Tee & Bizkits

YouTube: Laina (Overly Attached Girlfriend)

2012-07-04T22:21:00.000+01:00

"Original" image taken from her "JB Fan Video"

Surely, everyone has heard or seen this girl on some form of social media or as a meme. Well, she is the latest internet sensation and within her own right, too. This girl is HILARIOUS.

She shot to "fame" when she uploaded her submission for Justin Bieber's competition to be in a commercial for his latest fragrance "Girlfriend", here is Laina's video:

This video has had, at the time of writing this blog, 8,522,233 hits in one month. And it's clear why it's become such a sensation. Laina has remixed JB's song "Boyfriend" in her own faux obsessed fan way, and I think it's sheer lyrical genius. It includes such lyrics as "I wouldn't call it jealousy, just looking out for you. Reading all your texts, watching everything you do" and "If I was your girlfriend, I'd never let you leave, without a small recording device taped under your sleeve". She teamed these lyrics with insane crazy-eyed stares in to the camera and sarcastic shrugs. I mean, shit just doesn't get better.

It's sad to say that she's didn't win the JB contest, but who the fuck cares, she won at LIFE!

Since the release of that video, she created another parody skit remix of Carly Rae Jepson's "Call Me Maybe", which I didn't think was as great as her JB video, but the Carly Rae Jepson one has received over 13 MILLION hits since the 18th June.

Example of the surge of internet meme's

It seems to me that Laina has really taken on board the "Overly Attached Girlfriend" label she's been tagged with, and I think she's pulling it off epically. Another video she uploaded titled "I Wouldn't Call It Overly Attached..." shows her miming "overly attached" lyrics from songs.

Laina's latest video she uploaded was a Q&A. Now, before I watched this video, thought that she was going to try and nip the overly attached girlfriend label in the bud, but she sent me on a full 180 and was in full character (but who am I to say that this isn't how she really is? I really hope so. She could so be my new BFF).

Anyway, during this video she answered a few questions from her new fans, and it is one of the funniest Q&A's I've ever watched. As I said, she remained in full "OAGF" mode through the entire video. She mixed that in with some incredible sarcasm which was beautifully expressed through comedic movements, shurgs and gestures (it's the 3 t-shirt changes that get me). Check out the Q&A below:

All-in-all, I've definitely found my new favourite YouTuber and I sincerely hope that she continues making videos, because I absolutely love her and I think her talent and comedy is something that should be worshipped.

..... No, seriously Laina, I love you. I will find you.

- N

P.S. Everybody should DEFINITELY check Laina out and see exactly what I'm talking about:

Youtube: Here

Facebook: Here

Twitter: Here

Twitter parody account: Here

Parody website: Here

Katy Perry - Vogue Italia

2012-07-02T14:02:00.001+01:00

Okay, so I should probably let you all know that I am a ~~FUCKINGHUMONGOUS~~ big Katy Perry fan, and I just have to express how I felt when I saw her recent shoot for Vogue Italia. Here's an accurate visual;

She looks FLAWLESS. Like, I can't even put in to legible words how much I am loving these pictures. She looks almost unrecognisable. For the spread, Katy wore blonde and pink wigs and outfits by Valentino, Oscar de la Renta, Jill Sander & COMME des GARÇONS.

JUST LOOK AT HER!

I'm used to seeing her all sweet n' candy and just looking sensational, but these images are just on an entirely different level. It reminds me of a HD 60's music video... it's just... UGH-MAZING! (don't say that out loud, it makes you sound like a sexual deviant).

But, yeah... I love them. She looks gorgeous and I just adore her.

-N

Music: P!nk - Blow Me (One Last Kiss)

2012-07-02T13:42:00.000+01:00

YES! The diva herself is back with an orgasmic single "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)".

We haven't really had anything from P!nk since her "Funhouse" album, and I for one are glad that she's back. I adore P!nk, she's one of my favourite recording artists.

"Blow Me" is a slight change of pace that we're used to from our girl, but everything is on point. It doesn't sound a "raspy" or as "powerful" from her usual, but it's still a pretty great song all the same.

