Please support!

Another LH cover model doing great things in the world!!

Simon Emmerson is fundraising for Katharine House Hospice Trust, Adderbury, Oxfordshire

ROB DODD!

Our inaugural LADY HOOLIGAN cover model, Rob Dodd, is raising funds for a film that he's a part of:


Please contribute if you can!!! Thanks so much!!!

Take Your Shirts Off!

The gals at Kickette, like all Lady Hooligans, are against the rule where soccer players get a reprimanded with a yellow card for ripping off their jerseys! Check out comment #15:

Congrats Simon!

Simon, our LH November '06 cover model, has combined his favorite hobby (racing) with his new solo firm! I'm so proud of him!

More Important But...

I know there are more important things in the world, but (or should I say SO):

1) I have just deactivated my Facebook account AGAIN. I just can't get into it. For the past three years, I've been directing my online efforts towards Lady Hooligan, the webzine, and then this blog.

2) Speaking of this blog, I've finally decided to reel it in. I need to read more. I need a change. I think I'm only going to post infrequent items that promote friends and/or events for now (and some occasional sports items).

Cheers,
Kat

LHK Heaven!!!

YOWZA!!! My head and heart are about to explode! Have you seen the draw for the LA Tennis Open?

Marat Safin and Robby Ginepri, my two favorite OG tennis players (Jeremy Chardy is a fairly recent fav), are meeting in the first round! I'm not sure of the exact day and time that they'll be playing, but I WILL be there!

Marat! Robby! UCLA (my alma mater)! Pretty vs. Pretty! Ahhhhhhhhh!

They've only met twice before (with Robby winning both meetings), but I've never seen them play against each other in the flesh. I can barely contain myself! Not to jinx it, but one of my biggest Lady Hooligan dreams is coming true (please see LH Webzine Archive More Important But: Eye-Candyland)!

I need to breathe.

BTW, congrats to Robby on just recently beating John Isner in the semis of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships. He plays Sam Querrey in the final tomorrow (7/26 on ESPN2 at 12pm PST).

Marat, I'm looking forward to seeing you on Monday night as well when you take on Pete Sampras in the Millennium Challenge (also a part of the LA Tennis Open).

Farewell, Conner

My tennis coach of 4+ years and the Sept. '06 Lady Hooligan cover model, Conner (aka Connz aka CK) is leaving Los Angeles, and my Wednesday nights will strangely be open now.

Good luck with everything, Connz! We'll miss you and your Connerisms very much!

xo, Kat aka Twisty

More Important But...

(It's been a while since I've used this) I know there are more important things in the world, BUT...

1) KEANE's new album "Perfect Symmetry" is due out on October 13, 2008! I can't wait! I read that they are currently in Los Angeles finishing it up.

If you're a tennis playa in the L.A. area, keep your eyes out on the courts for the band 'cause they're playaz too! I saw them once at La Cienega and completely spazzed out! I wrote about the incident for the (now defunct) LH webzine in an article entitled "Lady Hooligan Points".

2) NERD ALERT: J.K. Rowling's new book "The Tales of the Beetle the Bard" is now available for pre-order. It's definitely going on my Amazon wish list (hint, hint).

The Fellas!

I'm very happy to report that two of my close pals (both excellent tennis playaz) have some new online links (and hijinks) for everyone to check out:


1) Rob, a fabulous actor and the FIRST EVER Lady Hooligan cover model (back in June '06) has his own brand-new website. He's an absolute DOLL!!

2) DJ extraordinaire, EJL (aka Dogg), is the subject of a glowing and well-deserved article in the OC Weekly!

P.S. The adorable John Krasinski (of THE OFFICE and LEATHERHEADS) is on Conan O'Brien tonight!

Coming Soon...

As you may or may not know, prior to this personal blog of mine, my crew and I had a webzine called (what else?) LADY HOOLIGAN, and it was filled with lots of cheekiness and eye-candy (not unlike this blog, I hope).

Unfortunately, our 'zine only lasted a year. But recently, I was approached to do a beverage review, and I thought it would be cool to try and archive some of the product reviews we had in the 'zine for reference. So, I've formed a new post label entitled "LH Webzine Archive", and I have one archived review (of HINT water) in there already. More to come...

