I called around to a bunch of rental places looking for a certain piece of equipment that works like a dream when it works, but is also notorious for breaking because it vibrates itself apart. The one place that rented it no longer does, and I know the reason: I broke both of them last year.

Oops.

I'm working on this guy's computer and he's forgotten I'm on the phone, I htink, because he's blithely talking to someone on another phone about his and his sister's run in with a druggie who'd stashed stuff on his back porch and is probably the guy who broke into his fan--in addition to his battles with gastric problems and a nurse in the hospital who said the doctor said he could fuck off (which I doubt).

Ah, the great tapestry of humanity.

Has there been some sort of bump in visibility for Gothic Charm School that I'm not aware of? Because I was just contacted by the THIRD casting agent/casting director in two weeks with questions about finding goth or alternative types for reality shows and commercials.

On tenterhooks waiting for results of Virginia election.

I think plain or cutesy underwear is one thing (Christmas boxers, "worlds best grandma" sleep shirt, six pack of basic cotton for a stocking-stuffer) but sexy stuff is a big NO.

Yeah, it's the sexiness of the thong, and the randomness of the gift from an acquaintance at the gym, that threw me. Also, in my head there's a distinction between everyday underwear and lingerie, which probably means I don't wear enough lingerie, but that's another discussion.

It does smack of "I had a spare thong and thought of you." Which is icky.

Because I was just contacted by the THIRD casting agent/casting director in two weeks with questions about finding goth or alternative types for reality shows and commercials.

At this point I'd say your Goth expertise is available for: (Think of an hourly rate. Double it.)

At this point I'd say your Goth expertise is available for: (Think of an hourly rate. Double it.)

Hmm. Is that how the industry works? Because if it does, then heck yeah I'll do that. I have a list of shiny things I would like to purchase, and if being a Professional Goth will get them for me, awesome!

Actually, this is a serious question, and I should probably talk to people who work in TV and entertainment. Can anyone give me a pointer to who I should be asking this stuff?

Here was an article about goth in the NYTimes, maybe that prompted it?

I have a friend who is a casting director, Jilli. She'd probably know. Not sure if she charges for consultations however.