Anna Goldfarb

Are You Ready To Ask Me Out: A Flowchart

missannagoldfarb — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:55:32 -0500

Are You Ready To Ask Me Out: A Flowchart:

I made this!

I’m super excited to introduce you guys to my new site, Party...

missannagoldfarb — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:06:00 -0500

I’m super excited to introduce you guys to my new site, Party Academy. It’s basically like if Shmitten Kitten and MTV mated and had an awesome baby then tossed it on the Internet. I explain the idea behind it in the video above.

In case you were too lazy to watch the video, here’s the deal: Party Academy is a one-stop shop for whatever mood you’re in. Put your iPods away because I’ve got—count ‘em—FIVE party playlists to choose from: ’60s rock ‘n’ roll, ’70s funk soul, ’80s/’90s R&B, a Cock Rock party, and last but not least, the Wildcard party which is whatever I feel like watching. Just pick a party, push play, set it on fullscreen mode and you’re off. I’ll constantly tweak the playlists as I think of new songs to add. And, feel free to drop a line if you have any song requests or a party playlist to suggest as well.

While you’re on the Internet, be sure to check out both my tumblr site, Shlooby Kitten, and my personal site, AnnaGoldfarb.com. Whew! Ok. Have a great weekend!

UsedWigs Radio Podcast 91: Holiday Show with Anna Goldfarb

missannagoldfarb — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:51:42 -0500

UsedWigs Radio Podcast 91: Holiday Show with Anna Goldfarb:

Let’s all laugh together! Listen to my interview on UsedWigs! It starts 37 minutes in. In other news, I just learned that I have the most annoying cackle on the planet. Enjoy!

The Tricky Sideburns Vs. Hotness Matrix - The Frisky

missannagoldfarb — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:25:23 -0500

The Tricky Sideburns Vs. Hotness Matrix - The Frisky:

Ha! My Length of Sideburns vs. Hotness chart made it on to The Frisky. Radical!

I wrote this! stuffhipstershate: GUEST POST: Showing Their...

missannagoldfarb — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:15:00 -0500

I wrote this!

stuffhipstershate:

GUEST POST: Showing Their Uncool Cousins Around Town

Well, this is a bit of pickle dipped in an inconvenience wrapped up in a culture clash. You agreed to this family hang as a favor to your Mom because she asked you to take your Republican-ish cousin Brad from Akron, Ohio out on the town while he’s in the city for a work-related function. You tried to weasel your way out of it, but she wore you down with a guilt trip.

“It’s only four hours out of your life, so quit your whining and just do it,” she said sternly which made you groan because really where can you take this guy? He’s sure as hell not gonna enjoy going to any of the dimly-lit, low scene dive bar rat holes you frequent. Even if he says he wants to see “how the other half lives” and insists that you guys pop into your favorite haunt for beers, he doesn’t mean it. He wants to go somewhere that he can either a) watch sports on a large television b) stuff some kind of cheesy popper in his mouth and/or c) look at bimbos. This is the holy trinity of entertainment for him! Anything less than that is gonna be a big time letdown for his big night in the city.

He’ll show up in an Ohio State baseball hat, a crummy, blue Old Navy sweater with a horizontal white stripe knitted across the chest, boxy light blue jeans, and a pair of off-white Reeboks. Yup, good old Brad. Just looking him over you know that he’s gonna hate anywhere you take him to.

If you do decide to take him to your favorite spot because you can’t think of anywhere else to go, he’ll look around nervously as he leans against a wall with one hand jammed in his front pocket and one hand wrapped around a Bud Light beer bottle and unleash a string of running commentary about the other patrons’ fashion choices.

“Cool ear plugs, guy,” he’ll sarcastically crack at some dude you’re actually friends with, which will make you consider how mad your Mom would get if you just straight-up walked out of the bar and hightailed it home. Yes, ear plugs are weird. They make people’s ears look wonky. I got the memo about that, Brad. You’re such an astute fashion critic! Tell me more about your thoughts on the employment prospects for people with neck tattoos while you’re at it.

