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Happy Pride Month everybody! If you’re looking to infused some spookiness into your celebrations, Nerdist’s Ali Mattingly is here with some of her favorite LGBT horror movies. From the unforgettable dance moves of Jesse in Nightmare on Elm Street 2 to the unexpected mascot of Pride himself, The Babadook, we’re shining the spotlight on some of the best and brightest queer icons of the genre on today’s episode of Nerdist Now.
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We’ve all had to get creative during the pandemic to find ways to keep ourselves occupied and amused. One woman named Jackie made the most of her time working from home by wearing the exact same Hawaiian shirt in every Zoom meeting she had with her colleagues for more than a year.
Jackie told Inside Edition that she thought it would be funny to wear the shirt two days in a row. It’s a pretty distinctive shirt so obviously, people would notice and comment on it. Except no one did. No one noticed that second day so Jackie kept the joke going and ended up wearing the shirt for 264 consecutive meetings and still, no one noticed.
She posted a TikTok documenting the journey back in April:
@jemjackiejem##stitch with @moneyintheblank ##greenscreen ##foryoupage ##millennial♬ original sound – JEM
And again in May:
@jemjackiejemhelp me lol ##fyp ##foryoupage ##workfromhome ##zoommeeting ##fypシ ##millennial ##corporate ##9to5 ##corporatelife♬ I’m Not Okay (I Promise) – My Chemical Romance
She even got a new coworker at one point and still nothing.
@jemjackiejemBeen wearing this shirt to every meeting for over a year… ##fyp ##foryoupage ##zoommeeting ##helpme ##nonprofit ##hawaiianshirt ##fypシforyoupage♬ original sound – JEM
“I had some real ups and downs,” Jackie says. “Like the first month, I was like, this is really funny. Then it’d be like, oh, I’m still wearing this. And then it’d be funny again.”
After 264 meetings in “the pineapples and flowers,” on her last day before leaving for a new job, Jackie finally told her coworkers what she’d been doing and she says everyone was genuinely surprised, it’s not just that they’d been unsure of how to broach the subject.
This is especially amazing because women in general can feel such pressure in how we present ourselves at work. Even over Zoom, we’re expected to put a ton of effort into their clothes, makeup, hair, and everything else. That pressure can be very real, but it can also be self-inflicted. Maybe this is a nice reminder that it’s OK to go easy on ourselves sometimes. It’s possible no one is even paying attention. (via HuffPost)
- Chris Cooper–the former comic book editor at the center of last year’s “Central Park Karen” debacle–returns to Marvel to discuss the impact the X-Men had on him as a young closeted queer kid. (via Marvel)
- An Interview With a Vampire series is heading to AMC. (via Deadline)
- Yessssss! Tonight!
Tonight! Don’t miss the brand-new trailer for Marvel Studios’ #ShangChi and the Legend of the Ten Rings during NBA Countdown on @ESPN. Experience it in theaters September 3rd. pic.twitter.com/OORiEUBGUz
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) June 24, 2021
- That far/alt-right member of Mumford & Sons has officially left the band. Bye then! (via Consequence of Sound)
- Everyone is showering Conan O’Brien with love ahead of his final show tonight. (via Pajiba)
- Add this to your podcast list: “Lovecraft Country Star Jurnee Smollett on Fighting Monsters During the Real-Life Horror of Jim Crow America.” (via Variety)
And finally, we will not be acknowledging Lena Dunham’s Polly Pocket movie in hopes that if we ignore it, it will turn out to have been a collective fever dream. Happy almost Friday!
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The post Things We Saw Today: This Woman Wore the Same Hawaiian Shirt To 264 Zoom Meetings & No One Noticed first appeared on The Mary Sue.We’ve scoured the galaxy to find the best Star Wars baby books to start reading to your little one.
Bedtime stories are a crucial part of family bonding. Reading to little ones can promote a fondness of literature as well as develop the roots of language. Why not introduce to your little ones the powerful stories of Star Wars at an early age? The magic of experiences in a galaxy far far away can bring the most daring adventures, empowering perceptions, and truly form a sense of vivid imagination. With compelling characters, significant origins and backgrounds, and incredible imagery, your family will feel like you are actually in the world of Star Wars just by immersing yourself in literature.
Geek Baby Clothes has curated an incredible list of Star Wars Baby Books for your intergalactic space traveling family! From educational books, adventurous tales, self-discovery empowerment, your little one will be fascinated with these stories!
Before diving into a world of Star Wars literature, why not check out some really cool Star Wars Baby Clothes and Onesies?
