There are many pleasures I enjoy as an occasional blogger, one of them (okay, maybe the only one) is getting to see what search terms have brought people to NYCW.

What I’ve found from looking at recent search terms is that people have a lot of questions regarding homosexuality. Here are just a few examples (I added in capitals and punctuation where appropriate):

• Do any straight men watch Supernatural?
• Is Matt Czuchry gay?
• Matt Czuchry is gay.
• Howie Day gay
• McDreamy McSteamy gay
• Lead singer of The Script and Matt Dallas

First of all – really? Is the lead singer of The Script dating Matt Dallas?! Wow, seriously hot match right there. I can’t wait for candids to come out. Next, to answer your burning questions, from my own knowledge, I don’t believe Matt Czuchry is gay, and Howie Day is definitely not (see bizarre relationship with Britney from years ago and many references to girls on stage). As for McDreamy and McSteamy – I wish!

Do any straight men watch Supernatural? From personal experience, I have not yet met a straight man who watches Supernatural. But maybe we can start a tally or something? Leave a comment if you know of one!

Speaking of Matt Czuchry, a few of you are seriously curious about him.

• Matt Czuchry, personal life
• Matt Czuchry, family origin
• Matt Czuchry, sexy
• Matt Czuchry, gay

God guys, just go watch The Good Wife or Gilmore Girls reruns and stay off Google for a little bit.

• Are you high? He looks like Matthew McConaughey!
• Show fucking.

What’s show fucking? And why are you coming here for it?!

• Is Rob Lowe a narcissist?

You know, I don’t know if he is one, but I sure as hell am mad at him for leaving Brothers & Sisters.

• If you win me, I will undress.

Mmmm, hot. What do I have to do?

• Guys, I really fucked up
• Curtis is so mad right now
• Russell Brand on Prison Break

Wait… what?

Chuck Bass really brings in the hits. So many people who share in the same unhealthy obsessive love for him. Let’s start our own fan club guys!

• I love you too Chuck Bass!
• Brand of the white Chuck Bass (what?)
• Chuck Bass, favourite brands
• What does Chuck Bass like and dislike?
• Chuck Bass is my life.
• Chuck Bass, apartment
• Why did Chuck and Blair breakup?

Since we’re on the topic of Chuck, lots of people seem to be curious about what BlackBerry Chuck has.

• Chuck Bass’s BlackBerry
• What BlackBerry does Chuck Bass have?
• BlackBerry Chuck Bass

You get the picture.

So today, here at NYCW, I’ve decided to do some investigative work for you guys to find out what BlackBerry Chuck uses. While Chuck previously sported an LG Dare (so not Chuck Bass), he recently upgraded to a BlackBerry. Through my research on blackberry.com, Google Images, and season 3 Gossip Girl episodes, I have concluded that Chuck uses the BlackBerry Tour 9630. You can thank me later.

Just so you guys know, I was debating between this title and “You’ve lost your muchness”, in the end I chose Gossip Girl over Alice in Wonderland, even though Gossip Girl doesn’t deserve shit from me right now.

Did that sound bitter? I’m not bitter. I’m not disappointed. Gossip Girl has completely lived up to expectations. Season 2 and 3 have been just as brilliant as Season 1. Jenny is my favourite character. They’re totally employing Kevin Zegers’ full potential and not making me dislike him. Dan and Vanessa are a match made in heaven, not to mention, Dan looks ravishing in a wife beater. Chace Crawford deserves an Emmy for his acting. I love how he much he’s learned and grown as an actor. Blair is totally back to Queen B status and I love it. Chuck’s storyline does him so much justice. And his mom is so cool, I want to be her when I grow up. Serena is totally not a whore and I want to model my life after hers. Rufus is the best husband ever, I’d be lucky to meet a man half as epic as he is.

Moving on.

I saw Alice in Wonderland this week. With my two siblings, AND my two little cousins. It was such a family affair. 3D glasses are great for photo-ops aren’t they? Sara is totally rocking a jean jacket by the way, AND polka dot pants. Bold. Very bold.

As for the movie, I really enjoyed it. I think it helped that I went in with low expectations. I really liked all of the characters, especially the Hatter and Red Queen, obviously. Who else sensed a ton of sexual tension between Alice and Mad Hatter? I was dying for them to just jump on top of each other or something… And the scene at the end with the Hatter was heartbreaking, poor guy. I also enjoyed the White Queen’s constant hand gestures. Very convincing. Some really great lines as well, aside from losing your muchness – imagining six impossible things before breakfast, “I’m investigating things that begin with the letter M”, and of course “You’re mad, bonkers, off your head! But I’ll tell you a secret: All the best people are.” Really sweet.

I’ve heard people saying Johnny Depp’s dancing at the end was awkward and out of place, but I loved it! Futterwagoning for the win. Am I right or am I right?

Is this late? The obsessive compulsive side of me doesn’t like that this is coming after the “Happy 2010!” post. Ok, I’ll deal. So will you I hope.

