Marissa Lerer: Blog

Vote for Romney and Bring on the Zombies

Marissa — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:23:21 +0000

This is by far my favorite political ad

Mitt Romney Style

Marissa — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:14:04 +0000

CollegeHumor’s Favorite Funny Videos

Nursing Your Sweet Tooth - an infographic

Marissa — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 21:14:20 +0000

A Cab Story

Marissa — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:23:26 +0000

I just had to share my cab story from last night: I got in a cab at Penn Station last night around 12:15am. I told the cab driver "park slope, flatbush and 7th ave." He looked confused so I told him, "just go down to canal street, make a left turn, go over the manhattan bridge and continue straight on Flatbush." Still puzzled, he asked me for my address so he could input it into his GPS. When we get down to Canal street he proceeds towards the Holland Tunnel. After I ask him what the fuck he's doing, he tells me he's trying to find the bridge. I have to take him step by step back to canal street. After that ordeal I tell him "just stay on the same road, don't exit, don't turn." Somehow that meant, "take that exit as soon as you get off the bridge so you end up in dumbo." So I start screaming at the guy because he doesn't know how to drive or listen. He insists his GPS told him to exit there. I told him he (and his GPS) need to learn directions. So I have to get on my iphone and direct us back to Flatbush. Finally I get to my apartment and he gives me a half hearted apology. I gave him no tip (my trip cost $10 more than it should have anyway) and I go to open the trunk and get my bags. This is when he proceeds to DRIVE AWAY with his trunk open and my bags in the car! Fortunately I'm a loud screamer and there was a truck who saw this all go down and honked his horn. The driver stopped, I yelled more obscenities at him, got my bags, flipped him off and went home. I reported him this morning.

Hey, it's been a long time

Marissa — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:29:39 +0000

I took a hiatus from this blog for a while to concentrate on 52Cakes.com which is going well.

A quick recap of things:

In March I went on the Startup Bus which was 300 people from 11 citites get on 11 buses and create 60 startups in 72 hours. It was a blast and so rewarding. It has also made me think a lot about career and what I actually want to do when I grow up.

Also in March, my friends Alyse and Shawn had a baby girl. Who is amazing.

I just went home for passover which was a lot of fun. I baked 2 kosher for passover cakes which should be on the blog soon.

Speaking of cake - I've decided to try this whole gluten free thing again. Don't worry, I'll still make regular cakes. I just won't be eating them.

NPR Valentine's eCards

Marissa — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:26:59 +0000

I love these! I especially love the homage to Say Anything :)

See them all here.

I might be in love with Alan Grayson

Marissa — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:52:33 +0000

and I kinda hate PJ O'Rourke

I love when he says "Okay, I'll be that spokesman." Good on you Alan.

I do love me some PJ O'Rourke but only when he's on Wait Wait Don't Tell Me.

Duet with Siri

Marissa — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:15:25 +0000

[via swissmiss]

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Marissa — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:58:24 +0000

There is no internet in Mexico

Marissa — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:10:06 +0000

okay that's not true but I will be doing my best to avoid it for the next week. I will be on a MUCH NEEDED vacation with my mom in Mexico.

See you on the flip side.