> ## 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, October 17, 2025 - URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fugs-pieces-october-17-2025-10-2025/ - Published: 2025-10-17T19:00:18.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-19T20:35:11.000Z - Description: Secrets! Cybertrucks! Cheese! And more. - Author: Jessica - Tags: Fugs and Pieces, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-10-07 08:29 Happy weekend to everyone! And if you're Canadian, I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving this past Monday. At Drinks With Broads this week, [we talked about fan sports superstitions and our Mount Rushmore of musical theatre.](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/please-share-with-the-class) Then, [Gwyneth Paltrow sort of snapped, and Rebecca Ferguson REALLY wants to tell us who was mean to her on set](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/gwyneth-loses-her-cool). Plus: [A new *Only Murders* recap!](https://drinkswithbroads.substack.com/p/oh-yes-its-ladies-night) Here at GFY, in addition to the usual red carpet shenanigans and [models in alien heads](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/thom-brownes-spring-2026-show-was-a-subtle-rich-text-10-2025/), we[ talked about crafts](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/your-afternoon-chat-what-do-you-craft-10-2025/)! And [also our favorite new sweaters.](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/fug-nation-loves-cozy-sweaters-2-10-2025/) (Speaking of, I'm[ editing this on Sunday to note that Old Navy is having a massive sale right now](https://go.shopmy.us/p-28215246?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io); they have some great sweaters.[ I love this one and it comes in a million colors](https://go.shopmy.us/p-28215375?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). This one r[eminds me of a J.Crew ribbed sweater I had in like 1995 that I was OBSESSED with](https://go.shopmy.us/p-28215564?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io).) This one actually did hit me very hard: [Why Diane Keaton’s Death Hits Harder](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/style/why-diane-keatons-death-hits-harder.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Fascinating: [A C.I.A. Secret Kept for 35 Years Is Found in the Smithsonian’s Vault](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/science/kryptos-cia-solution-sanborn-auction.html?unlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode=1.t08.LEEj.RsTEFNtVbA5k&smid=url-share&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) A thoughtful take from Lainey [on the new Victoria Beckham documentary series](https://www.laineygossip.com/is-victoria-beckhams-netflix-docuseries-meant-to-be-lure-for-more-cash-to-support-her-ambition/84912?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- I haven't watched this one yet. Oh, okay then: ["The Worm ‘Ate Just a Little Bit’ of RFK Jr.’s Brain."](https://www.vulture.com/article/cheryl-hines-rfk-jr-view-brain-worm.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Let's stop pretending Cheryl Hines hasn't bought into this! (The comments on this piece get very heated, FYI; my advice is to skip them.) This article about [people who own Cybertrucks is amazing.](https://www.wired.com/story/owning-a-cybertruck/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I don't want to spoil it by saying more than that. This is great: [Every Oscar Winner for Best Costume Design—Ever](https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/every-best-costume-design-oscar?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) This is hyperlocal and not to my neighborhood at all but it really made me laugh anyway: [Movie Theater Popcorn In New York City, Ranked. ](https://defector.com/movie-theater-popcorn-in-new-york-city-ranked?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (This also makes me miss New York. I haven't been in ages.) PSA: Our friends at Ruti are[ currently running a 20% off everything sale](https://go.shopmy.us/p-27998092?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). These are [my absolute favorite pants](https://go.shopmy.us/p-27998182?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io), and I just got[ these jeans from them and I LOVE THEM.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-27998225?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) They are very comfortable. A good read: [50 Years On, There’s Still No Fashion Film Quite Like *Mahogany.*](https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a68987318/mahogany-diana-ross-50th-anniversary/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) *Variety* has a [big, interesting on-set report from the the final season of *Stranger Things.*](https://variety.com/2025/tv/features/stranger-things-5-duffer-bros-ending-spinoffs-1236551615/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I DON'T WANT THIS: [Get Ready to See Yourself in Ads.](https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/ai-advertising-glance-google.html?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Every day I get closer to going totally off the grid. (It would be hard for me to watch TV and do my job and/or online shop off the grid but still!!!) At The Ringer: [Statue Season: Explaining the Netflix Oscar Problem](https://www.theringer.com/2025/10/16/oscars/netflix-house-of-dynamite-frankenstein-jay-kelly-oscars-academy-awards?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I'm so jealous: [London’s Famous Cheese Conveyor Belt Restaurant Is Coming to New York City](https://www.travelandleisure.com/cheese-conveyor-belt-nyc-opening-2026-11830053?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Oooh,[ I love these boots.