Cindy White
@writewhite.bsky.social
Senior Editor at the Los Angeles Zoo. Formerly: The A.V. Club, IGN, The Watercooler. WGAE, professional fan of cool stuff, mom of twins, work in progress.
Although I work at the zoo now, I still know a lot of people in entertainment journalism, so let me help you out. If you’re going to use puns in your Primate coverage, remember that chimpanzees are great apes, not monkeys. You’re welcome.
January 8, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Although I work at the zoo now, I still know a lot of people in entertainment journalism, so let me help you out. If you’re going to use puns in your Primate coverage, remember that chimpanzees are great apes, not monkeys. You’re welcome.
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Australia Admits All Those Animals Made Up https://theonion.com/australia-admits-all-those-animals-made-up/
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Australia Admits All Those Animals Made Up https://theonion.com/australia-admits-all-those-animals-made-up/
Apparently a Laker walked past me and a co-worker at the zoo today? It was my co-worker who recognized him, obviously. I didn’t get the name.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 30, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Apparently a Laker walked past me and a co-worker at the zoo today? It was my co-worker who recognized him, obviously. I didn’t get the name.
You will be visited by three spirits
December 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
You will be visited by three spirits
My daughter drew this picture of our cat for our relatives as they were deciding whether or not to brave the storm and come over for Christmas.
December 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
My daughter drew this picture of our cat for our relatives as they were deciding whether or not to brave the storm and come over for Christmas.
Fridge is broken, roof is leaking, older cat peeing everywhere but the litter box, and we’re all at some stage of getting over being sick, actually being sick, or starting to feel sick. But at least our Xmas Eve and Xmas Day plans were canceled because of the torrential rain storm. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
December 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Fridge is broken, roof is leaking, older cat peeing everywhere but the litter box, and we’re all at some stage of getting over being sick, actually being sick, or starting to feel sick. But at least our Xmas Eve and Xmas Day plans were canceled because of the torrential rain storm. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Happy Halfway out of the Dark to all who celebrate!
December 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Happy Halfway out of the Dark to all who celebrate!
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An Irish one I heard recently "He's thicker than the glass at the zoo"
December 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
An Irish one I heard recently "He's thicker than the glass at the zoo"
We discovered tío nadal on a trip to Barcelona last year and bought one at a Christmas market. The kids were so excited to see him again this year.
December 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We discovered tío nadal on a trip to Barcelona last year and bought one at a Christmas market. The kids were so excited to see him again this year.
Barista: Can I get a name for the order?
[Music starts]
Snowmeiser: I’m Mr. White Christmas, I’m Mr. Snow, I’m Mr. Icicle, I’m Mr. 10 Be-
Barista: Dude, I just need something to put on the cup.
[Music starts]
Snowmeiser: I’m Mr. White Christmas, I’m Mr. Snow, I’m Mr. Icicle, I’m Mr. 10 Be-
Barista: Dude, I just need something to put on the cup.
December 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Barista: Can I get a name for the order?
[Music starts]
Snowmeiser: I’m Mr. White Christmas, I’m Mr. Snow, I’m Mr. Icicle, I’m Mr. 10 Be-
Barista: Dude, I just need something to put on the cup.
[Music starts]
Snowmeiser: I’m Mr. White Christmas, I’m Mr. Snow, I’m Mr. Icicle, I’m Mr. 10 Be-
Barista: Dude, I just need something to put on the cup.
The walls change, but everything is very scaled down, so it’s not as impressive.
December 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The walls change, but everything is very scaled down, so it’s not as impressive.
They do, but fewer lights and they don’t swing as far.
December 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
They do, but fewer lights and they don’t swing as far.
I used to have this Casetify phone case with a knock-off design!
December 12, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I used to have this Casetify phone case with a knock-off design!
The Broadway set is so expansive! I saw it at the Walter Kerr back in 2021 and have only seen national tours since. It makes a difference. (The trap door, for one thing.)
December 12, 2025 at 4:48 AM
The Broadway set is so expansive! I saw it at the Walter Kerr back in 2021 and have only seen national tours since. It makes a difference. (The trap door, for one thing.)
