Fashion PULIS Year-Ender Awards

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As the year 2012 comes to a close, I would like to ask you, our dear and loyal Fashion PULIS readers, to help me end the year with a bang. You and I know that our daily dose of blind items aka BI's have been a big part of our online existence...aminin! To the extent that others can not sleep unless a BI has been posted. So now, let us give awards to where they rightfully belong. Please cast your vote for the categories below. You may not vote for all categories, just choose those you like. Nothing serious - just pure fun and entertainment - as usual. If you have a category in mind that you want to add to the list, please share away and I will accommodate.

Note: Except for the last category, please avoid direct names for the rest of the categories. Thank you very much for your understanding. Here we go!

THE Fashion PULIS Year-Ender 2012 Awards:

PATOLA Award - refers to any celebrity who got so affected by our post, and endlessly posted comments to defend him/herself. He/she hid under the name Anonymous.

SUKI Award - the most "sikat and well-loved" character, has starred in the most number of BI's.

BOX-OFFICE Award - the post or BI with the most number of comments exceeding 500.

WINDANG OF THE YEAR AWARD - the most controversial blind item that hits you the hardest.

DI MAKA-MOVEON.COM Award - a story/character that gave you sleepless days and

nights.

KAMOT- ULO Award - aka 'di mahulaan,' refers to BI that after 24 years, the answer is not yet settled in your head, as in!!

ARMED FORCES Award - celebrity with the most number of defenders, as in defending their idol 24/7 each time they read a post/comment that attack the Star of their lives.

MOST NEGA Award - celebrity with the most number of haters, almost zero defenders except herself/himself.

NOSE-BLEED AWARD - a challenging blind item because readers hardly understood the English words or descriptions used in the clue.

AMININ AWARD - celebrity with the most blind item questioning his/her true sexuality.

'PASSIONISTA' AWARD - celebrity with the most passion for magazine covers.

HAVEY na HAVEY Award - Like or Dislike's most well-liked celebrity magazine cover, as in almost zero okray...hahaha!

How Clueless Can She Get?

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Talent Manager TM is deep into preparations for her popular talent PT's big concert this year. It will be staged during one of the year's busiest concert seasons. Performing along with PT are three concert icons CI1, CI2 and CI3 whose sensational performances and drawing powers in the concert stage are unquestionable. People behind the production team are in a quandary with some details of the said concert. Indeed, having four of these well-loved concert artists in one stage will never be a picnic. What maybe small details to one, may not be so with the other.

Take the matter of billing, for example. TM wants PT's name to come last and be highlighted with an "and" affixed before her name. Such a bold idea is tantamount to saying that PT is the forerunner or the main star of the concert. Something that does not fit PT's present stature alongside her three co-performers. Thus the billing proposal upsets the other half CI1 and CI2, who have both carved a respectable reputation in the music biz and whose versatility is beyond question. Truth is, either CI1, CI2 and CI3 are equally as good, if not better than PT - in terms of performance and popularity, at the very least.

Apart from that, TM had been advised that going for her preferred billing would put CI3's status in jeopardy owing to his affiliation with PT. Yet the stubborn TM insists and would not hear of it - not even realizing just how the appearance of the performers' names on the print (posters, tickets, press releases) will make one cringe in distaste. Indeed.

Insiders say that TM seems to be detached from reality or maybe just out-of-synch in the music scene. It's true that PT is an good concert performer, but she is far from the genius of CI1 and CI3. Which is why issues such as PT's billing in this case is definitely uncalled for, and does not bode well for PT and her family. May TM realize that sooner than later.

"Management by objective works - if you know the objectives. Ninety percent of the time you don't." Peter Drucker

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Experience the Palace

On the coastline of Maribago, Cebu is the grand, five-star resort hotel Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort & Spa – a fun-filled, entertainment resort coupled with seamless service and the promise of accommodations and events truly indulgent of the whims of its guests.

