Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Flotsam & Jetsam
4:59PM Jess McGuire | In the lead up to the doof doof-tastic Rainbow Serpent Festival which is happening this very weekend in the Victorian countryside, The Age has published a sweet little piece about the positive effect the festival has had on the town of Beaufort.
For four days from Friday, 8000 ravers will converge on Len Carey’s sheep farm (the sheep have been moved), eight kilometres south of Beaufort. Locals say the festival brings more than $500,000 annually to a town, population 1400, that has endured drought, economic downturn and loss of businesses including stock agents, a sawmill and a bank.
Naturally, a whole bunch of alternative types descending upon Beaufort was initially a little frightening for locals, but they’ve grown to love those smelly ferals.
Newsagent Jim Cox says the festival has put Beaufort on the map and made it a destination, rather than a blur in the rear-view mirror between “the two rats” – Ballarat and Ararat. After initial disapproval of “the hippies and their lifestyle”, he says locals realised the financial benefits, and came to accept them as “good, fun-loving people”.
“They might go out and take drugs, drink and root, but if they do, they do it out there (on the site),” Mr Cox said. “They might be a little bit dirty and scruffy … some of them stink because they don’t wash for days. But they’ll come into town and dive in the pool and that’ll do them for a few more days.”
Drug taking, drinking, rooting, no showering, smelly… yup, that sounds about right. Newsagent Jim Cox, you are adorable.
MORE: Residents wired for electro-dance festival, too More »
This Is The Best Description Of Hippies At Festivals Ever
4:59PM Jess McGuire | In the lead up to the doof doof-tastic Rainbow Serpent Festival which is happening this very weekend in the Victorian countryside, The Age has published a sweet little piece about the positive effect the festival has had on the town of Beaufort.
For four days from Friday, 8000 ravers will converge on Len Carey’s sheep farm (the sheep have been moved), eight kilometres south of Beaufort. Locals say the festival brings more than $500,000 annually to a town, population 1400, that has endured drought, economic downturn and loss of businesses including stock agents, a sawmill and a bank.
Naturally, a whole bunch of alternative types descending upon Beaufort was initially a little frightening for locals, but they’ve grown to love those smelly ferals.
Newsagent Jim Cox says the festival has put Beaufort on the map and made it a destination, rather than a blur in the rear-view mirror between “the two rats” – Ballarat and Ararat. After initial disapproval of “the hippies and their lifestyle”, he says locals realised the financial benefits, and came to accept them as “good, fun-loving people”.
“They might go out and take drugs, drink and root, but if they do, they do it out there (on the site),” Mr Cox said. “They might be a little bit dirty and scruffy … some of them stink because they don’t wash for days. But they’ll come into town and dive in the pool and that’ll do them for a few more days.”
Drug taking, drinking, rooting, no showering, smelly… yup, that sounds about right. Newsagent Jim Cox, you are adorable.
MORE: Residents wired for electro-dance festival, too More » 
People
4:46PM Jess McGuire | You know what, Natalie? I would have loved to have gone to your FANS ONLY show (and rescued you from the Sony-BMG types who currently have you held hostage).
But why didn’t you invite me to your Melbourne show last night, rather than this evening’s Sydney gig?! I don’t LIVE in Sydney!
You know what? I don’t think this is an olive branch at all. I think Natalie Bassingthwaighte is taking the piss out of me on Facebook. She’s taunting me with last minute invites to events she knows I cannot attend.
Low blow, The Bass.
PS: I still think you should cover Cool Rider though. More »
BassBook Watch: Natalie Bassingthwaighte Reaches Out
4:46PM Jess McGuire | You know what, Natalie? I would have loved to have gone to your FANS ONLY show (and rescued you from the Sony-BMG types who currently have you held hostage).
But why didn’t you invite me to your Melbourne show last night, rather than this evening’s Sydney gig?! I don’t LIVE in Sydney!
You know what? I don’t think this is an olive branch at all. I think Natalie Bassingthwaighte is taking the piss out of me on Facebook. She’s taunting me with last minute invites to events she knows I cannot attend.
Low blow, The Bass.
PS: I still think you should cover Cool Rider though. More »
Flotsam & Jetsam
4:24PM Jess McGuire | Nobody’s been harmed by this? What about the beautiful bond of trust that existed between Advertisers and Ordinary Australians which has now been ripped to shreds?
Naked Communications, the marketing company that devised the elaborate viral hoax, today rejected suggestions it was unethical for marketers to invade social media sites and deceive the public for the sake of promoting a brand.
“I think a brand crosses the line when it’s harmful, and nobody’s been harmed in this,” Adam Ferrier, a partner with the company, said.
Let Naked Communications show you the art of the brilliant retort as they respond to claims their recent attempt to start a YouTube phenomenon was ultra lame and terribly misleading. More »
Marketing Company Compares Recent YouTube Hoax To ‘War Of The Worlds’
4:24PM Jess McGuire | Nobody’s been harmed by this? What about the beautiful bond of trust that existed between Advertisers and Ordinary Australians which has now been ripped to shreds?
