I’m not familiar with the character, but in the article there’s a quote from Fowley where he describes himself in a “stereotypical Jewish” way regarding his work ethic. I’m not sure if that character is similar to the behavior he describes or not, but I thought maybe that’s where the “Svengali” reference came from.

Me too! My aunt was telling me today how my sister was over at her house literally crying about how I was/am our mom’s favorite. My response was “why? Because I’m not an idiot?”

Here is my response (if I have a kid):

I'm trying to DIY SOME stuff for my wedding and it is the fucking worst, but also the best. I'm having a fuck of a time trying to figure out center pieces but it took me an hour to put together my oh-so-real-looking-flower bouquet. Wtf Pinterest.

Those 2 did absolutely nothing wrong. They weren’t loud or belligerent or disrespectful in any manner. The need for police presence is a fucking joke. That clerk is a fucking joke. She should be fired for not upholding her duties as an elected official. I'm sure she'd sue for being discriminated against too.

I’m planning a VERY small wedding in 3ish months. I feel like plucking my eyeballs out of my own head. I don't want to think about planning my next meal, let alone some sort of moon.

If it’s any consolation, my county clerk was impatiently waiting for the state to call with the revised applications AS SOON AS the decision came down. I think only one or two couples applied that day, but she was ready for them to be lined up out the door.

Yeah... A dark wig instead of brownface would have been more appropriate and accurate.

I like how at the end she puts her hand out like “ok I did the thing, now cookies”.

His decision was very well written. He stated both sides of the argument and how he came to his decision. I like that shit.

Yes, because it’s not like babies come out the same orifice that they were conceived through or anything...

I am recently engaged (like, a week ago). When my fiance proposed I had a total “oh shit”, freak out, meltdown in my head. I love him but how can you not be overwhelmed by the thought of spending the rest of your life with one person? It’s a big deal.

I’ve heard people refer to all of them as “coke” but never, ever “lemonade”. That's just dumb.

Jump on over to a millihelen article and you might have a chance. It’s the only place I’m un-grayed.

I heard her cover Imagine a few years ago. You are all behind in the Gaga times. She's an amazing talent.

Yeah, she left her job without permission. I might have done the same thing if I were in her position. Yes, she probably deserved to get fired. However, if I were her manager that day, I would have covered for her, without the expectation of being compensated in some way. We’re talking the possibility of cancer here.…

I usually say “Ask me whatever it is you actually want to know and quit playing 20 questions. If I want you to know I’ll tell you.” Although that’s usually answered with a scoff and an eye roll.

1) The officer didn’t “HAVE” to resign. He chose to resign... which was probably the better choice given his options (I assume). If he didn’t eventually realize he was out of line, I would also assume he would have argued his position, like any reasonable person would do.

I am very sad that Renee wasted money on: