You may not have seen this show. In fact, I hope -- for your soul's sake -- that you haven't. But if, like me, you were watching the Olympics last night and just happened to change the channel to ABC, I'm sorry for what your eyes had to see:
Teenagers overacting while singing tired pop songs. Teenagers being pushed to overact while singing tired pop songs by adult "teachers" who seem to want nothing more than to prey on the naivete of theater kids from Milwaukee (or wherever they're from). Teenagers selling their soul to sing in a music video that will be shown during the credits of High School Musical 3. Nick Lachey. Teenagers being forced to "connect" with each other in ways that will surely get them beat up and ostracized when they get back to real high school. Did I mention pop songs that make me want to hurl? What about Nick Lachey, did I talk about him and how it's like what the f*ck is he doing on my TV?!
High School Musical: Get In The Picture is disgusting by anyone's standards. Are these kids talented? Sure. But wasting that raw talent by forcing them to turn inane lyrics into some kind of heartache or life moment is stupid. So is encouraging them to act like Vanessa Hudgens.
So, if you value the contents of your stomach and the opinion you may already have of theater kids, stay the eff away from this reality show. On the other hand, if you enjoy Nick Lachey's wax-like interpretation of talking, as well as hearing "Bleeding Love" for the 9849th time turned into a duet and shoved into a weird scene about...what? Preppy guy meets 80's-clad girl?, then by all means, TiVo this sh*t.
Here at CC, our opinions on love, sex and relationships cover pretty much the whole spectrum of ideals (and according to the fantastic discussions amongst commentors, so do yours, lovely readers). However I think we can all agree that long distance relationships are difficult.
Whether you are a serial LDD-er (long distance dater, obvs) or this is your first case of separation anxiety, remember that a summer break is not a relationship death sentence, but more of a Paris-esque mini lockdown with time off for good behavior!
The most important aspect of a long distance relationship (as in any other healthy one) is communication. Beyond the obvious (calling, texting, IMing), it’s important to create an open channel of expression that allows you both to clearly explain your thoughts, feelings and, most importantly, expectations throughout this relationship vacation (not the Speidi version).
Before you two lovebirds separate, talk about the impending geographical issue. Discuss how you’re feeling about it (nervous? anxious? scared?) and why. Bring up your thoughts on the social scene and parties. I’m not a believer in strict rules governing your right to party (thank you, Beastie Boys) but your definition of a good time might be quite different from his (Is it ok to flirt shamelessly but innocently for free drinks? Are you cool with a night at the strip club with his boys?). By talking about problems like wandering eyes or drifting apart before they happen, you can easily avoid them. And by establishing a sitch where you can freely talk about stuff like that will help you stay secure in your union. Read More »
I have never seen any version of High School Musical. Besides the fact that most media manufactured for tweens these days gives me a rash, I find Vanessa Hudgens really, really hard to watch. Zac Efron isn’t much better, but at least he’s getting slightly more watchable with age (I’m waiting for the break-out role where Zac attempts to legitimize his acting by playing a retarded boy or drug addict).
But, rash-inducing as it is, you can’t deny that HSM has completely taken over the world to the point where crazy dictators are probably kicking themselves that they didn’t think of it first. Below, your first taste of HSM 3: We All Look Like We’re Made Of Wax (Note: I may have made that title up).
[Also...I would like to offer a $500,000 reward for the head of the man or woman who wrote the lyrics during the basketball game in this trailer. They must be destroyed]
You pulled an all-nighter yesterday, and I’m not talking about the studying kind, and now it’s time for that dreaded walk of shame back to your dorm room. You managed to find your bra, but your low-slung jeans and barely-visible top couldn’t look more obvious as you wobble in your heels across the quad, and the eye makeup that looked smoky last night now looks like a finger painting. You knew this might happen, but short of bringing your backpack filled with your overnight kit to a bar, you didn’t have a choice.
Now, thanks to handbag designers like Rebecca Minkoff, you don’t have to choose between looking chic the night before or the morning after, instead, you can be prepared like a boy scout while not losing your mystique.
Rebecca Minkoff’s Morning After Bag was seen on the arm of Lindsay Lohan, a girl who takes her walk of shame not just watched by the morning joggers, but by tens of paparazzi and millions of tabloid readers. The bag comes in black mesh and black patent or tangerine (a favorite of Vanessa Hudgens) and is roomy enough for a change of shirt, face wash, maybe even a breathalyzer. $595.
