Fifty Shades of Grey in the Media

Cafe Stir has a page with the 7 best spoofs on Fifty Shades of Grey, you’ve probably seen most of them, but if you want to watch again…

HLN has done a review of headlines related to Fifty Shades, it will be helpful if you want to weed out the types of articles you’re not interested in reading.

Lebron James hasn’t read Fifty Shades of Grey, but his girlfriend has, and I suspect she might have mentioned what it was about…. Oh, Barbara Walters, you naughty woman!

If you’re headed to Seattle and are interested in a Fifty Shades of Grey hotel package, here are two that you might find interesting.
http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/2012/06/28/seattle-hotel-sells-50-shades-of-grey-experience/
http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Explore-the-Fifty-Shades-of-Seattle-with-Hotel-Max-3666605.php

Crissy

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Scavenger Hunt?

Mags and I are discussing possibly having a scavenger hunt this summer, before we spend too much time planning we wanted to find out if anyone is actually interested.

Here are some details of what we have in mind:
The scavenger hunt would most likely be a Friday evening or Saturday afternoon in July or early August.  There would be a NYC component, meet up in Manhattan and send anyone interested out on the hunt.   There would also be an option available for those who can not attend in person, we’ll email or post the items and you can email them back to us.  You would be able to do this from anywhere, the two lists would be different.

The scavenger hunt will have some options that are not child appropriate, but there will be plenty of family friendly options if you would like to bring a child.  Also, there will be a few items that will require purchase, but there will only be a few and you are welcome to return them after the scavenger hunt.  You would not need to purchase anything to win.

You’ll need a camera, a camera phone is fine, but you’ll be able to earn a lot of points using a camera.

There will be some sort of prizes, maybe some T-Shirts.

And Mags and I would love to go out for a drink after.

Feel free to post questions or comments in the comments, via Twitter @50Latersbaby or by email at latersbaby50(at)Gmail(dot)com

Crissy

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The Winner of Elena’s Revenge is….

Kathy, Thank you Kathy!

Here is her submission:

What the hell? Elena thought. After all I’ve done for him. I got his life together and he was happy. Then that bitch comes along and ruins it all. Holding back the tears, she made it to her car. The drive was long but as she drove, the more angry she became. How can I show him? What can be done? Elena stops at a local bar. “Scotch” she ordered at the bar. As she sipped, she spotted a young man across the room. He caught her eye and what the hell, she needed a new distraction.

“Elena” she said. And you are…”
“Jose” he said. Jose? Wait a second.
She saw him at Christian’s party. She saw him with that bitch. The
bitch who turned Christian against her. Ohhh this could be fun.
Elena now had a plan. Use Jose to get that bitch away from Christian.
“Can I buy you another?” she asked Jose as he downed another shot.
“Another for my new friend” she said to the bartender.
“Thanks” Jose said glumly, downing the shot as soon as it hit the bar.
“Troubles?” She asked, knowing very well what his troubles were.
“The girl I love is marrying some rich playboy.” Jose said as he drank another shot. “Oh what a shame. Such a handsome young man as yourself deserves better than that,” she whispered as she sat closer to him, touching his knee. “Let me show you.” She then placed a kiss on his lips.
He kissed her back, but stopped and said “I don’t know. We just met.”
“Trust me,” she whispered. “You’ll like it and I can show you things you’ve never seen. I promise.” In a hazy state, Jose took her hand and walked out of the bar.
The next morning, Jose awoke to find himself in a stark white room, handcuffed to a bed  “Good morning my Sweet. Welcome to my playroom. You were quite fun last night.” She spoke very softly, leaning over him kissing his lips.
“What the hell is going on here? Why am I handcuffed?” He was still hazy and started to panic. What had he done the night before?
“Don’t worry,” she told him stearnly. “I just need you to help me.”
“With what? I don’t even know you.”
“You and I seem to have a mutual acquantance,” She said, walking across the room and sitting in a chair in the corner of the room. Jose looked at her confused as she continued. “Anastasia Steele.”
“Ana? This is about Ana?” He asked, still groggy and confused.
“Anastasia has something I want back and you, my darling, are going to help me get it back.” She was now beside him, sitting on the bed, kissing his neck and running her hands down his bare chest. Jose was confused but oddly turned on at the same time.
“What..would..that be?” He whispered back.
She sat up, took his face in her hands and said “Christian Grey!”

Thank you everyone who entered the contest, we enjoyed reading your submissions!

Crissy, Mags and Jill

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Mr. EL James has written a book

Niall Leonard, husband of EL James, has written a young adult novel to be published by Random House’s Doubleday.  Crusher is scheduled for release in September.  It is currently showing up in Amazon as being released on September 13 in Hardcover, but gives no details.

The book has been described as gritty and sounds like it will be a murder mystery AND, it’s part 1 of a Trilogy.  Sounds like no Mommy Porn here, but could be interesting.  Niall Leonard has been a screen writer for years, and while I’m sure his wife’s success has helped him get a deal for this book, I think there is promise that it will be at least decent.

Crissy

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Fifty Shades of Grey Casting Rumors

Emma Roberts is interested in being in Fifty Shades of Grey.  Maybe she should read the books before she throws her name out there….

Perez Hilton reports that Chris Pine says he’s interested, then clarifies that he doesn’t actually know anything about the book other then lots of woman are reading it.  But then on Jay Leno he said he wouldn’t do it but went on to answer questions about being nude in the film.  I think he’s confused about what he wants to do.

Mark Wahlberg doesn’t think his wife will let him play Christian Grey.  First he let Universal get the rights to the movie, and now his wife is in the way of him being in the movie.

Kristen Stewart is not ruling out playing Ana in Fifty Shades of Grey.  This is not my news, I’m not excited about it either.  But it’s out there.  Note, she hasn’t finished the book yet.

Crissy

Right after I posted this I saw another article/video with Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth talking about Fifty Shades of Grey.

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Fifty Shades of Grey in the Media

I am back from vacation and very slowly catching up on the news and all that stuff that life throws at you.  A big thanks to Mags for dealing with me emailing her random stuff and having to figure out what to do with it when I didn’t have a good internet connection.

We should be announcing the winner of the contest next week.  Unfortunately, Mags, Jill and I have not been able to get together this week to discuss the entries, but it is very much on our minds.

Times Live reports that Fifty Shades of Grey has become a best seller in South Africa.  Any South African fans out there?

A couple places have picked up that Colin Egglesfield is interested in the role, he’s my choice!

Cafe Stir reports that a woman converted a military bunker into a “playroom.”  Hey, if you don’t have the extra bedroom you have be creative!

Mitt Romney is reading Fifty Shades of Grey to get some support from woman.  Nope, not going to change my vote…

Crissy

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Fifty Shades Inspired Key Chain

Maybe I should get this key chain from Etsy for the Submissive Special I didn’t buy.

Item Description:
We’ll, he’s got all these boy toys – why not have them on a key chain? Pewter charms include Charlie Tango, sports car, boat, G, cell phone, plane, tie and a credit card to pay for everything. Key chain is 4″ long.

Crissy

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