Culture

13 Dec 2020

Blog Roundup

These Are the 11 Best Korean Dramas of 2020 [Hypebae]
Our Shared Unsharing [The Cut] The things I felt, but didn’t want to share myself
The Real Reason Americans Aren’t Quarantining [The Atlantic]
How Did Breakdancing Become an Olympic Sport? [LifeHacker]
The Search for the Next ‘Jeopardy’ Host [The Ringer]

11 Skate Parks Around the World [Arch Daily]
Anime Fans Can Now Book ‘Sailor Moon’ Themed Wedding Receptions [Hypebae]
Chanel Miller on Slowing Down and Creating in Quarantine [Girls’ Night In]
Essential Things You Should Keep In Your Car [Life Hacker]
Major Brands Describe 2020 in One Word [Hypebeast]

Entertainer of the Year: BTS [TIME]
Everything Diners Need to Know About the Bay Area’s New Coronavirus Lockdown [SF Eater]
The Songs and Albums That Defined K-Pop’s Monumental Year in 2020 [TIME]
Twitter Will Now Let Users Share Tweets on Instagram and Snapchat [Hypebeast] Good, cause I’m tired of having to screenshot everything.

Culture

08 Nov 2020

I grew up in my childhood home with Alex Trebek every evening. My family wasn’t good at trivia or rather, it’s not something that we actively pursue unless it’s on Jeopardy. Despite not being great at it, we didn’t care. Trebek was a constant for many people in their evenings. Whether he, himself, knew it or not, he brought people together. More importantly, a lot of these people were families.

In 2020, there are plenty of shows with hosts. Not many of them have been hosting a show for 35 years, but I am left wondering what has made him so unique. It was his kindness, his warmth, and his nature of just being genuine towards every contestant that came onto the show. I never knew anything about his private life aside from the cancer he battled, but he never made that the entire narrative. Even in his last days or weeks when things may have taken a turn for the worse, none of his really knew. After a historic win for the country, waking up to this news doesn’t feel good, but unlike 45, Trebek’s legacy will leave a positive mark and memory on all of us. May he rest in peace.

Alex Trebek’s last episode will air on Christmas Day.

People

26 Oct 2014

Dan Tran Shares A Story on Jeopardy

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Dan Tran… what a story. This is just one of the many reasons why I love watching Jeopardy.

People

21 Dec 2013

Jeopardy Is My Favorite Show

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It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Jeopardy- especially when it is middle school edition. Those kids never dominate the pop culture categories and I have it basically in the bag. Kevin shared with me this video the other day of a contestant answering a question about a villain from Batman named Bain, but actually took the extra step in impersonating his voice as well. It’s so awkward, but so good at the same time. These contestants are the best.

Culture

13 Feb 2013

Why Teen Jeopardy Is Better Than Normal Jeopardy

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If you know me at all IRL, then you know that Teen Jeopardy is my absolute favorite! Why is that? Because every episode there’s always a pop culture category and who dominates that category? Me. Seriously, these kids were too busy looking at their textbooks that they couldn’t even read the gossip blogs or turn on the radio. That’s where I come in. Somebody has to, right?

Anyways, the above has nothing to do with this clip. The end of Teen Jeopardy week was last night, but Kevin was nice enough to share this video with me and it is truly an incredible finish. Please watch until the end for the ULTIMATE sass. The kid is a boss basically.

Culture

07 Feb 2013

Last Night On Teen Jeopardy

This happened. And it was awesome.

I dominated the entire “Hey, I Just Met You” category.

Culture

02 Feb 2013

One Year Ago Today

– I gave advice to college students. [Source]

photo cred | The Coveteur

– My style icon, Louise Roe, became the Glamour Editor-At-Large. [Source]

– Yow Yow! had an insanely fun Song of the Day!

– I shared with you all my favorite eye liner of all time by Stila.

– Madonna tried to sway people to attend her show. It didn’t really work.

– We learned about what kids were learning from school. Not much.

– Our favorite internet memes become movie posters that we wanted to buy. [Source]

– We were given the Sasquatch 2012 lineup!

– I was impressed by Jeopardy.

Culture

06 May 2012

In the News…

Unfortunately, I’m a little behind on my news having not blogged consistently for the past couple of weeks, but this is the best I could do!
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Fashion

– Designer Tracy Feith will design for TOMS Shoes. The designer was known for his highly successful collection for Target. [Source]

– Vogue has announced that they will no longer be working with models under the age of 16 or models who look unhealthy. [Source]

– Justin Timberlake is still not returning to music because he’s too busy working on a design line for HomeMint. [Source]

Music

– The Wanted’s latest track, “Chasing the Sun” will be used as the title track for Ice Age 4: Continental Drift. [Source]

– Earlier this week, a first-grader was suspended for singing the line “I’m sexy and I know it” from LMFAO’s latest song. [Source]

Television

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– Teen Wolf Season 2. It’s almost here. [Source]

– Will Jeopardy host, Alex Trabek, leave the show? I sure hope not. [Source]

– Britney Spears and Demi Lovato have joined The X Factor. [Source]

– The Jonas Brothers are getting a reality show on E! y’all! [Source]

Movies

– Twilight’s Kellan Lutz has just signed on to play Tarzan in the new animated film. [Source]

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– And yet another trailer for The Amazing Spider Man.

– Outkast’s Andre 3000 will begin shooting for the Jimi Hendrix biopic next month. [Source]

Seattle

– The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) lineup is up! [Source]

– A new Seattle spot is opening up and it is dedicated to one of my favorite desserts – the Molten Chocolate Cake. Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery will open up later on this month. [Source]