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Catfight!

Anna — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:15:00 EDT

Strange Fruit

Anna — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:20:00 EST

At left: What happens when pussy meets phallus. (Don't blame us; Rich did it!) The only thing that would make this better is if Rich shot the footage with a night-vision camera. [fourfour]

ANTM: Our Friend Rich Gets "Sheenafied"

Tracie — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:30:00 EST

FourFour's Rich sat down with recent ANTM castoff Sheena to interview her Inside the Actor's Studio-style about her experience on the show, what she thinks of Tyra, and exactly how annoying Jay Manuel is. We learn a lot of interesting tidbits about Sheena: She likes how her breasts look and feel, she loves the sound of children's laughter, she's into poetry, and she liked Rich's questions! Clip at left.

Sheena And Me [FourFour]

Oldies But Goodies: Our Favorite Episode Of Pot Psych

Tracie — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:00:00 EST

It's time for Pot Psychology, the advice column in which everyone's problems are solved with an "herbal" remedy. (Remember, kids: Don't do drugs!) Rich went home to visit his family this past weekend for his birthday (he turns 30 on November 9, give him some love!), and then we were too busy all week long to film a new episode, so for this installment, we're giving you a rerun. It's actually our favorite episode, which, ironically was the least viewed. (Please give it about 20 seconds for the video to load after you press "play.") We'll get get back to business this weekend; promise! Got a burning question? Send it to potpsych@jezebel.com with "Pot Psychology" in the subject line. (Please keep them short; they're verrrry hard to read when stoned.)

Attack Of The Cat People: On The Scene At The CFA-IAMS Cat Championship

Richfourfour — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

This past weekend, New York City played host to the CFA-IAMS Cat Championship, where felines from all four corners of the country were judged on aesthetics and athletics. We sent FourFour's Rich Juzwiak — Pot Psychologist, beloved pop culture chronicler and father to the feline internet sensation named Winston — to capture the craziness on videotape.

From what I can tell, cat shows and dog shows couldn't be more different. It's like comparing apples to oranges... or cats to dogs, for that matter. Or so it would seem, as I roamed the floor of Madison Square Garden's Expo Center at this weekend's CFA-IAMS Cat Championship.

Whereas a dog show has a pageant-like, almost sterile vibe wrapped up in etiquette and handler-glamor, a cat show is more like a flea market (no parasitic pun intended). Sure, it involves formal competing (a Russian Blue named Blade Runner took this year's top prize), but the slow-moving, quiet judging is usually off in the periphery. It's the owners and their cats (often kept in gaudy gift-basket-like encasements) waiting in the middle who command center stage (so to speak). And damn it, that's where they belong.

As I talked to people who've devoted their lives to their felines (and have the sweatshirts and Crocs to prove it!), I encountered none of the aloofness their pet of choice supposedly exhibits. In fact, all I had to do was point a camera at them to get them to talk all about their animals and the cat-show scene (it isn't catty, one woman assured me). No one even so much as hissed at me when I asked about the "crazy cat person" stereotype and whether it applied to them. Some of the friendliness no doubt stems from the fact that most of them are breeders and therefore salespeople, but I felt no pressure to buy after they'd given me some of their time and good humor. They're virtually dog-like! Which, bizarrely enough, is how many describe their cats. Video below.

John McCain Learned How To Smile With His Eyes, Thanks To Tyra

Tracie — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:40:00 EDT

If there's one thing that Tyra Banks has taught us, is that if you wanna be on top, you have to smile with your eyes. Last night, while toward the end of the presidential debate, Pot Psychologist Rich noticed that John McCain was definitely smiling with his eyes. In this clip, he shows us Tyra's "teach" on communicating a smile without his lips.

John McCain Smiles With His Eyes [FourFour]

Pageant Parents: Living Vicariously Through Children Makes You Look Insane

Tracie — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:20:00 EDT

A lot of people think that parents who enter their little girls into child beauty pageants are crazy. This video, made with love by Pot Psychologist Rich, kinda proves it. It's a montage of footage, clipped from several documentaries and TV shows about child pageants, of parents trying to coach from the sidelines while their children are on stage. Lots of funny faces, stern looks, and even rolling around on the floor ensues.

A Case For Vicarious Living [FourFour]
Earlier: Swan Brooner: Child Beauty Queen, Not-So-Merry "Holiday Barbie"
The Best Child Beauty Pageant Coaches Are Queens

If You Hate Mariah Carey, Watch This. If You Love Mariah Carey, Watch This.

