25 Days of the Unpopular: SNL

I know very well that SNL is very popular. But frankly, I'm writing this because SNL tonight was f a n t a s t i c. And by f a n t a s t i c, I mean that One Direction was the musical guest. But that's not the entire reason. Paul Rudd hosted and I think we all forget how amazing he is sometimes. And he's ruggedly handsome, idk.

The show started with a mock of Carrie Underwood's Sound of Music Live. Kristen Wiig made an appearance as one of the Von Trapp children in her baby hands character. And Fred Armisen had a small part too. Where was Andy Samberg?! haha :( One Direction showed up during Paul Rudd's monologue. Then Will Ferrell, Steve Carrell and David Koechner joined them onstage completing the Anchorman foursome with Paul. Altogether the nine of them sang "Afternoon Delight." Brilliant. Completely fantastic.

But really, it is very rare you find Kristen Wiig, Steve Carrell, and Will Ferrell together on an SNL show nowadays. Also, Cecily Strong will never compare to Seth Meyers. And bring back Tina and Amy pls.

25 Days of the Unpopular: Seaweed

Sushi is very popular in America, but seaweed isn't. Seaweed is sushi's blanket, but hardly gets any recognition as a food itself. Poor thing. Every time I've devoured a box of it as a midday snack, I've received disgusted looks and a chorus of "ewwwws" from my friends. Just because it is basically algae doesn't mean it's awful!! There are actually quite a few health benefits. It's an antioxidant and full of calcium and vitamins. But I only eat it because I think it's tasty and it doesn't weigh me down, meaning I can eat a full box of it without feeling like Blubbery Barb afterwards. Why do the weed when you can eat seaweed? I say.

So next time you're in the grocery store, KELP yourself out and purchase a box. Also, it's really sad I'm writing about seaweed on Friday night. 

25 Days of the Unpopular: PBS

If you didn't watch Arthur or Dragon Tales on PBS Kids when you were younger, you probably had an awful childhood. I don't know about you, but these shows crafted me into the woman I am today. I wouldn't have been able to tell time if it wasn't for Loonette's clock rug stretch on The Big Comfy Couch, and the lions from Between the Lions taught me the importance of proper grammar. When I heard the intro song to Arthur playing from my living room, my 7 year old problems would disappear and I got to live in a land of talking aardvarks for half an hour. Then, I could fly with dragons in the land apart. After that, I'd Cyberchase Hacker around Cyberspace with Matt, Jackie, and Inez. And I can't forget Zoom. To this day, I don't know exactly what Zoom was rather than a bunch of socially inept children getting together to play games.


I haven't heard much about PBS Kids anymore. It seems like PBS has grown up with our generation. Now the major shows on PBS include Downton Abbey and Rick Steves' Europe. We've left our Reading Rainbow and Maya and Miguel days and moved onto the post-Edwardian British social hierarchy and a middle-aged man running around Europe. That is, if you still watch PBS. Nowadays, we're glued to E!, either mocking the Kardashians or kissing Ryan Seacrest and Jason Kennedy through the screen. We must remember to look back on our halcyon days and never forget the prime animal/owner friendship Emily Elizabeth and Clifford the Big Red Dog taught us.

25 Days of the Unpopular: The Inbetweeners

If you want British entertainment that will make you wheeze from laugher, watch The Inbetweeners. It was first a TV show, and all the episodes are on Netflix. They've also made a movie which we watched the other night. I haven't laughed that hard at a movie in a long time. It is not a popular show in the U.S., but those who've seen it here usually find it to be the best thing to enter their lives. I can attest. It has won various awards, including Best Sitcom and Outstanding Contribution to British Comedy at the British Comedy Awards. I don't know what any of those mean, but it sounds impressive.

The story is about a guy named Will Mckenzie (ha) and his three best friends. Will provides the voiceover throughout the episodes and the movie. Despite his supposed young age, he looks like a middle-aged man. He's uncomfortably awkward and often spouts out very offensive, yet innocent remarks. Although he's prone to make bad decisions, he's the most level-headed one. He is aware of his unattractiveness, which makes him pessimistic about his chances of finding love. Sounds familiar, idk.

