Oct/Nov 2008

Sarah Silverman reveals her latest taboo in our comedy queens cover interview.
By Jenna Wortham

The next time you’re in an entertaining mood, try hosting a potluck with local food!
By Lisa Butterworth with Christina Amini  Cho

Standup maverick Margaret Cho tells our editor-in-chief what enquiring minds want to know.
By Debbie Stoller

Why so many find it scary imagining her as first lady.
By K. Emily Bond

When these ladies each took a life-changing voyage, they brought back with them much more than luggage.
By Katherine Goldstein  

Having a ball with Flight of the Conchords’ Kristen Schaal.
By Emily McCombs

Nomadic friends showing off fashion’s sweetest fall trends.
Photos by Jeaneen Lund, styling by Shannon Turgeon

Marnie Stern’s a star on electric guitar; pull up a stool at Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School; Jillian McDonald’s smart zombie art; and more.
She-bonics Charlize Theron, Teri Garr, Susan Sarandon, Liz Phair, and Maggie Gyllenhaal tell all. By Whitney Dwire
Boy du Jour We hang on every word Freddy Rodriguez says. By Priya Jain
Pop Quiz Love her or hate her, here comes Joan Rivers. By Emily Rems
Hot Dates Plan an October to savor and a November to remember. By Emelyne Smith

Easy canning tips for your fave fall crops; Sweet Tooth of the Tiger sets sugar fiends’ hearts afire; alley cat bike races bring smiles to girls’ faces; and more.
Buy or DIY Don’t let laziness get in the whey, make or buy some great cheese today! By Jenny Rose Ryan and Callie Watts
Old School Mom’s chicken divan. By Sarah Jaffe

A computer geek shows off her goth chic; styles you’ll want to claim from The Fabulous Stains; accessories made from Barbies; and more.
BUST Test Kitchen Our interns get down with hair powder, shampoo, and lotion for their tattoos.
Fashionista Dressing well with Smart Fitzjerrell. By Tracie Broom
Trend Spotting Style bloggers give a holla to Peter Pan collars. By Tara Marks
Page O’ Shit Creepy crawly prods for your home and your bod. By Callie Watts

Removing the discomfort from your next gyno visit; porn shots get legit in a new art-book set; and more Ask Aunt Betty and Cousin Carlin
Our sexpert adds a sassy sidekick to her bag of tricks! By Dr. Betty Dodson and Carlin
Ross One-Handed Read The Book of Love. By Anne Murphy

 Pop Tart The seductive banality of celebreality. By Wendy McClure
 Museum of Femoribilia The ageless lust to increase women’s busts. By Lynn Peril
News From a Broad Despite G8’s deliberations, many face starvation. By Laura Krafft
 Eat Me These root veggie recipes are sure to please. By Chef Rossi
 Mother Superior Mom obsesses over her kids’ messes. By Ayun Halliday 
Around the World in 80 Girls A Sri Lankan holiday will take your breath away! By Rachel Weeks
 X Games Undie Rock By Deb Amlen