Speaking of reviews, feel free to e-mail me if you want me to review any of your products (e.g. music, books, beverages, cosmetics, etc...). Hey, what can I say? I like free stuff, and I'm opinionated.

P.S. Although I really miss the 'zine and although I'd love to archive the whole year of LH fun on this blog, it would be too big of a task, and it just wouldn't be the same. Besides I'm saving the entire archive for a book. Holler, if you know any publishers! Oh, a Lady Hooligan can dream...

Lady Hooligan Approved: Hint Water

by Hillzie

Lady Hooligans: I think we can all agree that we want to feel healthier, happier and have great skin. We’ve long been told that drinking eight glasses of water each day is recommended for proper nutrition and doesn’t hurt the epidermis, but who can work up a thirst for good old-fashioned water when there’s constantly a mocha frappuccino or dry martini within reach?

Enter Hint Premium Essence Water. Your taste buds will thrill to the taste of natural flavors skinny-dipping in purified water. No sugar or artificial sweeteners, no calories, NO CATCH! There’s not even a drop of mysterious herbs or mystifying chemicals in these delicious natural beverages.

While the hooligan in you may crave the fleeting pleasure of a quickie with Johnny-Come-Latelies such as Tab Energy and Coke Blak, the lady in you knows that you’ll regret it in the morning. Hint has made the right choice both fun and easy with their appealing variety of flavors (lime, pear, cucumber, pomegranate-tangerine, cranberry-orange, apple, mint, tropical punch, peppermint, and raspberry-lime). Kat, our Editor-in-Chief and resident Persian Princess, has taken a liking to the cucumber flavor. After working up a sweat on the tennis court or doing research for her provocative prose, Lady Lorelei enjoys the pear. We think you'll fall in love with your own flavor of Hint too.

More Important But: Eye-Candyland

Danke, Davydenko, danke! It’s Sept. 7th, 2006, and Nikolay Davydenko has just beaten Tommy Haas in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open of tennis, and I’m thrilled! I’m not a Davydenko fan per se, but I rooted for him because in the previous rounds of the tournament, his opponent, Haas, personally upset me by advancing over two players I covet: Robby Ginepri and Marat Safin.

Haas first defeated my beloved Robby Ginepri in the 3rd round of the Open in a close 5th set tie-break. I know there are more important things in the world, but if Haas had lost to Ginepri, I could have witnessed a SUPREME eye-candy tennis match between Ginepri and Marat Safin in the 4th round. Now, I can only dream of the Ginepri vs. Safin match-up. In my despair, all I was able to do was root against Haas simply because he prevented a Pretty vs. Pretty match.

I probably should talk to Lady Doc about my irrational and immature feelings towards Haas, but most sports fans need therapy for their absurd notions towards players and teams. So, I don’t think I’m that bad off (yet). I understand that Haas has no clue who I am and has no ill-will towards me. But, in my vision of eye-candyland, Hass is a colossal villain. I mean, check out the match that could have been. Here’s Robby, a 23-year-old All-American piece of candy who resides in Georgia (and has my unwavering devotion):

Then, there’s the 26-year-old Russian hot-head and all-around hottie, Marat Safin:
Why Haas, why? I just wanted to see Robby play (and ultimately beat) Marat in five sets of SWEATY, SHIRT-LIFTING, GRUNT-FILLED, PRETTY (and maybe a little dirty) TENNIS. Sugar! Is that too much to ask?

According to atptennis.com, Robby and Marat have only played twice before in the past, but I missed both matches. This summer’s U.S. Open draw gave me hope and another chance. I just wanted to see some candy battle candy, but Haas ruined it for me (and other discerning tennis hooligans, I mean fans).

To add insult to injury, Haas beat Safin in the 4th round, in another unconvincing 5th set tie-break win. So, when Haas advanced over another one of my sweet lads and met Davydenko in the quarters, all I cared about was Haas losing, which is probably bad karma. But, I’m hoping that sports fans (especially tennis and soccer fans, which I count myself among) get a karmic free-pass when it comes to wishing losses upon others.

Nonetheless, in eye-candyland, the stakes are high, and I play for keeps, Playaz! What??? Paging Lady Doc.....

