:55:38.000Z - Description: From gorgeous houses to cursed albums to the gate to hell -- and, of course, Dolly and Tim. Come read all about it. - Author: Jessica - Tags: fugs, Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:34 Ugh, what a WEEK. First Dolly, then Tim Curry, and I just read that [Peter Cullen -- AKA Optimus Prime AND also Eeyore! -- also died](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/peter-cullen-optimus-prime-transformers-eeyore-1236683075/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) on Wednesday. [Those horrible floods in Tibet and Nepal.](https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08/27/world/nepal-tibet-flash-floods?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.8lA.Z2W4.5%5FQHtzJjA-Jj&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) It's SO hot in Southern California, and maybe where you are. Every time I open my news app, something freshly bonkers is happening. All I can say is that it's been a tough week for me to be taking a drug that has "irrational rage" as a listed side effect. (It's montelukast.) I hope you're holding it together as best you can. At Drinks With Broads this week: [In Praise of Melanie Lynskey....and *National Treasure 3.*](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/in-praise-of-melanie-lynskey) Plus, [people are being insane about...Connie Storrie's hair? And! A new trailer for *The Gilded Age.*](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/ilya-rozanov-shaves-it-off-and-the) (A LOT of recaps coming up at DWB at the end of the year: the rest of *Ted Lasso*, *The Gilded Age, Emily in Paris*, and the new season of *Only Murders in the Building.*) Here at GFY, [we got into August best-sellers](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fun-nation-loved-these-ten-things-in-august-08-2026/), and I rounded up a[ bunch of great graphic tees](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-graphic-tees-08-2026/). (I want [this one](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82042930?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io).) That graphic tee post also had some great suggestions in the comments. And we also had some fun chats. [What's your hobby](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-whats-your-hobby-08-2026/)? And [what are you eating for lunch?](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-whats-your-go-to-lunch-2-08-2026/) Our best-sellers this week were...drum roll...[this great J.Crew dress!](https://go.shopmy.us/p-80546892?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) This [button-up (also at J.Crew](https://go.shopmy.us/p-77304678?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io))! These charming [ *Gilmore Girls* pajamas!](https://go.shopmy.us/p-80615912?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I'm reading all of these Dolly articles, basically: [From Vaccines to Books: 10 Dolly Parton Charitable Acts That Defined Her Life Off Stage.](https://socialitelife.com/dolly-parton-charity-legacy-philanthropy-death/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I was also reminded this week of the Nashville Dollys amateur baseball team.[ I LOVE their merch](https://nashvilledollys.com/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) and they're donating [20% of proceeds to the Imagination Library](https://imaginationlibrary.com/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) right now. [I really want this hat.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82182204?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) This is great, too: [The Dolly Parton Moments That Are Going Viral After Her Death](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/arts/music/dolly-parton-viral-moments.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.8lA.sndR.pqkvT-XKgLuV&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) So good: [Tim Curry Was an Icon Who Spent Decades as a Reliable Scene Stealer ](https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/tim-curry-best-roles-tribute/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) More sad news: [Artist Yayoi Kusama—Famed for Her Infinity Mirror Rooms and Louis Vuitton Collaborations—Has Died at 97](https://www.vogue.com/article/yayoi-kusama-obituary?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (97 is a great run, though. Kusama's infinity mirror room at the Broad here in LA is AMAZING.) The Guardian has [a piece on how to spot a psychopath, you know...in case you need that.](https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/aug/27/how-to-spot-a-psychopath-its-like-the-difference-between-a-domestic-cat-and-a-wild-cat?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Possibly related and definitely nuts: [The man who duped tourists with a fake Greek amphitheater](https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/24/travel/anfiteatro-berico-italy-fake-greek-theater-roman-amphitheater?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Ooh: [A tiny apartment that unfolds with the elegance and intimacy of a luxury train carriage](https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/article/tiny-apartment-in-paris-marais-chocolate-brown-interiors?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). This isn't for me, but, like, I get it if it *is* for you. Super interesting: [Keep Chasing That Bird: The Oral History of ‘Coyote vs. Acme’](https://www.theringer.com/2026/08/27/movies/coyote-vs-acme-oral-history-shelved-warner-bros-looney-tunes?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I'm into this: [Andrew Garfield’s New Movie Revealed To Be a Robin Hood Retelling](https://www.pajiba.com/news/andrew-garfields-new-movie-revealed-to-be-a-robin-hood-retelling.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I had a good time reading [this Reddit thread about nightmare experiences at high-end restaurants -](https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/comments/1vz4kqq/whats%5Fthe%5Fworst%5Fexperience%5Fyouve%5Fever%5Fhad%5Fin%5Fa/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)\- and also thought about the Fug National who once told us a story about how she was on a fancy first date and the guy got arrested on suspicion of MURDER. That wins. I agree with Lainey that[ Gigi Hadid's Guest in Resident line is annoyingly good](https://www.laineygossip.com/gigi-hadid-chatty-charming-in-cooking-segment-for-vogue-france/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (It's also very spendy, [because it's cashmere](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82245365?