Mini Board

MINI BOARD

HIGH LOW FASHION

The various takes on the First Lady’s coat seemed like a gross distraction from where everyone’s focus ought to be. Weeks later, though, the idea that perhaps FLOTUS could completely unnerve POTUS through the media fascinates me like the minor but crucial characters George R. R. Martin creates. —MV

Justin Teodoro/ New York Magazine

GOOD CUP, BAD CUP

Every time I see this cup, I think Taco Bell ran out of paper cups and an employee had to quickly purchase Dixie cups from the closest store. The design reminds me more of a dentist’s office than a run for the border.

Meanwhile, in my head it was a big deal to stop and get a Frappuccino one day. To see they spelled my name correctly felt like some extra recognition. —MV

AROUND THE ’NET

A Facebook friend shared the video automatically generated to tout how much she connected with the world the previous year.

She liked 7 things in a year

Elsewhere, Kal has said he can kick himself in the face, but I don’t think he can kick as high as this guy below.

From @Natgeo

#GOALS

Maybe one day we will see soccer players crowded around a phone to see an art performance

Photo via bruna engagement/Bolshoi Theatre

OVERHEARD BY ART

"She got the tickets on Groupon" -Sharon

"No you don't, you're 50" - Laura

"I remember watching that in the theater and thinking this is a pivotal moment in my life" -Chanel

"Oh honey, I'm not a scientist" - Sharon

"He directs and makes a great lipstick" - Tricia

"It's like the '90s came and splooged all over there" - Luis