Tracie — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:20:00 EDT

People either love or hate Mariah Carey for the same three reasons: 1) Her music; 2) Her girlie-ness; 3.) Her money. I think that reason #2 is why people write her off as annoying or even insignificant, which I find insulting because I think that it's bullshit to automatically devalue anything that's "girlie" — the color pink, ponies, Hello Kitty, Lisa Frank — unless it's sexualized. (Action figures, comic books, and remote-control cars aren't looked down on nearly as much.) But whether you love or hate Mariah, you should definitely watch this reel that FourFour's (and Pot Psychology's) Rich Juzwiak put together. It's an exploration of everything that's right and everything that's wrong with Mimi.

Mariah Carey Is... [FourFour]

FourFour blogger and fellow Pot Psychologist...

Tracie — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:40:00 EDT

FourFour blogger and fellow Pot Psychologist Rich Juzwiak has teamed up with streetwear company Neighborhoodies to create a line of pop-culture referencing T-shirts. Our personal favorite is the one to the left, "Swan Is My Co-Pilot," based on Swan Brooner from one of the best documentaries of all time, Living Dolls: The Making of a Child Beauty Queen. But there's also a Tyra shirt, a Jodeci shirt, Winston and Rudy shirts, and a Stevie B shirt, a freestyle artist whose music can often be heard at the Jersey shore. [Neighborhoodies]

Pet Sounds: Winston Makes Weird Noises

Tracie — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:00:00 EDT

FourFour's (and Pot Psychology's) Rich Juzwiak has this cat Winston. You may know of him. He's very weird, in the best way possible. He's barely a cat, which I think — being a dog person — is why I like him. He's kind of like a living Mogwai. But in this video that Rich made of Winston's "noises," he's also kind of a cross between a bird and a magical creature from a Hayao Miyazaki movie. Happy Friday!

My Cat Chirps [FourFour]

"I'm Not Here To Make Friends" Is The Mantra Of Reality TV

Tracie — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Some reality shows are competition-based. Some are merely a fishbowl for eager voyeurs. Some have a cash prize. Some promise careers to their cast members, while others promise romance. But on every single reality show, one truth remains constant: Participants are not here to make friends. FourFour's Rich Juzwiak (and fellow Pot Psychologist) put together this comprehensive reel demonstrating that point.

"I'm Not Here To Make Friends": A Montage [FourFour]

"How Do I Tell My Roommate She Has Sex Too Loudly?"

Tracie — Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 EDT

It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the advice column in which everyone's problems are solved with an "herbal" remedy. (Remember, kids: Don't do drugs!) In this episode, we're takin' it to the streets, or rather, the park, to seek out those in need of our valuable insight. Rich, tiny pianist Gavin McInnes, and I answered questions about how to make gay friends and what to do with flaccid peens. (Bear with us, our microphone situation got messed up, and the audio is a little fuzzy.) Got a burning question? Send it to tips@jezebel.com with "Pot Psychology" in the subject line. (Please keep them short; they're verrrry hard to read when stoned.)

Anna Nicole Biopic: As Delightfully, Trashily Watchable As Its Subject Matter

Tracie — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:30:00 EDT

So it looks like Anna Nicole, the movie about our late, large-breasted embodiment of the American dream, might not get the theatrical release its producers were hoping for. However, the movie was leaked online and we got a chance to view it. It's kind of perfect in its stupidity, shoestring budget, and bawdy tone because while it's factually inaccurate (unintentionally, it would seem) you just know that a pilled-up Anna wouldn't be able to get the facts straight on her own life. It's about as organic as her breasts were. Rich from FourFour boiled the film down to what makes it so special in this clip above. Enjoy!

Everything Good In Anna Nicole [FourFour]

The Paper's Amanda Lorber Wins Hearts, Sings Songs

Tracie — Mon, 05 May 2008 19:00:00 EDT

>We love MTV's The Paper, and its fearless editor-in-chief Amanda Lorber. FourFour's Rich Juzwiak (whom you may recognize as the hunky voice of reason from Pot Psychology) wrote a great post about Amanda that puts into words — much more eloquently than we ever could — just how wonderful The Paper really is. ("It's raw but it doesn't show bruises. It's harsh but it's not cruel. I can't think of a better medium to portray the all-too-real-but-still-not-quite-real world of high school than that of pseudo-reality television.") The best, though, is that Rich tipped us off to Amanda's YouTube page. The clip above is her interpretation of Mr. Roboto. Enjoy!

My New Favorite Show [FourFour]