If you find the character of Marnie Michaels on the HBO show 'The Girls' to be a little grating and hard to love, you're not alone in that opinion. Allison Williams, who plays the role, finds her difficult to get along with, too. Admittedly, the character is designed to be irritating and obnoxious, but she's so far removed from Williams' real-life persona that she's sometimes found it difficult to reconcile with the part.
Williams has gone on record in the past to say that if she met Marnie in real life, she'd struggle to get along with her - and she'd probably go out of her way to avoid her! Williams is something of a method actor, and tries to completely put herself in the shoes of any character she's playing. In the case of Marnie, she says that sometimes makes her feel a little schizophrenic.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.