New Gig: Word Inventor

Big ups to MONSTERRUNBYCOYOTES!  Read More

Vocab Is Delish

I think I invented a new word. Check it! Cupdate [kuhp-deyt] noun, verb, dat⋅ed, dat⋅ing: A social appointment, engagement or occassion arranged beforehand with another person and revolved around either 1.) the presence of cupcakes, or 2.) the act of consuming cupcakes. EX] “I totes have a cupdate with the lovely Jessica Louise tomorrow night and I’m heaving with excitement!!” What’cha think??  Read More

Best AIM Convo Ever

Les Simes 7:51 um, it’s prolly a bad idea that i’m watching “the 650-lb virgin” right now, huh? Rachel Lux 7:52 hahahahahaha only bad because I can’t watch it, too Les Simes 7:52 homeboy lost 450 pounds or something and now he’s looking for someone to give his gift™ to Rachel Lux 7:52 and he still weighs 650? Les Simes 7:52 no, now’s he’s 220 Rachel Lux 7:52 ah Les Simes 7:52 he used to be 650 so,... Read More

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LESLIE SIMON is a writer, editor, and content strategist who treasures her business cards from past gigs at Paramount, Warner Records, MTV, and Alternative Press Magazine.

She is the co-author of the book Everybody Hurts: An Essential Guide To Emo Culture, in addition to being the author of books like Geek Girls Unite: How Fangirls, Bookworms, Indie Chicks And Other Misfits Are Taking Over The World and Wish You Were Here: An Essential Guide To Your Favorite Music Scenes.

Leslie currently lives in Los Angeles where she enjoys watching past seasons of This Old House with her rescue pup Stanley Tucci.