Naked Communications, the marketing company that devised the elaborate viral hoax, today rejected suggestions it was unethical for marketers to invade social media sites and deceive the public for the sake of promoting a brand.
“I think a brand crosses the line when it’s harmful, and nobody’s been harmed in this,” Adam Ferrier, a partner with the company, said.
Let Naked Communications show you the art of the brilliant retort as they respond to claims their recent attempt to start a YouTube phenomenon was ultra lame and terribly misleading. More »
People
1:40PM Jess McGuire | Oh man, I absolutely LOL’d when this turned up in my Facebook stalker feed just then!
HAHAHAHAHA YOU PUNNED THAT SO HARD, THE BASS!
I’m not sure most of her Facebook friends truly got the genius of it though. Except for Michael, who returned her wit with a sweet “volley”.
She’s yet to make contact with me, but I’m sure it’ll be any day now…
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BassBook Watch: Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s Puntastic Status Update!
1:40PM Jess McGuire | Oh man, I absolutely LOL’d when this turned up in my Facebook stalker feed just then!
HAHAHAHAHA YOU PUNNED THAT SO HARD, THE BASS!
I’m not sure most of her Facebook friends truly got the genius of it though. Except for Michael, who returned her wit with a sweet “volley”.
She’s yet to make contact with me, but I’m sure it’ll be any day now…
More »
People
1:14PM Jess McGuire | Guess who has never made the beast with two backs with Kylie Minogue? Why, an amusing British actor type from a hit sitcom called Gavin & Stacey I’ve never had the pleasure of watching! His name is Matthew Horne, and not only did the lucky sod get to play Minogue The Elder’s assistant in The Kylie Show but he’ll also co-host the Brit Awards with her in February! He’s just piped up to the press that he’s never, ever placed any part of himself inside Kylie. Which is good to know, I suppose.
English comedian Mathew Horne has denied rumours that he and Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue were dating. Horne, who will co-hosts the Brits next month with Minogue, found the rumours hilarious.
“If I’d shagged Kylie everyone would know about it. Everyone! I would have a T-shirt and a tattoo telling them”, the Sun quoted him as saying. “The idea of people camping outside my mums house last year to ask her if I’m seeing Kylie is ridiculous! Of course nothing happened. Of course not. She’s Kylie!”
What exactly does “She’s Kylie!” mean, young man? What, she doesn’t have needs like any other red blooded woman? She’s someone indifferent to the magic of two hearts beating together?
Just for the record, I’ve never had sex with Kylie either. Have you? Andre Velensco, you’re excused from answering.
MORE: Horne denies sleeping with Minogue
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British Comedian Denies Ever Sleeping With Our Kylie
1:14PM Jess McGuire | Guess who has never made the beast with two backs with Kylie Minogue? Why, an amusing British actor type from a hit sitcom called Gavin & Stacey I’ve never had the pleasure of watching! His name is Matthew Horne, and not only did the lucky sod get to play Minogue The Elder’s assistant in The Kylie Show but he’ll also co-host the Brit Awards with her in February! He’s just piped up to the press that he’s never, ever placed any part of himself inside Kylie. Which is good to know, I suppose.
English comedian Mathew Horne has denied rumours that he and Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue were dating. Horne, who will co-hosts the Brits next month with Minogue, found the rumours hilarious.
“If I’d shagged Kylie everyone would know about it. Everyone! I would have a T-shirt and a tattoo telling them”, the Sun quoted him as saying. “The idea of people camping outside my mums house last year to ask her if I’m seeing Kylie is ridiculous! Of course nothing happened. Of course not. She’s Kylie!”
What exactly does “She’s Kylie!” mean, young man? What, she doesn’t have needs like any other red blooded woman? She’s someone indifferent to the magic of two hearts beating together?
Just for the record, I’ve never had sex with Kylie either. Have you? Andre Velensco, you’re excused from answering.
MORE: Horne denies sleeping with Minogue
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Flotsam & Jetsam
12:31PM Jess McGuire | Discovering that one can purchase Silver Logies on eBay has strangely saddened me, you know? Because I always thought that if I was ever to get one of my very own, it could only be through hard work and years of sacrifice/waitressing at cafes. Now that I know that it’s possible for me to get my paws on the prestigious award simply by outbidding someone called xxX_toowoomba_princess74_Xxx, I may stop studying Stanislavski altogether.
Bunney Brooke’s 1974 Silver Logie for best actress was auctioned off on eBay yesterday for $2225 after 24 hours bidding.
Wait, is it Bunney Brooke or Bunny Brooke? Either way, I liked her. I remember watching her on E Street (she played Vi Patchett) when I was a kidlet. More »
Second Hand Silver Logie Worth Exactly $2225
12:31PM Jess McGuire | Discovering that one can purchase Silver Logies on eBay has strangely saddened me, you know? Because I always thought that if I was ever to get one of my very own, it could only be through hard work and years of sacrifice/waitressing at cafes. Now that I know that it’s possible for me to get my paws on the prestigious award simply by outbidding someone called xxX_toowoomba_princess74_Xxx, I may stop studying Stanislavski altogether.
Bunney Brooke’s 1974 Silver Logie for best actress was auctioned off on eBay yesterday for $2225 after 24 hours bidding.
