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Smart Is the New Pretty: Socially Acceptable

By Kirsten|April 18th, 2012|Smart Is the New Pretty, WhyDid Wisdom|

It’s funny, one of the first things I do in the morning (other than open my eyes) is look at my phone. I mean, I need to see what I missed during those seven to eight hours of sleep. Is the internet still there? Are you still out there, world??

It seems that social media is overtaking the traditional news industry (which shouldn’t surprise you… since you’re reading this). [Mashable]
For instance, you probably first heard about the Secret Service scandal involving prostitutes on Twitter, right? [WSJ]
I wonder if any of them were wearing Altuzarra for J.Crew? [Fashionista]
Or maybe some Alexander McQueen? I mean, designer Sarah Burton did make Time’s 100 Most Influential People. [TIME]
Also on the list is Jack Dorsey (founder of Twitter and Square), which is no surprise because mobile payments are predicted to replace cash and credit by 2020. [Consumer Reports]
Do you think Facebook paid for Instagram with a mobile payment? More details emerge from the deal. [Vanity Fair]
As it turns out, you’ll be able to communicate with your favorite Olympians this year via social media as well. [Mashable]
You can already do so with some of your favorite movie stars. By the way, here are the five “buzzworthy” movies from Tribeca Film Festival. [E! News]
All of this is great news for you fine internet ad people. Internet ad revenue has reached $31 billion! [TechCrunch]
What do you think about that, Captain Jack Sparrow? [Mashable]

xx,

WhyDid

image via Tsunami Publicity

Smart is the New Pretty: Picture That

By Kirsten|April 4th, 2012|Smart Is the New Pretty|

I know you guys love my writing (yammering), but it seems we are a generation that is totally enraptured with photos. And well, like they say, pictures are worth a thousand words. So, it’s no wonder that we spend a lot of time on our phones and computers uploading and “liking” photos.

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but what about movies? Are YouTube rentals on the horizon? [Mashable]
Well, guess where Twitter’s moving? [Huffington Post]
Is there something –gasp– better than Pinterest? [Mashable]
Hope you didn’t just get a new iPhone… cause the rumors about a new one are already starting. [Mashable]
Instagram for Android was downloaded over one million times in 24 hours. [Mashable]
Wanna spice up those Instagram photos? Try out the newest internet meme: Ridiculously Photogenic Guy. [Mashable]
And speaking of ridiculously photogenic males… Ryan Gosling, anyone? [Refinery29]
Not every picture is a keeper. Here are some of the worst album covers ever. [Gizmodo]
What is a keeper though, is Karl Lagerfeld’s apartment. [Fashionista]

Picture that.

xx,

WhyDid

image via TechCrunch

Monday Mashup: Welcome to the Darkside

By Kirsten|April 2nd, 2012|Monday Mashup|

Rihanna’s hair is an ever evolving feature. She’s gone long, short, dark, light. And remember when she went red? But why shouldn’t she have some fun with her hair. She’s young, she’s creative, she’s got the best in the business fiddling with her follicles. Well, she’s made another drastic change… except this one is a bit more traditional than you might expect from Riri.

On Saturday, she was blonde a la Goldie Hawn, but yesterday posted a pic of herself on Instagram with her hair back to black. Personally, I love it. I know it’s not as crazy as some of her other ‘do’s, but it much more flattering to her skin tone and really brings out her beautiful features. Hey, blonde isn’t for everyone. Isn’t that right, Sisqo?

What do you think? Better blonde or brunette?

xx,

WhyDid

The List Volume LXIII

By Kirsten|January 6th, 2012|The List|

Just as time marches on, so do the lists. You didn’t think that 2012 would be any less annoying than years past, did you? With the onslaught of new reality TV, celebutards, and fashion delinquents, the best is yet to come. Bring it on 2012!

Bubble Lounge. This may very well be one of the worst places in New York City.
Rainboots in the airport. Call me an optimist, but I think you, me and Terminal B are in the clear as far as rain showers are concerned.
Magazine covers that are so photoshopped I have to actually read the headlines to figure out who the covergirl is.
People who post photos of other people who could look like them (with enough photo filters and if I squint my eyes) and pretend it’s them. That’s just weird.
Kanye West. Just please stop talking… and tweeting.
People who think they are funny. Mostly because people who think they’re funny usually aren’t.
Season 5 of Jersey Shore. Seriously, are we still doing this? Is there even anything left to smush?
Can we stop speaking like valley girls and using abbreviations for everything? OMG, that’s AMAZE, obvs!
There are so many problems with this video (and yes, it’s for real). First of which: muffins and cupcakes are not the same thing. (Thanks, Cat).
ESPN commentators apparently need some geography lessons… not to mention some practice in current events seeing as they don’t know where West Virginia is, nor do they know who Michelle Obama is. As a matter of fact, all on air media personalities should probably do their homework before speaking. Don’t just talk for the sake of talking.

xx,
WhyDid

The List Volume LXI

By Kirsten|December 17th, 2011|The List|

Oh hey guys, I’ve been under the weather… hence my disappearing act. While laying in bed cursing both left and right nostrils, I’ve had plenty of time to think about things that suck. Here’re just a few.

The Chipmunk movie. Not everything needs to be re-visited.
Razor scooters. If you’re over the age of, let’s say eight, and still riding one, you’re doing it wrong.
Your artsy emo photos. Not even Instagram is gonna make that apple more interesting.
Facial piercings… unless, of course, you’re Rooney Mara. Then you can do whatever you want.
“Nom, nom, nom.” I can’t even put into words what seeing this makes me want to do. I hate mouth noises in real life… let alone your ridiculous simulated status update ones.
Speaking of food related status updates. No one wants to see a picture of your shitty dinner or stupid vodka tonic. If your food is in the shape or Mount Rushmore or perhaps there’s liquid nitrogen coming out of your glass, maybe- maybe– I’m interested. Otherwise, you’re just taking up space in my feed.
Hey Sofia Vergara- we’ve been over this. Leggings are NOT pants.
Parking spot vultures.
Tile countertops.
Mascara commercials that clearly use fake eyelashes and/or CGI. No mascara is that good.