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Greg Behrendt Reveals: She Was Just Not That Into Me

TresSugar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:00:00 -0700

He's Just Not That Into You became a bible of sorts for the single woman who didn't want to get blindsided by one more man who didn't call her back. Co-authored by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, it outlined the many things women tell themselves about dates that go nowhere, when really the answer may be. . .yeah, I won't repeat it.

The book that claimed it provided the "no-excuses truth to understanding guys" took some hits from critics who said that its premise - that women should just stifle their desires (to call first, to ask those men what's wrong, to express what they want) - adhered to an old-fashioned vision of womanhood. "Disguised as 'liberation,' " wrote one critic, in a typical slam, "the book espouses an astoundingly passive role for women in relationships: always the pursued, never the pursuer."

But in a standup routine Behrendt did in 2006, he revealed something interesting. Part of the reason he knew so much about men's excuses wasn't just because he was a man. "What I don't tell them," he says tantalizingly, about why he was the guy to write the book was that: "I'm also almost every girl in the book." To listen to a podcast of this standup and to find out what famous person he was obsessed with read more

Unlike a lot of douchebags out there giving advice these days (Steve Ward from Tough Love - I'm talking to you!), Behrendt admits he's been that guy, that is, just like the women he counsels who show they care too much - to someone who doesn't care back as much.

Apparently, he once fell in love with standup comedian/actress Janeane Garofalo, whom he refers to as "the female Kurt Cobain of her generation." How did he express his love? Through mix tapes, late-night drunk dialing, and a general "I'm giving you something - now give it back to me" vibe which, not surprisingly, made her respond to him by "drifting away from [my] freakiness."

This piece of information puts a refreshing spin on the seemingly gender-rigid ideas in the book that bugged critics. May I suggest something, Greg? How about an excerpt of this for an afterward to the next edition of He's Just Not That Into You? Or write a book that talks to both sexes? To listen to this revelation, go to The Moth Podcast.

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TV Tonight: Janeane Garofalo on Greek

BuzzSugar — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:30:44 -0700

If you're a fan of Janeane Garofalo, tonight's your lucky night. Not only will the actress be continuing her duties on 24, but she'll also step into ABC Family's Greek for an episode. And with all due respect to Jack Bauer, I think I'm more excited about Greek.

Garofalo plays a women's studies professor whose class Casey takes in an attempt to get serious about her academic future. But things get a little more complicated when Casey asks for her advice on how to navigate the power dynamics of her personal relationships - a topic that hits all too close to home when Cappie shows up ready to try his own hand at discussing gender issues.

Meanwhile, ZBZ money woes stress Ashleigh out, while Rusty - oh no - tries to show Andy how much he knows about college women. Should be a fun ride as always, so to watch a couple of clips, just read more.

Janeane Garofalo Says Minorities in GOP Suffer Stockholm Syndrome - Overboard?

CitizenSugar — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:40:45 -0800

Comedian Janeane Garofalo came on Countdown With Keith Olbermann last night to play psychologist. Her subject was Rush Limbaugh and Republicans in general. Her prognosis for Rush? He's a narcissist who also struggles with self-loathing. Keith and Janeane also tried to figure out why Rush only has a 37 percent approval rating among women. She concluded that the type of woman that falls for Rush is exactly like Adolph Hitler's girlfriend. Ouch.

But perhaps, more irreverently, Janeane called out RNC chair Michael Steele as suffering from Stockholm syndrome. She said:

Michael Steele. Who's that black guy in the Republican party who suffers from Stockholm syndrome. Which means you try to curry favor with the oppressor. . . . Any female or person of color in the Republican party is struggling with Stockholm syndrome.

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24 Recap Quiz: Episode Seven, "2pm-3pm"

PopSugarUK — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:45:00 -0800

In last night's installment of 24 Day 7, Jack and the gang track the Motobos to Dubaku's hiding place. While they manage to rescue the Prime Minister and his wife, Dubaku escapes and destroys the CIP module, having cut short his attack on an Ohio chemical plant. Meanwhile, Henry Taylor wakes up from one near-miss but heads straight in to another bad situation, and the President herself is still being confronted with all kinds of issues. Check how well you were paying attention to yesterday's episode by taking the latest of my recap quizzes.

