Jezebel: Monopoly

Woman Sent Directly To Jail After Monopoly Game Stabbing

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:18:49 EDT

According to statistics I just made up, half of all Monopoly games end with someone flipping over the board in anger, but a New Mexico women took things way too far when she repeatedly stabbed her boyfriend after a game. Both the woman and her boyfriend were drunk while battling it out for Park Place, and she accused him of cheating. The woman was arrested and her boyfriend is in stable condition. Clearly Monopoly is getting all too real, and yet I've still never never found a huge wad of cash in a parking spot. More »

Princess Bride Monopoly? As You Wish

Margaret Hartmann — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:43:00 EDT

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As long as we're creating customized Monopoly boards for everything from Cars 2 to Harley Davidson, we might as well have a version that lets us act out the film The Princess Bride. It's unfortunate that this edition doesn't actually exist, because it would be perfect for challenging your enemies to a battle of wits. More »

Sharron Angle's Bigotry May Well Pass Go

Irin Carmon — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:03:03 EDT

Sharron Angle may not be talking to journalists, but she's got jokes. In the past day, she's sent Joy Behar flowers to thank Behar for calling her a bitch and launched a Monopoly-inspired game to mock Harry Reid on immigration. More »

We'd Break The Law To Get The Wire Monopoly

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:50:00 EDT

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We have no idea why this fake The Wire-inspired Monopoly board isn't for sale—especially when it "reflects the chance element of life on the streets." More »

Introducing Hello Kitty Monopoly

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:46:00 EDT

The.LifeFiles asks, "Do We Really Need A Hello Kitty Version Of Monopoly?" Well that depends. If you're a filthy rich pop singer with an entire room dedicated to Sanrio crap, we're guessing the answer is yes. More »

Doll Makeovers Are Not Child's Play

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:40:00 EST

The Disney Princesses are getting a makeover. This, with the news that Dora The Explorer will come in a shopping-obsessed tween version and that horrifying Strawberry Shortcake revamp is upsetting. Hey, toymakers: Quit it. More »

Sean Combs's New Fragrance Is Called "I Am King." That Is All.

Sadie Stein — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:30:00 EDT

Sean Combs's new fragrance, "I Am King" will premiere as a Macy's exclusive in December. 'I Am King is a statement about all men,” said Combs, during an interview at his Bad Boy Entertainment offices in Manhattan. “We are all descendents of royalty — and if we carry ourselves and respect ourselves in that manner and believe in ourselves, then we are all kings." The new fragrance, he says, is "more about sophistication. It’s strong and also sexy, with an elegance and simplicity to it.” [WWD]
More on how design chief Patrick Robinson is trying to make The Gap cool. Can't they just...you know, carry better clothes? [Business Week]
Lydia Hearst says she's not like Paris Hilton, ruins it by calling herself a "supermodel." "Don't ever compare New York media heiress Lydia Hearst to Paris Hilton. "Remember: I am a supermodel and have the award to prove it, and she is a celebrity. There's no comparison." [Page Six]