Within Imperial Palace’s 8-hectare expanse are facilities fit for families and couples alike, with guestrooms, suites, villas and function spaces furnished and designed to give the best holiday experience for all. The resort complex has the largest room sizes and suites in the Cebu market with 128 Deluxe Rooms averaging 38 square meters in size; 379 suites ranging from 76 to 107 square meters; 48 Lifestyle Villas with your choice of pool or Jacuzzi and a Royal Suite with an impressive area of 271.78 square meters.

The Lifestyle Villa offers the utmost in VIP treatment: Express check-in & check-out and a personal butler; while the Royal Suite holds a large master’s bedroom with a lavish bathroom, an adjoining 2nd bedroom, dining area, pantry, executive alcove, spacious living room, balcony, complete with a baby grand piano with romantic interiors reminiscent of the Victorian era.

Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort & Spa is also the country’s first five-star water park hotel, resort & entertainment complex. The water park offers an extensive choice of water activities, and is divided into the Island Pool and Adventure Pool.

The Adventure Pool holds five themed pools including the Wave Rider, an artificial tide pool with real waves; and three water slides including the 156.56 meter Tube Slide for thrill seekers.

Take your events to a whole new level when you book at Imperial Palace. Leave it to the Palace’s event experts to work out a most ideal celebration for you at any of the resort’s twelve functional-designed indoor & outdoor spaces. From corporate team buildings to wedding events, Imperial Palace guarantees to tailor fit a memorable time for you.

To date, Imperial Palace has been awarded the 2012 ‘Top Luxe Destination’ in the Philippines by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA). More recently, the Palace was certified an ISO 90001:2008 and is currently building on this platform with additional progress for HACCP, OHSAS, and ISO Environmental certifications.

General Manager Jonathan Nowell invites you to enjoy first-class rooms and award-winning restaurants – whether for leisure, meetings or events. “The Palace always has special activities and promotions going on throughout the year to keep you pampered and entertained. Our team affirms, ‘Double the fun at the Palace’ and maintains this with unlimited and focused attention to your needs. We look forward to welcoming you.”

For 2013, the resort offers a special HOLIDAY sale all year round. For more information call (032) 494-5555, email rsvn@ip-cebu.com or visit www.imperialpalace-cebu.com.

Runaway From Me, Please!

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Beautiful Celebrity BC is so into this hot male model HM, to the extent that she tries to follow and stalk him as much as she can. BC's action is something HM abhors so much knowing that people speculate a lot on her presence whenever he is around. He can be right though because people really see them as such -- friends with benefits, that is.

At HM's recent gig with a another family member held at a posh venue at the Fort, BC arrived to give him support, with It Girls in tow. But HM wasn't impressed, he was in fact annoyed by it all. He told BC off that he wants nothing more than friendship between them. He turned her down, saying that she must stop getting too close. BC was furious saying she didn't deserve such treatment from him. Thus she made a rundown of all the help and everything that she did for him from the very beginning. People in the know ask what would she do that for? Same people reckon that she surely had vested interests right from the start.

HM's change of heart for BC is quite understandable. He knows that everything with her should only be temporary, and that BC must not claim that it will lead to anything serious. At his point, HM is right to assume that he has more to lose. Apart from a career that he and his close relative desperately desire, HM is into a serious relationship. And this one he can not afford to lose, definitely.

Will there come a time when BC finally come to her senses and stop chasing boys? Shouldn't she concentrate more on her career for the sake of her little loved ones who depend on her? Well, as they say -- a guava tree will not bear mangoes.

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"Excited" at the Highway

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Reality search winner actor RA has been lacking in tv and movie projects lately. That is why he accepts provincial projects on a regular basis for some income. Normally, it is his road manager RM1 who usually accompanies him, and sometimes there are other staff who tag along, too.

On the way to Manila from one of those provincial tours, RA team's vehicle (van) was still spacious as they were only a handful of them with him, including 2 road managers.

