As I am turning 25 at the end of April, I have decided to post some 25s. I can't detail what all these 25 lists may be... because I have no idea. My inaugural list below highlights 25 of my favorite people, all of which I find either fascinating or inspirational. Or both fascinating and inspirational.
You decide.
PEE WEE HERMAN
I love Pee Wee Herman. Not only does he have a rad bike, he also has talking furniture such as Chairry, Globey, Magic Screen, Clockey, and Mr. Window, among others. Pee Wee has also coined some of my favorite one-liners of all time, such as, "That's my name, don't wear it out!" and "I know you are, but what am I?" Needless to say, I was elated by Pee Wee's recent return to the late night TV circuit.
THE MAD HATTER
I, like the majority of the world, am a huge fan of the mystical story of "Alice in Wonderland," dreamt up in the drug-laced mind of Lewis Carroll. However, unlike most girls who are enthralled by this tale, I never wanted to trade places with Alice; instead, I have always found myself relating much more closely with the zany Mad Hatter. I doubt anyone who knows me finds this even remotely shocking...
CARRIE BRADSHAW
Carrie Bradshaw is one of the coolest chicks to ever grace television airwaves. Having seen every episode of the iconic series Sex and the City more than once, I think it is safe to say that I am somewhat obsessed with Carrie. Actually, in all honestly, I am not so much obsessed with Carrie herself as I am with her badass wardrobe and enviable collection of amazing shoes. Blahniks, Louboutins and Choos, oh my!
MAX from Where the Wild Things Are
Having been a child with a WILD imagination, Max, King of the Wild Things, is very dear to my heart. It should also be noted that both his outfit and his style of strut are downright rad.
JACK KEROUAC
A hero to inspired rebels across the globe, Jack Kerouac's stream of consciousness literature and compilations of journals and letters are staples in my bookcase. His collection of unconventional "haikus" is a personal favorite, as is, obviously, his infamous novel "On The Road."
I found this ridiculous video and had to share it:
THELMA & LOUISE
I was only recently introduced to the masterpiece that is "Thelma & Louise" by a dear friend of mine (Jessi, obvs), and I was truly shocked that I had never seen this epic film before. Thelma and Louise are both inspirational badasses. If you haven't seen this movie, you need to.
BOB ROSS
What can I even say about Bob Ross? In all honesty, the man was one of my childhood heroes. While his show provided loads of informative insight and painting techniques, it is obvious that his hair was always the real masterpiece.
DAVID HASSELHOFF
He's HUGE in Germany.
WALDO
I love Waldo. I would marry him if I could. Imagine all the adventures we could have! Also, I recently found a "Where's Waldo" app for my iPad. I recommend looking it up. You should too.
PS: You're welcome.
THE ENTIRE CAST OF "AIRPLANE!"
Undoubtably my favorite movie of all time, "Airplane!" is a true cinematic gem. Featuring Leslie Nielsen, Peter Graves, Julie Hagerty, Robert Hays and Lloyd Bridges, it also includes hilarious cameos from Kareem Abdul-Jabar, Barbara Billingsley and Ethel Merman. I have seen this movie so many times that I could probably recite the script word for word. My friend Cassidy introduced me to this masterpiece in high school, and we spent years of French class pestering Madame to translate our favorite lines into French. We were finally obliged by an unsuspecting substitute, and to this day Cassidy and I close our letters, e-mails, and even phone conversations with,
"Avez-vous jamais voir un grand homme nu?"
Translation?
"Have you ever seen a grown man naked?"
Use this knowledge wisely.
THE POPE
While I realize that the Pope may seem out of place in this list, I feel the need to disclose the fact that I am a former Catholic schoolgirl. Don't get all excited about it, as I was definitely not the typical character that probably popped into your mind with that short description. HOWEVER, I personally am fascinated by his advanced age, amount of Roman numerals behind his name, and most importantly... his silly hat.
THE KOOL AID MAN
OH YEAAAAAAAH!!! The Kool Aid Man will let nothing, not even a brick wall, stop him on his quest to quench thirst everywhere. While this is quite admirable, someone should do the poor guy a favor and let him on the new-fangled technology known to most of the world as a doorway.