Robby pic © Atlanta Peach
For more info on Robby, visit www.robbyginepri.com

Marat pic Copyright Control
For more info on Marat, visit safinator.com

CONNERISMS

by Hillzie and Kat

Conner, the Lady Hooligans’ tennis coach, has allowed us to discuss and define some of his on-court expressions, which we lovingly call “Connerisms”. Conner punctuates our weekly one-hour class on Court 8 with one, two and three-word phrases to help guide us in our tennis journey. They often prove useful off-court as well. And, yes, Conner is a Pretty; did you even have to ask?

Accelerate = Finish the stroke by accelerating through the end of the swing. Legend has it this will help prevent “homeruns” and run-ins with the dreaded tape.

Finish Your Swing = If this requires explanation you may not be ready for the wisdom of Conner.

Get Low or Git Low = Bend those knees and get down for that shot. This has something to do with physics.

Get Up, Git Up, Get There or Git There = Move your ass and sprint to the ball!

Good = A nice, decent shot. Variation: Nice.

Mercy = Noun: an extra chance to take your shot, after blowing the first and second feed. Verb: when you beg for one more feed.

No = Just playin’. As in, “Nadal is coming by later to hit with you. No.”

Pimp Snap or Pimp Snizzap = A certain je ne sais quois needed for a tasty serve or over-head shot. A phat snap of the wrist.

Pink or Pinkie = An actual pink tennis ball thrown into the mix to keep us on our toes. Kind of like getting the Whammy on Press Your Luck. No wait, Conner’s dog ball was more like a Whammy. Thud! Thank goodness someone stole that.

Regroup = The mother of all Connerisms. After losing your focus, your balance or your racquet you must regroup and get back in the game. It’s a life lesson, really.

Show Me Again, Again or Uno Mas = Despite your turn technically being over, Conner will make you see the error of your ways and give you a chance or chances to finish on a Good one.

Soft Hands = Noun: when you possess a delicate drop shot-making ability, especially up at the net. Verb: when you need to figure out how to get this delicate drop shot-making ability.

Sugar = A sweet, universal replacement for foul language. As in, “Sugar!”

That’s Dirty = A sly shot that wins the point. Not necessarily fair or sportsmanlike, but a winner. Is “Dirty” bad or good? You be the judge. Variation: Dirty-Dirty. Unsportsmanlike.

That’s Tough = A hard ball to get to. Completely fair and all, but you got beat.

Too Good = What we strive for! A shot that is beautiful and unbeatable. A fair and untouchable winner.

Twisty or Twisty McGee = Not holding your proper stance and twisting your mid-section too early during your stroke. Variation: Hold Your Position. The more direct approach.

Win by Two = When a competition is close there must be a definitive winner. Tying is for sailors. Players win by two.

Connerisms © CK

Lady Hooligan Points

by Kat

Aretha said it THE best when she sang, “R.E.S.P.E.C.T, find out what it means to me!” Please allow me to give you my view on Lady Hooligan Points. This isn’t about points on a scoreboard or about winners and losers. It’s about getting out there and being cheeky. It’s about making your fellow Lady Hooligans proud! You win figurative Lady Hooligan Points and RESPECT by getting out of your shy comfort-zone, doing something fun and giving your friends a laugh. Perhaps some real-life examples can help illustrate the concept:

Scoring a golf-cart for the Ladys (sic) to get them from the parking lot to the stadium entrance = POINT!

Snagging a picture with Paradorn Srichaphan or the Audio Bullys = POINTS!

Pulling a prank on your tennis instructor = POINT!

Tickling a Pretty’s muscular tattooed arm on his way out of the bar = POINT!

Yelling “Go, Lady!” and/or “Sell, It!” at an athlete = POINT!

E-mailing Lady Sovereign’s foxy DJ and getting a reply = POINT!

Are you catching my drift? It’s basically a fun personal dare. Once you’ve done the deed, claim the point (or points if it’s a huge score). Hopefully, your fellow Lady Hooligans witnessed the act of cheekiness. In that case, just look at them, smile and say “Lady Hooligan point!” If there are no witnesses, pictures are great. Stories and e-mails are also acceptable, as we have no need to doubt fellow Lady Hooligans. In fact, your colleagues will most likely grant you points without you having to claim them since a point for you is ultimately a point for ALL LADY HOOLIGANS!