RA was seated at the back area with RM1. The other one, RM2 and some other staff were in the front and middle seats. As they were sailing along the highway, RA was feeling bored and naughty. Thus he motioned this RM1 to give him a "hand" thing -- and nothing more. Even if they were just motioning and whispering to each other, RM2 could hear them.

Although surprised with RA's request, RM1 willing gave in to him and did what was requested. All the time that they were doing it, RM2 was well aware with everything that was going on and the conversations in
between.

Is RA really that "excited" as to do it anywhere, anytime the need hits him? Well, there are rumors about his past that seem to connect to this behavior. Or maybe it's just young hormones going so active. At any rate, RA should better be careful the next time around. Otherwise, doing it with people around is always an invitation to get BI'd in FP like this..hahaha!

“Thy friend has a friend, and thy friend's friend has a friend; be discreet.” The Talmud's quote

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Bordering on Earthly Desires

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A few years ago, comedy performer (CP) might have gotten her way with her male co-host (MH) in a successful series that was considered a breakthrough for the network. At that time, CP had an overwhelming crush on MH. CP cannot be blamed for her feelings as MH is the boy-next-door type, fun, and well-mannered. A very competent host, MH handled the shows entrusted to him with aplomb. Although he tried acting, it was never his genre.

Adding to his appeal is the challenge that must have enticed CP. MH has a relationship and was never rumoured to have been disloyal. In one of their out of town tapings, CP kept teasing and flirting with MH. For the production, the actions of CP were normal as she has always been funny on and off camera. In other words, there was no cause for alarm, and thus no one minded CP.

On their last night at the location, CP knocked at MH's room. Then the following morning, someone saw CP coming out of MH's room. When asked by the staff what happened, CP quipped with her deadpan style, “Finally, Papa MH gave in!”

Did MH really give in to CP, who is not exactly known as a saint? Did MH's partner learn of his alleged “indiscretion?" Or was CP just imagining things? At any rate, MH and partner's relationship is solid as a rock as to get affected. But then - who are we to say?

If the treasure box is open, even the most upright will sin.

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival!

Gatpuno Villegas Cultural Award – Thy Womb
FPJ Memorial Award of Excellence – One More Try
Most Gender-Sensitive Film Award – Thy Womb
Youth Choice Award – El Presidente

Best Picture – One More Try
2nd Best Picture – El Presidente
3rd Best Picture – Sisterakas

Best Actress – Nora Aunor, Thy Womb
Best Supporting Actress – Wilma Doesnt, Sisterakas
Best Actor – Dingdong Dantes, One More Try
Best Supporting Actor – Cesar Montano, El Presidente
Best Child Actor – Miguel Vergara, One More Try

Best Director – Brillante Mendoza, Thy Womb
Best Original Story – Henry Burgos, Thy Womb
Best Screenplay – One More Try

Best Editing – Vito Kahili, One More Try
Best Cinematography – Thy Womb
Best Production Design – Thy Womb
Best Visual Effects – Shake Rattle and Roll 14: The Invasion
Best Make-up – El Presidente
Best Theme Song – Apl De Ap and Jamir Garcia of Slapshock, El Presidente
Best Musical Score – Jessie Lasaten, El Presidente
Best Sound Engineer – Albert Idioma, El Presidente

Best Float – El Presidente

Male Star of the Night – Joseph Estrada
Female Star of the Night – Nora Aunor
Male Celebrity of the Night – Zanjoe Marudo
Female Celebrity of the Night – Bianca King

New Wave Films Category:
Best Full-length Feature – The Grave Bandits
Most Gender-Sensitive Film Award – In Nomine Matris
Best Director – Tyron Acierto, The Grave Bandits
Best Actress – Liza Diño, In Nomine Matris
Best Actor – Allan Paule, Gayak
Special Jury Prize – Quantum Films

Student Short Films Category:
Best Short Film – Pukpok, DLSU
Most Gender Sensitive Film Award – Manibela, FEU
Special Jury Prize – Daniel Bautista, USC

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The Ring

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This is Rated PG, dear readers.

