What? Weird peeps in VV?

While perusing VV Boutique's offerings on a rare hour to myself this week, I was struck by how many men (aged 50+) were trolling the women's wear aisles. And really peering at all the stuff in a weird and creepy way. I started to really pay attention and see what a 50 year old man is looking for in the size 7/8 jeans section. (Because if they were looking for women's clothing in a size that fit them, I so wouldn't be curious, it would all make sense!) Then I realized all the junk on the shelf on the top of the racks. Oopsy. Back to your knicknacks, sir.

SYTYCDC

So far, it looks like So You Think You Can Dance Canada is following pretty much the same format as SYTYCD US, and it's working. By working, I mean I'm not cringing every 30 seconds like I do when watching Canadian Idol. Let's get real, Leah is no Cat, that's fo sho, but the mix of judges keeps it lively (especially love Jean-Marques, why?) and the dancers are so far, pretty good! And not a lot of nastiness either. Yay!

So far, my favourites are Nicolas from Montreal, Dario (Calgary), (which is kind of a no-brainer, he was so amazing!), and Isaak Smith.

I got slightly irritated when at show-closing we were advised that the show was pre-empted until October. Then I realized that October is just a week away...whoa!!

America's Next Top Model

I'd love to make a prediction for ANTM, but Tyra is one crazy bitch and I never know which direction she's going to zig or zag. I mean I want to call Isis 'cause you know Tyra is hoping to get some mad press and milk that mother for all it's worth, but you never know. My favourites = Pictures & actual beauty: Analeigh & Marjorie / Personality: Sheena...

Last night's highlights:
Elina and Clarke kissed (on a dare). Lots of commentary from Elina ("there were fireworks!"), and it did look like there was chemistry...but it was a remarkably Clarke-free episode. Wondering what she's thinking about THAT.

Hanna is possibly racist, based on her comments that she was not comfortable with transgendered peeps or "music like that" because she is "the whitest white girl ever". Go on and play that for all the drama you want, girls!

Sheena got called out for having "fake" breasts. I thought it was kind of rude to ask point blank like that, but hey, it is a show where you are being judged on your physical appearance. Gawd, I miss Janice Dickinson.

Next week: MAKEOVERS! HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! (ooops. Nikeysha got the boot.)

Canadian Idol

So, I'm the only one watching Canadian Idol in BC, obviously. I most appreciate reality shows where talent is actually required. But there is something to be said for charm, fo sho. I mean check my pick for the winner...Mitch. He was #2! (side note: for a while there I thought I was on a roll, I picked the SYTYCD winner from his first audition! Although the only proof I have of that is on my friend Claire's FB wall.)

Theo Tams is obviously super talented, maybe he's just not my style, but he sings very "old" (Anne Murray / Rita MacNeil-ish) to me, and I can totally notice his Canadian accent (even though he's only from Lethbridge!) which irritates the shit out of me for some reason. As for Mitch, he just always seemed geniuine, though I could do without the skinny pants.

Now that another painful season is over, I'm ready to cringe at SYTYCD, Canadian-style...hoping for better production values than CI. And wondering, who from my world and its fringes is going to pop up on my screen.

My favourite Canadian Idol contestant...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbL6Et6J5l0

Tyra's bra

I've seen this pic around the web this week, and I don't quite understand. Do these girls really need to be stripped down to bras to burn their bras? Will they be burning the bras that they are wearing?

People's Sexiest Man Alive 2007...Jen weighs in

So...finally get around to reading this issue. I generally disagree with People's decisions, although I'm not really especially picky, nor do I actually really care, but I tend to shy away from the more "obvious" choices.

This year's sexiest: Matt Damon. Okay. Do not find him sexy. But I do love the fact that he has a non-celebrity wife, and I also love the fact that I had NO IDEA he had TWO daughters. Love that he keeps his fam out of the spotlight.

Also love the fact that he seems really...REAL...especially when hangin' with one of my all-time favourite sexiest men alive...Ben Affleck, whose letter to People is totally hilarious. Ben is kind of the full package to me: the funny, funny family man, who went through a whole whack of ridiculous phases (I loved them all...even blinged out Ben) and is all comfy in his skin now.

Patrick Dempsey: Way back in Can't Buy Me Love, absolutely. Even better: Loverboy. Now...I realize it's the character...but he's just wayyyyy too broody - I'm so over the sad eyes. (Of course, I've been fully sucked into the hype of the other Dr. Shephard, who was completely overlooked, but will likely be on the 2008 list...)

Would love to offer complete commentary on just about every picture in this spread, because I just know that all the male celebrities of the world are just dying to know how to bring sexy back (to my specifications), but I do need to leave some mystery in the world.

But allow me to wonder how the H the truly, madly, deeply sexy (not to mention locally-grown!) Ryan Reynolds made the grade, and yet I have to keep re-watching Just Friends to get my fix! (Haven't seen it? It's not rocket science, but you will pee your pants laughing.) He's the BEST kinda sexy - FunnySexy! So bring him back, yo!

Footnote on RR: I have to say I liked it better when he was dating Alanis...Dating ScarJo seems like some kind of Hollywood publicity set-up...but at least we're seeing more of him.