The song, as it is right now, is still a demo, but if you want you can listen to is here (the link will open in a new window) and enjoy.

The single is due for release July 9th, so everybody buy it on iTunes and support your girl.

-N

TV: Thelma's Gypsy Girls.

2012-07-01T20:58:00.001+01:00

Hey everyone,

OK, so everyone has to remember the 'My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding' series, right? If you don't... DAFUQ?

Well, I present to you 'Thelma's Gypsy Girls', which is brought to you by the makers of My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. However, with this TV show, the Gypsy ladies will be shown how to create their very own ~~bin bags~~ wedding dresses.

Its successor proved to be a hit in the UK. It was trashy, shocking, tacky but also honest. The show displayed the true Gypsy lifestyle in the UK.

Thelma's Gypsy girls is something that I'm REALLY looking forward to. Not only because is it going to be hilarious, but a tutor from my University is going to be the main machinist who's going to be teaching the girls. Her name is Paula (P for short) and she's is an absolute scream and was a pleasure to know.

So everybody better tune in and check it out and see why I bigged P up so much.

Thelma's Gypsy Girls - Channel 4 - Sunday 8th July @ 9PM.

-N

We're back!

2012-07-01T20:35:00.001+01:00

Hey, guys and gals! Yes, I know neither me not Claire have posted on here for a rather long time, but we've just left university and it's been a hectic year so far! But, fret not, we'll be back with some delicious new content as soon as possible! WATCH THIS SPACE!

- Nathan

The not-so Desperate Scousewives

2011-12-14T12:17:00.005+00:00

This show is without a doubt one of the worst to have ever hit television. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for 'reality' TV shows and the tackiness they provide, but this is diabolical.

I've lived in Liverpool for almost 3 years, and I'm pretty wise on the scouse image. While, yes, this show portrays what many women dress like, how they style their hair and how they do their make-up - the sheer lack of personality that the show contains is mind-numbing. This is by far no reality TV show, but an amateur scripted piece of vomit.

Let's start of with the illustrious Amanda Harrington - The first thing I remember when the 1st episode was aired, was the hilarious tagline 'Amanda Harrington - Local Celeb' - In the 3 years I've lived here, I have never heard of her nor seen her. I've even asked a large amount of scousers and they too do not know who she is. I Google'd her and all I got back were typical bikini shots with exaggerated airbrushing. I fail to see how this has earned her a 'celeb' status. She is one of the most annoying, self-centred and completely bland characters, ever! Out of all the personality-lacking in the show, she is the one with the least.

Next up, is 'Britain's Most Brutal Blogger' & self-proclaimed Z-Lister, Jaiden Michael - This guy is just a typical homo with far too many opinions. I went on his blog http://jaidenm.co.uk/ and I couldn't help but laugh at the off-centre title. I read through some of his blog posts and there was nothing brutal about it. Well, maybe except the fact that his website was a load of shit, and his lack of 'brutal' almost smacked me in the face. I've produced burps more brutal than this piece of fluff.

And last but not least, the star of the show, Jodie Lundstram - This is the girl who is claiming to 'take back Liverpool'.... Yeah, OK. I know many a-scouse female that could quite easily topple you, shweet'art. I'm not sure how she's going to attempt to take over Liverpool, but it sure as shit isn't going to be in a salon where you're making customers pay to look as bad as you. What is it with these women and looking like Drag Queens? No, scratch that, Drag Queens actually take the piss, these women think they look gorgeous. The only memorable thing I remember her doing is 'claiming', and I do mean 'claiming' to have invented the Scouse Brow. Bitch! You invented nothing!

All-in-all, this show is fucking terrible. But, I will continue to watch it weekly just so I can discuss more of their shit.

- N

Little Mix crowned winners of X Factor

2011-12-12T12:35:00.003+00:00

Little Mix were announced as the winners of this years X Factor last night.I must admit I wasn't all too bothered about who was going to win.

