I JUST said "I'm a Carrie" yesterday! But that was because I was sipping champagne on my shoe-yacht that Big bought for me while bidding on some 14th century French handbag on ebay that I can totally afford on my New York writer's salary. A pun on shoe-ship was also had, but there was no "dancing it out" with the…

Eeesh..that does not bode well, does it? Hooboy....

Agreed...an odd perspective shot. Also, it looks like she's lightened up or maybe it's the light and the water that makes it seem her skin is lighter than it actually is? Have I finally od'ed on pop culture gender/race nonsense or......?

Totally agreed! That whole spin on "queen" was pure Jack Donaghy. Clearly, "it's his way, till pay day."

Agreed. I read that and thought of the line from High Fidelity: "Since when is it bullshit to state a preference?" Jesus. I miss the smart, engaging cultural criticism that would be the norm on this site.

Robo, I agree. I read Bruni's piece and thought "Ok, well sure he's not giving the topic the kinds of nuances and sophistication as a feminist theorist might," and fine, if you derive a "Aww shucks, I just don't get it" Kenneth Parcel tone, that's your proclivity. But I thought he was keeping the door propped for…

Oh no! What will SNL do with the loss of some of their most revered comedy bros? WHO in the world could possibly be funny enough to fill their shoes? How about any number of crazy, amazing, funny talented women? YES!!

I totally agree! And the same, I tuned in pretty much for her. I found myself saying "I wish I had been brave enough to let my Shania freak flag fly at that age." Maybe she'll find her way onto another show soon!

They should give Shania her own spin-off. She was the real talent on that show. Arrested Development needs to come back as a network thing for real all the time.

Boston is my home turf. I am proud of the way we are rallying around one another and hope we're setting a new example of resilience and compassion in the face of something terrible.

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