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24 Recap Quiz: Episode Six, "1pm-2pm"

PopSugarUK — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:00:00 -0800

Episode six of 24 Day 7 sees Colonel Dubaku use the CIP module for more harm, while Jack and Tony continue with their plan to save the day. Bill and Chloe enter the fray once more to help prep the Motobos for their role in Jack's plot. While President Taylor faces more tough choices as she meets with her unhappy Cabinet, Brian is busy trying to kill Henry and Samantha. Test how well you were paying attention to last night's installment by taking the latest in my series of recap quizzes.

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24 Recap Quiz: Episode Five, "12pm-1pm"

PopSugarUK — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800

So now we're on to the fifth installment of 24 Day 7 and it just gets more and more exciting! The plot surrounding the President and Henry Taylor's son's death takes a sinister new turn, and a new intriguing storyline is introduced involving an affair between FBI agents. Renee Walker avoids questioning over her torture of Tanner, but walks in to all kinds of trouble when she follows Jack and Tony to Motobo's house. Take my latest recap quiz to test how well you were paying attention. Enjoy!

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24 Recap Quiz: Ep. Three-Four, "10-11am" & "11am-12pm"

PopSugarUK — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:00:00 -0800

After the exciting opening episodes last week, 24 Day 7 continued at breakneck pace with the third and fourth installments last night. Revelations came thick and fast, with Tony Almeida turning out to be a good guy working with Bill Buchanan and Chloe O'Brian, and Samantha telling President Taylor's husband Henry that his son was in fact murdered. Take my recap quiz to test how well you were paying attention. Enjoy!

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24 Recap Quiz: Episodes One-Two, "8am-9am" & "9am-10am"

PopSugarUK — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:00:11 -0800

Wow, what an awesome start to 24 Day 7! Sky One treated us to the first and second episodes back-to-back last night, and I am totally hooked. The big excitement is that Tony Almeida is back from the dead and a bad guy. CTU's disbanded so we're now in the world of the FBI in DC; there's a female President, who's trying to deal with General Juma's genocide in Sangala, Africa; and Tony is involved in a terrorist plot to infiltrate Homeland's firewall and take control of the power grid, skies and water supply. Take my recap quiz to test how well you were paying attention. Enjoy!

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Link Time! 4/24

BuzzSugar — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:33:12 -0700

Vulture wonders which of this summer's superhero movies might suck.
When MTV Movies Blog caught up with Seth Green recently, he shot down all the rumors of an Austin Powers 4.
TV Squad has a look at some Saturday Night Live players who made it big.
Cinematical wonders: Who's more uncomfortable with onscreen nudity, men or women?
Want to see what Liz Lemon looked like in 1992? Give Me My Remote has the horrifying video.
Meanwhile, the TV Addict takes a look at Janeane Garofalo and Cherry Jones in the first photo from 24's seventh season.
Popwatch has a sneak peek at the Tribeca movie I recently told you about, Bart Got A Room.
Stereogum has heard all of the Evil Urges album, the latest from My Morning Jacket, and they have a lot to say about it.

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Recast Reality Bites and Win a Prize!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:30:07 -0800

Every Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar t-shirt!

For this week's recast challenge, let's tap into the angst of Generation X and find a new group of actors for Reality Bites, Ben Stiller's 1994 directorial debut. There's the pouty Lelaina, scruffball Troy, square Michael, promiscuous Gap employee Vickie and commitmentphobe Sammy. What new actors could dredge up some mid-1990s anguish for a new Reality Bites?

Leave your entry in the comment section below, and I'll pick one winner to feature Tuesday, December 4, complete with a "new" cast photo.

To see a list of characters to recast and a photo of the BuzzSugar t-shirt, read more

Characters to recast:
Lelaina Pierce (Winona Ryder)
Troy Dyer (Ethan Hawke)
Vickie Miner (Janeane Garofalo)
Michael Grates (Ben Stiller)
Sammy Gray (Steve Zahn)

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