Thank god you only have to put up with him for one night. You might even lie and say you have to turn in early to cut the hang short. Maybe you’ll even fake a yawn or look at your watch all, “Jeez! It’s getting late. I should really get to steppin’.” But we all know that as soon as you guys part ways, you’ll roll into the party all your buddies have been texting you about and believe me, you will never be so happy to see your friends and taste that first sip of microbrew beer on your lips. It’ll feel like you’ve just been released from prison or something. You’ll hug everyone you see and smile so fucking wide at being reunited with your crew that your cheeks will hurt.

Anna Goldfarb is the publisher of Shmitten Kitten, a blog about dating for people who would probably never read a blog about dating.

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I Want Candy (In Moderation Because I’m An Adult)

missannagoldfarb — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0500

I Want Candy (In Moderation Because I’m An Adult):

Hey guys! I wrote a new post for Hello Giggles about how little kid me would be bummed that adult me doesn’t eat sweets on the reg. Check it out!

I Got A Shout Out In The Washington Post!

missannagoldfarb — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:29:00 -0500

This is incredible! Click here to read it. It’s under—ahem—Ryan Gosling’s item. (Never thought I’d say THAT.)

This is re-posted from Shmitten Kitten: Seeing Michael J. Fox...

missannagoldfarb — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:37:41 -0500

This is re-posted from Shmitten Kitten:

Seeing Michael J. Fox play “Johnny B. Goode” the other night at his annual A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson’s event was the coolest thing that’s ever happened to me. I’m (practically) a life-long fan of his and watching him play guitar—LIVE!—was beyond unreal. He straight-up shredded. It was like watching Michael Jackson do the Moonwalk or something; just a completely iconic performance. But, let’s back up a bit.

Michael J. Fox was my dream guy before I even knew what dream guys were. When I was little, I was obsessed with Alex P. Keaton from Family Ties. He was a jittery Republican who constantly ran his hands through his feathered hair and I was an awkward, chubby nine-year-old; clearly we were a match made in heaven.

For my birthday that year, I went to see Back to the Future at the movie theater. Watching him as Marty McFly was the hottest thing I’d ever seen in my life up to that point. Those tight jeans! Those suspenders! THOSE PURPLE CALVIN KLEINS! I didn’t even know a guy’s underwear came in purple. Talk about a gamechanger. It was the first time a boy had made my heart flutter. I’m telling you, Marty McFly skateboarded his way straight into my young heart. I wondered what his neck smelled like and what it’d feel like to squeeze his thigh the way Lorraine did under her parents’ dining room table. I wanted him to gaze at me the way he gazed at the 4 x 4 truck at the end of the film. I wanted to know. I needed to know.

After I saw the movie, I plastered my walls with Michael J. Fox posters which I’d eagerly tear out of Teen Beat magazines. He was in stereo, smiling at me from all sides of my bedroom. A million Michael J. Foxes hovering like attentive, friendly boyfriends. Whip our your hankies because let’s just say that it was a longshot to take our imaginary relationship to the next level. Unfortunately, I’d have to settle for a crush. Boohoo, I know.

I’ve already written about how I love dating shorter guys, and looking back, I can say that it all started with him. And, my adoration for him hasn’t faded in the slightest. In fact, I still have a Michael J. Fox poster on the back of my bedroom door. Whenever I move to a new place, it’s the first thing I post up in my new bedroom. That’s how I know I’ve settled in. Home is where the Teen Wolf poster is. I should needlepoint that on a pillow. Here’s a picture of me in front of it:

Look what a cute couple we’d make
Sassy! And, up there is the video I shot of him playing “Johnny B. Goode” last Saturday night which has already been featured on the Huffington Post, the Washington Post, TMZ, the Sun, Fox News, ABC News, IFC, The Daily What and more.

HOW COOL WAS THAT VIDEO? So cool, right? Because Michael was such a big part of my life during my formative years and because I’m so inspired by his work, I plan to partner with Team Fox and his foundation to help raise money for Parkinson’s research. It’s gonna be awesome. So stay tuned for updates because with our help, we can make a difference!

Sex Advice From Extremely Tall Women - Nerve.com

missannagoldfarb — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:13:00 -0500

Sex Advice From Extremely Tall Women - Nerve.com:

I was interviewed on Nerve.com about doin’ it with short guys. Cue up the LL Cool J song about um, doin’ it.

