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# Fugs & Pieces, July 22nd, 2022
- URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-pieces-july-22nd-2022-07-2022/
- Published: 2022-07-22T20:00:12.000Z
- Updated: 2022-07-22T21:06:51.000Z
- Description: American Girl dolls, the Bennifer wedding, grifters, menus, and mortificiations.
- Author: Jessica  
- Tags: fugs, Fugs and Fabs, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:20

Happy weekend! We had an impromptu Sports Week here at GFY, covering [the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/the-all-star-celebrity-softball-game-jubilant-men-in-beards-of-a-different-sport-07-2022/), the [ACTUAL All-Star Game red carpet](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/batter-up-at-the-all-star-game-red-carpet-07-2022/), and [the stars](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/alison-brie-is-the-valedictorian-of-the-espys-fug-class-of-2022-07-2022/) and [athletes of the ESPYs](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/sportsfolks-busted-out-their-funky-finest-at-the-espys-07-2022/). We also [rounded up a bunch of caftans](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-caftans-4-07-2022/) because it's hot, and [talked about our fave summer reads](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/summer-reads-07-2022/).

ICYMI last night:[ 5 takeaways from the January 6 hearing](https://www.vox.com/23273654/january-6-committee-trump-takeaways-capitol-attack?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Vox\]

At ESPN: [Celebrating Rachel: Jackie Robinson's widow and her impact beyond the game.](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/%5F/id/34262841/jackie-robinson-wife-impact-game?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) It was Rachel Robinson's 100th birthday on Tuesday!

WILD: [How two L.A. COVID swindlers dodged the FBI and joined the European jet set](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-21/montenegro-fugitives-ayvazyan-fbi-pandemic-fraud??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[LA Times\]

This is absolutely horrifying and some excellent reporting: [Hertz accused of 'ruining innocent lives' by filing false stolen car reports against customers](https://www.wthr.com/article/news/investigations/13-investigates/hertz-accused-of-ruining-innocent-lives-by-filing-false-stolen-car-reports-against-customers-13-investigates-rental-agreement-price-arrest-attorney/531-d1cc68f1-5f20-473c-939e-c612034e33d1??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[WTHR\]

SO relevant to our interests, and a great interview: [At 83, Bob Mackie Is Still Sparkly As Ever](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/fashion-trends/a40603269/bob-mackie-interview-cher-marilyn-monroe-kim-kardashian/??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Town and Country\]

At Smithsonian: [Why American Girl Dolls Are Starring in Viral History Memes](https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-american-girl-dolls-are-starring-in-history-memes-180980424/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Lainey [reports on the Bennifer wedding, of course](https://pubx.co/shuFi8?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)! I am truly delighted for those two and hope they have many many long and happy years ahead of them.

Mazel tov part two: [Anya Taylor-Joy married Malcolm McRae in ‘an intimate courthouse wedding’](https://www.celebitchy.com/775765/anya%5Ftaylor-joy%5Fmarried%5Fmalcolm%5Fmcrae%5Fin%5Fan%5Fintimate%5Fcourthouse%5Fwedding/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Celebitchy\]

It's true:[ Shonda Rhimes’ formula for creating a hunk works every time](https://andscape.com/features/shonda-rhimes-formula-for-creating-a-hunk-works-every-time/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Andscape\]

This apartment is rad: [This Enchanting Los Angeles Apartment Was the Longtime Home of Mae West](https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/this-enchanting-los-angeles-apartment-was-the-longtime-home-of-mae-west??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Architectural Digest\]

My coffee table was salvaged off the street so this caught my eye immediately: [Someone Left a Rare Lamp Worth $4,300 on the Curb in NYC](https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/stooping-nyc-street-find-rare-lamp-37107813??ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \[Apartment Therapy\]

Also at Lainey: [Brad Pitt's beauty is a weapon and a distraction as he promotes Bullet Train](https://pubx.co/QOfZzj?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Pajiba reports: [‘Persuasion’ Is Awful and It’s Also Everything That’s Wrong with Netflix](https://www.pajiba.com/film%5Freviews/review-persuasion-is-awful-and-its-also-everything-thats-wrong-with-netflix.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Related, at Vulture: [A Guide to Jane Austen’s Most Swoon-Worthy Leading Men Onscreen](https://www.vulture.com/article/jane-austen-leading-men-ranked-mr-darcy.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)

Eater wonders: [Is the Minimalist Restaurant Menu Over?](https://www.eater.com/23269370/restaurant-menu-trends-minimalist-descriptions-are-over?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) This piece is SO interesting.

[It's Mortification Week](https://www.askamanager.org/2022/07/mortification-week-the-winter-party-the-wet-socks-and-other-stories-to-cringe-over.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) over at Ask a Manager!

Also! [The Royal We is currently $2.99 in ebook](https://www.amazon.com/Royal-We-Heather-Cocks-ebook/dp/B00MEMMWGM/ref=sr%5F1%5F1?crid=33OXB3I4ICKI8&keywords=the+royal+we&qid=1658440011&sprefix=the+royal+we%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) through, I think, the end of this week, so.....enjoy.

*(Photo by Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)*