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-27977991?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) (I love boot season! And I need some that are lower heeled at this point in my life.) [These kind of remind me of my beloved Rag & Bone booties](https://go.shopmy.us/p-27978109?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) that I am proud of myself for hanging onto. Everything comes back around! (This is how I defend being a hoarder.) I had no idea this was happening: [Ryan Adams Is Posting Through It.](https://www.pajiba.com/celebrities%5Fare%5Fbetter%5Fthan%5Fyou/ryan-adams-is-melting-down-in-australia.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Yikes. A local guy who won that massive Powerball -- at gas station I've used! It could have been me! --[ is using some of his many many millions to help rebuild Altadena](https://www.wsj.com/economy/housing/altadena-powerball-winner-los-angeles-fires-5acd346e?st=sQ2Ewn&mod=wsjreddit&ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). A fun Reddit thread: [What seasonal dish are you making this month?](https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/comments/1o6wn83/what%5Fseasonal%5Fdish%5Fare%5Fyou%5Fmaking%5Fthis%5Fmonth/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) PSA that [John Derian has a new holiday collection coming out at Target over the weekend, and a lot of it is delightfully weird.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-28015023?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) If you like his mushroom stuff and are currently not shopping at Target, [he has A TON of it on his website.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-28015282?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) His Christmas ornaments [on his own site are also amazing (but spendy).](https://go.shopmy.us/p-28015382?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) The Squawk takes on [the Victoria's Secret fashion show's more iconic performances](https://thesquawk.substack.com/p/vs-fashion-show-the-top-performances). Remember when this was truly a whole big thing? Apparently, [Missy Elliott performed at this most recent one and was amazing,](https://amyodell.substack.com/p/victorias-secret-goes-back-to-2005?) which doesn't surprise me. So good: [The Seventh-Grade History Teacher Who Became a Viral Style Icon Overnight](https://maurabrannigan.substack.com/p/the-seventh-grade-history-teacher) This is so fun: [The 2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Historic Bars, Taverns, and Speakeasies List Is Announced](https://www.historichotels.org/us/2025-top-25-most-historic-bars-list.php?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io). I LOVE a historic hotel AND a hotel bar. (I've been to two of these.) I really love[ my Thatch necklace -](https://go.shopmy.us/p-28009320?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io)\- they also make that necklace that says ["fuck fuck fuck" in a dainty script](https://go.shopmy.us/p-28009434?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- and they recently gave us a code: DWB15 for 15% off. Instagram has been trying to sell me these pants all summer and[ now they're on sale.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-27978341?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I am tempted! [This entire AYR sale](https://go.shopmy.us/p-27978581?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) is pretty good, actually. [I also really like this linen shirt,](https://go.shopmy.us/p-27978701?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) and they've got a ton of Bretons, if you need a new one. [The colorway on this one is cool.](https://go.shopmy.us/p-27978823?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I actually did really need to know this: [Channing Tatum finally addresses Jax Taylor’s roommate story.](https://socialitelife.com/channing-tatum-denies-jax-taylor-roommate-claims/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) What a shock that Jax is full of shit! Interesting:[ Are Museums the New Runway? Inside the Fashion Exhibit's Luxury Takeover.](https://www.instyle.com/museum-exhibit-fashion-trend-11826941?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I think we're going to see more of this kind of thing: [Why UT Students Are Reviving an Underground 1960s Newspaper.](https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/ut-underground-newspaper-the-rag-revived/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I also think we might see an uptick in pirate radio again. They're (maybe) making [a live-action movie of *The Jetsons*?](https://ew.com/jim-carrey-in-talks-to-star-in-live-action-the-jetsons-movie-11830668?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) I'm honestly kinda surprised this hasn't happened yet. I love these whenever I see them at an antique store: [How Linen Postcards Transformed the Depression Era Into a Hyperreal Dreamland.](https://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/how-linen-postcards-transformed-the-depression-era/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) Relevant to our interests: [How Danny Strong Became the Guy to Fix the Musical ‘Chess’.](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/danny-strong-musical-chess-1236399523/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) We'll see if he did soon enough! Early reviews that I've seen have been, basically, "it's great and the plot still does not make sense." Important: [The 30 Best TV Procedurals of All Time](https://consequence.net/list/best-procedurals-tv-shows/?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) *Photo by 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. Affiliate links help keep this website in business! 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