Now that I’ve noticed more and more young women in my city of Milwaukee donning the “adorkable” style of eyeglasses that Jess (Zooey Deschanel) wears on FOX’s hit comedy series New Girl, I suppose I can’t deny the cultural impact that the show has had after just its first season. And just as that eyeglasses trend has apparently swept into the heartland and beyond, so, too, will the New Girl True American Summer Bus Tour, which kicked off last Friday with several stops in Boston.
Throughout the summer, the party school bus that Jess borrowed for Schmidt’s (Max Greenfield) birthday will continue across the country, offering people the chance to “party like a True American,” as the press release says, watch exclusive videos and receive a grab bag of New Girl gifts — including, yes, your very own pair of Jess’ signature eyeglasses.
Fans will also be able to create a New Girl T-shirt with logos and catchphrases from the show, like “Pink Wine Makes Me Slutty” or “Schmidt Happens.” There will also be chances to reenact the show’s opening theme song segment in a photo that can be shared on social media sites, and an opportunity to play “douchebag jar” pong for other prizes, all while snacking on Jess’ famous cupcakes.
The tour hits New York City tomorrow, June 13, where it will be at the South Street Seaport from 10am-3pm local time, then at Three Sheets Saloon (134 West 3rd Street) from 6:30-10pm.
On June 14, the tour continues its stay in NYC with a visit to Rockaway Beach and Long Beach from 10am-3pm, then to Off The Wagon (109 Macdougal Street) from 6:30-10pm.
After New York, the tour continues throughout the summer in the following cities. For more information and specific locations, visit the New Girl Facebook page and/or the New Girl Summer Tour Facebook page. You can follow and join in discussions about the tour on Twitter with the hashtag #NewGirlBusTour.
June 15: Philadelphia, PA
June 16: Jersey Shore, NJ
June 18-19: Charlotte, NC
June 22-24: Atlanta, GA
June 28: Orlando, FL
June 29-30: Tampa, FL
July 3-5: Miami, FL
July 12-15: Chicago, IL
July 20-22: Oklahoma City, OK
July 25-26: Dallas, TX
July 27-28: Austin, TX
Aug. 3: Phoenix, AZ
Aug. 4-5: Las Vegas, NV
Aug. 10-12: San Diego, CA
Aug. 15-19: Los Angeles, CA
Aug. 24-26: San Francisco, CA
Aug. 31-Sept. 3: Seattle, WA