Despite having a relationship, why is hunk actor (HA) so irresistible to women and could not be content with one? Since stories about his accommodating ways with women sprouted out, HA seems to hold the secret of attraction. Other than his oozing sex appeal, there seems to be something more than meets the eye.

A woman (AW) with whom HA had an encounter with could not contain her excitement from what she discovered about HA. While AW was feeling HA, she noticed and felt something different with what she was “holding.” AW had to ask HA what it was. Truthfully, HA said it was the end-result of a ring he once wore down there. Hmmm... Although AW said it felt odd like it was an extra thingy, it did not seem to bother HA anymore.

Just to verify, someone in the know boldly asked the person PE who used to be very close to HA about that extra thingy down there. PE asked how she found out about it. She answered “From a friend.” Then, PE responded with “Keep quiet na lang, it’s private.” Did PE unknowingly confirm AW’s story? Perhaps PE also got shocked that another woman knew about this bedroom secret.

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Please Mind Your Child!

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What happens when celebrity parents decide to split up and their children are left being second priority because mom and dad have found new partners and have started new families? Regardless of the split,  children of celebrities are often under scrutiny especially when their peers find out about their identities.

Take the case of the child of a separated showbiz couple (CS). The dad of CS has found a new wife and has even moved away from the city from where his other career had once flourished. The mother of CS has kept a low profile after the marriage crumbled, and has constantly denied any connection with a married man.

The story goes that CS struck a friendship with a fellow student (FS) from an exclusive elite school. Naturally, as young adolescents, CS and FS regularly exchange text messages. Then one day, the mother of FS freaked out when she found out that CS was asking for load from her 12 year old son. Turns out, the 'asking for load' has been a regular thing between the two.  Apparently, FS has been generous in passing load to CS each time the mother has loaded his mobile.

Sadly, the mother could not help but lament at how CS, at such a young age, can just as easily and naturally ask her young son for a load. “Oportunista” was how she labelled CS.

Perhaps, CS' behavior or misbehavior got more magnified because she is a child of celebrities. Asking for a load might seem “cute” at the stage of adolescence, but it sends off a wrong message that might lead to more and bigger demands later on. As such, celebrities or not, parents must be extra cautious at how they behave in front of their children. Kids are like sponges who absorb everything that they see and hear from their elders.

As it is said biblically, "Train up a child in the way he should go. And even when he is old, he will never depart from it. "

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Knowing Her Limits

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Just when is enough enough? Just how long is the human capacity to know, understand and endure all emotional limits without getting into depression?

A pretty celebrity PC is allegedly into .....

For a while, the public was awed by her entry into showbiz, sometimes unbelieving that she would even give it a try owing to her enviable background. The adventurous PC found showbiz unorthodox and fun. The welcoming public was accepting of her rawness ... and intrigued how she will match and be at par with popular relatives. Indeed, it was very encouraging in the beginning, but then some sad realities set in, that was when it began to affect and consume her.

PC had had so much unhappiness going on in her life -- her family in particular, and a career that is neither here nor there. To her credit, PC keeps reinventing herself, yet she feels there's always that vacuum, something that's always not there. Obviously she is in the process of reassessing her priorities, her career - movies and shows that hardly made impact. Everything boils down to a downward trajectory. Add to that, a relationship with her loved ones that is from from ideal.

Perhaps a girl like her can only take so much. And the bad side of it is that in the industry, there is always a "go to" option when everything gets to be be breaking loose -- as in when you want to get numbed from it all. And so PC allegedly succumbed. For how long? Only she has the answers

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Some Kleptomania among Mates

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At a weekly variety show, most stars share dressing rooms owing to their big number. As such, it can not be avoided that ones' belongings get misplaced, picked up by mistake or get lost all together.