Courtesy of http://uk.tv.yahoo.com/x-factor/

I watch X Factor every year, and every year my favourites get booted out very quickly (I have good taste I'll have you know; those judges are useless!) I also then vow never to watch it again. But the next year will come round and I'm sat in front of the TV on a Saturday night again watching the show, making sarcastic comments.

My favourite bit of the X Factor was always the auditions, but I really don't like this new format of the auditions being performed in front of a live audience. It takes away the candid looks and giggles from the judges and just makes it a big circus.

This year I had a few favourites from the beginning. I liked Amelia Lily initially and thought it was unfair how she got booted out in the first week, but as she returned I thought her performances were a little shouty.

There were a few boys in the opening rounds that I loved. John Wilding made it through to the judges houses for the second year in a row, but was dropped at this point. I absolutely loved him. I thought there was something of the Adam Lambert/Elvis about him. He should have been given another chance, but maybe things will work out for the better for him. He has a beautiful voice, so I think there could be some music released from him in the future.

I also loved the voice of one man in particular. The awkward thing is I can't remember his name! He got through the audition and then flopped after that. He never performed badly, I think they just didn't find him memorable. He was a little bit Matt Cardle in his vocals and he had such a beautiful face. Facially, he reminded me of Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes) / Mat Devine (Kill Hannah). And for the life of me I cannot remember his name! No matter how hard I hammer Google, nothing seems to bring up his name. Rather annoying.

So, after all this rambling I would like to talk about the winners, Little Mix. This year there was a lot of rule breaking. Little Mix were fabricated by Tulisa from a handful of female solo vocalists who weren't good enough to get through the rounds. They were styled in a very odd and quite childish way to begin with. The knee high socks and mish mash of styles. I have to admit that I personally loved it! I like their style and how they never quite match, but it works. Little Mix were never a contender to win for me. Some weeks I would enjoy a performance, but they never blew me away. They caught my attention a couple of weeks ago when they performed En Vogue's Don't Let Go. I thought at this point they had upped their game and set their sites to win. Before this point I felt their vocals had been very disjointed and they could barely harmonise. But that performance was brilliant. Well done Little Mix. I think if they go down the Cher Lloyd track, which they seem to be doing especially with their styling, then they might make something of themselves.

Living in Liverpool, I was always rooting for Marcus. I thought he performed perfectly most weeks. He always had a strong vocal and he was always so smiley! I loved his choice of funky upbeat songs. He was personable but not in a cheesey, Ray Quinn way (couldn't stand him). For a while I was convinced Marcus would win, but when he got through to the final I could tell, purely by the way the show was put together and the choice of winners song, that he was going to be runner up.
For the first time in a long time Marcus' song choices were poor and he didn't sound quite right singing the winners song.

That's another thing to rant about. Cannonball is the single to be released by Little Mix, originally beautifully done by Damien Rice. I'm sick of the X Factor taking classic songs and ruining them. Little Mix sang it well, I must admit, but I would have prefered to just have the song known in its original way.

So, well done Little Mix. I don't think I'll be looking out for their album in the future and I don't think the single deserves to be Christmas Number One, but good luck to them. Marcus, I hope you continue on mate cos you were a gem!

C x

My Week With Marilyn: Review

2011-12-05T13:04:00.003+00:00

Hey guys, it's Claire here with my first post. I wrote a review of My Week With Marilyn, following Nathan's lovely, amusing summary of the film. Hope you enjoy. And get out there and watch the film! Much love. C x

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I arrived at Fact with an open mind. I was hoping ‘My Week With Marilyn’ would live up to expectations.

The film began with a heavily padded Michelle Williams re-enacting a famous Marilyn scene. Despite rumours that she had to gain a lot of weight to fill Marilyn’s curvy size 16 figure, there was clearly a lot of padding around her hips and this caught my attention.

Despite my criticisms of the film, I soon settled into it. The story focused on young wannabe producer Colin Clark. The audience is drawn into this characters life and forgets about Marilyn for at least an hour until she graces the screen again. Clive’s story is typical; a posh boy who wants to rebel against his family and become a film producer. We see him struggle to work his way into Sir Laurence Olivier’s production company. Eddie Redmayne’s gentle acting and kind face make him easy to watch and a comfortable character to enjoy the journey with.