THE JOKER
Ok, I admit it: I know very little about the Batman series, and while I understand that The Joker is a villian... his name is THE JOKER! And that, my friends, is reason enough for me.
ELOISE
A girl after my own heart, Eloise insists that "getting bored is not allowed." She provides a variety of activities that one can partake in throughout the course of the day to ensure that boredom never occurs. She tortures the adults around her while keeping herself fully entertained via her rampant imagination. There is a lot to be learned from this spunky 6 year old.
MORK FROM ORK
Nanu nanu! What's not to love about Mork from Ork? I love Mork for a variety of reasons, but one in particular stands out. Fashion-forward Mork always wore rainbow suspenders with every one of his outfits. That kind of dedication to style is truly unparalleled.
COOKIE MONSTER
I like people who are passionate. There is no better example of a passionate being than Cookie Monster (his passion, obviously, is cookies). This furry blue creature is also hilarious; let me tell you, copying his style of speech is downright catchy. Me want you to check out deez clip below:
Deez good clip too:
CHARLIE SHEEN
DUH, WINNING!
INSPECTOR GADGET
Inspector Gadget is the kind of dude you would like to have as a friend. He is truly prepared for every situation! Nothing is impossible for this accutrement-outfitted detective. Go Gadget, Go!
THE CHURCH LADY from SNL
"Well isn't that special?"
PENNYWISE THE DANCING CLOWN
In fifth grade, I became obsessed with horror movies after my dad took me to see Scream. Mostly, I was pleased as punch to be one of the only kids in my grade allowed to watch the aforementioned type of films. In my quest to become a connoisseur of the horror genre, I rode my bike to Blockbuster and rented Stephen King's IT (back in those days, not only were there still video stores, but get this: IT was so long that it came with not one, but TWO VHS tapes. Mind-blowing, I know). IT ended up being the movie that stopped my horror-movie fascination dead in its tracks. Let's just say that this guy did not help my already serious fear of clowns. Thanks a lot, Stephen King. I'll send you a bill from my therapist.
BUTTHEAD from MTV's Beavis & Butthead
I am a huge fan of MTV's lovable idiots, Beavis & Butthead. Needless to say, I was elated when I heard the news that MTV planned to bring the show back with new episodes(!) this summer. You better believe I will be counting down the days until their triumphant return to the airwaves. In case you were working/hibernating/not born during their 90s run, here are examples of a typical day in the life of Beavis & Butthead:
Of course, no list of my favorite people would be complete without a few fashion designers.
YVES ST. LAURENT
Yves St. Laurent is my FAVORITE fashion designer of all time. To put it simply, he was a fucking genius. He beat out one of my current favorite designer, Karl Lagerfeld, in an early design competition and was snapped up by Christian Dior, soon becoming the head designer of the Dior fashion house at 21. Plus, his name is Yves. How rad is that?
ALBER ELBAZ
Alber Elbaz is my current favorite designer gracing the fashion world of today with his talent. As head designer of Lanvin, he has produced season after season of beautiful clothes. I'm a huge fan of everything Lanvin, which is the oldest couture fashion house still in operation having been opened by a woman! named Jeanne Lanvin in 1909. I also simply find Alber to be an adorable little man with a passion for bow ties that could give even Bill Nye a run for his money.
KARL LAGERFELD
Karl is the genius behind Chanel, Fendi, and his own Karl Lagerfeld brand. He is inspired and passionate, and also downright hilarious. His remarks are constantly irreverent and occasionally downright mean... and I absolutely love it. See the article below for more:
And last, but not least:
The Y U NO Guy
Y U NO know about the Y U NO Guy? This hilarious dude ponders subjects of all varieties in his trademark Y U NO style. Other examples include "LADY GAGA, Y U NO JUST TURN TELEPHONE OFF?" and "MATH, Y U NO SOLVE YOUR OWN PROBLEMS?"
These are the people who have made me who I am today.
In other words:
COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS.
