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Here's a behind-the-scenes video of how they did it: I gotta admit, I loved the faux-hawk look. I guess because that's the time period I hit my late teens/early 20's? Although I'm kind of surprised they didn't cite David Beckham for that look. I'm really shocked the guy is only 23, though! Doesn't really look boyish to me, at all! What do you guys think of Sam's natural lumbersexual look?

The 60's hair was just hideous. I think manbuns can work on guys with long faces, but generally not a fan of guys with long hair.

Check out this model/musician as he tries out various styles popular for 10 different decades! I think he looked his hottest in the 1940's and 2000's. Although if they wanted to be truly accurate for 2005, he should've had a shaved chest. The hair was generally bang on, though. I kind of like that they basically didn't have to do anything for him to look 1970's or 1990's. LOL.

I'm going to admit, I kind of thought this was going to be like JWolf's The List, where the young college freshman goes through boy after boy. I'm a little disappointed that it's not, but I'm really enjoying the characters regardless. I do kind of want Adam to branch out from Kevin, but we'll see what happens.

I just realized that Maddie and Riley would be 15 right now. It'd be funny if Riley decides to get a tattoo sleeve and Elizabeth Danfield absolutely FREAKS out. (I know kids under 18 getting them.)

She even played a chick magazine editor in How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days: (which is actually a "current" movie right now in CAP-world) Anyway, I don't know if we're going to see her again...but Young Blake Lively Circa Gossip Girl as Kristin Hendrickson? She has that easy-going,friendly, blonde Golden Girl look to her that I picture Kristin having. As for Blake Lively, it'll be interesting to see if her career's going to go anywhere aside from being Mrs. Ryan Reynolds. (Who himself is going through a big career skid.) I did actually enjoy Age of Adaline, and it seems like she's working more again. She has this seriously hot brother Eric...I had SUCH a crush on him back when he was on a Disney show like a billion years ago. His career seems to have stalled much more than hers did.

Thank god you did. It is such a crazy, horrifying story that dozens of boys from the same neighborhood disappeared in a three-year time span, and NOBODY paid attention to it.

Awhile back, a fellow GA member told me the story of a party buddy he used to have, and a curiosity surrounding him late one summer that still gives him chills to this day. Here's the story: His Casual Acquaintance When Greg was in his teens, he went to high school in the South. It was the early 1970's, and his hair was long- all the way to the back. Back then, having long hair meant that you smoked pot. At least the old folks thought you did, anyway. It was a sign that you weren't willing to confirm to regular society. Greg had this friend Barry. Barry was this really hot guy, so effin' hot that as Greg put it, "The sidewalks just sizzled under his feet." As a popular hot guy, Barry would throw parties, and that was how Greg got to know David. David was a cute guy with long blond hair that came just off his shoulders. Greg described him as someone who was kind of easily led, though. He was friends with Barry, so Greg would see him a lot socially at various parties that were being thrown at various houses. They both had long hair, and back then it was a sign you were into smoking pot, or were sympathetic to those who did. Greg didn't smoke at that particular time (he had a couple years earlier), but David did, and they both had a few things in common that led to small talk while they partied. Mostly, Greg just remembers David would bale out of the parties at one point to take care of some business, whatever that was. Nothing too intense, really- just some regular party buddy talk and then David excusing himself for some reason or another. Except one night, Greg noticed David staring at him, hard. Like, that eyes-in-the-back-your-head kind of feeling came over Greg. You know that instinct thing? Well, Greg described the feeling as being there. He had that feeling once before- Greg was hitching a ride, and the guy who picked him up kept talking about going to a party. The whole thing kept getting weirder and weirder, so he excused himself when they hit a stoplight. So that feeling was back and Greg knew it'd be best if he didn't get too close to David. Anyway, Greg didn't spend his summers in Houston, where he lived at the time. Instead, he spent them in Portland with his godfather. So late one summer up in Portland, who does Greg see on his t.v. but his casual party buddy, David Owen Brooks. He and another teenager, Elmer Wayne Henley, had assisted a local Houston man named Dean Corll in murdering up to two dozen young boys over the past couple years. One night in August 1973, Elmer Wayne Henley finally put an end to it and shot the guy, and everything unraveled after that as they helped the police begin to dig up the bodies. It made national news, and every night another detail, another victim was revealed. They mostly buried their victims under a boat shed, or in various beaches around the area. Forty years later, they're still trying to identify victims, and it's believed that the true victim count is much higher than 28. Before you ask, Barry wasn't a victim, and Greg never met Corll or Henley. Brooks insisted that he only watched the murders but never participated. Didn't help him that much- he's still serving time in jail, likely for the rest of his life. Greg said of this this period of his life, "In some ways, it's better to not be drop-dead attractive. Any more attention from the guy, I coulda been in that boat shed." I don't think Greg gives himself enough credit though- I think Greg had strong "instinct", whatever that is, and that David likely knew that about him, which is why he never targeted him. In any event, Greg was lucky as hell that he was never invited to a private party with that particular trio of people and that David was never more than his casual acquaintance.

