Tangents & The Times

I’ve developed a strong affinity for Jewish guys.
+ I went to see WHY? at the Echoplex, but we’ll get to that.

It’s funny because I have been mistaken for someone of Jewish decent many of times over the years. In fact, 72% of Orange County probably still believes I am Jewish due to a ramped rumor started by infamous havoc-wreaker, A. Trevor Clarke. I would always respond with no, I am not Jewish, I’m just kind of Italian. Clarke holds to the theory that “the two are interchangeable”. I am beginning to think I should embrace these cases of mis-identity considering my current crushes, two of which I have encountered.

Crush #1

Shia LaBeouf was always a staple in our household since his debut on the Disney channel. At that junction in time, I had no desire for the chap. But my head was immediately turned and stuck on that rough mug since last summer’s blockbuster Transformers.

Look, I know he’s getting a bad rap in the media but… I don’t care.
So what he…

On November 4, 2007, LaBeouf was arrested early in the morning for misdemeanor criminal trespassing in a Chicago Walgreens after refusing to leave when asked by a security guard. LaBeouf was due in court on November 28, 2007.[44] The criminal charges were dropped on December 12.[45]

and

In March 2008, an arrest warrant was issued for LaBeouf after he failed to turn up to a court appearance. The hearing was in relation to a ticket he received for unlawful smoking in Burbank, California in February 2008. When neither LaBeouf nor a lawyer turned up at the court at 8:30 a.m., a $1000 bench warrant was issued for his arrest,[46] however the court commissioner in California recalled this warrant on March 19, 2008 after the actor’s attorney arrived a day late to plead not guilty on LaBeouf’s behalf, and a pre-trial hearing was set for April 24, 2008.[47] The charge was dismissed after the actor paid a $500 fine.[48]

or

In the early morning hours of July 27, 2008, authorities arrested LaBeouf on misdemeanor drunk driving charges in Los Angeles, after the actor was involved in a car collision in which he injured his hand. His passenger (Isabel Lucas) and another driver also suffered minor injuries.[50][51] Two days later, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokesman announced that La Beouf was not at fault in the accident, saying that the other driver had run a red light.[52] Roberto Orci revealed that LaBeouf’s injury had been written into the plot of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, which he was filming at the time, and that they wanted to ensure that his hand was protected for the remainder of the shoot[53]

He looks good in a suit !

Crush #2

Jonathan “Yoni” Wolf, of Berkley’s spasm of indie rock / hip hop: WHY?

Last night my roommate came home with fo’ties, which I downed in a record twenty minutes, before walking to the show- WHY? at the Echoplex. We got there just as their set started and it was tres fab. The set list was mostly comprised of jams off Alopecia and Elephant Eyelash. I have no complaints. They still refused to play Darla. When the crowd cried for it, I’m pretty sure Yoni said she was dead… but don’t quote either one of us on that. I might be wrong due to the fact I stood in the back, sipping down whiskey and diets with cherries. There is some speculation about the song Darla, whether it really is about a chicken or not. Maybe… hmmm… I’m more interested in the reason why it is never played live.

So, Does anyone know why they won’t play Darla live ?
The answer is YES.
Our friend, Shaun from Anticon, took the time to answer the question in my comments:
“WHY? doesn’t play darla because they don’t like the song too much… and everybody asks for it.”
Thanks Shaun !

The only known photograph so far of the Echoplex show:

- from music is my boyfriend.

(I promise to provide better photos as soon as they are readily available.)

After the set, the crowd cleared and Yoni was just chillin’, putting stuff away, chatting with fans. I decided to approach the rapper/indie rocker/producer/anticon superstar. He was talking to some person- a guy? A girl? In this day and age, there is no telling- and I waited patiently. We made eye contact and I ESPed him, saying “I love you.” He totally got it and then ESPed me back saying he loved me too !!! So, just when I think I can go and confirm this telepathic admission of other-worldly desire, some girl and her man hop in front of me. I obviously couldn’t continue just standing there so I went and found my roommate harassing Italians. We went back inside.
We walked up and I said, “So, Yoni, is it cool if we just get married now?”
He took me up in his arms and said, “Yes. Yes, it is really cool.”
And then we made out.
In front of everyone !!!

Actually, it went like this:
My roommate says, “Hey man… blah blah blah… French kiss my roommate! She loves you!”
I stood there, drunken and mortified.
Yoni exuded some awkwardness.
I shook his hand and told him he was awesome and peaced out.
…
Marissa FAIL.
AGAIN.

Sheesh.
Well, I guess it can’t always be August.

Alright, it’s time for me to actually do something productive !
Bye blog !

Love,
Marisssssss

Oh, PS !
Speaking of my big Jew crushes AND Alopecia…
***siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh***<3<3<3<3

HAHAHAHAHAHA.
Oh yes, he’s definitely my favorite.