"Is that Charlotte Bronte or Lady Gaga?"

Highly varied news today.

More on Coronation Street's own Wuthering Heights as seen on the Coronation Street Blog:

Mary seems to be showing increasing signs of madness in her attempts to win over Norris. Going back what originally brought them together she digs out a competition to win a holiday in Bronte country. He can be Heathcliffe [sic] and she can be Kathy [and sic]. Today is the last day for entries and she's sure that together they could win it. (Sunny Jim)

Another reference to Wuthering Heights today - albeit the song - comes from BBC Sport:

However, they have not won away at West Ham for 32 years at which time, apparently, Wuthering Heights was at number one in the charts. I am far too busy (and professional) to come up with a pun on that, but I'm sure you lot can deliver something... right? (Sam Lyon)

The Herald (Ireland) has an article about 'little things that turn you on . . . and off'.

Another fellow passed all the preliminary tests. I sent him a book; he responded with a thank-you email. Perfectly fine, until I read it. Staring at me in black and white was: "I can't wait to curl up with a good book."
Curl up?! I wasn't aware that men curled up. In fact, I thought the only people who curled up were toddlers and women in hot chocolate commercials. It was the end. Attempts to reignite my interest were impeded by images of him in the foetal position, cup of Horlicks in one hand, copy of Jane Eyre in the other. For some reason, he was also wearing Y-fronts and ankle socks -- my imagination ran riot.(Katie Byrne)

And reviewing the Impossible Project's new Polaroid-licensed film, Engadget describes the ancient-looking results as follows:

Is that Charlotte Bronte or Lady Gaga hanging tough in the foreground? (Laura June)

An article on TB in the Financial Times obviously and unavoidably mentions 'the Brontë sisters' in general and some of its victimes. (Actually, as you well know, Charlotte Brontë didn't die of TB, but in all probability of hyperemesis gravidarum).

And if you are in or near Chicago or plan to be there next autumn, here's an event to jot down, as announced by the Chicago Sun-Times:

At Lifeline Theatre, three shows are planned, including:
• "Wuthering Heights" (Sept. 10-Oct. 31): Christina Calvit's world premiere adaptation of the Emily Bronte classic about the epic passion between Heathcliff and Cathy, all played out on the stormy moors of Yorkshire, England. Elise Kauzlaric will direct. (Hedy Weiss)

Finally, Great Works of Style posts about Wuthering Heights.

Categories: Jane Eyre, Music, References, Theatre, Weirdo, Wuthering Heights