Quick Things 4.30.11

Some quick links that are worth checking out...

• America's Next Top Model Announces All-Star Season for Cycle 17
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• Office Gossip: Are Erin and Phyllis Mother and Daughter?!
• 12 Uncomfortably Sexual Company Logos
• We're Obsessed with the Hunger Games Facebook Casting App
• 25 Everyday Things You Didn't Know Had Names

'America's Next Top Model' Cycle 16 Episode 9 Recap

The remaining models arrive in Marrakesh, Morroco, where they get to explore the city and enjoy the sights. During a challenge, one of the girls has a meltdown when none of the designer clothing fits her figure. During a photo shoot with camels, one of the models is chastised for trying to direct the shoot, while another deals with body images issues that threaten her photos. Vogue Italia Editor-in-Chief Franca Sozzani joins the judges’ panel to decide which girl will be eliminated and leaving Morocco.

Keep reading for the full episode recap...

'America's Next Top Model' Goes the All-Star Route for Cycle 17

UPDATE: 'ANTM' All-Star Cast Is Revealed! Click to see them!


Big news in Top Model land today. In an official press release, The CW has announced that Tyra Bank's long-running reality competition show will bring back series favorites for Cycle 17 in an all-star edition.

No word yet on which girls' from Cycles past will join the competition, but the announcement says they will be, "models who became breakout characters and who had the most memorable stories from past cycles."

OS X Lion, the new operating system for the Mac, is available now on the Mac App Store.

In addition to the news of the all-star season, The CW also confirms that ANTM will be back for Cycle 18 in the spring of 2012.

Now it's time to speculate... Who do you think will be back for Top Model All-Stars? I'd love to see the likes of Melrose, Joanie, Anya and Lisa (from Cycle 10). I'd love to see if models like Anchal and Gina (from Cycle 6) have gained confidence since being on the show. And of course I'd LOVE to see some crazy/drama girls return like Jade, Jael or Angelea.

UPDATE: 'ANTM' All-Star Cast Is Revealed

Who do you want to see on the all-star Cycle of America's Next Top Model? Leave a comment!

Create Digital Sand Art with "This Is Sand"

Sometimes I think I should rename this blog "A Blog About Things That Will Get You Fired" because I come across some of the most addicting and time-consuming sites on the web. I love sharing games and quizzes with my readers (especially ones that drive me crazy), but I just found another one that lets your create your very own sand art! Remember sand art?!


ThisIsSand.com turns your computer screen into your very own fancy glass jar so you can let your creative sand imagination run wild! Check out some of the user-create pieces:


I'm sorry if you had a seizure while viewing these. I couldn't post my own art because it takes 5 million years to actually finish a piece, so you should be impressed with these people who actually had the time and devotion to complete one!

Reader Jae has sent me his creation! Check it out:


Click here to send me yours!

Sorry if you get fired for spending all day on sand art!

It's No Mirage! The Models Pose in the Desert in This Week's 'ANTM'

Modeling on a camel? This week's photo shoot is sure to be interesting! During the first shoot in Morocco, one of the models is chastised for trying to direct the shoot (hmm... wonder who?), while another deals with body images issues that threaten her photos.

Keep reading to see the remaining five girls' best shots (click to enlarge):