Miss Foozie Explained

Miss Foozie
Alias:Lucy Foozie
Species:Human
Gender:Female
Nationality:American

Lucy Foozie (born April 6, 1960), better known as simply Miss Foozie, is a character from Chicago.[1] [2] Time Out Chicago calls her a "drag hostess and entertainer",[3] [4] and Chicago Free Press has awarded her "best female impersonator".[5] Since 2008, Miss Foozie has served as Community Ambassador for ChicagoPride.com.

In 1997, Miss Foozie was "born" at her portrayer's 37th birthday party. Since then, her career has included parades, four movies, and live performances throughout the United States.[1] [2] [6] [7] [8]

Movies and television

In 2004, Miss Foozie appeared in Twenty Gay Stereotypes Confirmed, a tongue-in-cheek look at gay stereotypes using the director's childhood home movies. She appears on the streets of Chicago introducing the third stereotype while uttering her catchphrase, "Hello, Pineapples!"[9]

In 2005, Miss Foozie made a special appearance in Bowser Makes a Movie, a comedy about a young man struggling to make a hay adult film.[10] [11] [12] In 2007, Miss Foozie appeared as herself in Father Knows..., an LGBTQ+ themed film involving a father-son relationship, gay romance, and explicit sex.[13] In 2009, Miss Foozie played herself again in Sister Mary, a dark comedy written and directed by Scott Grenke, starring Brent Corrigan, Bruce Vilanch, and producer James Vallo.[14]

On May 25, 2011, Connie de Bie spent "A Night with Miss Foozie" in Chicago with the Windy City celebrity for 1st Look Chicago on Life/Style Television, a division of NBCUniversal, describing, "She's a character artist with a supersized personality and when Miss Foozie enters a room, you'll know it! She's extremely well-known and supportive of Chicago's gay community. Watch as the two paint the town as Miss Foozie gears up for The program was broadcast on June 19, 2011 on NBC nationwide after

Publications

On March 20, 2002, Miss Foozie appeared on the cover of Nightspots, an extensive, four-color glossy of Chicago's vibrant LGBT nightlife scene, published by Windy City Media Group, which also publishes Windy City Times, the city's oldest gay newspaper.[15] Artwork of her appeared on the cover on May 1, 2005,[16] and she appeared on the cover again in April 2007.[17] [18] In November 2002, she appeared on the cover of BoystownChicago,[19] and she appeared on the cover again in 2005 as "Chicago's Most Loved Host".[4] [20] [21]

For North Halsted Market Days in 2003, Chicago artist Lee Kay created a caricature of her in the window of Boystown adult shop Batteries Not free magazine established in January 2000 distributed in bulk in the Chicago area, featured Kay's photo & artwork on the cover.[22] In June 2004, she appeared on the cover of Chicago magazine Crusin.[23] In June 2005, she advertised beads in print ad for Gay Mart in Chicago.[4]

In March 2007, she appeared in Time Out Chicago, and her photo ran alongside a question she answered in a article for their October 15–21, 2009 issue titled "Virgin territory"; Jason A. Heidemann asked some of their favorite LGBT Chicagoans to "reveal their first same-sex shag.": "My first time was all about who is the top and who is the bottom. That took five minutes."[3] [4]

She appeared on the cover of Gay Chicago Magazine in April 2007, and again on October 29, 2009 as the Queen of Hearts for her then-upcoming role as hostess and emcee for that year's Halloween parade. Photographer Ashley Allen photographed her front and center with the other characters of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Alice, Mad Hatter, March Hare, and Cheshire Cat.[4] [6] [7] [8]

In April 2007, she appeared in a straight periodical, wig and all, for Chicago magazine's special report "Money in Chicago 2007". The section entitled "Who Makes What" featured other Chicagoans from a variety of professions from many walks of life with salaries from $200,000 to $0, where she revealed her own to be $23,500.[2] [4]

In June 2007, she was on the front page of Metromix for that year's pride parade, and she was featured in the "Summer Festivals" gallery in the Chicago section for Market Days that year.[24]

