Pauly D-Listed

It's official: Jersey Shore's Pauly D is America's worst DJ

When Pauly D finally took the stage, we fought to capture this photo and thenfound ourselves wishing for the regular DJ.
Leslie Briggs
This law student took his costume very seriously. It was difficult to tell whowas being ironic and who was being serious.
Caroline Gallay

Well the last of the body glitter has been washed off and copious eye make-up removed, and I can confirm what the nation has been suspecting all along: Pauly D is America's worst DJ.

The Jersey Shore hit Houston Saturday night at Vintage Lounge, where Pauly stepped in to guest spin for a sold-out crowd at "Spring Break on the Shore."

The MTV reality star showed up about two hours late (rumors about his tardiness ranged from being detained at a strip joint to being occupied by a female fan on the back patio) and played a shockingly short set before leaving in the same tornado of security he arrived with.

Despite the wait and the sub-par spinning (and one conspicuous no-show), the novelty was not lost on the usually preppy crowd of booze-hounds decked out in their trashy best. It was difficult to discern who was being ironic and who was being serious, and we hesitated to ask who shopped for the occasion and who dressed from their own closet, lest we offend a Washington Avenue tourist.

I'm going call it early as a success. Did I drink more Jaeger bombs, dance more aggressively and dress more provocatively? You betcha — and loved the excuse.

There's talk of a re-do in a few months, and we're totes in. Vintage might have to up the ante for some ticketholders, though — we suggest bringing Snooki.

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"Here come the grannies!"

Walk through the Magic Door to experience the world of Bluey in Houston

bluey and bingo's bedroom at camp in houston

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."

Bluey is coming to the Galleria this February “for real life” through an immersive event that invites visitors to enter the world of the famous Australian Heeler family. This one-of-a-kind experience brings the Heeler home and backyard to life with intricate details that will delight fans of all ages.

Tickets are on sale now for Bluey x CAMP, the inaugural interactive experience of the combination toy store, party venue, and immersive theater space. This is The Family Experience Company’s first CAMP location in Houston, with the business securing a 7,500-square-foot permanent retail space in the Galleria.

Through “The Magic Door,” a pivoting wall, visitors step into seasonally rotating interactive spaces beginning with a 5,000-square-foot lifesize replica of Bluey’s house.

Visitors can play games made popular by the show, such as grannies and keepy uppy, and bust a move when “dance mode” is activated. The kitchen’s fridge is covered in drawings by the Heeler puppies, while the living room TV plays Bluey.

Families can explore both a pillow fort and a cardboard castle — two-story structures complete with slides — before venturing into a playroom stocked with toys and costumes from the show. In the backyard, a recreation of the Heeler’s large tree is surrounded by charming gnomes. A photo opportunity with Bluey and Bingo tops off the visit.

Beyond the world of Bluey, CAMP offers even more for visitors in its Canteen space, with a splatter room, The Schmutz Bar (a slime creation station), a party room, and a playable truck. Customers can also shop for toys, clothing, and accessories.

Houston joins a list of CAMP’s locations in Dallas, Atlanta, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Installations change seasonally, with other current features including Paw Patrol, The Little Mermaid, and Encanto.

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."

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