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# Fugs & Pieces, August 2nd, 2024
- URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-pieces-august-2nd-2024-08-2024/
- Published: 2024-08-02T20:00:43.000Z
- Updated: 2024-08-02T20:16:09.000Z
- Description: From dollhouses to cheese sponsorships to Bigfoot conferences.
- Author: Jessica  
- Tags: fugs, Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:27

Hello, friends! Hope you had a great week. It's been OLYMPICS-Y here. If you haven't joined [our Olympics chats at Drinks With Broads](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/t/olympics), get in now and[ be ready for track and field!](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/subscribe) They are VERY FUN. (And a big thank you to the paid subscribers who don't follow the Olympics for indulging us; I know it's been a lot!) We also covered[ Rupert Murdoch's latest drama and which Olympics is superior](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/is-the-summer-olympics-the-best-olympics), and on Thursday, we discusse[d the best-selling summer books of the 1960s, Heather's facial wrinkles, and, okay, yes, more Olympics.](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/the-bestselling-summer-novels-of) We also published [our final recaps of The Bear!](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/dreams-are-a-son-of-a-bitch-arent)

We also had some fun chats here at GFY, namely one wondering [what Olympics sport you would choose if you were FORCED to compete for REASONS](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-what-olympic-sport-do-you-secretly-believe-you-could-do-07-2024/), and also [discussing what we're all reading right now!](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-whats-your-favorite-book-of-the-summer-so-far-08-2024/) A favorite!

Elsewhere:

\-- ALERT: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends Sunday,[ in case you need socks or bras or something!](https://rstyle.me/+XZFq-hBpI6sqPJNpDyuxKw?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

\-- Jimmy Kimmel is not going to be hosting the 2025 Oscars. [Lainey wonders who will step in](https://www.laineygossip.com/who-could-host-oscars-if-not-ryan-reynolds-hugh-jackman/78643?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I kinda wish they'd just forgo a host and do a series of presenters. What do you think?

\-- An excellent read: [The Gay *Supermarket Sweep* “Business Partners” From the ’90s Have a Wilder Story Than You Know.](https://slate.com/life/2024/08/supermarket-sweep-game-show-gay-couple.html??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Slate\]

\-- This was [a great piece about Casey McQuiston](https://www.vulture.com/article/casey-mcquiston-red-white-and-royal-blue-the-pairing-interview.html?utm%5Fsource=pocket%5Fsaves) (and I appreciate the shout-out to *The Royal We*). \[Vulture\]

\-- This is an interesting piece about[ Blake Lively's new hair line.](https://www.laineygossip.com/will-blake-livelys-launch-of-new-haircare-line-blake-brown-get-her-september-issue-of-vogue/78649?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) She and RyRey are really very diversified in their income streams. I'd just stay home and make cake-pops all day if I were her but I think she has a lot of energy. \[Lainey\]

\-- A fun and illuminating piece [about the history of coffee table books](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/a61690492/coffee-table-book-economy/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \[T&C\]

\-- Timely: [The Ancient (and very Naked) Olympics](https://www.messynessychic.com/2024/07/26/the-ancient-and-very-naked-olympics/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \[Messy Nessy Chic\]

\-- I love [this piece in *Architectural Digest* about miniatures.](https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/miniatures-inside-the-very-big-world-of-really-tiny-things?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I HAVE been thinking about getting a dollhouse again. (But really need a craft room for this to make sense.)

\-- This is cool! At Smithsonian: [The Stories Behind Six Iconic Album Cover Shots Taken in America—And Where to Recreate Them.](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-stories-behind-six-iconic-album-cover-shots-taken-in-americaand-where-to-recreate-them-180984806/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

\-- I love that [one of the Italian gymnasts is literally sponsored by cheese](https://www.thecut.com/article/who-is-giorgia-villa.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). Why am I not sponsored by cheese??? \[The Cut\]

\-- At The Ringer: [The Remarkable Reinvention of Chase Budinger](https://www.theringer.com/olympics/2024/7/25/24204509/chase-budinger-paris-2024-olympics-beach-volleyball?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

\-- This has been so funny: [The Olympic Village — and the World — Is Going Wild Over These Chocolate Muffins. ](https://www.eater.com/24211298/paris-olympics-chocolate-muffin-trend-explained-coup-de-pates?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)\[Eater\]

\-- My toxic trait is that I love buying tennis outfits even though I'm awful at tennis and rarely play. I don't need[ a toile golf skirt](https://rstyle.me/+FTgV15xyQg1T5HJ8ErrjlA?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (I'm even WORSE at golf, my GOD) but I want one. \[affiliate link\]

\-- Speaking of things I really really want and DO NOT NEED, [I am obsessed with this floral and striped tote.](https://rstyle.me/+PLXFw61sZBCKaSzVXRu9Aw?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[affiliate link\]

\-- The Paris Review, of all places, has a piece on [THE GREAT FLORIDA BIGFOOT CONFERENCE. ](https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2024/07/31/at-the-great-florida-bigfoot-conference/?src=longreads&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

\-- So interesting, at the NYT: [How Much Do You Know About Your Dreams?](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/07/31/well/mind/dream-scenarios-theories-quiz.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

\-- I am surprised this didn't happen sooner: [Carrie Underwood is the newest *American Idol* judge](https://socialitelife.com/your-new-american-idol-judge-iscarrie-underwood/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (replacing Katy Perry). \[Socialite Life\]

\-- As ever, people really need to get a grip: [Stalkers Kept Josh Hartnett Away From Hollywood.](https://www.pajiba.com/celebrities%5Fare%5Fbetter%5Fthan%5Fyou/stalkers-kept-josh-hartnett-away-from-hollywood.php?utm%5Fsource=mostviewed&utm%5Fmedium=mostviewed&utm%5Fcampaign=Most%20Viewed&utm%5Fcontent=in) \[Pajiba\]

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