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One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
One of the many reasons AI can't produce good writing is it can't hate its own writing. It can't think to itself "Maybe I'm illiterate" during the writing process. And that's essential
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🎶 One . . . Battle After Another 🎶
December 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🎶 One . . . Battle After Another 🎶
I’m so glad to have a chance to see Merrily We Roll Along via pro shot I didn’t even mind the odd editing and too many close-ups. But I did keep thinking about Lindsay Mendez and Katie Rose Clark playing Elphaba and Glinda (Clark especially), and how Wicked was playing right next door.
December 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I’m so glad to have a chance to see Merrily We Roll Along via pro shot I didn’t even mind the odd editing and too many close-ups. But I did keep thinking about Lindsay Mendez and Katie Rose Clark playing Elphaba and Glinda (Clark especially), and how Wicked was playing right next door.
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Out of Office Reply:
I am busy the month of December mapping out a hypothetical 3rd season of “Smash” instead of writing poems.
Have a blesséd day.
I am busy the month of December mapping out a hypothetical 3rd season of “Smash” instead of writing poems.
Have a blesséd day.
December 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Out of Office Reply:
I am busy the month of December mapping out a hypothetical 3rd season of “Smash” instead of writing poems.
Have a blesséd day.
I am busy the month of December mapping out a hypothetical 3rd season of “Smash” instead of writing poems.
Have a blesséd day.
The L.A. Zoo has 5 great ape babies right now — three chimps, an orangutan, and a gorilla! Here’s the oran baby (no name yet) with his mom, Kalim.
December 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The L.A. Zoo has 5 great ape babies right now — three chimps, an orangutan, and a gorilla! Here’s the oran baby (no name yet) with his mom, Kalim.
Our final show was My Neighbor (or Neighbour) Totoro. What a magical theatrical experience! It uses elements of Japanese traditional stagecraft, puppetry, and the film’s brilliant musical score. Honors the original while making the most of the stage medium in a charming and artistic way. I cried!
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Our final show was My Neighbor (or Neighbour) Totoro. What a magical theatrical experience! It uses elements of Japanese traditional stagecraft, puppetry, and the film’s brilliant musical score. Honors the original while making the most of the stage medium in a charming and artistic way. I cried!
After getting out of Cabaret we booked it to Canada Water for Phantom Peak. Not a stage show but an open world adventure set in a western mining town with townsfolk who send you on quests. There are games, challenges, and a mysterious backstory and secrets to uncover. Would definitely go again!
November 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
After getting out of Cabaret we booked it to Canada Water for Phantom Peak. Not a stage show but an open world adventure set in a western mining town with townsfolk who send you on quests. There are games, challenges, and a mysterious backstory and secrets to uncover. Would definitely go again!
Wednesday was a double feature. I wanted to see Reeve and Eva together in Cabaret (we saw them in Hadestown in 2021) but Eva was out sick at the matinee, so we got an understudy. Still just as good as it was in New York, though.
November 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Wednesday was a double feature. I wanted to see Reeve and Eva together in Cabaret (we saw them in Hadestown in 2021) but Eva was out sick at the matinee, so we got an understudy. Still just as good as it was in New York, though.
Next was Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy at Riverside Studios. Starts in a pub-like space and takes you on an adventure through space, with the characters leading the way through improv and interaction. There’s music, comedy, heart, and despite deviations from the source, an engaging narrative.
November 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Next was Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy at Riverside Studios. Starts in a pub-like space and takes you on an adventure through space, with the characters leading the way through improv and interaction. There’s music, comedy, heart, and despite deviations from the source, an engaging narrative.
I’ll do a thread on these because we’re driving down to late Thanksgiving with the in-laws. First up, Ride the Cyclone at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. This was mainly for the teens, who’re obsessed. Quirky little Canadian musical that’s steadily gained steam online. An inventive and fun staging.
November 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I’ll do a thread on these because we’re driving down to late Thanksgiving with the in-laws. First up, Ride the Cyclone at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. This was mainly for the teens, who’re obsessed. Quirky little Canadian musical that’s steadily gained steam online. An inventive and fun staging.
We’re home from London! Final show count: 5 (if you count Phantom Peak, which I do). Also. Ride the Cyclone, immersive Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Cabaret, and My Neighbor Totoro. All so different, but each one amazing in its own unique way.
November 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We’re home from London! Final show count: 5 (if you count Phantom Peak, which I do). Also. Ride the Cyclone, immersive Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Cabaret, and My Neighbor Totoro. All so different, but each one amazing in its own unique way.