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io).) I have one of their crewnecks and it is extremely nice -- if you have a rich aunt who always asks you what you want for Christmas, make a mental note. Speaking of sweaters, J.Crew has a new iteration of their INCREDIBLY popular roll neck: [The tiny roll-neck.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82179466?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) They sent me one and it's quite cute if you're looking for something to wear with higher waisted pants/skirts/jeans -- it hits right at or just below your waist. I feel like the word "tiny" is a misnomer: It looks cropped on the models but mine isn't on me -- you can see it on actual people in the J.Crew reviews. ([Mine is blue but they of course have a striped one](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82179606?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io).) It'll be good with trousers if it ever cools down. Speaking of fall, Inez -- [I love their heels, they are sincerely comfortable on me](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82180768?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- has a [very cute line of ankle boots right now.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82180925?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I think[ these are beautiful.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82181176?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Well, this is something else! [1,800 Volunteers Pull a 400-Ton Japanese Castle Keep Back Toward Its Original Location After a Decade of Restoration Work.](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/1800-people-pull-a-400-ton-japanese-castle-keep-back-toward-its-original-location-after-a-decade-of-restoration-work-180989401/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) What a cool thing to have done. Wowsers: [This Young Couple Moved into a 40-Foot Boat with Zero Sailing Experience—Here’s What They Learned](https://sunset.com/travel/wild-lands/lindy-lenix-interview?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Good news! The [Smithsonian American Art Museum](https://americanart.si.edu/visit/saam?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) is having [a Bisa Butler exhibit next year](https://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/bisa-butler?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)! Butler's work is amazing in person -- I saw some of it at LACMA a few years ago when it was displayed along with the Obama portraits. Go if you can! And please report back. I chuckled at this headline: [Tom Brady, the rizzless wonder.](https://www.laineygossip.com/tom-brady-attempts-to-make-leather-pants-accessible-in-new-gucci-campaign/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) It is wild that a person who is so objectively handsome and talented is also so...dorky, almost? (I will say that I think Tom is an excellent color commentator, though.) On the topic of football, you can almost hear Nancy Armour angrily typing here: [The Browns picked Deshaun Watson over their future. Good luck with that.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2026/08/24/cleveland-browns-deshaun-watson-fail/91445705007/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (I agree with her!) [Pat McAfee has AN ALBUM](https://defector.com/pat-mcafee-music-review-frequently-red-faced-sleeveless-baby?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)??? Lordy. Haven't we suffered enough? (Don't get me started on Pat McAfee.) BaubleBar's [cute striped totes now come in new colors.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82208944?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I love these. (They also have these [personalized striped pouches, which are really cute too](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82209497?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). And would make a good gift!) This [is a gorgeous house.](https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/tatyana-miron-upstate-new-york-home?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Bon Appetit claims, [You Absolutely Can Eat an Entire Block of Tofu for Dinner.](https://www.bonappetit.com/story/eat-an-entire-block-of-tofu-for-dinner?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Listen, I don't know about that but I'd be happy to try. PSA: Frame is having[ a big end of season sale -- an extra 30% off sale prices.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82209732?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I love [this cropped trench.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82210362?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) And [these jeans are great.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82210513?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Rachel Antonoff is also [having a big summer sale.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82210865?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I love [this tablecloth dress,](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82211342?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) and this [longer dress covered in radicchio.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-82211520?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (I have the short version of the radicchio dress and it's so fun to wear.) We have a code that should work here: DWB15 Important stuff: [What’s Your Timothy Olyphant Character Type?](https://twobossydames.substack.com/p/timothy-olyphant-deadwood-justified-santa-clarita-diet-good-place) Fascinating, and what a kicker to the week: [The Toxic Secret of Pluto’s Gate, the Ancient ‘Gate to Hell’](https://www.history.com/articles/ploutonion-hierapolis-gate-to-hell-cave?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) *Photo: Richard E. Aaron/Redferns. Like most websites, GFY uses affiliate links where available, and may benefit from brand partnerships. If you buy something using our links, we could earn a commission. Affiliate links help keep this website in business. Thank you for supporting us!*