Weekly Roundup #64: Theranos and Fleetwood Mac

Well, Instagram was down, so what did you get done last week?? Work has been absolutely insane, which is why I’ve only been published these weekly roundups for the last few weeks. However, I’m hoping to get back to the usual beauty, music, books content ASAP, so let me know what you want to read about! Have a good week everyone and, if you’re in NYC, enjoy the sunlight!!

Reading

Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup, John Carreyrou. “If there was collateral damage on her way to riches and fame, so be it.” God, this book was so good. So well-written, engrossing and insane. I’m planning on listening to the podcast next and then watching the HBO documentary. Carreyrou, you’ve got me hooked.

The “Broad City” Soundtrack Is Like Partying on a Budget With Your Coolest Friend, Pitchfork. HOW DID I NOT KNOW THERE WAS A SPOTIFY PLAYLIST?! I love the idea that they don’t have “expensive” tracks backing the show to even more strongly highlight the economic struggles of Ilana and Abbi.

Frustrated at Work? That Might Just Lead to Your Next Breakthrough, The New York Times. I was skeptical going in (as a frustrated employee), but this article actually kind of inspired me. I haven’t slacked on my role and, in fact, I’m trying to do more and come up with new ideas, so this gave me the little reminder that that’s a good thing and I should keep pushing.

Swedish Environmental Activist Greta Thunberg, 16, Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize, People. I’m so astounded by her. I wish I could say I would be as strong as her at 16, but I’m not even there now.

NBC Taps Lilly Singh to Replace Carson Daly in Late Night, Variety. GET IT, GIRL! I wish it wasn’t at 1:35 a.m. though…I’m definitely asleep by then.

Self-Care by the Sign: Co–Star Astrology's Guide to Taking Care, Girls’ Night In. Aquarius was a no go for me, but Pisces is right up my alley. Give me a long hot bath with lots of candles, Epsom salts and a good book.

Beto O’Rourke: “I’m Just Born to Do This,” Vanity Fair. I don’t know how to feel about this man. I will say, he seems pretty relatable and down-to-earth, which is much more than you can say for most politicians.

Clean House to Survive? Museums Confront Their Crowded Basements, The New York Times. This was a fascinating interactive piece.

Girl Crush, Wonderland. I am here for all the retro-whimsical-manic pixie pastel vibes.

The official breakfast cereal power rankings: Part I, Los Angeles Times. Ok, so I assume this is part one because it’s sweet cereals only and, good call. Ok, so, to be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever had Cinnamon Toast Crunch and I wasn’t allowed sugar cereal as a kid…but I’ve now tried most of these at some point in my life.  Breaking news: I not agree with these rankings. Literally the entire upper right quadrant is garbage. Also, I feel cereal milk is an odd way to rank these, but whatever. Anyway, my picks? Reese’s Puffs and Cap’n Crunch’s Crunch Berries for the win. A big bowl of Reese’s Puffs was my go-to sweet snack in college and I’ll always love them. Crunch Berries? That was the cereal I got when we went to my grandma’s house when I was younger and they’ll forever be tinged with a nostalgic sweetness. Cheers to you, Captain Horatio Magellan Crunch.

My Deep, Burning Class Rage, The Cut. I first noticed the divide in middle school because I went to a private school and, while my parents did very well and we were very lucky, some of the kids I went to school with came from absurdly wealthy parents. And it showed. Here we are, years later, and many of those same kids work for friends of the family or are going to law school or dental school because their parents’ money helped them get there. I’m happy with my life, but I’d love to not be constantly stressed out about money. As the author says, no one wants to hang out with you if you’re truthful about your terrible financial situation so you hide it. It’s awful and it feels like you’ll never get out, yet those rich kids are making bank because of the connections and opportunities their parents’ money bought them. I feel like that was a true brain dump, but I’m done now. Sorry for the weird vent.

Wealthy parents, actresses, coaches, among those charged in massive college cheating admission scandal, federal prosecutors say, CNN. And this bullshit is exactly why our classes stay the same! The wealthy stay wealthy because they use their money to buy their way, and their children’s ways, to success, while poorer people can’t get out of their low-income situations. It’s horrible and disgusting. Shame on these people. I liked Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy, but they deserve to be shamed and punished for using their wealth to cheat the system. Those spots could have and should have gone to a actual deserving student trying to better themselves in education. It’s sick.

As Theranos Burned, Elizabeth Holmes Was Partying—At Burning Man, Vanity Fair. I mean, she has to be a sociopath.

Theranos employees struggle to put scandal behind them, CNN. How awful for those who were truly in the dark.

Until Honeymoon We Do Part, The New York Times. This…I get wanting alone time, but on your honeymoon?? Also, the couple in the lead photo had a year-long honeymoon so no shit they wanted time apart. Most people take five days or a week…

Facebook, Instagram Apps Suffer Hours-Long Worldwide Outages for Some Users, Variety. Cue one long scream of horror from all millennials and Get Z’ers.

How R. Kelly’s Gayle King Interview Shows Typical Abuser Behavior, Pitchfork. “Kelly repeatedly distorts reality by negotiating around the accusations rather than directly engaging with them.”  The interviews with the experts dissecting his behavior are fascinating.

Gwyneth Paltrow Is All Business, The New York Times. I said this months ago—psychedelics will be the new health craze. My best friend is literally getting her PhD in this shit.

A Georgia lawmaker proposes 'testicular bill of rights' in objection to abortion bill moving through state legislature, CNN. I actually got angry when I first saw the push notifications about this, before I read the story, because I thought, great, an extremist liberal making the rest of us look insane. But once I read it, I realized it’s her tongue-in-cheek way of showing how absurd abortion laws are. I mean, six weeks?? A lot of women don’t even know they’re pregnant yet. How dare they try to govern women’s bodies without knowing what it’s like. Also, all these pro-lifers? You’re prioritizing a ball of cells over an actual human life.  So yes, Dar'shun Kendrick, I applaud you.

Costco

A video ranking Fritos, Doritos, Cheetos, and Lay's chips is dividing the internet, Mashable. Another food ranking. More lunatics spouting off.
Cuh-LEARLY the ranking is as follows:

1. Cheetos

2. Doritos Nacho Cheese

3. Doritos Cool Ranch

4. Lays

5. Fritos

6. Lays Barbecue

Britney Spears Has A Musical Coming To Broadway And The Plot Sounds Nuts, BuzzFeed. This sounds like a LOT.

Only Human: Martin Parr, Wonderland. I love that last shot. A moment of togetherness captured in the midst of all that colorful chaos.

Reputed Gambino crime family boss Francesco 'Franky Boy' Cali shot to death outside his home, probed as possible revival of 'mob war,' ABC. If y’all have been keeping up, you know I’m watching The Sopranos…this is the real-life version!!

King Karl Is Dead, and Fashion Is Free, The New Yorker.

SpongeBob Got A Haute Couture Makeover At Amsterdam Fashion Week, Nylon. Lollll, wtf. Honestly, I’m kind of into the designs, but the hair. Oh, the hair. It creeps me out.

Listening

Fleetwood Mac. I’ve been dying to see them for years and finally had my chance last Wednesday (I mean, I did buy the tickets a year ago.) It was everything I’d hoped for and more, I shocked even myself and actually cried three times.

Smallpools. Last week was a music-filled week and I loved it. I saw them at The Bowery on Thursday and they were so. good. Such a great energy and I highly recommend seeing them live!

Shadows, The Midnight.