On August 24, 2007, photographer Mia Algotti featured Foozie during North Halsted Market Days. The photo showed her in front of a dunk tank seating a twink in Skyline.[25] Dave Ouano photographed her for the August 2007 cover of Chicago Free Press' Freetime section.[26]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Oldes . A Barrel Full of Monkeys – More Baggage Than Ann Miller Brought On the Love Boat . August 14, 2007 . Starbooks Press . Sarasota, Florida . Foozie . http://www.missfoozie.com/terryoldes.htm . June 11, 2010 . July 14, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110714102126/http://www.missfoozie.com/terryoldes.htm . dead .
    Web site: Oldes . Terry . Miss Foozie . "Foozie" by Terry Oldes . March 30, 2009 . MISS FOOZIE .
  2. Megan Lovejoy. Alexis Mattera. Carrie Napolilli. Nora O'Donnell. Corina Quinn. Brendan Shea. Pauline Shih. Brigid Sweeney. Jennifer Wehunt. Richard Babcock. April 2007. Who Makes What — Profiles. Chicago. 56. 4. Money in Chicago 2007. Tribune Company. 435 N Michigan Ave Ste 1100, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60611-4031. 0362-4595. 2398937. chicagomag.
    Web site: Who Makes What — Profiles — Chicago. Megan Lovejoy. Alexis Mattera. Carrie Napolilli. Nora O'Donnell. Corina Quinn. Brendan Shea. Pauline Shih. Brigid Sweeney. Jennifer Wehunt. Richard Babcock. Chicago. Tribune Company. April 2004. June 6, 2007.
  3. Miss Foozie. Jason A. Heidemann. October 15–21, 2009. Virgin territory. 242. Time Out Chicago. Chicago, Illinois. 1552-2202. 56360378. March 30, 2010. TimeOut.
    Web site: Queer Chicagoans' first times. Miss Foozie. Jason A. Heidemann. Chicago Events & Things to Do. Time Out. October 15, 2009. March 30, 2010.
  4. Web site: Miss Foozie. MISS FOOZIE — Press & Media. MISS FOOZIE. October 29, 2009. March 30, 2010.
  5. Web site: Miss Foozie. MISS FOOZIE — Press & Media. MISS FOOZIE. 2005. March 30, 2010.
  6. Triangle Neighbors NortHalsted Business Alliance. Jonathan Lewis. October 22, 2009. Calendar. Gay Chicago Magazine. 33. 43. Gernhardt Publications. 3115 N. Broadway, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60657-4522. 28863823. Triangle Neighbors NortHalsted Business Alliance: "Mad Hatters Ball" Halloween Parade 6pm w/hostess Queen of Hearts Miss Foozie; Chicago Spirit Brigade performs; tea party 4pm for children; meet at Spin 4pm; costume contests & prizes. gaychicagomagazine.
    Lindsay Charvat. Jonathan Lewis. October 29, 2009. Everyone's Got a Story. Gay Chicago Magazine. 33. 44. Gernhardt Publications. 3115 N Broadway St, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60657-4522. 28863823. Name: Miss Foozie Neighborhood: Lakeview Your job or career: Character, personality, entertainer, actor and activist. Life's work or just a job? This is my future. How did you get into this line of work? As a joke! Now it's my passion. What do you like about this work? I enjoy bringing Happiness to people; it's all about laughter, Pineapple! Where do you see yourself, careerwise, in 10 years? In the plus-size department! Any fun perks to this job/career? Men, men and more men. Let's not forget new friends! Are there any downsides to this job/career? Time consuming. Did you go to school for this job/career? School of Hard Knocks! What's your background? Pineapple 101. How are you involved in Chicago's gay community? I am gay! Do you belong to any organizations or groups in your spare time? What spare time? Do you like to travel? Absolutely! So much to see and do! Miss Foozie Loves to travel! Where is your favorite vacation spot? Florida, home of the Golden Girls! What do you like to do on your vacation? Shop for Miss Foozie wear. Do you have any hobbies? Shoes and lipstick and lots and lots of glitter! What do you like about these hobbies? Shopping! Do these hobbies require any special skills? You have to have a keen eye for excellence. Anything else that we should know about you? I Love Lucy. What's your latest project? Emcee for the 13th annual Triangle Neighbors Northalsted Halloween Parade on Saturday October 31. How did this project come about? This will be my third year as emcee for this huge event in Boystown. What excites you about this project? People are sharing different ideas on whom they would love to be or dress like and out and about having a great time. One wish for yourself? Travel the world, spread Miss Foozie Love. One wish for others? For everyone to enjoy life. Website & Contact: www.missfoozie.com. gaychicagomagazine.
    Web site: Archives. Gay Chicago Magazine. October 22, 2009. October 29, 2009.
