> ## 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 8, 2025 - URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-pieces-august-8-2025-08-2025/ - Published: 2025-08-08T19:00:41.000Z - Updated: 2025-08-09T02:18:00.000Z - Description: From the best frozen pizzas to Thursday Murder Club. - Author: Jessica - Tags: fugs, Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:29 Happy Friday! Hope your weekend is shaping up to be a pleasant one. At Drinks With Broads: \-- It's [the penultimate recap of *And Just Like That*! EVER. (And it's finally kinda getting better?)](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/and-just-like-that-carries-been-cancelled) \-- This week's episode of *The Gilded Age* was [A BANGER NO PUN INTENDED. Our recap](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/trust-no-one-was-always-your-motto)! \-- Heather [saw *Jesus Christ Superstar* at the Hollywood Bowl, and I explored the Downton Abbey auction, plus the return of *The Great Pottery Throw-Down.*](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/downton-a-poll-and-the-erivus-at) \-- We [tackle the new *Project Runway*, plus name our fantasy football teams, and talk yacht drama.](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/one-day-youre-in-and-the-next-day) Here at GFY: What's[ your potluck go-to](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-whats-your-potluck-go-to-2-08-2025/)? What [podcasts are you listening to?](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-what-podcasts-are-you-listening-to-08-2025/) And [the best-sellers of July!](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nations-favorites-in-july-08-2025/) \-- The NYT rounded up [great potluck recipes this week, too! (P](https://cooking.nytimes.com/article/easy-quick-cookout-side-dish-recipes?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)eople must have potlucks on the brain.) \-- This is fun:[ The 25 Most Important Stunt Scenes of the 21st Century](https://www.theringer.com/2025/08/07/movies/movie-stunt-scenes-most-important-best-21st-century?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- [Lindsay Lohan has prompted Lainey to shop for leather tennis skirts.](https://www.laineygossip.com/lindsay-lohan-pays-homage-to-herself-with-help-of-andrew-mukamal-looks-inspired-by-the-parent-trap-freaky-friday/82539?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I get it; I spent all afternoon yesterday tootling around the Tuckernuck tennis shop (no leather there) despite, as mentioned, being personally very bad at tennis. [I just like the outfits.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-22597593?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- Funny: [Watch the Nightmare Short Film Starring Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector Five Years Before 'The Gilded Age.'](https://www.pajiba.com/tv%5Freviews/watch-the-nightmare-short-film-starring-carrie-coon-and-morgan-spector-five-years-before-the-gilded-age.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- Love that [the Squawk book club is reading *The Kid Stays in the Picture.* ](https://thesquawk.substack.com/p/the-squawk-book-club-the-kids-stays) I LOVED that book when I read it a million years ago. \-- Speaking of book clubs,[ Kevin Federline has a memoir coming out.](https://socialitelife.com/kevin-federline-to-release-a-deeply-personal-memoir/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- Over at Scratch Pad, [Grace put together looks inspired by recent book covers.](https://graceatwood.substack.com/p/bibliostyle-vol-1) Fun! I love how many of these revolve around caftans. \-- [How to Avoid One of the Deadliest Forms of Skin Cancer](https://www.nytimes.com/article/melanoma-skin-cancer-symptoms-risk.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.cU8.NTOC.PxgAvZwKtcHt&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I just had my annual skin check last week -- it takes five minutes at the dermatologist! Consider this your friendly nudge to make that appointment. \-- Sigh: [What Happens to Public Media Now?](https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/what-happens-to-public-media-now?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- Cleanse your palate with[ this gorgeous Italian garden.](https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/gallery/arabella-lennox-boyd-palazzo-parisi-italy?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- I think I'm too old for this: "This Is One of the Most Exclusive Restaurants in the World—a[nd the 7-hour, 50-course Tasting Menu Was the Wildest Dining Experience I've Ever Had.](https://www.travelandleisure.com/the-alchemist-copenhagen-restaurant-8769988?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)" Seven hours? I need to go home before that is over. \--Should I buy [these striped jeans?!](https://go.shopmy.us/p-22612154?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) They're on big sale! (Know that I love a kooky pant.) \-- This is what I turn to Vanity Fair for:[ When Your Husband Is in a Hamptons Scandal.](https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/story/when-your-husband-is-in-a-hamptons-scandal?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io#intcid=%5Fvanity-fair-verso-hp-trending%5F389316d1-b1d6-4dcf-a8a2-cacfafcd0f70%5Fpopular4-2) \-- So interesting: [The Rise, Fall and Rise Again of Brooklyn’s Most Beautiful Restaurant](https://www.messynessychic.com/2025/06/11/the-rise-fall-and-rise-again-of-brooklyns-most-beautiful-restaurant/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- Meanwhile, this entire thing seems like a total shitshow: [Just Two Weeks In, Tesla Diner Already Axed Most of Its Menu](https://la.eater.com/restaurant-news/287949/tesla-diner-menu-reduced-small-los-angeles-hollywood?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- If you use Dr. Brandt, a PSA that[ their famous wrinkle smoothing cream is on a BOGO deal today (Friday) with code SUMMERFRIDAY 2](https://go.shopmy.us/p-22594528?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I appreciate how direct the name of this product is. (I picked up a bottle myself. I used to use [their primer](https://go.shopmy.us/p-22594739?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) back in the day but I kinda forgot how much I liked the brand; back at the turn of the century, there was this little tiny shop around the corner from a job I hated where I used to go spend my feelings at lunch and they carried a ton of Dr. Brandt. Memories!) \-- Speaking of skin care products, Bioassance is also running a summer sale -- [the whole site is 25% off](https://go.shopmy.us/p-22596865?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I LOVE [their eye cream](https://go.shopmy.us/p-22596899?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). (As you all told me I would!) \-- This is so clever, I wish I'd thought to write this piece myself: "[How Bad Is Carrie Bradshaw's 'Atrocious' Historical Romance Novel? The Experts Weigh In.](https://hellolauramartin.substack.com/p/and-just-like-that-how-bad-is-carrie)" \-- So interesting: [The Mostly True Story of America’s First Black Private Investigator.](https://magazine.atavist.com/2025/the-talented-mr-sheridan-bruseaux-chicago-granady-assassination-thompson-capone?src=longreads&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- [This is a cool house](https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/rustic-and-romantic-west-palm-beach-home-lucido?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). \-- You know how [I love the Vee Collective Porter tote](https://go.shopmy.us/p-22595413?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) and am always talking about it? Anyway, [they just launched a new one that's *not* quilted](https://go.shopmy.us/p-22595147?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). They look great. I'm tempted! (I can't buy another tote!) \-- An important thread at Reddit: [What’s the best frozen pizza reddit actually agrees on?](https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/comments/1mk4y2d/whats%5Fthe%5Fbest%5Ffrozen%5Fpizza%5Freddit%5Factually/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I agree that Red Baron is SURPRISINGLY good. Reading this lead me to [this Wirecutter piece on the best frozen pizzas. ](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-frozen-pizzas/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Now I want pizza. \-- Finally, I'm SO invested in this being good: Don't you feel like Helen Mirren read the first book and just thought, "well. This is obviously me"? *Photo: Tom Kelley/Getty Images. 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. Thank you so much for supporting us!*