For a more affordable option, check out the Urban Expressions Peterson Tote. The sleekly structured bag has front pleating, braided handles, and gold-toned hardware accents. The bag comes in tan, black, and brown, and at only $58 (currently on sale for $32), you can buy two or all three to match different outfits. Read More »
So I’ve got to vent. Being a writer and all, it’s always easier for me to vent in the form of a letter, so here you go:
Dear America,
Are you a pedophile? If you could just admit that you are one, then I would at least understand your sick obsession with underage Hollywood girls and their bodies. But since you’re going to pretend like the way you view bodies and sex is normal, I have no choice but to be angry.
Miley Cyrus is supposed to feel badly about the pictures she’s recently taken. One set of pictures features her in her underwear. Another set features her showing her…her…disgustingly inappropriate…BACK.
So what if the girl took some pictures of herself in her underwear? How is that really any different from her going to the beach and having pictures taken of her in her bathing suit? Oh…let me guess…it’s about the context of it all. A girl showing her tummy and thighs when she’s NOT post-ocean and in public is out of line.
And so what if she was wearing a sheet in a photo shoot? Did her back and right arm really offend you or give your children nightmares? Read More »
You didn’t think we’d forgotten about Zac, did you?
We certainly didn’t. And with the big news of HSM3 hitting the Disney-fied airwaves in the near future, we just had to point out a few things:
As it stands, it seems like there’s a whole bunch of girls out there who are holding out for Mr. Efron, and while we shouldn’t judge these feelings some of you are harboring for the guy, we can giggle a little bit when we see him in outfits like these.
And also, he’s a guy known for starring in musicals. Not promising, ladies.
Nonetheless, until Zac decides where he stands personally, we al know where he stands professionally. His cash-cow High School Music is officially in production and Zac and his Hollywood Hipster-Gone-Soft self is pumped! Read More »
With SNL’s Digital Shorts the only reason people tune in these days, Andy Samberg can do no wrong when it comes to pushing our buttons and making us laugh.
That said, did you see “Iran So Far” yet?? If not, where the hell have you been? Holy crap, Fred Armisen’s dean-on impression of Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is so strangely lovable, especially in that red dress. Samberg’s goofy grin and pseudo seriousness is…refreshing to say the least (ahem, Weekend Update…).
“Iran So Far” is definitely going viral (as much as “Dick in a Box”?) in a big way, but we here at College Candy are getting the ball rolling on causing another one of Samberg’s skits from Saturday night to make a splash on You Tube. Read More »
In light of the start of the new school year and a spate of “things you shouldn’t be doing” posts, I’m taking a cue from everyone’s favorite girlfriend, Vanessa Hudgens, and offering up a piece of advice of my own.
Girls: for the love of all that is holy, please stop taking naked pictures of yourselves and sending them to people. And while you’re at it, try not to make any sex or masturbatory videos of yourselves either. Haven’t we learned yet that when you send out this sort of thing to one person, you end up sending it the entire internet community?
I have no doubt that the girls who partake in these activities look amazing in the buff (hell, I’ve certainly seen my fair share of these videos). But is turning on your boyfriend by sending him a webcam video of you and your favorite dildo really worth the embarrassment when, heaven forbid, your parents or best friends catch wind of the video? Read More »
Vanessa Hudgens may be getting fired from Disney and replaced for High School Musical 3. Last week, some rather risqué (and by risqué I mean naked) photos of Hudgens began circulating the Internet. At first, everyone was all “They’re fake! Sweet Vanessa would never let someone take nude photos!”
Disney, being the mogul of good, safe, clean fun that it is, reportedly didn’t like the idea that one of it’s stars has genitalia, and axed Hudgens for her “irresponsible” behavior.
Furthermore, there’s been no comment from her boyfriend Zac Efron, who presumably didn’t take the picture, hasn’t seen the picture, or seen a woman…ever. Read More »
Here at CC, our opinions on love, sex and relationships cover pretty much the whole spectrum of ideals (and according to the fantastic discussions amongst commentors, so do yours, lovely readers). However I think we can all agree that long distance relationships are difficult.
You pulled an all-nighter yesterday, and I’m not talking about the studying kind, and now it’s time for that dreaded walk of shame back to your dorm room. You managed to find your bra, but your low-slung jeans and barely-visible top couldn’t look more obvious as you wobble in your heels across the quad, and the eye makeup that looked smoky last night now looks like a finger painting. You knew this might happen, but short of bringing your backpack filled with your overnight kit to a bar, you didn’t have a choice.
So I’ve got to vent. Being a writer and all, it’s always easier for me to vent in the form of a letter, so here you go:
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