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the blagojevich blues
I’ve been a little bummed out lately. You know, with former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich being barred from leaving the country to be on “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here.”
I think we can all easily agree that it’s totally worth the flight risk to see him in the Costa Rica jungle competing against contestants Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag.
Blagojevich would have kicked their arses to the hills.
So I was hoping a night out with friends would be just the thing to cheer me up and get me out of my Blagojevich funk.
We ended up at this cool, rooftop bar with incredible views of the city and… Snuggie Sleep Blankets?! (And if you don’t know what Snuggie Sleep Blankets are, you need to get your priorities in order and spend more time on your couch watching late night commercials.)
It appeared that a number of patrons at this place were wearing these red, Snuggie inspired, fleece bathrobes.
Really? In New York City? Where the new black is… well, still black.
Yes, this swanky rooftop bar hands them out to anyone who’s cold. Or anyone who thinks their rap with the ladies could be enhanced with a fleece robe.
And because I don’t want to be left out of any new trend…
And because I like to make my husband suffer along with me…
So when the “bright red evening robe” comes to a hot spot in your area, you will be completely in the know.
You’re welcome.
mama bird notes:
I took part in the March of Dimes walk this weekend in memory of two beautiful children, Jake Taylor Pontz and Madeline Alice Spohr. Thank you to Marinka for organizing and everyone who was a part of it.
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NYC has hit a new fashion low
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Your husband and his pal look exceptionally happy. I guess that is the Sunggie effect.
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Mmm, is he really wearing it? Looks like he’s cheating a little!!!
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I know that place! You look wonderful in the red, it really suits you.
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Really?? Hilarious! Do they make you wear the blankets even if it is really hot outside? Or do they have some cold air blowing around you at all times?
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Do not be fooled! Those red things are NOT Snuggies! I wish Snuggies were like the ones you had on! The real ones are enormous and have no hood or back….just a big blanket with sleeves! Those red imposter Snuggies look much better!
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You make a really cute Druid.
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Only in NYC! Although, I hear the “Slanket” is WAY chic.
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my hubby is begging for one of these. i refuse to give in. I fear he will never leave the couch cuz he is all “comfy in his snuggie”
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It sounds like a Saturday Night Live sketch. Hilarious.
And kudos for walking this weekend.
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I voted for that psycho…
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Would you believe they had a Snuggie Pub Crawl in Chicago? They did…everyone looked like a weird couch cult.
Blago…all I can say is…I knew him when:(
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I am totally gonna get some of them Snuggies in white and wear them in my office!
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What happened to being uncomfortable for the sake of vanity?! Manhattan, you disappoint me!
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I dont know that I’d inflict Blago on the jungles of Costa Rica. And the Costa Ricans are such nice folks too! hehehe
The tears spring anew for Maddie when I saw your note. *sigh*
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The snuggie makes you look like you’ve entered the weird sex party from “Eyes Wide Shut”. You did a bad bad thing!
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That’s pretty funny. Who knew that these things would be so dorky that they would be cool!
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So great that you took part in the March of Dimes walk to honor Maddie. I’ve been reading Heather’s blog, and my heart just breaks every time I think of what the Spohr’s must be going through.
I will keep an eye out for the snuggie here in Charleston, and let you know when it arrives!
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It’s like a secret sect of snuggli’s
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Nope, I’m impervious to the pull of the Snuggie.
Um, is there one in black, with rhinestones, and leather trim?
(I’m feeling weak. What’s happening to me??)
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It really is a spectacular red!
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ok. now i am afraid.
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I knew it was all downhill when Tina Fey sported the Slanket on 30 Rock. Ayyy.
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Red is totally your color.
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omg- do mike and sandy know they’re online wearing these things??
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is that snuggie? They made the news here – hillarious.
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American Airlines has that same RED.
And their pillows are to die for.
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1) I wish Blago was granted permission to go to Costa Rica … and then became that flight risk and never came back. My city is sick of hearing about him and embarrassed to have to claim him as our own. Ugh.
2) I need to know that rooftop bar. I might be coming to NY in a few weeks and I might have to force my parents to wear snuggies. BTW, Chicago has organized pub crawls based on that over-sized piece of fabric!
3) Finally, how lovely that you were able to participate in that walk. Any idea how much money they raised? I know there was a lot of internet attention given to Maddie’s blog.
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I always wanted one of those!
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Everyone in your life is hotly gorgeous. Dang it, you even make a Snugglie look hot. I’m so jealous I don’t know if I can continue to read you!
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y’all look like Santas little helpers!
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The snuggie infomercials crack me up, but even funnier, I think this bar was featured on our evening news last night… in Spokane WA. We consider everything NYC to be on the cutting edge of fashion, you see, even if you did steal the idea from drunk football fanatics.
You were awesome to walk – glad it was a good day.
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I know Lanie appreciated you participating in the walk… keep up the good walk.
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Thank you for remembering Jake. It means more to me than I can express in words. XOXO
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You guys should be in a Snuggie ad! I almost want one after seeing how fab you all look.
Congrats to you for doing the Walk for Maddie and Jake. That is amazing.
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