Anyway, I saw everyone doing their 2009 lists – lists of accomplishments, favourites, etc., and wanted my own. But then this year wasn’t a lot of firsts or accomplishments for me and I felt really inadequate, so I just avoided it. BUT, I wouldn’t feel right not having my own list, so I’m just going to put together a jumbled list of what I remember and therefore what must have been the most significant. There will be an emphasis on celebrities and TV shows, but these are two of my favourite things, so you really shouldn’t be surprised. Also note,  in my attempt to make this list more valid, everything is in chronological order… go me!

1. My newfound obsession with Russell Brand flowed from 2008 straight into 2009. January was full of repeated viewings of Shame, Doing Life, Ponderland, and The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2006 & 2007. Actually, this is highly appropriate for a post about 2009 since Russ is back for 2009’s Big Fat Quiz of the Year!

2. Matt Smith was cast as the eleventh doctor to replace David Tennant in Doctor Who. Immediately after hearing the news and seeing an interview with Matt Smith, I decided I was in love with him and was going to become a Doctor Who fan just to show my support… needless to say, this didn’t happen, but I still hold a small appreciation for Matt Smith. Maybe one day I will actually watch an episode of Doctor Who, who knows? (I know all you Doctor Who fans are cringing or considering closing your tab right now… sorry!)

3. January also marked a huge first for me – my first Bollywood movie! No, I wasn’t cast in one, I just watched one – Dostana – a movie about two men who pretend to be gay just so that they can rent an apartment. They also fall in love with the same girl. Drama! It was fun! I kind of understood what they were saying, but thank god for subtitles. Along with the undeniable eye candy, it was a great first experience. No, I haven’t seen another Bollywood movie since then. Maybe I’ll add that to my list of resolutions?

4. I got my BlackBerry and said goodbye to my pink Razr (I know, I know – I held onto it for too long didn’t I?).

5. Never did I think that I would become a fan of  that kid from High School Musical, but something changed when the 17 Again promos started coming out…. and then when 17 Again actually came out, that was it. And this was a different kind of love, not the temporary, fleeting kind (see Matt Smith), but a more meaningful kind. Uh, stop judging me, go watch 17 Again.

6. After watching every season of Laguna Beach and The Hills, this was the year that I could take no more. This means one of two things – either I finally grew out of “reality” shows this year, or The Hills hit a new low, even for The Hills. Congrats guys.

7. TUMBLR! No, Tumblr wasn’t introduced this year, but this was the year I joined, therefore the year that counts. If you haven’t joined yet, what are you waiting for?! Where else will you get to post random pictures and videos without any explanation required? Microblogging is the way to go. Having made 2732 posts since May, you can trust me on that.

8. Prison Break ended this year, Michael and Lincoln were finally able to escape prison… permanently. I thought they deserved a kudos here. I for one enjoyed every season, and the movie. I miss you guys already!

9. Gossip Girl fans everywhere died a little inside when Chuck and Blair finally got together – wait, was that just me? Either way, one of the highlights of 2009 I would say.

10. Public Enemies. Johnny Depp. Christian Bale. Do I need to say anything else?

11. Post Grad wasn’t the most awesome movie ever, but boy, could I relate. What am I going to do when I finally graduate? Hmmm… maybe I too will have the opportunity to give up the perfect job to be with the guy of my dreams. Hey, a girl can dream.

12. The Fame came out in 2008, but 2009 was clearly the year of Gaga – and when I finally decided to give her a try. Thank god, because I don’t know if I would have had my daily dose of pop music otherwise.

13. Inglourious Basterds. Awesome.

14. I got my 24″ iMac this year and finally joined the Mac club. I can say with 100% certainty that this was the happiest day of my life.

15. You probably haven’t heard of Howie Day. And if you have, all you most likely know him for is Collide, when really, he should be know for his first album, Australia. Anyway, fans waited SIX years for a new album, and finally, this year, Sound the Alarm came out. Here’s a biased review: it was perfect.

16. Mad Men – for having an amazing season this year. One of the best shows on TV right now.

17. newyorkcanwait.com is born. I blog… once in awhile.

18. I’m not a fan of American Idol, but Adam Lambert’s album, For Your Entertainment, is one of my favourites this year. “There he goes, my baby walks so slow, sexual tic tac toe“, I could leave it on repeat for the next five years.

19. I started the year watching Russell Brand and ended it by marathoning all six seasons of Sex and the City. I wouldn’t have spent my limited Internet allowance (thanks Rogers) any other way.

If you made it through the list, well done! If you just skimmed through the pictures, don’t worry, I forgive you. Here’s to 2010, may it be filled with a lot more to blog about!

(Sorry guys, this kind of turned into an essay. If only I could put this much work into my classes.)

Yes top 6, not top 5, not top 10. 6 is a cool number okay, so stop judging. Anyway, on to it – The Bromance. I’m not a huge fan of the word itself, but it does the job. Bromances however, I am a huge fan of.

Definitions found on Urban Dictionary explain it all:

Bromance: Describes the complicated love and affection shared by two straight males.
Bromance: A non-sexual relationship between two men who are unusually close.

