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Beehive Obsessions: volume 5

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You know how it is when you find something you love and instantly you want everyone you know to love it, too? Here is a list of things the Beehive is into at this very moment.

We invite you to share your obsession in the comments.

Donald: I’m obsessed with Artists’ Repertory Theater’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show” at Severance Building. Can’t stop talking it up to people. I wrote my column on Sunday about Daniel Chavez Jr., the talented actor/director/choreographer who plays Frank ‘N’ Furter, the sweet transvestite from another planet. Add to that a big advance 7 cover story on the show on opening day and a lengthy Beehive review, and I admit it’s been a tsunami of coverage. Why such enthusiasm? It’s a sharp production, of course, with some great singing, dancing and creative use of the Severance space. The chance to hear a pipin’ hot live band is a big plus, too. But more than just the quality of the show, what makes me so pro-”Rocky” is that it truly feels like a community theatrical event. The amount of work that went into this production is obvious — and the energy that the cast and crew gives is infectious. I know that I’m going back to see it again.

Heather: OMG. So adctd2txt. TTYL. OBTW, Mwah.

Felicia: Even though “The Amazing Race” now is in Season 13, I still dig this show. It’s by far my favorite reality series because teams have to compete in challenges as they race around the world. We’re down to five pairs. This season’s had a bitter tinge. Example: A team of divorcées dissing their exes, an older couple trying to get past the husband’s infidelity, and a young couple in which the guy is just so needy. (Early on, he’s whining to his girlfriend: “You have to focus on me!”) It’s also a season in which teams have a problem reading directions. My original fave team, computer wonks Mark and Bill, were eliminated because of this error. So my loyalties went to the mother-son team of Toni and Dallas. So far, they are respectful and supportive of each other. I can’t wait to see who wins.

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Kathy: I’m obsessed with Robert Pattinson (aka Edward Cullen in “Twilight”). I definitely have a thing for British guys. In this case, I think it’s the hair. In one picture it’s a crazy mess; in another it’s got more style than Patrick Dempsey’s ‘do. He just adds another layer to my “Twilight” obsession. There are just 7 days until the movie opens. I think I almost drove poor Rick Bentley crazy talking to him about the books before his trip to LA last weekend for the screening of the movie (stories from the visit are planned for Sunday, Wednesday and Friday next week). At least my husband thinks my obsession is cute. He even downloaded the soundtrack for me, which keeps me in the “Twilight” zone while I drive to work. Okay, go ahead, make fun of me! But it is cool enough to be in Vanity Fair.

Mike Oz: I’m obsessed with Bauer. He’s my dog. He’s adorable. But he’s a puppy, so he’s also a pain in the butt. Lately, our lives revolve around the dog: taking him to training, going to the dog parks (Roeding > Woodward), making trips to PetSmart, and, of course cleaning up his potty. Soon enough, though, I’ll be obsessed with Jack Bauer.

Your turn. What are you obsessed with?

Responses to "Beehive Obsessions: volume 5"

Famous says:

* The new MET store. The whole MET reopening, in fact, but the store in general.

* Frontline. Did anyone see “Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story,” the other night? Politics is awesome!

* Roky Erickson, who I caught live in SF the other weekend. Dude is out of this world. Used to be crazy. Like quite literally. Probably still is a bit. Best use of a jug in modern rock and roll.

* Coolhunting.com. This is where I go to get informed on what’s “cool.” Check out the Fresno reference (NSFW).

Michael says:

I’m with you Mike, I can’t wait for 24 to be back on the air. Been watching all the past seasons and if I could find a PS2 to play the 24 game on, I would do that too.

Other than that, it was getting my swede done for next week’s Swede Festival.

blake says:

In between bizarre real-life stuff going on (these past couple of days have been doozies…Spinal Tap reference:
“This really puts things in perspective”), I’ve been completely *into* this Stephen King book I got at the library. Yeah, I wish I could brag about not being able to put down some high-faloootin book by some high-falewtin’ author (me being all snobby and snooty and stuff), but this book (“Bag of Bones”) has me reading it carrying it around all day and reading it with my morning cereal and stuff.

Oh yeah, and also the party/benefit for Cafe’ Corazon
on the 23rd over at ClubFRed/Audie’s. It’s all about the mom and pop trying to run a mom and pop.