Wait, is it Bunney Brooke or Bunny Brooke? Either way, I liked her. I remember watching her on E Street (she played Vi Patchett) when I was a kidlet. More »
People
11:41AM Jess McGuire | Rugby league groupies rejoice! Why? Because Craig Wing is back on the market after ten years. Wing’s former love Zoe Foster was apparently tired of waiting for Craig to settle down and start a family with her.
Footballer Craig Wing and his partner of almost a decade, beauty writer Zoe Foster, have ended their relationship amid whispers that Foster is tired of waiting for a marriage proposal from the Rabbitohs’ star. The couple split last week and Wing, currently in pre-season training, has since moved out of their Bronte apartment.
Sad news for the pair, to be sure. Given that he is moderately famous, Craig has released a statement about this trying time in his private life. More »
If Craig Wing Liked It Then He Shoulda Put A Ring On It!
11:41AM Jess McGuire | Rugby league groupies rejoice! Why? Because Craig Wing is back on the market after ten years. Wing’s former love Zoe Foster was apparently tired of waiting for Craig to settle down and start a family with her.
Footballer Craig Wing and his partner of almost a decade, beauty writer Zoe Foster, have ended their relationship amid whispers that Foster is tired of waiting for a marriage proposal from the Rabbitohs’ star. The couple split last week and Wing, currently in pre-season training, has since moved out of their Bronte apartment.
Sad news for the pair, to be sure. Given that he is moderately famous, Craig has released a statement about this trying time in his private life. More » 
Competition: Win Tickets To Watch Anne And Kate Duke It Out
11:14AM Kym Weathersten | Come on, admit it. We’ve all encountered a bridezilla or twelve. Well, since here at Defamer we know how to take advantage of a bitchy situation, now’s your chance to make something out of that brush with the bitch in white. Thanks to those not at all bridezilla-ish gals (and guys) over at 20th Century Fox, we have double passes to the new Kate Hudson flick, Bride Wars, in cinemas now, to give away. To enter, all you have to do is tell us in 25 words or less your worse Bridezilla encounter in the comments section below. Entries close January 23rd.
For those of you who haven’t actually heard about the movie (really?! seriously?! have you looked at Defamer recently?), hit the jump for the PR drivel rundown.
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Music
11:07AM Jess McGuire | From her latest MySpazz blog:
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Yeah, Lily Allen seems pretty interested in Geoff Lloyd alright. He’s a British radio DJ (well, I’m assuming that’s the Geoff Lloyd she’s talking about). Maybe he played her cover of Womanizer but was nice enough to talk all over it? Maybe this is an in-joke between them? OR MAYBE SHE’S IN LOVE?
Stay tuned to Days Of Our Celebrity MySpazz Blogs for more. More »
Guess Who Lily Allen Is Into At The Moment?
11:07AM Jess McGuire | From her latest MySpazz blog:
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Yeah, Lily Allen seems pretty interested in Geoff Lloyd alright. He’s a British radio DJ (well, I’m assuming that’s the Geoff Lloyd she’s talking about). Maybe he played her cover of Womanizer but was nice enough to talk all over it? Maybe this is an in-joke between them? OR MAYBE SHE’S IN LOVE?
Stay tuned to Days Of Our Celebrity MySpazz Blogs for more. More »
People
10:08AM Jess McGuire | It’s hard to know what to believe any more. Hot on the heels of news that Tourism Queensland cannot be trusted comes word that innocent internet punters – people just like you and me! – can’t even get swept up in online Cinderella stories without later discovering the whole thing was conjured up to sell a rubbish product.
She told the world via YouTube that she was a Cinderella trying to find her Prince Charming, a mystery man in a jacket, but Heidi Clarke is a fake. The woman behind an apparently romantic quest to find a man she met at Jet Cafe Bar in the city was an actress hired for a viral marketing campaign to promote a jacket.
Truthfully, I am not all that surprised. Someone sent me the link to her website on the 14th, and after a brief look, I quickly came to the conclusion that it wasn’t kosher. Call it bullshitter’s instinct.
And guess which reality television star with a penchant for bitchy models (and, oddly, commenting on Defamer Australia) we can thank for this debacle? More »
Is This The Real Life? Is This Just Marketing?
10:08AM Jess McGuire | It’s hard to know what to believe any more. Hot on the heels of news that Tourism Queensland cannot be trusted comes word that innocent internet punters – people just like you and me! – can’t even get swept up in online Cinderella stories without later discovering the whole thing was conjured up to sell a rubbish product.
She told the world via YouTube that she was a Cinderella trying to find her Prince Charming, a mystery man in a jacket, but Heidi Clarke is a fake. The woman behind an apparently romantic quest to find a man she met at Jet Cafe Bar in the city was an actress hired for a viral marketing campaign to promote a jacket.
Truthfully, I am not all that surprised. Someone sent me the link to her website on the 14th, and after a brief look, I quickly came to the conclusion that it wasn’t kosher. Call it bullshitter’s instinct.
And guess which reality television star with a penchant for bitchy models (and, oddly, commenting on Defamer Australia) we can thank for this debacle? More » 