How Did You Get So Tall?

missannagoldfarb — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:17:03 -0500

How Did You Get So Tall?:

I wrote this for Hello Giggles. CHECK IT OUT!

How Did You Get So Tall?

Mirror, Mirror: My Snaggletooth Rules

missannagoldfarb — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:49:31 -0400

Mirror, Mirror: My Snaggletooth Rules :

I gave my Snaggletooth some love on one of my favorite sites, The Frisky!

10 People You Should Be Following on Twitter If You're Single via HowAboutWe

missannagoldfarb — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:59:00 -0400

10 People You Should Be Following on Twitter If You're Single via HowAboutWe:

I’M NUMBER 9, Y’ALL!

Follow me on Twitter here.

The Word On The Street Is That I'm Sick Of Stalking My Crushes Online

missannagoldfarb — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:30:00 -0400

And, it’s true! I wrote about it for the Frisky. Ch-ch-check it out.

DJ Shmitten Kitten IN THE HOUSE!

missannagoldfarb — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:16:57 -0400

I’m excited to announce that I’m dusting off my deejay gear and stepping behind the decks to spin at POP THE LID OFF! next Friday, Sept. 16th at Johnny Brenda’s. This is both POPPED! music festival’s pre-party event as well as Johnny Brenda’s 5 year anniversary party.

Aside from the rad bands we have playing, there will be free chips and salsa courtesy of my favorite salsa brand of all time, The Brooklyn Salsa Company.

COME TO THIS! Facebook info is here. You can buy tickets here. Weeeeee!

Not one but TWO of my tweets made Phrequency's favorite tweets of the VMAs

missannagoldfarb — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:33:07 -0400

Not one but TWO of my tweets made Phrequency's favorite tweets of the VMAs:

Check it out! And, follow me on Twitter if you’re into that sort of thing.

I pity the fool who doesn’t follow me on Twitter.

missannagoldfarb — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:55:00 -0400

I pity the fool who doesn’t follow me on Twitter.

Look!

missannagoldfarb — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:41:49 -0400

I said some things about some stuff on TheFeast.com:

Forget your standard dinner-and-a-movie rendezvous: Anna Goldfarb, the mastermind behind the Philly-based dating blog, Shmitten Kitten, shares her go-to spots for laying a successful first date foundation. While the adherence to Goldfarb’s guide can’t guarantee a love match, at least you’ll have fun as you eat, shop, and play your way toward “happily ever after.”

read the rest here.

I'm on Google+ 'n' stuff

missannagoldfarb — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:34:46 -0400

Circle me like I’m a mistake on a spelling test.

Attention Fellow Girl Bloggers: Join Me As I Teach My First Class For Skillshare

missannagoldfarb — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:07:24 -0400

I am pleased to announce the first class I’ve agreed to teach for Skillshare. It’s called “Blogging Basics for Girls” and it’s gonna be the raddest class about blogging you’ll ever attend.

Here’s the class description:

“Blogging Basics for Girls” will teach girl bloggers of all skill levels how to maximize their blog’s potential. We will go over things all bloggers should know. Everything from the pros and cons of different platforms, analyzing stats, implementing RSS feeds, and utilizing social media effectively will be discussed in a relaxed and fun environment. All women are welcome to attend whether you’ve had a blog for years or just started yours on a whim last week and have no idea what an RSS feed is or why you should have one. Don’t worry about it; I’ll guide you through it all. Sorry, guys! This class is for women only.

Feel free to bring something to take notes on. You can bring your laptop if you want, but it’s not mandatory. I plan on showing an entertaining Powerpoint presentation along with a funny lecture so come hang out, have a drink from the bar, and enjoy yourself while we go over ways to kick your blog into high gear.

After the class, I will email all the students a cheat sheet with any relevant links I talked about so you can explore them further at your convenience.

It’s all going down on Wednesday, Sept. 7th from 7pm - 9pm at the Field House. I have room for 20 students and the cost is only $15. Register here.

Look at that! A little Harry Potter humor to go with my...

missannagoldfarb — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:21:58 -0400

Look at that! A little Harry Potter humor to go with my hangover. Follow me on Twitter.