So what was my criteria for these six bromances? Well, I was biased and mostly favoured shows that I actually watch – yes, I did put Gossip Girl on the list (even though its been a huge disappointment lately and probably doesn’t deserve it). Other than that, bromances that translate into real life between actors scored bonus points, as did bromances with major chemistry or a history of ups and downs. See? Very scientific.

#6 Sam & Dean / Supernatural

There’s not much I can say about these two, namely because I don’t watch Supernatural, but come on, this is the bromance of bromances. They’re actually brothers for one thing. For another, they hunt down demons and save people from you know, paranormal stuff. TOGETHER. The chemistry is there, the complicated love and affection is there. I mean, are there even any women on this show? Not as far as I can tell, having only ever watched one episode, so there you have it.

#5 Don & Roger / Mad Men

So speaking of love-hate relationships… Don and Roger’s tumultuous relationship lately has almost paralleled Don and Betty’s, at least Don isn’t cheating on Roger though. With Don’s cold stare and Roger’s witty remarks, these two complete each other, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Not to mention that Jon Hamm And John Slattery practically ooze sex when they’re on screen… not that that’s part of my criteria or anything…

#4 Chuck & Nate / Gossip Girl

So as of season 3, we’ve barely seen Chuck and Nate spending any time together (except for a recent lost weekend), but I blame the producers/writers for that completely and like to think that they are in fact, spending a lot of time together off screen. To quote Chuck Bass, “Look Nathaniel, there are three things I care about in this world: money, the pleasure money brings, and you.” Of course, a girl did come between them at one point, she always does, but eventually the two made up and we couldn’t be happier. Added bonus, Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford are bff’s and roomies in real life. So I think this spot at #4 is very well deserved.

#3 McDreamy & McSteamy / Grey’s Anatomy

The two hottest doctors at Seattle Grace are also best friends, and have been for a long time – there were those years when they didn’t speak after Mark kind of slept with Derek’s wife at the time, Addison, but hey, that’s all behind them now! And bonus points – they’ve both moved on with their own Grey – Meredith and “Little” Grey, what was her name again? As for who I’d pick out of the two, if I could pick, that would be McSteamy – oh what? That’s not what this list is about? Never mind.

#2 Cappie & Evan / Greek

I know what you’re thinking, Cappie and Evan?? #2? Yes, Cappie and Evan! I enjoyed Cappie and Evan getting back together more this season than I did Cappie and Casey getting back together. I love their banter and their chemistry, they are a true bromance. And who didn’t love seeing the two of them having to sneak around to meet each other? It’s a shame Evan had to ruin everything again over the finale, but here’s to the two of them working it out next season!

#1 House & Wilson / House

Drumroll please… the #1 bromance on TV, as determined by yours truly is… House and Wilson! I don’t even watch House anymore, the story lines have become too repetitive and the new doctors are annoying (not that the old team was much better), but whenever I do go back and watch, it’s for these two! (okay… or for Cuddy). There’s is a classic relationship. It comes complete with communication problems, verbal abuse, and torture – all mostly due to House. Why Wilson keeps giving in, we may never know, but either way, it makes for a great bromance.

So… there it is, another one of my long lists. But hey, I included lots of pictures! If you made it this far, kudos. Maybe one day, you’ll be lucky enough to be part of a bromance half as awesome as one of these six, or at least date half a bromance that’s half as awesome… you get my point.

A few things, do you guys like lists? Okay, great!

• Best news first! I got to go to a press screening of Me and Orson Welles today! All thanks to canadawhore =) Can I just say, Zac Efron is a god? He’s pretty AND talented! All fangirling aside, the movie was also pretty good, Christain Mckay was amazing as Orson. Don’t let Zefron sway you away from giving it a chance when it comes out!
• Mad Men finale! Wow, what an amazing show. I have no words for this episode. It was perfect. Not one line out of place. I can’t wait to see what Sterling-Cooper-Draper-Pryce get up to next season. And Betty! She’s my new idol. Henry Francis… I don’t know about him, I guess we’ll see. Just one thing, does this mean goodbye to Ken?!
• Eastwick got cancelled! I can’t say I didn’t see it coming, but I’m going to miss it. I hate when shows get cancelled! Do you think my last blog jinxed it?
• Gossip Girl last night: ugh. What was that threesome? What were they thinking? Did VANESSA have to be involved? And Lizzie McGuire? My bad, I mean, Hilary Duff. Scratch that, I mean Olivia. Needless to say, involving Chuck would have been a win, but Dan – fine, I’ll take it. Olivia and Vanessa though? Really? Not to mention, it was awkward. And nothing even happened on screen! I felt like Dan and Vanessa making out was some form of incest. Poor Vanessa. I don’t know if her character could possibly get more lame. Maybe something good will come out of this though. The preview for next week looks promising. I’m looking forward to Olivia vs Vanessa. Do you think they can salvage this season? I don’t know guys, I don’t know. Oh and Chuck won for best line, as usual, see headline.
• Finally, after the press screening, we walked into Chapters, and right there, practically calling my name, was a shelf full of copies of John Irving’s new book, Last Night in Twisted River – how could I not have bought it? Actually, that’s what I’m going to get to now, so if you’ll excuse me…

How good does this look?