Perfect for reading sessions while wearing Star Wars fashion!
Star Wars ABC – 3CPO: Alphabet Book
Your tiny padawan will be diving right into a galaxy far far away to learn the alphabet in the most adventurous way! With adorable pictures and silly rhymes, this book belongs in any Star Wars fan’s book collection.
Star Wars OBI-123: A Book of Numbers
If your little galaxy adventurer is learning their ABCs why not continue their galactic journey of learning with their 123s? This book is perfect for a family reading time while discovering Star Wars vocabulary at a young age!
Star Wars Creatures Big & Small
Cute, cuddly, and silly creatures reside in this special poetry book about exploring all the animals and creatures Star Wars has to offer! Your space traveling baby will know all about Star Wars’ big and small beings!
Your small Jedi in training will be following the path of Luke Skywalker. This lovely story narrated by Yoda explains to Luke Skywalker how to use the Force. Yoda’s knowledge sets the tone with his wise words and inspirational speeches on how padawans of any age can be a true Jedi!
We all know the quote “Luke, I am your father” so why not dive into a delightful and sweet story of the parenting adventures of Darth Vader and his son Luke. From silly scenes of Halloween, potty time, ice cream runs and more will surely bring a smile to the whole family’s faces.
How challenging can raising a little girl truly be? Well, join Darth Vader’s zany and precious adventures of parenting Princess Leia! From youthful tea parties to turning into a rebellious teen, this darling story will surely be one for the book collection!
This charming story is perfect for bedtime! Goodnight Darth Vader is the follow-up the Jeffrey Brown’s other two books Darth Vader and Son and Vader’s Little Princess. Follow Darth Vader trying to soothe his twins Luke and Leia before bedtime by telling them wonderful stories of the Star Wars universe.
Rey and Pals is a true delight featuring an array of Star Wars characters adventuring in silly antics together. With the crew playing Dungeons & Dragons together, Poe playing bowling and fetch with BB-8, enjoying Summertime together, and other witty situations! Highlighting the importance of teamwork is very much introduced within the pages of these stories.
Princess Leia isn’t a typical princess-like character and this story I Am a Princess surely proves it. Brave and heroic, Princess Leia will journey with your little padawan through the galaxy and promote that anyone can be a fearless hero!
I Am a Hero showcases that heroes can be big or small, old or young, and can come from any background! There are beautiful messages within the beautiful pages of this book filled with favorite Star Wars characters being heroic and powerful and inspiring strength deep within!
One of my personal favorite characters in Star Wars is the loveable furry Chewbacca! This wonderful story follows the brave Wookie and the crew of Star Wars into the adventures of scenes from Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and even Solo!
Another one of my favorite characters is the brave padawan, Ahsoka Tano! Introduce this fantastic character to your tiny padawan and follow the adventures of Ahsoka learning the way of the force from Luke Skywalker. Fun fact, the author Ashley Eckstein is also Ahsoka’s voice in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels!
Learning about Stormtroopers and their duties ties in a fantastic story about Phasma, FN-2187, and other stormtroopers in the galaxy. Are stormtroopers good? Evil? This Little Golden Book story will explain while showcasing FN-2187’s journey to becoming a hero of the resistance.
Little Golden Book Star Wars Box Set
This Little Golden Books box set contains 5 stories from the “I Am” stories! Featuring I Am a Pilot, I Am A Jedi, I Am a Sith, I Am A Droid, and I Am a Princess. This box set is perfect for a baby shower gift or a bookshelf in a Star Wars themed Nursey!
Star Wars: The Mandalorian: This is the Way
No one can resist how cute The Child is a.k.a. Baby Yoda! Introduce this iconic cute character to your very own cute baby in the book This is the Way featuring characters and highlights from the first season of The Mandalorian.
Star Wars Galactic Storybook by Various Authors
Bedtime will be full of adventures with this fantastic Galatic Storybook that will take your galaxy-exploring family to the greatest adventures in space! With padded pages for ultimate protection against tiny hands, this book is perfect for early readers to discover their vivid imagination!
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Galaxy Needs You
With fantastic morals and admirable affirmations, The Galaxy Needs You is a heartwarming tale about following Rey’s empowering journey through self-exploration! Your little padawan will be empowered to do their very best just like Rey!
5 Minute Star Wars Stories is a book with a padded cover for deep intergalactic exploration at lightspeeds ahead! Perfect short tales for bedtime or anytime throughout the day. Join the infamous characters of Star Wars, like Rey and BB-8, Yoda and Count Dooku, Luke Skywalker and the Rebels, and many more in 11 chapters full of grand adventures.
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