“I Mean…What?!?” – Abe Gurko

As we leave the ferocious Year of the Tiger (ask Mr. Woods if you don’t believe me) and enter the Year of the Rabbit, I wanted to share a few words from the most provocative rabbit ever, Bugs Bunny. I know this defies the law of gravity, but I never studied law! Don’t take life too seriously. You’ll never get out alive. What an ultramaroon! If an interesting monster can’t have an interesting hairdo I don’t know what this world is coming to. The rabbit is considered a kind and intelligent creature in Cambodian culture. The Year Of The Rabbit… Read More »

So someone Tweeted that Owen Wilson died today in Switzerland of an accident on a ski slope while snowboarding. We heard the news, went to the internet only to find out that it is not true. So is this what Twitter is good for now? Inaccurately declaring the death of actors? Like it isn’t bad enough that we have been reduced to 140 characters to communicate, now it’s the way to spread evil viscous lies? Let me tell you something, one of these days, someone will really get hurt as a result of some sick fuck who gets a kick… Read More »

The Daily Beast features the Best of Jersey TV today. Sure, Jersey Shore, The Real Housewives of New Jersey and Jerseylicious, are fan favorites, but what do these annoying people do to represent the many other Jersey residents that are not Guidos and Guidettes? Let me tell you first hand….NOTHING. Rather than focus on the wonderful people who hail from New Jersey like Meryl Streep, Count Basie and Bruce Springsteen, we are now hyper focused on the Goombas like Snooki, Teresa Guidice and The Situation. A permanent blemish has scarred the Garden State. We can identify the turning point when… Read More »

It’s not fair that I was NOT put on Earth as the blond daughter of an Upper East Side, Protestant, Republican with Democratic leanings…depending on the year. No, my lot in life is that of a downtown, non-hetero, scraper-byer. It is just not fair. After reading the article in today’s The New York Times Style, I wanted to get a wig, take a few extra spinning classes and buy some Ralph Lauren to justify my existence. This week is the International Debutante Ball at the Waldorf-Astoria and if ever there was a room that I have no business being in…that… Read More »

I’d like to take this moment to wish Miley Cyrus a Merry Christmas. She’s been the object of scrutiny for years and I say leave her alone. She has brought me plenty of I Mean What?!? traffic and for that…you go girl and lap dance with whoever the hell you please. Peace and merriment forever… Today’s The New York Times Style section highlights Miley’s recent bout with Salvia. You must have seen the video of her bonging up with what is a legal substacne which causes hallucinations. Word is that her video will actually help draw attention to the danger… Read More »

How obsessed are we about New Year’s Eve? Are you one of those people that have be out and about or those devout stayer-inners who always apologetically, or over-compensated-ly wear their plans like a badge of honor. “I don’t need to be out amongst humans, I am confident in my own skin.” Well, that, or you have no plans. I was reading about the Las Vegas opening of the Cosmopolitan Hotel and their 25 million dollar New Year’s Bash starring Jay Z, Beyonce, Coldplay and Gwyneth Paltrow. Granted it sounds like a grand old time but relax Marlene. Sounds like… Read More »

Not a day goes by that someone who simply has no business in the fashion business gets into the business of fashion. Today’s nonsensical entry into the schmatta business is the New York Knicks‘ 6 foot 10 inch forward, Amar’e Stoudemire. Surely you remember him from last season’s fashion week when Anna Wintour had him sit next to her and Hamish Bowles at the Tommy Hilfiger show. Now there was a trinella if I ever saw one. Word is that Amar’e and Rachel Roy are teaming up to design a women’s collection for Macy’s. Would somebody please stick a fork… Read More »

Now here’s  a story that makes me cringe. Zooey Deschanel, the indie film darling is suing Steve Madden for a couple of million bucks from some sort of celebrity designer deal gone awry. First of all, relax girl, two movies in the can does not make you a Kardashian. And second of all, why isn’t being an indie darling enough for you? Sure, you need more cash…but frankly, to destroy your brand so early in the game…well…I for one would not cast you in anything now that your fashion stripes are showing..a.k.a. willingness to whore yourself. And I use the… Read More »

There is much speculation as to why Carine Roitfeld resigned from French Vogue. I was at a holiday party last night where a tony crowd of fashionistas were a buzz about why, who, what, when. etc. Naturally, I, being Polyanna think that the reason is because Carine is so fierce. Surely if I was that fierce I would resign from whatever I was doing and just be. No, I have a sneaking suspicion that Jonathan Newhouse was beginning to make her cow-tow to advertisers. Especially the American companies  that are opening flagship stores in Paris…which means…start sucking up, honey. Look,… Read More »

One of of things I like about myself is the ability to connect with women in a profound, honest way. Being raised by only women taught me to respect their point of view up front, be a good listener and share intimate personal details. This has allowed me to establish extremely intimate relationships…without that kind of intimacy…with some of the worlds most interesting women. This brings me unending joy. I have done several interviews with many of them through I Mean…What?!? and wanted to share the one with Mary Alice Stephenson because it is timeless, as is she. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HSUMf_xnlU Now,… Read More »