In several of their episodes, reality search winner young star YS1 often complained of having lost some of her stuff and couldn't pinpoint why and where it had all gone. First, she lost her pricey lipstick, then the following week, it's some other make-up item again, then another. She has lost countless pieces of make-up stuff.

Turns out, there's a real culprit behind it all. Just when she thinks it's safe enough, another young star, YS2 (who is 'supposedly' close with YS1 ) gets busy with YS1's bag hauling stuff that interest her. But as it's said, someday, somehow, you will meet your comeuppance..sooner than you think.

One fine episode day, again in the dressing room, YS2 was caught red-handed "sweeping" away YS1's stuff placed on top of the make-up area towards YS2's bag. Oh, those fingers/hands right inside the cookie jar, what can be more damning? Soon YS2 gave a silly excuse that it was an honest mistake, as she thought it was all her own stuff she was putting away. Was it really an honest mistake or something ill-intentioned?

Oh well, there will always be endless lies and excuses. Let's tell them to the marines then.

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Going Beyond Help

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While much has been written about this Intense Actor (IA) succumbing to his old habits, have people done enough to help IA get out of his struggle? A few days ago, at his new network's party, showbiz was rocked with another incident of IA’s notorious drunkenness. At the event, alcohol flowed freely, of course. IA, who after undergoing rehabilitation for months and promised on television that he would reform, could not help himself. What was worse was the alleged story that IA actually brought his own stash at the party. To review the events, IA in his drunkenness turns into his Jekyll mode and reacts regardless of who gets hurt. He stole a kiss from a socialite/TV host (SH), then calls “cheap” and threatens to hurt well-loved beki personality (BP), and even challenged a young dramatic actor of the network.

Of course, the three did not want to let the incident pass, but they knew better than to argue with a drunk. Moreover, a few weeks ago, his family has appealed for understanding as IA is also suffering from bipolarism. IA was lucky that the boyfriend of SH was not around or else, there might have been an unwanted confrontation. After cooler heads intervened, IA realized what he did was wrong and apologized to the three. Then, in an interview regarding the incident, IA denied of any wrongdoing in the event. However, instead of fanning the flame again, the three continued to forgive IA.

It is sad that IA, who happens to be one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation, could not seem to rise above his struggles. After his personal tragedies that came one after the other, he has allowed himself to be defeated again. What could really be troubling IA all these years? Lately, stories about his behaviour are coming out as speculations. The most surprising story is that he was allegedly taken advantage of while he was languishing in jail sometime ago. Of course, no one will talk about this allegation as what happens in jail, stays in there.

The only thing IA definitely loves is his career, but if he refuses to accept that his alcoholism is his big problem, he might lose that as well. Although the industry can be forgiving, it can only take so much. One word from management, and IA can just disappear into oblivion. He needs to face his problems head on, accept his losses, and cut clean. At the rate he's going, his reputation is already deplorable and pitiful.

Only a few actors have sunk so low and made successful comebacks. One is now a politician, another is the premier dramatic actress, and a comedian turned versatile actress. They have revelled in their lives, until they realized that taxes, bankruptcy, alcohol, gambling, and drugs have consumed them. Then, they woke up with the help of people who dared to believe in them at the lowest point of their lives. The rest, like IA, need people who will continue to have faith in them, but before looking for others, IA should look into himself first.

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So Strings Detached

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It seems that infatuated actress (IA) has a favorite vegetable for her 'yaya' and helpers. IA would buy pails of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. subsp. sesquipedalis or yard long beans, or whatever you call it, 'sitaw' will always be 'sitaw.' Then, she will have them cooked and frozen. For the next two weeks or until supply lasts, 'sitaw' would be the staple viand for her entire household staff. As to why she loves 'sitaw,' we can only guess. Definitely, buying them fish or meat will get her love points.

