Lea

Remember when this house that was for sale, vandalized, and inhabited only by 20 year olds for many seasons was actually owned by Jim's company and was a job benefit?

To me, "buddies" is coded to mean white, childish, fratty-type dudes. I didn't read it as a dad thing as much as I did a jab at him and his friends. I'm also only going from the clip and y'all's discussion, not the primary source.

I had a problem with a country challenge without even mentioning rhinestones. What’s more sparkly than sequins, Helen? Rhinestones. Women pay hundreds of dollars for rhinestone platform flip flops in Texas. I have a beer koozie with rhinestones. I feel like Fabio would be able to use them with classy restraint and that little detail would push it more country than his little well-made romper. And yes, legit cowboy boots would work with either outfit. Again, here in Texas, cowboy boots are popular with everything, but a lot of college-age women wear them with white or denim short shorts for going out. I think that someone who knows the genre and the culture would be able to take this street wear into a fashion performance look.

Why why why doesn't Brandon know the difference between a newspaper article and a Doogie Howser (M.D.) journal entry?

Junior-high me is so jealous of that girl's bangs. I thought so too, but IMDb tells me she was in two tv episodes and one TV movie. Unless she was my neighbor at some point I guess I'm just adding her into the 90s brunette category.

Mark Ruffalo is the poor man's Paul Rudd.

Baby-Voice Kelly drives me crazy. I know you're rife with challenges right now, but I keep thinking I'd love to hear 5 ways Cool Kelly would hate Un-Cool Baby-Voice Kelly (or 5 times she'd punch her, something of this ilk.)

I'm an H-less Lea, but yay! Thanks for using my topic. Also, I would never skydive, and if forced to I'd have to go with MacGyver for obvious, death-defying reasons.

I'm going to have this song in my head all day.

This may be my favorite mini topic ever. 1. Shotgun -Leslie Knope. There is no way we're getting lost, theme playlists, thoughtful presents, sugary snacks, and glorious factoids. 2. Joker in the back - Jake Peralta. I'm surprised how much I love Andy Samberg on this show. I love that he's incredibly goofy but also kind and great at his job but not infallible. 3. Getting kicked the hell out - Faith. I can't imagine being stuck in a confined space with her (and surviving). She'd be carving into the back of the seats with some giant knife and messing with Peralta's head. She would be super easy to ditch, just drive off while she's banging some rando in the bathroom at the first rest stop. 4. Destination - The Corn Palace. Leslie would be so sincere (CORN FACTS!), Peralta would appreciate the kitsch, and surely I could get some awesome roasted corn on the cob somewhere around there.