Tamu and Mallory read Trisha R. Thomas’s Nappily Ever Afterand compare it to the Netflixadaptation. Let’s just say there were high expectations which were sadly not met. However, both the book and movie are pioneers for moving natural hair into the mainstream; hopefully the next movies and books about natural hair will be even better.
Moral to the Story: We are beautiful regardless of what comes out of our heads.
Other Fun Topics Discussed:
The protagonist is really a selfish human.
She cut her hair off and had no new growth as a person.
Mallory liked the first chapter of the book.
Communication is important in relationships.
Don’t get blasted and share feelings because you may end up engaged.
Book break up vs. Insecurebreakup between Issa & Lawrence.
Mallory wondered if the movie was for white people to get an idea of black women & their hair.
The movie’s theme is “if a black man approves”
Most Ridiculous Movie Quote: “Men want realness”
Anything with a dick can still be a dick.
Women & beauty standards.
Sex in the shower can be a thing on wash day.
Miraculously Sanaa’s character can braid, but was unable to do her own hair.
Don’t assume because someone is wearing a scarf that they have cancer.
Mallory found the sexism in the movie!
Tamu talks about the moment when she cut her hair off.
Mallory finds the misogyny in the final pool scene between the father and mother!
Bad@Love Remakes this Movie: Would have been better to see someone with more power in their hands.
Myth Busted: Going natural is not cheap, nor is it quick.
The World According to Mallory: Online dating = Love resumes so use grammar and spell check.
Well, at the time it was timely, but now, not so much. Tamu & Mallory headed to the theaters to see Crazy Rich Asians.
Moral to the Story: It will be out on DVD/streaming pretty soon. Buy it, rent it, stream it often so we can get more movies of color out into the world – or at least in America.
Other Fun Topics Discussed:
This movie is Black Panther for Asians.
These are the most rich people EVER.
How do you not tell someone you are dating what they are getting into when it comes to your family?
Once you find out, why not Google for more information?
Tamu would have broken up with hottie.
Tamu questions the NY credibility of Constance Wu’s character. Hit them in the face with the damn fish!
Being other impacts all facets of life.
Everyone hates Americans.
Mallory has a hard time with the notion of being “crazy rich”.
Even if you tick off all the boxes, being American is hobbling.
If Bad@Love made this movie: Possible titles; Tragic Sad Americans or Stupid Poor Americans.
Henry Golding’s character was problematic.
Breaking Stereotypes: Hunky Tall Asians
The most over-the-top wedding EVER.
What is sacrifice?
Bad@Love tries to escape America by Dating Abroad: Should they consider adding super rich Asians to the list?
Tamu didn’t know her babysitter’s sons were Neo-Nazis (she was a kid!)
For their very first Halloween episode, Tamu and Mallory decided to watch two seemingly different, yet similar movies; 2007s Teeth and 1987s Fatal Attraction.
Moral to the Story: Maybe keep your dick inside of yourself.
Other Fun Topics Discussed:
A lot of time was devoted to determine where the teeth are located.
Vagina Dentata
Marriage masturbation fantasy.
Toby is a fuck boy.
Masturbation would have solved a lot in Teeth.
Used sheets in a cave in a big “NO”.
The dog eats a peen.
What if Glenn Close’s character in Fatal Attraction had vagina dentata?
Poor dog. Poor rabbit. Oh well Glenn Close.
Women are ALWAYS the unhinged ones in these movies.
Dan is also a fuck boy.
Tamu wishes she had teeth in her vagina.
Mallory would take having teeth in her vagina too far.
This week Tamu & Mallory discuss breakups with the help of an amazing podcast: Small Doses with Amanda Seales. Episode 28: Side Effects of a Breakup truly provided a lot of great advice on how to process a breakup and lead to robust discussions.
Moral to the Story: Take the time you need to heal and follow your gut.
Other Fun Topics Discussed:
Mallory needs stats as usual.
Question to ask yourself in the breakup process: Do you miss the relationship or the feeling of being in a relationship?
It’s Disney’s Fault: for all of our relationship beliefs.
Rejoice Recluses: There is a chance for love via Uber Eats.
Let music cure you of sadness by listening to a uptempo foreign language song to ease the pain. For Tamu, it would be Bollywood music, for Mallory, music from New Zealand.
Mallory has friends to attend The Hanson Summit in Tulsa every year.
BTW, Tulsa is quaint.
Tamu’s immunity to scorpion stings because she is a Scorpio.
Yes, summer is just about over, but that is about how long it took Mallory to read one of Tamu’s favorite author’s, Jackie Collins’ classic, Hollywood Wives. Since the book was very long, this will be another two-parter.
Morals to the Story: Go down on one another, and, don’t let anyone into your house.
Other Fun Topics Discussed:
There were too many characters for Mallory.
Everyone’s life was tragic.
Podcast Shout Out:Mouse and Weens living their Hollywood and San Diego lives. Please checkout their hilarious podcast.
Hollywood Wives contains loads of pedophilia.
Hollywood Wives contains homophobia – 80s style!
Mallory had to make a flow chart to track all of the characters.
Mallory finds Van Helsing to be complex, yet intriguing.
Apologies:Eating was occurring during the recording of this episode, along with much drinking, so sorry for the chewing and talking with our mouths full –we classy!
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and what better way to send it off than to partake in a time honored Minnesota tradition eating and drinking our way through the “Great Minnesota Get-Together“. For two weeks, ending on Labor Day, Minnesotans head over to The State Fair to eat anything and everything on a stick, people watch, and buy many “As Seen on TV” items.
Moral to the Story: If you ever find yourself in Minnesota at the end of August, definitely hit the MN State Fair…bring TUMS.
Other Fun Topics Discussed:
Mallory smuggles booze in to the fair…AGAIN!
Tamu’s Blue Barn Blueberry Basil Lemonade Tequila cocktail.
Taking a ride on the oldest State Fair Ride, Ye Old Mill and experience 4 minutes of darkness.
Mallory really hates geese.
Going to Bee school; Hive Beetles are squatters, bye-bye drones, the Queen Bee’s ability to choose a bee’s sex based on the needs of the hive, and bees steal from other bees.
Mallory learned all about bees from Futurama’s “The Sting” episode.