The film is a true representation of what happened during the filming of The Prince and The Showgirl, according to third assistant director Colin Clark.

As soon as Michelle Williams appears on screen you can’t seem to keep your eyes off her. The characters and setting are very dull and if I’m honest, very English, but Marilyn’s blemish free porcelain skin, short peroxide curls and ruby lips make her stand out a mile, and even almost 50 years after her death you can understand how her striking image struck a chord the world over. But the image of this glamorous sex kitten is soon shattered as we see a very vulnerable, weak young woman.

Marilyn arrives on set with her full entourage and everyone is very keen to meet her. It is a little uncomfortable to watch as you feel Marilyn’s nerves and you can see she is close to anxious tears. During first few scenes of filming The Prince and The Showgirl we see a very broken Marilyn. Michelle Williams plays her perfectly in her childlike simplicity. You can’t help but feel almost parental towards her.

The fact that the film is a true story saddened me greatly. Marilyn is depicted as a broken person and is rarely herself. She admits to just wanting ‘to be loved’, yet she is pushed and shoved and over encouraged by her staff, who see her simply as a ‘cash cow’.

A highlight of the film is when we get to see the fun Marilyn. She takes a shine to Colin and takes him on a day out. They run through fields and go swimming, simple childhood activities, and this is where we see her shine. Marilyn and Colin’s relationship develops and he falls in love with her. She becomes dependant on him almost immediately, as soon as she sees that he is ‘not the enemy’.

The film gives such a new and unusual insight into her life. Michelle Williams deserves any award thrown at her for this role. She is encapsulating, as Monroe was; she has her characteristics down to a tea and her voice oozes sex appeal. She also thrives as the broken Marilyn, which this film focuses on. You feel so much pity for her; she is teary and tired most of the time.

Overall, it is a heart breaking film. You see the true Marilyn, the woman who just wanted to feel safe and loved. The absence of Arthur Miller in most of the film just adds to the feel that she truly is alone.

My Week With Marilyn

2011-12-02T22:16:00.011+00:00

My Week With Marilyn was undoubtedly one of the best films of 2011.

Me and Claire went to watch it the day after it's release, and I won't lie to you, we weren't expecting all that much from it. We thought that Marilyn Monroe was a pretty difficult person to impersonate (given the fact that she's, for some reason, become a 'costume' icon. Which, F.Y.I, is tacky, people. TACKY!) and she has a very unique personality.

Anyway, we eventually got to the cinema Fact (another F.Y.I.... It's WAY cheaper than the 'usual' cinemas. So check them out) and we were gasping at the £7.50 ticket prices (students, may I add) but we paid it and blah blah blah. We got in to the screen room and we were greeted by lush purple sofas. Cushty, eh? (We paid extra for the cushty)

We sat through the usual trailers and what not and the film eventually started..... and we were literally on the edge of our lush, purple sofa from beginning to end. We only peeled our peepers off the screen to 'awh' and 'sob' to each other silently enough for other people not to see how sad we were.

The film itself was like watching Marilyn in motion. Michelle Williams' performance was absolutely outstanding. She was Marilyn incarnate as far as I'm concerned; everything from her movement, to her mannerisms and even her voice (which is what we were a bit 'eek' about) but she absolutely NAILED it.

Eddie Redmayne who played Colin Clarke, the 'vulnerable' film director hopeful was alright at best. His part seemed to be a little monotonous and he barely cracked a smile. I mean, you're with MARILYN MONROE for crying out loud. And don't even get me started on his botoxed upper-lip.

Speaking of dodgy lips, let's talk about Kenneth Branagh's non-existent one. His performance was as apparent as said lip. It looks like his teeth got hungry and started on his own mouth

....So, it's fair to say that Michelle Williams stole the show. She WAS Marilyn. I strongly advise you to go and watch it. That is the only way you will understand.

Our very own Claire is soon going to be posting an actual review of the film soon. So, keep your eyes peeled.

- Nathan.