Pop Culture Yay

A Step in the Right Direction?

Alright PopCultureYay-ers,
We now have one more episode of The Office under our belts and it is paving some serious groundwork. A Jim/Pam engagement? We all knew it would happen but, I have to admit, I am not as nervous about it as I thought I would be.

Not pregnant: Ashlee Simpson

She just released a new album and needs to build buzz about it somehow. Why not get engaged and then fuel pregnancy rumors by being cagey?? It’s totally a publicity stunt. If not, it’s miraculous timing.

My Initial Thoughts, Babe.

Last evening, The Office returned. I didn’t think I could wait until the day, but alas, I did. And it was good. Not amazing. But good. Seeing as I must got to work in oh, about five minutes ago, here are my initial thoughts.

I would say you should watch this video…

but I can’t tell you what to do; I’m not your father.

omg u guys this is totally what i was just saying like six days ago

Free Association: New Yorker-Constitution-$2 Bill-Astronaut Jones

I was reading Jill Lepore’s “Prior Convictions” in the April 14 New Yorker (I told myself I would not be that girl who only read the Clooney profile) and seized upon this quote:
“Some men look at constitutions with sanctimonious reverence, and deem them like the arc of the covenant, too sacred to be touched. They [...]

Ok, Biggest Loser viewers…

It’s time to vote on the third finalist!! Should it be Mark or Roger? Vote here.
or ????


i love surprise parties, too

another favorite from last weekend’s SNL post-jump

Is it famous for cupcakes?

Have you seen Postcards from Yo Momma? (”Does your mom still have an AOL account? Does she email you her random, yet charming, thoughts on life and love? Does she wish you called more often?“)
See a sampling of other people’s submissions after the jump.