I don't think the tats work with his puppy dog face. It's kind of the same thing with Justin Bieber. Eh, in any event, he's a great-looking guy with great talent and the feeling of being totally free to be himself...can't be much better than that!

Gus Kenworthy, the U.S. Skier from the Socchi Olympics best remembered for adopting stray puppies, has come out of the closet. Good for him. He seemed like a very nice guy when those Olympics were going on. God though, I really hate that it seems like every guy in his early 20's wants to plaster their beautiful young skin with tattoos. Ugh.

Last night, I went on the Halloween Loop, which is something that Wilmington puts on every year as a way to entertain their residents and the people of the suburbs and making Wilmington a happening night spot, at least for that particular night. Anyway, dressed as a cowboy, I went to many different bars- Chelsea Tavern, Extreme Pizza, Shenaniganz, Firestone Roasting House, Kelly's Logan House, Satsuma Kitchen, Scratch Magoo's, and finally ended up at Rooney's/The Trolley Square Tap Room. It was so much- everybody milling about in their costumes, the bars that had live music going, and of course, running into old friends. I saw a couple of people I knew from my high school and college days, which really put a smile to my face. Lots of dancing, lots of drinking( although because I'm a lightweight I stopped myself around 7 drinks), and also catching up with a couple of people I hadn't seen in years. The best part though was just checking out the costumes and commenting on the ones that had costumes I thought were fun. I kept running into a couple of people at various times throughout the night. That becomes important, because after the bars left out, I was supposed to call up Uber (that's a ridesharing service in the US similar to Taxis, Nigel), but some girls thought it would be cool to let me ride with them in their Uber. (One of their male friends was dressed up as a cowboy as well and we kept making jokes about that.) However, some police started hassling their male friends who scattered, and one of those said dudes called his mother to pick him up in Trolley Square. So one girl cancelled their Uber, and I wound up riding with these random strangers to a home in Elsemere. I tried getting an Uber there, but the app never sent me an text. There was also this big fight that broke out between the girls and the guys- the girls felt pissed that the guys scattered and basically left them alone in the middle of Wilmington, DE at night, as we were standing out of the guy's house who's mother drove us there. So anyway, the girl who told me I could go with them wound up calling her mother. As it turned out, her brother was one of the guys who scattered, so he was left stranded in Trolley Square. The mother decided, since I was going south to Delaware Casino Park to meet up with my mother, to take me there first before going back around to pick up her son in Trolley Square.The whole time, I listened to these girls crying and being pissed off about what awful people their guy friends were. Anyway, I got back to Delaware Park, and then I got home, and now i'm safe and sound typing this up. Kind of cool to know that I still have crazy nights like this still left in me, no? The Halloween Loop was on my bucket list. I'm glad I can cross that off.

So, my movie theater ran the Back to the Future trilogy last night, in celebration of Back To the Future Day. I wasn't able to see the first two, but I did get to see the third movie...and I gotta tell you, after Doc Brown and his wife Clara fly off in their time travel train with a content Marty McFly and Jennifer Parker, I just felt like a happy little 9-year old kid again. I'd never gotten to see the movies in theater because I was either a baby or a toddler, and there was something just magical about seeing the whole thing on the big screen. For a couple of brief minutes, I had a big smile on my face and all my concerns and worries were gone for a moment. I also had a similar reaction to see Beauty and the Beast when they ran it in the theaters back in 2012. So what's that movie for you?

So,here in the mid-2010's, here are some new terms I've heard... Budget- The new way to say Poor Man's (blank). Poor Man's Ryan Gosling becomes Budget Ryan Gosling. Or Scott Eastwood in Taylor Swift's becomes Budget Chris Evans. Etc etc. Fuckboy- The new version of douchebag. (This one I had to google.) Hyped- It's being used as another way to say excited. That actually is getting thrown around a lot by current teenagers. It's always cool to see how language kind of evolves and changes.

It's pretty cool that for JJ, no matter what, he can say he was the national champion at the age of 17. Not too many guys can say that. That's something real and lasting. There are probably thousands if not tens of thousands of kids who gave up their childhood and didn't get to that point. Well, the whiny, isolated bitchy queen he was in Millennium through Paternity would have made a terrible protagonist, but I like how you've let this kid basically simmer and grow up on the periphery, until he was ready to be a protagonist. It's honestly felt like the growing up process with JJ- you can clearly see his progression as a person through the stories, and how JJ's gotten to the point where he's actually someone you might want to be around and get inside his head, but at the same time, he's still recognizable as the bitchy little kid who couldn't stand Gathan. I think the fact that you let JJ stay a background character until 9/11 really worked here. He just wasn't ready until then, and he's become a lot more fun now that he's kind of been pushed out of his isolated bubble.

