*** TINA SPARKLES***

So, I was asked by some friends where my nickname "Tina Sparkles" came from. One gal commented, "I just thought it was because you liked sparkles a lot, but that didn't really seem like you." I should hope not!!!  My family started calling me Tina Sparkles when the movie Strictly Ballroom came out. HILARIOUS movie... and if you don't like it, then I don't like you. The first time you see it, it's weird... after that, it's just funny. Here's the only clip I could find that has a scene with the infamous Tina Sparkles. You have to keep watching for a few minutes before you get to her. 

Wendy Arnold LOVES hot tamales.  EVERYONE knows that.  

I was preparing a "truth or dare" game at one of our girl trips.  Different pieces of candy, linked to different secret truths or embarrassing tasks were put into a cup.  The unlucky individual that chose the hot tamale would be awarded the most humiliating deed to perform.  Having previous knowledge of Wendy's violent attraction towards this small, red candy, I felt certain that she would be the one to be "do(ing) a sexy dance down the circular staircase", as the rest of us laughed at her unfortunate circumstances.  My evil plans were falling into place.  Or so I thought.

I passed the cup around, a satisfied and sinister smile upon my face.  I looked into the cup to see which piece of candy had been rejected by all others.  The piece that was to be MY piece.

I hate it when karma comes back to bite you in the back side! 

You have to watch it sideways.  Alison recorded it and let's face it... she's a little sideways.  (But that's why I love her!!!)