Debbie Hairy says:

AT THE MOMENT, I’m obsessing over those Smooth Away hair removal pads I’ve been seeing advertised on TV. Can you really sandpaper away your hair on a regular basis without it damaging your skin? I want to get my hands on some, but don’t want to pay just to try it out. I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF IT WORKS! It’s driving me crazy…

marcel says:

I’m obsessing over these quirky webisodes I’m creating. They are about… no wait… have I revealed too much? Anyway, what I can say is that each are 2-3 minutes long and I am currently scripting EPISODE 4 of 7. More as the project unfolds.

Oh yeah Blake (of I’m reading Stephen King fame) may just have some involvement in it if I get those mp3′s he said he was going to send me.

will says:

mine isn’t really worthy of making it in the actual entry, so i’ll just comment here:

i’m totally digging the right-click/”open link in new tab” function on my mouse. it’s taken my internet surfing to a whole new level.

oh, and the space bar for paging down. (but not as much.)

blake says:

@marcel:
mp3′s?
You *know* I’m old school. The CD is in the (snail)mail
as of yesterday.
If I could’ve played the tunes from a cassette over my landline dial-up phone, I would’ve.(ha!)

Ms.Joey says:

Right now I am obsessing over the fact that my 13-year-old daughter was recently nominated to attend the Congressional Youth Leadership Council Conference as the only representative of FRESNO!!!!!
So my November obsession is my girl.

Also I’m obsessing over myself because my birthday is on November 17 and I’m finally going to be 21!!!!!!!
Okay 35 but whatever!

wet towel says:

First:
Re: Lil’ Lola making the Congressional Youth Leadership Council Conference (sole rep) Fresno:

YEAH!

Second:
obsessions: um, sleep (what IS that,)
-maintaining my GPA…
-actually maybe changing health concerns/disabilities and defects in people on a genetic level, pre-birth,
(like, the idea of it…)
-Counting Crows: ‘August and Everything After.’
-loosin’ a few pounds before headin’ back home for Christmas.
-Making it into Bio24 (and) my level of math (white lab-rat math,) (made it out of Gerbil math,) as the classes are way full.
-figuring out how to get out of my apartment/neighborhood without going all over the county, cause they tore up the one road we use to hit First…

John says:

Metallica’s “Whiskey In the Jar”. Not a Metallica fan per se, and not a heavy metal fan at all (some of my favorite bands are The Church, The Doves, Catherine Wheel…so you can see what I mean here). Anywhoo, this song is like 10 yrs. old or something and I really just listened to it for the first time the other day. The lyrics were definitely not your normal Metallica type thing, so I looked them up only to discover that the song is really a three-hundred year old traditional Irish drinking song that Metallica reinvented. And, if you’re of proud Scots-Irish heritage like myself, and fond of the dram, well…its been on a loop in head for about a week now!

“Musha rain dum-a-do-dum-a-da
Whack for my daddy-o
Whack for my daddy-o
There’s whiskey in the jar-o!”

Travis Sheridan says:

@will thanks for the “space bar knowledge”…who knew…

My Obsessions:
1) My new schedule – Every Friday Off!!! (and Sat/Sun too)
2) Facebook – I’m making friends with people just to argue with them about politics…sweet
3) The Beehive – I think I listed that last time
4) Autumnal Clothing – It’s sooooo warm
4a) My Footie Pajamas – Original TV attire (take that Snuggie/Sanklet)
5) Creative Fresno – Doing some pretty cool stuff

gabby_jay says:

ohh hmm mines kinda boring….it’s just porn

Missy T says:

Bauer is also my obsession. He rules my life right now. But he is well worth it.

Scott Eddy says:

Obsession or Hobby? I collect those souvenir “SMASHED’, (elongated) pennies you find all around the U.S., mostly at touristy spots. A great hobby and educational fun for kids and adults as well.
You know you have one or two.. You put two quarters and a penny in a machine turn the crank and it smashes your penny into a oval flat collectible. I know I’m not the only one in town that collects these.
If you to http://www.pennycollector.com you can search for the city you are traveling to and the will tell you where the machine is and even give a picture example.
If you want to see some crazy ones got Ebay and search “elongated penny”
What makes it an obsession for me is, I like to place the penny in the machine so when it’s smashed you can still see the date of the penny on the reverse side. I always use a pre-1982 penny cause they are made of copper rather than the new zinc ones.(Copper is a harder metal) So friends that know me, know that if you go out of town… Don’t come home with out one for me!!!(And you thought I was going to talk about karaoke…!)

hilary says:

my new kitty Malcolm.

My House is Worth What? on HGTV.

Robin Thicke’s new CD.

buying new clothes for my recent promotion and getting an elliptical with the first profits from said promotion.

Travis Sheridan says:

@ScottEddy…”Elongated Penny” almost sounds like a great porn name…