Listen, I’m not saying go out there and be obnoxious. There’s a fine line between cheeky and obnoxious, but don’t let that scare you. Trust me, missing a Lady Hooligan Points-possibility is worse than making a fool of yourself. Life is so short, and opportunities are few. I have one word to share with you: KEANE. They’re one of my favorite bands, and all three members of the band were hanging out by our tennis court one Sunday morning. But, I froze! The fact that I was sweaty and self-conscious prevented me from just saying hello to a group of fellas whose music means a lot to me and from scoring huge points.

I’ve been scarred by that incident. It may sound silly, but the fellow players who were present can verify my paralyzing meltdown. It was uncharacteristic of me, and my fellow Lady Hooligans and I have since come up with a confidential plan to overcome shyness if a difficult mission ever presents itself again.

As far as Keane, I never thought I would have the chance to meet them again. I thought just writing about “the incident” would be cathartic and help heal my wound. But, their fantastic new album, Under the Iron Sea, has just been released, and they have been promoting it around town. So, long story short, with the help of my kind friends (specific thanks to Lady Sophie, Lady Lorelei and Lad Raul), I was lucky enough to meet the band! Redemption!

Lady/Lad Hooligans present, Picture taken, E-mail sent and Story told = LADY HOOLIGAN POINTS scored!

So, take it from me, please don’t let a fun opportunity pass you by. Give the LADY HOOLIGAN POINTS concept a try, and feel free to e-mail me about it.

Go, Lady! & Sell It!

The Go, Lady! Mixes

June 2006
Go, Lady! Mix Volume 1

1. Roxanne - The Police
2. Girl - Beck
3. Lady - Mojo
4. Like a Lady - The Sounds
5. Lady - The Datsuns
6. Lady Strange - Def Leppard
7. Foxy Lady - Jimi Hendrix
8. Ladies First- Queen Latifah
9. Ladyfingers- Luscious Jackson
10. That Lady - The Isley Brothers
11. Lady Marmalade - LaBelle
12. Dark Lady - Cher
13. Lady - The Dan Band
14. Lady Love - Mama Cass
15. Moonlight Lady - Julio Iglesias
16. Lady - Menudo
17. Lay, Lady, Lay - Bob Dylan
18. The Lady in Red - Chris DeBurgh
19. Three Times a Lady - The Commodores
20. Lady - Kenny Rogers

Go, Lady! Mix Volume 2

1. Random - Lady Sovereign
2. Ladybird - Ladytron
3. Ladykillers - Lush
4. Lady - Lenny Kravitz
5. Dinner Lady Arms - The Darkness
6. She's a Lady - Tom Jones
7. Ladies Night - Kool & the Gang
8. Mystery Lady - Billy Ocean
9. Lady Madonna - The Beatles
10. Lady of the 80's - Loverboy
11. Luck Be a Lady - Frank Sinatra
12. Boss Lady - The Detroit Cobras
13. Lady Luck - Lloyd Price
14. The Lady is a Tramp - Peggy Lee
15. Lady Bird - Nancy Sinatra
16. Lady December - The Concretes
17. The Lady in My Life - Michael Jackson
18. Take You on a Cruise - Interpol
19. My Lady Story - Antony & the Johnsons
20. Nubian Lady (Metisse Remix) - Yusef Lateef

Go, Lady! Mix Volume 3 (The B-Sides)

1. Spanish Lady - Irish Drinking Songs
2. So Lady - Mary J. Blige
3. Lady (You Bring Me Up) - Commodores
4. Be My Lady - Kool & the Gang
5. Be My Lady - Rick James
6. Disco Lady - Johnnie Taylor
7. Lady Luck - Journey
8. Be My Lady - Jefferson Airplane
9. Sweet Lady Genevieve - The Kinks
10. Lady Stardust - David Bowie
11. Have You Ever Been (to Electric Ladyland) - Jimi Hendrix
12. I've Never Been to Me - Charlene
13. Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady - Helen Reddy
14. Lady d'Arbaville - Cat Stevens
15. Lady - The Whispers
16. You are My Lady - Freddie Jackson
17. While My Lady Sleeps - Chet Baker
18. Sophisticated Lady - Julie London
19. Lady Sings the Blues - Billie Holiday
20. Lady Be Good - Django Reinhardt
*BONUS TRACK* Hey Ladies - The Beastie Boys