The Trials and Tribulations of the not-so-New Bear Icon

I had the unique thrill of talking to Tim Gunn - he of the Project Runway love and all, yesterday. I wish I could say it was in person, as he's a person that I'd actually go to Red Lobster to talk with. He was a guest on Sirius Out Q's Derek and Romaine show, and they were taking calls.

Once I got on air, I was politely rebuffed for calling him Mr. Gunn (Heck, I don't know him, I'm going to be polite), and then got to say how much I enjoyed his presence on the show. Then I asked, "I'd like to know a little about your background, did you work for a fashion house, or have your own line before teaching at Parsons?" He said that no, he was trained and worked in design, but not in fashion design, which I found interesting.

I mentioned that perhaps this allowed him to give advice and commentary that people, especially the viewing audience, could understand without necessarily being an fashion insider (hence increasing the appeal of the show). He thanked me, and said that what he does is rarely based on the technical aspects of how clothing is made, but to the aesthetic look and interpretation of the garment, and that, like most design, is universal.

In some ways, this made me think of the old line, those who can, do... no disrespect, though, if Time was not on the show, I think it would certainly be a big problem, for we do, as the designers are making the garment, see through the eyes of Tim.

Tim took several calls, being gracious through everyone, and dishing some dirt as was allowable. He doesn't always see the same things the judges do, as he's on the record as thinking that Chloe should not have won season two. Still, knowing that he's done hundreds of interviews over the last few weeks, he still seemed charming and polite, and giving honest answers - not just phoning it in. I'm sure Heidi wouldn't have been good of an interview.

Tim's the best thing about the show, period.

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Otherwise, closer to home, I was out at going-out-of-business Albertson's in our neighborhood stocking up on some non-perishable items since they are discounted. Still, after three weeks, the selection is a little slim.

As I loaded up on cereal and mac and cheese and some other things, and was on the phone to Chris to see if he wanted anything, and I found that there were still boxes of Pop-Tarts in edible flavors, so I was going to pick some up. I saw some frosted blueberry and some apple strudel flavors and grabbed them.

I asked Chris if he wanted some, and he said no, that he doesn't like fruit, and couldn't understand why I would want them. of course, I of the limited food range don't just eat apples, or blueberries in their natural state, and that goes for many other fruits, but much like ketchup and spaghetti sauce, the more you take it away from it's original form, the more likely I just might eat it.

Later I asked Chris why he doesn't like fruits, and of course, it's a matter of taste, and also of texture. Then I asked, so what about Jell-o? He said that yes, he likes Jell-o, but that really isn't fruit, the texture is gone. I said that Pop-Tarts really don't have fruit texture either so what was the difference? I guess i'll have to see if he hates jam and jelly, too.

I happen to like Grape juice, but not grapes. I don't like Orange juice at all, but a Sunkist soda isn't necessarily bad. I guess it's partly the processing. Processed foods good, natural bad. Did I mention I like cheese whiz?

Chris then asked me how I'm actually alive. I said that I didn't know. I'm a wonder of nature, I suppose.