“Twilight” Misses the Mark — Er, Vein

Dear Catherine Hardwicke, Summit Entertainment, and Whom It May Concern: You fucking fail me. I was going to shrug this off as one of them “the book was better” humdingers, but a couple bottles of wine and two days later, I am angry as Hades. That said, I’m gonna go ahead and make the assumption that you have failed every 13-17 year old female Hot Topic-obsessed Twilight fangirl who stayed awake late at night painting the ideal portrait of the book saga into their own fragile minds. Vulnerable, we waited with our “TEAM EDWARD” and “TEAM JACOB” shirts and... [Read more of this review]

SoCal DeCompression: May The Force Be With You

My ability to write has been stifled since Friday, October 17. I have not been able to wholly articulate the extreme range of emotions I’ve experienced since that weekend in any form of productive communication, and I cannot rationalize it. I believe part of the reason is because some of the things I saw and felt that weekend left me truly baffled. I believe part of the reason is because you as the reader, do not hold the ability to empathize with said events without witnessing them for yourself. I believe part of my block is also because I’m afraid to say the words out loud and put them into... [Read more of this review]

Attn: Female Toilet Pissers

Yeah you, the sprayer. I don’t know what it is with some of you women, but for chrissakes, if you are going to do the ol’ hover move in a public restroom, you either: 1. Better have that maneuver LOCKED down - you aren’t hosing down the effing patio or 2. WIPE.IT.UP. News Flash: Toilet paper exists! For some reason, some ladies assume that just cause they’re at the ghetto movie theatre, Dodger Stadium, — whichever somewhat classless establishment — that they can spray their whiz all over the toilet seat (by avoiding actually sitting on it), and pass it on for... [Read more of this review]

Dear Man, Why You Always Gotta Bring Me Down?

Common courtesy is much too hard to come by these days. Normally I wouldn’t go as far as posting an entire blog about this; but in doing so I really hope that it enlightens some of the more ignorant people (AHEM, MALE SPECIES) in our society. You know, I understand why my friends get uneasy around me in social situations. I can be very confrontational when under the influence of alcohol (what do you expect out of an Irish-Italian Leo), but extremely passive aggressive otherwise (with a stronger lean towards the latter). There is a very fine line drawn between the two, but tonight I wasn’t... [Read more of this review]

Guy Ritchie’s ROCKNROLLA: “Daddy Was A Bankrobber”

In most aspects of my life, I am not easy to please. I am a tough crowd when it comes to jokes, music, food and the way I like my bloody marys. However, when it comes to movies, that is not the case. I reserve the right to consider my taste credible, but I don’t (care to) know a damn thing about cinematography or the history of motion pictures. I’m a simple girl – give me a few laughs, perhaps a tear or two, and I’ll consider my $13.50 at the box office well spent. That said, my friends of the male species and I will perpetually butt heads on what we each consider... [Read more of this review]

7-11 and Modern Day Politics: A Photo Essay

My daily trip to 7-11 was greeted with a pleasant surprise as I approached the DIY coffee kiosk this morning. Not only are they now offering their seasonal Spiced Pumpkin Latte (my favorite, for it’s oh-so bold and pumpkin-y flavor), but I was faced with another bold decision to make. Well I’ve got news for you. I’m no asshat, so the choice was simple. I just love the smell of pumpkin and Obama in the morning. I also love the smell of freedom — the freedom of choice (you know, like abortion and tying the knot with a gal). Propaganda aside, I still don’t know if... [Read more of this review]

Kings Of Leon: Only By The Night

Kings Of Leon: Only By The Night Release Date: September 23, 2008   Every once in a blue moon, an album gets under my skin so bad that it engulfs my bloodstream. I want to breathe it. I want to drink it. I want to fuck its brains out, while it plays in the background. Twice. I guess a great album is kind of like a good romance, it falls in your lap when you aren’t searching for it. This rings exceptionally true with southern rock boys, Kings of Leon, and their fourth full-length release, Only By The Night. Truthfully, I despised the first (and in turn, the last) thing I heard from Kings of Leon,... [Read more of this review]

V is for Vagina

Continuing the theme, I’d like to think that my vagina makes for interesting conversation. And the fact that my little ol’ hot pocket always seems to find itself in some amazingly awkward situation or another, well, it kinda makes me believe that I’m sitting on a Super Hero with magestic powers. (Or, if you are one of my exes, a Super Villain.) Behold my most recent vagina adventurequest… Mike: if i don’t make menstruation jokes who will? Mike: its creepy when women do it Mike: because then shit gets real Casey: well i guess i know to keep my mouth shut then Casey:... [Read more of this review]

I Heart Planned Parenthood

My first post. Nice and controversial. Hey, I’m Casey Cupcakes. And if this blog doesn’t lay it out plain and simple, well… And I also enjoy being a bleeding-heart liberal, 20-something female living in California. …Which brings me to my next point. Because of the fact that all Planned Parenthood locations are notorious for long waits, I avoided even a mere attempt at making an appointment for my latest, erm, health scare, and jumped right into mass texting every liberal chick in my phonebook, because surely, one of those hookers would have the answer to my prayers.... [Read more of this review]