My current 5 hyperfixations
We're talking bulls, Lindt mini eggs and the best dry shampoo
It’s a new month and with that signals the time to share with you the things I’ve been obsessed with watching, eating, doing and, in one case, spraying.
As always with my current hyperfixation posts, I am always willing and ready to be influenced.
If there’s something you’re loving, that you think I would too, please, no gatekeeping around these parts.
Rufus and Redford
They say your TikTok algorithm knows you better than you know yourself and judging by the fact I’m now invested in the lives of two bulls in Arkansas, I guess that’s probably right.
Brent (the farmer), first came up on my TikTok when he was being cornered into a tree by his bull (named Redford). When Brent started calling out for Rufus to help him, I didn’t quite know what to expect, but, turns out, Rufus is Brent’s other pet bull.
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In terms of hierarchy, Rufus runs the place and Redford seems pretty pissed about it. I’m pretty sure Brent risks his life every time he gets in a field with them and if you don’t believe me, just look at their psychotic side eye.
I realise it’s utterly bizarre that checking in on two bulls has become part of my daily routine, but, hey, at least I’m not doing drugs, mum.
Yellowstone
Believe it or not, there was no conscious connection between my sudden interest in bulls and my desire to start watching Yellowstone.
I’m late to the party on this cowboy drama starring Kevin Costner as a ranch owner, who owns such a ridiculous amount of land that people are willing to die for it.
My friend Chef described it best - as a mixture of Sons of Anarchy and Succession.
It definitely doesn’t have the same quality of writing as Succession - how one family can get away with killing so many people, I don’t know - but, the arguments and obsession with future-proofing a family’s legacy, would make Logan Roy feel at home.
One of those watches that doesn’t require a load of brain power, plus you get a lot of stunning Montana mountain scenery to boot.
Should come with a warning that it may make you want a Stetson, spurs and an emotionally illiterate cowboy, however.
Living Proof dry shampoo
I don’t know what it is (it’s laziness), but, at the moment, I just cannot be arsed to wash my hair all the time.
This problem is only being further enabled by Living Proof’s Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo (the one in the silver bottle).
A few sprays of this and I can extend the life of my hair for another two, even three days. Yes, it does have a whitecast to begin with, but out of all the dry shampoos I’ve ever tried, this is the only one that genuinely takes your hair from a fry up to freshly washed.
Lindt mini eggs
You know it’s a problem when you keep finding little bits of brightly coloured foil in your carpet.
I’ve got a lot of problems at the moment haven’t I…
These have been my favourite Easter chocolate for years (we’re talking the solid milk chocolate ones) and I’m just buzzing that Good Friday is late this year, as we get more time together.
Everyman cinemas
Call me Roger Ebert, but, this year alone I have seen Nosferatu, Babygirl, A Complete Unknown, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy and The Last Showgirl.
Oh, I almost forgot one… Dogman.
Honestly, I think going to an Everyman cinema is my new favourite hobby and I’m so glad that 2024 was my year of rediscovering my love for cinema.
I love the entire experience of an Everyman, from how friendly the staff are (shout out to the Oxted branch), to the comfy armchairs and the popcorn table service.
Prior to embracing my middle aged cinema experience, I had some awful experiences at my local Vue.
The one I’ll never forget is when we went to see The Nun and ended up walking out because people would not stop talking. That in itself caused a ruckus, as we left to a chorus of “pussies”.
Ahh Croydon.
When we tried to complain to the manager, we were asked why we stayed in the film for as long as we did. The fact that I can never remember anything, but can remember that, shows you how pissed off I was.
Next on my watchlist is Opus, I think. Mainly because I love Ayo Edebiri.
If you’ve got any upcoming film recommendations, please hit me with them.