Yeah, so, I'm kind at a disadvantage here, because it's the next day. Because, well, you know. You're watching the video. The. Fucking. Video. The night before. And you suddenly forget to breathe. Like, really, truly, all of a sudden your body does not remember what it's supposed to do. Inhale? Exhale? What? And you're choking, and also (and you weren't sure this was … [Read more...] about Death by Icon
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Icon: They've Created a Monster
So, I'm sort of having a crisis of faith, here. I just watched *NSYNC on MTV's "Icon" tribute to Janet Jackson. And it left me shaking and not quite weeping and completely out of control. This disturbs me to no end. It started out okay. Justin and Chris walk out. Justin looks vaguely cute, while Chris looks completely impish, and then Justin is not funny a whole bunch of … [Read more...] about Icon: They've Created a Monster
Icon: An Ode
i knew what was coming, weeks in advance. i knew. i was prepared. but still... could.not.breathe. palm flat on chest - heart still beating, thankfully. cheeks flushed. Staring. he did that thing, that thing with his hand. Staring. he did that thing, that thing against the wall. Staring. he did that thing, that thing with the magazine. (and you know, i liked the hair.) two … [Read more...] about Icon: An Ode
Icon: God Bless Janet Jackson Remakes
Can't you see my desire? No, and I think this is my problem. I can't. I've received numerous wordless phone calls and wordy emails on how hot The Boys are. How awesome the song is. How hot The Boys are. I've seen screen caps. I've laughed at JC's hair. I've marveled at the normality of their clothes. I've made a note of the fact that Justin wears that god-awful necklace in … [Read more...] about Icon: God Bless Janet Jackson Remakes
That’s the Way Love Goes, Again
Written by Melynee, Amanda MTVIcon: Janet Jackson brought us an unexpected treat – *NSYNC not only doing a fantastic cover, but putting their own spin on the video itself. The first viewing left most popgurls nearly incoherent, but after subsequent viewings (we lost count around 762), we felt that we could properly discuss "That's the Way Love Goes," boy-style. Melynee: Okay, … [Read more...] about That’s the Way Love Goes, Again