THE CURATOR: un-green U2, inappropriate costumes, time-traveling boyfriends, Electric Six, Shane Victorino's flying bat

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THE CURATOR: un-green U2, inappropriate costumes, time-traveling boyfriends, Electric Six, Shane Victorino's flying bat

POSTED: Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 8:11 PM

Filed Under: Comedy | Music | The Curator Fashion

Alicia Gbur

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' PW Style divulged some neat fashion savors ' such as high-heeled galoshes and a DIY recipe for Chanel's yet-to-be-released Particuli're nail color ' in its "Over the Top" roundup. But what got me was their coverage of inappropriate costumes. Gentlemen, it's true: Mangina costume = going home alone.

' Most people think of U2 as the music industry's front-runner in the saving-the-planet, d0-gooder contest, but Green Philly is quick to out the Bono-fronted group for 'emitting carbon like it's their job.' Conversely, take the green band members of Cake, who not only run their recording studio on 100 percent solar energy, but also promote carpooling to their concerts.

' In celebration of Quirktober, Irreference is providing helpful tips to put you in a quirky, sorta spooky mood. Unreported by both Cosmo and Shmitten Kitten, the 'How to Tell if Your Boyfriend is a Time Traveler from the Past' post will help you identify and address quandaries that come from any Kate & Leopold situation.

' When it comes to music, I'm usually the last to know. Take the fact that I thought Electric Six was the name of another whiny pop-punk band (minus Pete Wentz). When it's more like ' The Darkness or The Scissor Sisters. (My attempt at comparison ends there.) Anywho, the E6 is playing tonight at 9.m. at Johnny Brenda's (1201 N. Frankford Ave., 215-739-9684), for $13-$15. Check out Phillyist's coverage of the band, complete with one of the most entertaining music videos I've seen in a while. (Anyone else notice the Rocky Horror influence?)

' It's a good thing the funny bone isn't located in your head, as local comedian Spins Nitely was one of the victims of Shane Victorino's wayward flying bat on Sunday. Hawaii's 5-0 is the generous sort, as he gave autographed bats to those he whacked. Nitely told The Insider he passed the gift on to his son, who the comedian identified as 'Two Shows.' Two Shows? I don't get it. Perhaps it's an inside joke? Or maybe the funny bone is in your head. Wah wah.

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