I love Jem, Le Tigre, and A/V geeks with too much free time.
And by the way, I completely disagree with the Project Runway outcome.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
For funsies.
Also, In Case You Missed It
I didn't know about SNL until after.
Here are Hillary's appearances on Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show (the writers are back, so it's "the" again, right?):
Part 1:
Part 2:
As Ohio Goes, So Goes The Nation
Let's hope that statement is accurate. Watch Clinton speak after her victories last night.
Bush Endorses McCain, No One Notices
It's official. George W Bush has endorsed McCain. Um, duh?
He is the only remaining Republican candidate. So this isn't exactly a surprise. Bush waited until there was no competition left in his party and supported the only option. He really wasn't taking any risks here.
I really would have seen Bush as more of a Huckabee man. I mean, they have the same psychotic backwards narrow-minded religious views coupled with a general disregard for reproductive freedom.
Of course, we can't forget this picture:
Now that there's an official endorsement, will we get to see some spooning?
We would if I was better with Photoshop.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
A Little Something To Make You Lose Faith In Humanity
A video was recently removed from YouTube because it showed a Marine abusing a puppy. And by abusing, I mean throwing off a cliff.
I say we throw him off a cliff and see how he likes it. But afterward, he better NOT get a military funeral.
Rush Limbaugh is a Tool (I Know, That's Not Really News)
He seems to think republicans should "cross over" and vote for Hillary because then his party will have a better chance in November.
And he actually said "I want Hillary to stay in this…this is too good a soap opera."
Oi.
I hope his listeners DO go vote for Clinton. Because then when she creams them in November he can eat his words. I hear words go well with painkillers.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Fat People Are Allowed To Travel, Too
Here's a fantastic article. Some rather impolite person wrote in to "Miss Conduct" to ask about overweight people on public transportation:
Frequently I've seen overweight people insist on squeezing themselves into subway and bus seats that are too small for them. This results in their arms and legs landing on top of the people sitting on either side of them. This is very uncomfortable for the riders being squished, who often just get up out of their seat because it's too awkward to say anything to the person with the weight issue. Nobody seems to know how to handle this. What do you suggest?
[Gag me] <-- That's my response. Miss Conduct's? Much more eloquent:
A subway or bus token buys you the right to a ride, not to a seat or an enjoyable experience. As a short person, I don't like having my face stuck in some basketball player's armpit when I ride, but such is the case at times. As a person with a bad back, I don't like having to get up and surrender my seat to an elderly person, but this happens, too. I don't like hearing secondhand rap music from a neighbor's ear buds or shrieking drunken dialogue, nor do I like smelling Axe body spray or last night's Mad Dog 20/20. But when you take public transportation, you need to develop tolerance and detachment. If you can't handle contact with the flesh of strangers, public transportation is not for you.
As a rule, subway riders shouldn't sit where there isn't enough space, unless they have a compelling reason to do so. If someone is impinging on your space – because of obesity, a puffy coat, a pregnant belly, a laden backpack, or an infant in a Snugli – you can say, "Excuse me. You're in my space," or you can get up and move. Neither option is particularly awkward; they just reflect the realities of crowded public transport.
If my tone seems brusque, I apologize. But I know the kinds of letters that will be waiting for me on Monday morning because I dared not hate fat people in this response. Do you know that every time I suggest courtesy to the overweight, I get not just letters disagreeing with me, but actual hate mail? The general theme of which is, invariably: "But if we treat overweight people with dignity, they will have no motivation to lose weight, and will continue to be fat at me!" Miss Conduct is not at home to that line of reasoning.
Here's the thing about fat people, folks: They exist. And they have a right to do so. And a whole lot of them wrote sad, funny, insightful things to me when I posted this question on my blog, and you can read some of their responses yourself at boston.com/missconduct. Go read, go learn.
(All emphasis is mine)
I will tell you, I get some looks on the subway. When I go to sit between people, I get the "oh no, you are not squeezing that thing in here" look, which of course makes me want to really plop my booty down. Also, people don't sit directly next to me. I guess they're scared that they can catch it? Kidding. They probably assume that my girth will infringe on their space. Plus, if I dare to snack on the train or walking down the street, I get those "why can't the fatty wait to eat" sorts of looks. Like I'm not rushing from one place to another trying to have my lunch on the fly just like they are. Nope, the lardo is just too hungry to wait and can't control herself.
I don't let it bother me. Really. It doesn't stop me from sitting where I want or eating on the fly, it's just sad and a little annoying that people still find these kinds of perceptions acceptable.
As long as someone is healthy there's no reason to judge based on size. Seriously. But most people assume that if you're fat, you're unhealthy. Even if you eat well and exercise. But someone who eats fast food garbage and never gets off the couch is "lucky" if they are thin. Yeah that makes sense.
Obama's Sad Attmepts To Pander To The Right
According to Shakesville, Obama plans to appoint Republicans to key positions in his cabinet.
I know what some will say. Hillary Clinton says she will use Colin Powell to "hit the road on her behalf". The difference? Her idea is only to use him as a diplomat, not to appoint him to any official position.
Fat-Shaming: Always a Good Message to Send Video Game Loving Teens and Kids
Here's one I couldn't have come up with myself. A Japanese video game based on fat-shaming. Oh yeah.
The story:
"A young woman who was once svelte and lovely has binged on too many sweets and pastries. As a result of extreme indulgence, her waistline has blossomed and her weight has surpassed 220lbs (100kg). When she reaches her sophomore year in high school, her father decides to send her and her brother to live in an apartment building which is populated with boys. Lots of boys.
The young woman likes the boys but when she introduces herself and professes her interest, she's rejected because of her tremendous size. With the help of her brother and inner determination, she resolves to lose weight and become little Miss Popular. You are that young woman and your mission is weight loss by way of exercise, diet, and mini-games."
Because:
1. No man could ever love someone who is overweight.
2. 220 lbs is so unbelievably massive ("tremendous" even) and unheard of that we should all be appalled by that horrific number.
3. There are many high school sophomores sent away by their fathers to live in apartment buildings that are also populated by teenagers.
4. "Svelte" and "lovely" are only available together. One could never be chunky and lovely.
5. Weight is the ONLY thing that keeps someone from being popular.
Gag me.
What a great message to send to teenagers. Like young girls don't have enough body issues. I think I'll keep this one OUT of my Nintendo DS.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Feminists 1, David and Goliath "Waaaaaaaaaaaah"
So that despicable shirt has been taken down, thanks to countless of angry emails from feminists (mostly Feministing readers). Hooray!
However, apparently David and Goliath are crying and bitter. If you follow the same link you go to a t-shirt that says "Miss Bitch" on it:
I don't think this is a coincidence. Especially because of the sidebar that says:
Special 10% OFF code for all our friends @ www.feministing.com!
Just enter the discount code NOMEANSNO
GIRL POWER!
Haha. What whiny little children.
P.S. One of the site's owners, Todd Goldman, has created several t-shirts with striking resemblances to existing art. I would never want to accuse someone of plagiarism or anything, but take a look at that site.
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