If you took Lililth from Frasier and gave her a pixie cut, I could see her as Bellona Carter.

What if Buzz is part of the plan, and he doesn't even know it? Now THAT would be some Machiavellian shit right there.

Thoughts: 1.) I couldn't love JJ's current storyline any more than I already do. The thought of him becoming a NYC socialite and major patron of fashion seems incredibly right for his character. After all of JJ's depressing storylines, I'm glad that he's in for just some good old fashioned fun and (possible) romance. Let the kid just enjoy being young, good-looking, rich, and living in one amazing city instead of all this angst. JJ looks to be in for some fun times! Yay! 2.) It'll be interesting to see if anything comes of Zac Posen. I like it when Mark threads real people in, although they usually don't get much more than a cameo. 3.) I liked JJ noting the pastels and layers, which is going to become a big theme of mid-2000's fashion. I like the idea of JJ being able to "sense" upcoming trends- I would bet anything he's already stopped spiking his hair, which is about to fall out of favor pretty soon. 4.) That phone call between Brad and Marc was hilarious. Brad was just so callously mean, and I kept picturing Chace Crawford's adorable gayface red with anger and laughing my ass off. 5.) Damn. It's weird to see Brad actually hanging out with people his own age again. I loved the Dallas remark- shame about the reboot. I think my family called me J.R. growing up as a result of that show. Anyway, Buzz seems like he could be significant, or he could be a red herring and quickly leave. You never know with Mark.

Chapter 18 -When Claire and JJ mingle at the fashion show, and meet Bellona Carter and Zac Posen, two big stars in the fashion world. "Nuit Blanche" by Viva La Fete -When JJ watches the fashion show. "Me and Madonna" by Blackstrobe -When Zac Posen walks away and JJ is obviously entranced. "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" by Queen of Japan -When we meet Buzz Dalby, Texan extraordinaire. "Real Good Man" by Tim McGraw Tim McGraw. God, I think it was between him and Kenny Chesney when it came to the country music idols of the time. I actually remember running across gay Tim McGraw fanfiction on Nifty Archive back around this time. LOL. Blue, you know this one? I think it's a great "Good Ol' Boy" theme.

Found this feel good story about a male plus size model showing that beauty doesn't have to come in just one size! Target's Only Male Plus-Size Model Strikes A Bull's Eyes for Body Positivity Pretty cool story. I mean, I grew up with that whole Abercrombie and Fitch aesthetic being pushed, and it's cool to see guys who don't fit that mold still being held up as being attractive. I do have to hand it to Zach Miko for refusing to fit into conventional beauty standards and just being like, "This is me, I won't become a gym rat" and still being damned attractive. (In my opinion.)

The Unauthorized 90210 Story aired on Lifetime this weekend, and it made me feel all nostalgic for the show, and of course, the show's music. (Which unfortunately has been butchered on the DVD's.) So I thought I'd post my favorite tunes from the 90210 soundtrack: 1.) When Dylan and Brenda break up, for the first time, after Brenda freaks out about her pregnancy scare. 2.) "2000 Miles" by the Pretenders When the gang watches at the train station as Steve leaves to search for his biological mother in Mexico. (Or was it a bus station?) 3.) When Kelly and Dylan make out in the pool during the summer of '92, when they got together behind Brenda's back. 4.) "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House When Brenda finds out about Kelly and Dylan, and goes off on them before walking away in a huff. 5.) When the gang discovers that Erica, Dylan's little sister, has become a teenaged prostitute. 6.) Steve's 21st birthday, 7.) Random Peach Pit After-Dark performance. 8.) " Peach Pit After-Dark. 9.) Noah apparently was childhood friends with Donna Lewis or something, leading to her doing a performance there. 10.) Kelly's College Graduation Party. 11.) From Brenda and Dylan's first date episode. Pretty much sets the tone for how angsty that whole relationship would be. And of course, we can't forget the theme song: 12,) Man, that was fun. The show ran an entire decade, and I pretty much remember watching it at 5 years old until I was 14 when it finally went off the air. I was so pissed at how bad the reboot was. Thank god that p.o.s. show is finally gone. I'm still angry that the show's soundtrack is basically completely replaced on the show. Damn music rights.

