Vanessa King

Vanessa King grew up wanting to be a backup singer, and/or a pediatrician. Unfortunately she disappointed her family and went into film, but she is happy to diagnose you via WebMD and/or meet you at Boho Karaoke for a 3 hour set.  She DVRs Jeopardy and knows the lyrics to ever every tv theme song from the 1980s.  You can follow her sarcasm on Twitter @manhattancanuck.

Things Rose Nylund Taught Me

I was one of those ’80s kids who was raised on television.  It was my friend.  Or at least the characters on... more...

The Disney Prince-Off

Okay, people.  In March, we found ourselves deep in the throngs of some sort of basketball tournament that I should probably know... more...

A Shoe For Every Feeling

An Ex once told me I was impossible to read. I’m generally a cheerful person.  I’ve never been one to just burst... more...

The Bechdel Test

…is it: a) the name of that experiment you did in tenth grade involving litmus paper and petrie dishes b) what your... more...

Last Week, She Was Bullied

She had been invited to a show at NY Fashion Week – something she absolutely loves to do – and decided to... more...

The Lyrics She Left Behind

Aldous Huxley said, “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.”  Though he died the same year she was... more...

The FriendZone

When I was six, I liked Gilbert DeSilva.  Gilbert DeSilva liked Athena Collins.  Mind you, every boy liked Athena Collins: a petite blonde with... more...

Baby’s Guide To Relationships

Frances Houseman: she had mad dance skills, a fabulous wardrobe, blind ambition and she got to make out with Johnny Castle. Dirty... more...

Things Ariel Taught Me

Ariel.  In 1989, she was who every young girl wanted to be.  This Little Mermaid proved that if you work hard and... more...

Choose [My] Own Adventure

“You’re The Star!  40 Possible Endings!  Will You Become Trapped In Time?” The question begs to be answered. As a kid, no... more...