Monthly Archives: February 2010
No, not me – and besides; I’m not blonde anymore.
I’m talking about a very close friend of mine, someone I’ve known since I was a kid. This girl’s pretty amazing – she’s loved by women all over the world, is well travelled and well educated, drop dead gorgeous, owns more than a few mansions, and her shoe collection and wardrobe is to die for. She’s had an ever changing, and very exciting, career history. She’s been a fashion editor, a surgeon. An airline attendant, and an astronaut. She spent a few years in the Marine Corps, and a few with the US Air Force. She’s even been a formula one driver, a presidential candidate, American Idol winner, and an Olympic Athelete.
And now, she finally will get a chance to be a star (again) AND show off her geeky side.
Mattel announced this week Barbie’s 125th and 126th Careers: News Anchor and Computer Engineer.
Computer Engineer Barbie & News Anchor Barbie
I find this highly entertaining, since, well, I’m a Video Journalist, and my sister is studying to do computer programming! It’s like Mattel just knew.
But, can we please just focus on News Anchor Barbie for a second – and the following:
- Her perfect hair (as The Boy said- “You sound jealous!” and yes, I am… I want her bangs! Hairstylist, take note!)
- Her VIDEO CAMERA!!
- Microphone
- Clipboard (B News!)
- Her black shoes with PINK BOWS (must have – do they make them in a human-size 8?)
- Her… pink suit? (okay, maybe that was a little much).
From the accessories and description, I think she’s more a Video Journalist than a News Anchor (lets be honest, and no offense to her, but when was the last time Christine Bentley touched a camera?) Either way, MUST. HAVE! I mean, she’s retailing for $12.99 American (and I’m assuming that will make it about $16.99 Canadian, despite the fact our dollar is almost even right now – damn you lame retail conversions!) …how can you go wrong??
Sadly, News Anchor Barbie won’t be released until October (although you can pre-order her… which I’ll be doing: can we say “belated birthday present to myself” anyone? ;) but you can get Computer Engineer Barbie this Spring!
I won’t pretend to know a lot about football. I’ve picked up bits and pieces from my days in first year of painting “GO MAC” on my stomach and waving spirit sticks at college ball games; and from groaning about Sundays filled with hours upon hours of football with the boy. That being said, I still love to watch the Superbowl – boys in tight pants, a good excuse to have a few drinks, and an even better excuse to forget about the word “calorie” and eat an entire plate of nachos by myself (oops!).
Photo Courtesy Reuters
The game was a good one; and I’mnot even sure I have the words for the last quarter – I was actually fully captivated by the game at that point. I wish I had been on Bourbon Street last night! What a party that must have been: Mardi Gras season + Superbowl Win? Sign me up!
But the highlight for me was not the Simpsons Coke Commercial (where was the Polar Bear?), or seeing The Who perform at halftime.
It wasn’t seeing Drew Brees, the Saints quarterback, holding his adorable son on the field after winning.
And no, it wasn’t the Free-Willy-Meets-The-Hangover Commercial; nor was it the Bud Light “Lost” Spoof (despite the fact Lost is, hands down, the best thing on TV right now).
It wasn’t seeing the Superbowl Snack Stadium and wondering if I was enough parts Martha Stewart to make it (that experiment will have to wait until next year).
And it wasn’t even reading celebrity tweets during the game – seriously, Paris Hilton had a Superbowl Party? And why do I find this surprising?
No, for me, the best part – and I do mean my favourite part – was a little commercial by a company that’s name has become a verb, and who I’m not even sure needed the advertising… but sure could afford it.
My heart melted. My eyes misted. And I’ll be damned if I didn’t admit I’ve probably watched it a hundred times since yesterday. It’s so incredibly simple, yet so poignant. As if I needed another reason to love Google – but damn, I love this commercial. ♥
**As a sidenote: If you missed any of the commercials (and I’d have to ask why – take your bathroom break DURING the game, people, not during the commercials! ;) you can catch them all here.