Jay Cartwright is the most "boyish" of the group. He has the raunchiest, most immature sense of humor that will make you snort, whether you are uncomfortable or not. He is the least experienced of the group, but he acts like he is. He's pretty obliviously stupid and adds the most noticeable hilarity to the plot. 

Simon Cooper has a less crude sense of humor, but is the most neurotic character. He's so cute he almost seems like a puppy. He's definitely the most considerate, thoughtful, and sensitive one in the group. In the movie, his emotional distress adds to the humor of the plot. At times he seems so helpless you can't help but feel bad for him.

Last but not least, there's Neil Sutherland. He's the dim-witted friend of the group. He's very oblivious and gullible, but also very joyful. He causes many of the bad situations, but fails to realize it. His character is ironic because he's less obsessed with girls and sex than his friends, but he usually ends up getting the most action.

Pls go watch it, you won't regret it.

25 Days of the Unpopular: Zayn Malik

He's got the dark Pakistani features, his eyes are like pots of melted chocolate, his voice is like water being poured into a tall glass, and his quiff is always perfectly rectangular. Despite this, Zayn Malik is often the overlooked member of One Direction.

He is an artist, onstage and off, spending most of his free time painting and drawing. He's drawn the album artwork for all three of their albums. He appears to be quiet, but his bandmates say he's loud off-camera. Since he comes off as reserved, he doesn't receive quite as much attention as the rest, but it seems to be okay with him. As seen in the movie This Is Us, the movie documenting the behind-the-scene aspects of One Direction's fame, Zayn prefers to be alone. His absence in many 1D situations started the ongoing joke "where's Zayn?" He seems to be very mature for a 20 year old, and he recently got engaged. He can hit a high note like none other. Higher than a runway model's metabolism. Despite the fame the band has received, he keeps his personal life private. And I think that's what makes him so unique and intriguing.

No matter how he is perceived in the band, no one can deny his talent. He provides the strongest, most distinctive vocals to the group. He's an incredible musician, and seems to be a wonderful person as well.

"I want to drizzle Zayn's body with dark chocolate." -Clarissa Davies

"Give Zayn more credit!!!" -credit card companies

"I like Zayn." -Raquel DeGroot & Linda Davies

25 Days of the Unpopular: Bangs

Bangs were a glamorized hairstyle in the 80s and 90s. It was a hip trend seen on everyone from Suzanne Somers to Keith Richards to this girl on the right. Nowadays, I see very few women, and men, rocking the fringe. It seems like bangs are considered "dorky" or "childish." That may be so, but what's so wrong with looking like you have a backwards bowl cut? I say, if you want a sheet of hair covering your forehead, go for it. You can make it vintage. I definitely wish they were more popular than they are. :(

Here's a few of my favorites rocking the 80s hair with no shame. Take notes:

We were mad she chose Blaine over Duckie, but we were still rooting for her droopy mushroom hair.

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I always knew I loved him for more than one reason!

I had this haircut for the first five years of my life!

50% bangs, 50% face.

A bit too much forehead action with the bangs and the eyebrows, but eh.

AND I'M OFF WITH A BANG! (hahahahahahaaHAHAHAahaah) <:-}

25 Days of the Unpopular: Footie Pajamas

I would like to formally welcome you to the 25 Days of the Unpopular! For the next 25 days, I'll be posting once a day about something that is not popular, but should be. An odd little Christmas countdown! Some of these topics will be Christmas themed, some will not. Here's what I think: there are so many things out there that are very cool and practical, but they go unnoticed because it isn't the current "trend." Since this is the season of love, why not show these oddities a little affection? Plus, I think it's fun heh.








To start off, I'm going with a favorite of mine: footie pajamas. More specifically, Christmas themed footie pajamas. Nothing brings out the holiday spirit like festive ensembles. I own two pairs and I know of nothing that brings me more happiness. You're technically not wearing pants, but you're covered so it's still socially acceptable. If you're looking for a sensible Christmas gift for your beffie, your significant other, your mother, your father, your crazy uncle Dave, your dog, yourself, this is the perfect idea.








Someday footie pajamas will be a major trend on the runway and on the red carpet, so you better jump on this bandwagon sooner rather than later!