  7. Web site: Pritchard . Bill . October 29, 2009 . Miss Foozie the Queen of Hearts! . May 30, 2010 . Community Connection . Know Gay Chicago - ChicagoPride.Com . Foo Boo: Looks like the lovely Miss Foozie is at it again; this time on the cover of Gay Chicago Magazine. Of course Foozie is the emcee of this years Halloween festivities in Boystown! Come out to see all the fun and freaks this Saturday at the Northalsted Halloween Parade. The schedule for the whole days festivities is here. Happy Hallowiener!.
  8. Web site: Boystown Halloween "Gay" Parade and Parties. Best Gay Chicago. October 27, 2009. June 10, 2010. We're excited to announce Miss Foozie has agreed to emcee the parade (as the Queen of Hearts) and the Chicago Spirit Brigade will march and perform! ... A special prize will be awarded to the costume that best represents the theme of the parade, "Mad Hatter's Ball".
  9. Jason Bolicki (Director & Writer), Miss Foozie (#3). 2004. Twenty Gay Stereotypes Confirmed. Flash. Videotape. Nothing In Moderation Productions. United States. May 10, 2006. 1:28. Hello, Pineapples! Hehehe, #3: Gay men throw like girls.. TGSC.
    Web site: IMDb Video: Twenty Gay Stereotypes Confirmed. Internet Movie Database. May 10, 2006.
  10. Web site: Miss Foozie. MISS FOOZIE — Press & Media. MISS FOOZIE. January 2010. March 30, 2010.
  11. Toby Ross (Director & Writer), Miss Foozie (Herself). 2005. Bowser Makes a Movie. DVD. Hornbill Films. United States. Bowser.
    Web site: Bowser Makes a Movie (2005). Internet Movie Database. July 9, 2008.
  12. Web site: Hornbill Films Presents: Bowser Makes A Movie. April 20, 2005. Hornbill Films. July 9, 2008.
  13. Toby Ross (Director), Miss Foozie (Herself). 2007. Father Knows.... Videotape. Hornbill Films. United States. Father.
    Web site: Father Knows... (2007 V). Internet Movie Database. June 10, 2010.
  14. Scott Grenke (Director & Writer), James Vallo (Producer & Mark Rima), Miss Foozie (Herself). 2009. Sister Mary. Videotape. James Vallo Movies, Knee Deep Films. United States. Mary.
    Web site: Sister Mary (2009). Internet Movie Database. December 17, 2009. May 16, 2010.
  15. Tracy Baim. March 20, 2002. Cover. Nightspots. 26. Windy City Media Group Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Trans News. 1510 Boulan Drive, Troy, Michigan, USA, 48084-1536. nightspotsissue26.
  16. Tracy Baim. May 11, 2005. Cover. Nightspots. Windy City Media Group Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Trans News. 1510 Boulan Drive, Troy, Michigan, USA, 48084-1536. nightspots2005-05-11.
  17. Tracy Baim. April 2007. Cover. Nightspots. Windy City Media Group Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Trans News. 1510 Boulan Drive, Troy, Michigan, USA, 48084-1536. nightspots2007-04.
  18. Web site: Tracy Baim. Nightspots. Windy City Media Group Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Trans News. March 20, 2002. March 30, 2010.
  19. Milan. Michael. November 2002. Cover. BoystownChicago. 24. 1. Windy City Web Group. Chicago, Illinois, USA. boystownchicago2002-11.
  20. Milan. Michael. 2005. Cover. BoystownChicago. Windy City Web Group. Chicago, Illinois, USA. boystownchicago2005.
  21. Web site: Milan . Michael . Boystown Chicago Gay Men Women GLBT Events Guide Photos Travel Lakeview Q u e e r Chicago . Windy City Web Group. November 2002 . March 30, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20021127020520/http://boystownchicago.com/ . November 27, 2002 . dead.
  22. 2003. Cover. http://www.boimagazine.com|publisher=Mike Macharello. Chicago, Illinois, USA. 56900629. boimagazine.
    Web site: get boi magazine IN PRINT.. ONLINE.. or BOI BLAST direct to email. Mike Macharello. 2003. March 30, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20120722210003/http://www.boimagazine.com/BOI/BOI_Home.html. July 22, 2012.
  23. June 2004. Cover. Crusin'. 8. Chicago, Illinois, USA. crusin.
  24. Web site: Metromix Chicago – Your Chicago Restaurants, Nightlife & Events Guide. Metromix. Chicago Tribune. June 2007. March 30, 2010.
  25. Mia Algotti. Frame of Mind — Visually Speaking. August 24, 2007. Skyline. Chicago, Illinois, USA. Pioneer Press. Skyline.
  26. Dave Ouano. St. Sukie de la Croix. August 2007. Cover. Freetime. Chicago Free Press. 819 W Lawrence Ave, Apt. 3, Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60640-4252. Freetime.
    Web site: St. Sukie de la Croix. FreeTime. A Common Voice for a Diverse Community. August 2007. March 30, 2010.

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