The airing of the Unauthorized Beverly Hills 90210 Story of course made me feel nostalgic for the show: Private Tim, Beverly Hills 90210 was "your" time, so to speak. (They were class of 1993, you were class of 1995.) How well did the show reflect the experiences of affluent SoCal high schoolers in the early 1990's, which you seem to have experienced? I'm kind of disappointed that Mark never sneaked in a reference to 90210, although I get the feeling he wasn't a fan. (I once talked about Shannen Doherty's acting and how good she was, and Mark wondered if I was high. LOL.) It also kind of makes sense why he didn't- the show's zenith was around 1992-1993, which were years we didn't cover. I do really, really hope he can sneak in a reference to The O.C., which was kind of the 90210 for my generation: The show was pretty huge for about a year...it premiered on August 5th of 2003, and it was one of the few times I can remember watching a show that everybody, and I mean EVERYBODY, was talking about. (I tend to favor towards cult hits.) The fad was over pretty quick, but it did have a big impact while it did...although still not quite as big as Beverly Hills 90210 did. (I'm just going to pretend the reboot never happened.)

I know some people who will give them food instead, which is smart. I just try not to engage at all. And like I said, I'm from the somewhat sketchy part of the suburbs, so I run into people asking for money all the fucking time, especially at this particular shopping center. It's usually during the daylight, though.

I feel like that dude looks too beefcake for Darius. Darius is supposed to be more lithe, not like a guy who spends all his time in the gym. I still think Darius should be Theo James, but eh. From a bit back... In all seriousness, you do have a point. I looked up the demographics of Palo Alto, and there should be WAAAAYYYY more Asians in the story than there are- the city was about 20 percent Asian during the time period. (It was 17 percent in 2000, 27 percent by 2010, which means there should be an influx of Asians into the city during this time period.) I get that it's not just centered in Palo Alto and Mark does kind of take us all over, but it feels kind of weird that Will as someone growing up in a very Asian area seems to have at most maybe 2 or so friends that are Asian. Even if you look strictly at school demographics, it's still supposed to be around 16 percent Asian. Especially if you factor in that going by demographics and data of Palo Alto, there is supposed to be a pretty considerable influx of Asians during this decade into that city. I do remember that back in real 2003, there was considerable criticism for the O.C, because it did not feature black characters. Although in some ways, they did have an excuse- according to demographics, the city it's set in- Newport Beach- was 91 percent white back in 2000. But Palo Alto had much wider racial diversity during the time period that CAP is set in. But anyway, back to the shallow...we do have BooBoo Stewart as Kai if you're looking for the non-white category: God, he grew up hot. (I remember him from this gay movie he did called the Conrad Boys...he played the protagonist's little brother.)

Well, I tend to feel safer when I'm at the ATM late at night because I usually am in my car when I use it...I've been doing this since I was in college and I've never had anybody approach me like that before. I was pretty freaked out. I just don't think any person who was thinking logically would walk up to a car at almost 3 a.m. where the occupant is using an ATM. That's pretty much why I booked it- I knew I was going to get propositioned in some way, and I just didn't want to even talk. In the afternoon I might have politely declined "giving her a few dollars so she can buy gas to get home", but for damn sure I'm not talking to somebody asking me for money at 3 a.m. in the morning.

I'm a 29-year old male from the East Coast. Tonight, I went out to my favorite bar to listen to my favorite cover band. On my way back home, I stopped at a local bank which has a drive through with an ATM. It's located at a blue-collar shopping center in the middle of a very busy highway in the suburbs, although being almost 3 a.m. it was empty. I wanted to deposit some money in my bank account to make an insurance payment. While I was getting my money together, some lady walked up to the side of the car, making motions for me to role my car window down. She looked to be a rough 35, pale, brown hair pulled up into a scrunchie, white hoodie, jeans, and about 90 pounds soaking wet. Her eyes were big and brown and looked bloodshot as hell. In other words, the lady looked like one of the drug-addicted prostitutes that you see not too far away where I was in the "bad" section of my suburb- the ones who live in the cheap, ancient motels that are still along the route I live on. So, to the protest of the woman who seemed to think that I was going to roll down my window and talk to her, I booked my car, not even bothering to put my money back into my wallet, which was spread out along the passenger side seat. I just peeled the hell out of there. I might have over reacted, but all honestly, there are a lot of vagrants that hang out in this area at this particular shopping center that ask people for money, which is suburban but not very well off. Things happen there. Maybe she needed help, but if she really did, she could have gone across the street to the pharmacy. It's a 24/7 place with guards and phones that she could call. I've been approached in this part of town MORE than once by people claiming to need a ride, or need a few bucks because they have a car and they're stranded without any gas. And I hate to be a cynical ass, but I tend to not believe 90 percent of the stories. I pretty much thought this woman was going to ask for either of those two things...normally, I would have just said no, but given that it was almost 3 a.m. and my doors had been automatically unlocked because I put my car in park, I just didn't even want to engage in any kind of conversation. I feel a little ridiculous like I should be more macho instead of running off screaming the way I did (in a sense), but I'd rather be safe than sorry. Too much shit has happened to people that wanted to be good Samaritans.