A Very Happy Birthday to Boy Meets World's Rider Strong!

Happy Birthday to Rider Strong, who of course played the love of my life, Shawn Hunter, on Boy Meets World and is going to eventually be Uncle Shawn on Girl Meets World, even if he doesn't live in the crawl space. He has rocked the awesomest name in the world for 34 years today. If you want to really wish him a happy birthday - well, it's not very likely he reads this blog, so he has a better chance of seeing it if you maybe tweet him @riderstrong.

Girl Meets World Writers Tease Very Special On Set Guest

Great day of shooting today - a very special guest on set. An old friend, and he was wonderful.
— Girl Meets Writers (@GMWWriters) December 11, 2013

That just doesn't sound like Minkus. Now, special guest doesn't necessarily mean special guest star, but why so secret? We all know that Maitland Ward, Rider Strong, and even Will Friedle have visited the set in the past. Those pictures were all over the Internet.

I'm not a betting woman (yes, I am, actually) but if I had to put money on it, today's guest is the guest star we've all been trying to guess.

And despite my previous claims, this tweet has lead me to believe it's Anthony Tyler Quinn.

What do you think?

Girl Meets World: August Maturo Participates in On Set Toy Donation

Okay, guys, I know my updates have been sporadic as of late. That's because of a combination of not too much going on right now (and possibly absolutely nothing going on around the holidays) and me being the tiniest bit lazy. I can admit it. I haven't been coming up with topics or researching leads the way I should be - but I need to save something for off-season. Anyway, let's get to the actual reason for the update:

Dropping off toys for the @ABC7 & SoCal Firefighters #SparkofLove Toy Drive on set of #GirlMeetsWorld #DoGood pic.twitter.com/vrVJnzBZ68
— August Maturo (@AugustMaturo) December 10, 2013

Do good indeed. I've mentioned I'm from Southern California, so I can explain the finer details - I'm pretty sure everyone grasps the basic idea of a toy drive. Spark of Love is sponsored by ABC 7 (the LA ABC) and Fire Departments all over Southern California to collect toys for children in need. I mean, it's seriously not just LA - five SoCal counties participate.  This is Spark of Love's ninth year.

If you want more information on Spark of Love, you can view that here. Congrats to Girl Meets World for participating, and everyone who remembers to do good this holiday season.

Girl Meets World: Who Is Going to Be The First Boy Meets World Guest Star?

Yesterday, the Girl Meets World writers, on their brand spanking new Twitter account (@GMWWriters) teased that they knew who the first Boy Meets World character to guest star on Girl Meets World would be. Today they dropped a big hint:

Shawn? Eric? Really? So fast? Don't you want to start on the other side of the school?
— Girl Meets Writers (@GMWWriters) December 5, 2013

"The other side of the school" is a reference I use a lot, so I feel this narrows it down to two characters - Minkus and Turner. While Michael Jacobs has said that he wants to explain what happened to Turner on Girl Meets World, I just don't feel like they would tip their cards so early in the series. It's a moment everyone anticipates - keep it until season 2 has at least been announced.

I'm leaning towards Minkus, and I'm glad. I loved Minkus. He was just the perfect antagonist.

But, hey, who knows? A lot of students and faculty disappeared from John Adams High. It could be Eli, or Harley Keiner, or Dana Pruitt, or... you get the idea.

Who do you think the first Boy Meets World guest on Girl Meets World will be?

Want to Win the Boy Meets World Complete Series DVD Box Set?

"Amanda, that's a ridiculous question, of course we do," replied everyone ever. Well, don't look at me, because it's our friends at bmwsequel.com that are hosting the giveaway. All you have to do is caption a picture, and live in the United States. Visit their site for more details, and get crack-a-lackin' - the deadline to enter is December 6.

Catch Girl Meets World's August Maturo On An All-New Raising Hope

Catch me on tonight's episode of @RaisingHopeFOX #ExtremeHowdysMakeover I may or may not get a wedgie 😂 pic.twitter.com/7KBds0gYAe
— August Maturo (@AugustMaturo) November 29, 2013

Cory and Topanga's youngest child will be in tonight's all new episode of Raising Hope, which will also have guest star Molly Shannon. I don't watch the show and people are so funny about spoilers that I'll just link the page so you can see what it's about if you so choose.

Sidebar: I have wanted to be a Weekend Update anchor since always, so needless to say I have a healthy relationship with Saturday Night Live. I know for a fact August Maturo was in Weeds with Kevin Nealon, and now an episode of Raising Hope with Molly Shannon. I'm a little jealous of the kid, but that's just a testament to his talent.

Are you going to watch August Maturo on tonight's Raising Hope?

Mark Blutman Wishes Us A Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all. And especially to our dear BMW and GMW fans!!! We are thankfull for you.
— Mark Blutman (@BlutmanMark) November 28, 2013

Yes, Thanksgiving was yesterday, but I was busy enjoying it with my family. It's the thought that counts.