One day, IA locked out her maids while she was out taping. The poor maids had to wait it out and slept in the garage until IA returned. They did not even have access to food. The door of the house was only opened when IA arrived. IA's excuse was that she forgot to leave her house keys and only realized it when she was already too far away.

In another incident, her road manager (RM) came in a few minutes late for IA's out-of-town shoot. IA already left the house and was already on the road to the shoot. RM thus got on a cab and instructed the driver to go fast and chase IA's car. Thankfully, they were able to reach her at the stop light, such that the cab and IA's car were already beside each other. But to RM's dismay, IA would not open the car to let her in. She was so deaf to RM's pleadings and the cab's repeated honking. When RM realized the futility of her appeal, she had no choice but to take the same cab to get her to the far away location shoot. Needless to say, that meant a sizeable amount of fare money.

Unlike some other popular personalities, IA is never known to have violent streaks towards her helpers. She comes from a well-off family background and she is one of the more popular showbiz personalities. A star of her status, with huge talent fees, she can, at the very least, provide her helpers comfort and care.

Will there come a time that IA live up to her name in treating her help right? Remember, unlimited loyalty is something not feasible with just  unlimited 'sitaw' supply.

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Nora Aunor Helps Woman Give Birth

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In Love We Trust 

58th Berlin International Film Festival (2008)

A divorced couple learns that the only way to save their little daughter Hehe, who suffers from a blood disease, is to have another child. Now both remarried, Mei Zhu and Xiao Lu are forced to test their love and their commitment to one another by putting their current relationships in danger. A story of parenthood, love, married life, betrayal, trust and giving, which touches upon changes in contemporary society and family life, as well as the moral and ethical dilemmas brought on by modernity. Official selection of the Cannes Film Festival.

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One More Try
38th Metro Manila Film Festival (2012)

In the story, Angel (as Grace) is a single mom to Botchok (Miguel Vergara) and girlfriend to Zanjoe’s character Tristan. Grace is a loving mother who would sacrifice everything to save her son who is suffering from a rare blood condition. When things get worse, she had no choice but reconnect with Edward (Dingdong) who is her son’s biological father. Edward is married to a successful and powerful woman, Jacqueline (Angelica). All she needs from him is to help her save their son.

Edward and Jacq have no child and when the latter learned of her husband’s predicament, she gave her permission to Edward to help Grace in her quest to save their son. But there was only one option for their son to be cured: they have to have another child - to be conceived the natural way! Which made us recall the plot of the novel (which was made into a movie) “My Sister’s Keeper.” The couple in the movie had to conceive another daughter to provide the blood, bone marrow and even her kidney in order to save her sister’s life.

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Another Side of Her Story

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Dear Fashion PULIS,

Hi! I used to work in a medium-sized hospital in Manila, Sampaloc area in the 90's. I was assigned to the delivery room/nursery.

A woman Mrs. X gave birth there. Holding her prenatal history form, I interviewed her to fill up the information on the form. On the spouse's occupation entry, Mrs. X claimed the father of her baby was a driver. Her companion volunteered the information that Mrs. X was the mother of a certain star, CS. My co-workers and I were quite surprised. However, we did not take it seriously.

The baby was of average weight and pure Filipino features. Few days after Mrs X and baby were discharged from the hospital, the baby was admitted and confined again due to complications of pneumonia. We were shocked when we saw CS was there in the hospital. She was accompanied by a big foreign looking guy FG. FG approached one of the staff and requested her to change the baby's family name to CS' real and reel family name. When my colleague told me about this, I approached FG personally and told him that the nurse station is not the appropriate venue for this kind of request.

Just saying...because everytime I hear CS talk about how "classy" her mom is, I can't help but remember that hospital incident. No offense meant but the mother at the time did not look in any way near what CS projects her to be.

Thank you, Fashion PULIS for publishing this letter.

Sincerely,
Nurse Genny

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