Posts Tagged 'politics'
PLASTIC BAG BAN!!!
True Story: the first time I visited Brooklyn, it disgusted me. I have a sharp, distinct memory of walking past industrial spaces hemmed in with barbed-wire fences, topped with stringy… wet… flapping… dirty… plastic bags. Tattered and tangled inextricably around
PLASTIC BAG BAN!!!
True Story: the first time I visited Brooklyn, it disgusted me. I have a sharp, distinct memory of walking past industrial spaces hemmed in with barbed-wire fences, topped with stringy… wet… flapping… dirty… plastic bags. Tattered and tangled inextricably around
Get Me Outta This Dystopia…Take Me Back To Jersey Shore
If you ever wondered whether “my generation” would someday look back on the Jersey Shore days with fondness and nostalgia, then I can answer, YES. Jersey Shore premiered on December 3rd, 2009. Like, feels like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? That’s just the
Get Me Outta This Dystopia…Take Me Back To Jersey Shore
If you ever wondered whether “my generation” would someday look back on the Jersey Shore days with fondness and nostalgia, then I can answer, YES. Jersey Shore premiered on December 3rd, 2009. Like, feels like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? That’s just the
Good News! I’m back from California, and I brought the sunshine with me (as well as some rocks)!
Wow. So, yeah. I was in California and it was so nice, we stayed an extra day! No, actually, we missed our flight home, but that’s another blog/story. Point is, we made it back to NYC in time to see The
Good News! I’m back from California, and I brought the sunshine with me (as well as some rocks)!
Wow. So, yeah. I was in California and it was so nice, we stayed an extra day! No, actually, we missed our flight home, but that’s another blog/story. Point is, we made it back to NYC in time to see The
GOOD NEWS! Snowflakes for the WIN!
Hey hey hey as I write this for tomorrow I have just found out that the 9th Circuit court D-nied that fuckin’ stupid immigration ban! Suuuuuuuck it, LIBERALS WIN! Speaking of SNOWFLAKES, we got a shit-ton of snow on Thursday
GOOD NEWS! Snowflakes for the WIN!
Hey hey hey as I write this for tomorrow I have just found out that the 9th Circuit court D-nied that fuckin’ stupid immigration ban! Suuuuuuuck it, LIBERALS WIN! Speaking of SNOWFLAKES, we got a shit-ton of snow on Thursday
When The Bachelor 21.5 Stops Being Escapist Fun And Starts Becoming A Metaphor For America’s Almost-Certain Doom
The Bachelor used to be my escapism. Used to be. Maybe it’s just the greige-colored glasses I’ve been wearing since Jan. 20th, but this week’s episode just reminded me constantly that we — America — are totally, royally, hopelessly fucked. Let’s look
When The Bachelor 21.5 Stops Being Escapist Fun And Starts Becoming A Metaphor For America’s Almost-Certain Doom
The Bachelor used to be my escapism. Used to be. Maybe it’s just the greige-colored glasses I’ve been wearing since Jan. 20th, but this week’s episode just reminded me constantly that we — America — are totally, royally, hopelessly fucked. Let’s look
The Official February 2017 “What Will Trump Fuck Up Next?” BINGO Card
Twelve days. TWELVE DAYS! It’s been twelve fucking days and while we can’t say that the world is literally on fire, we can’t assume that it won’t start burning tomorrow. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like every waking second is
The Official February 2017 “What Will Trump Fuck Up Next?” BINGO Card
Twelve days. TWELVE DAYS! It’s been twelve fucking days and while we can’t say that the world is literally on fire, we can’t assume that it won’t start burning tomorrow. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like every waking second is
Post-Debate Hangover
DID YOU WATCH THE DEBATE LAST NIGHT??? I am so glad that I did. I was planning to watch it even though I was afraid, like I used to be of Nip/Tuck. I knew I was going to be disgusted,
Post-Debate Hangover
DID YOU WATCH THE DEBATE LAST NIGHT??? I am so glad that I did. I was planning to watch it even though I was afraid, like I used to be of Nip/Tuck. I knew I was going to be disgusted,
5 Things You Need To Get Over Already
I get it, I get it, we like to yak. We like to gripe, we like to complain, and we LOVE to air our grievances. Sure, most of the time, there’s stuff to be pissed about: global warming, homophobes, dress
5 Things You Need To Get Over Already
I get it, I get it, we like to yak. We like to gripe, we like to complain, and we LOVE to air our grievances. Sure, most of the time, there’s stuff to be pissed about: global warming, homophobes, dress
Carrie’s Side
Mom: “Hi Carrie, how was school today?” Carrie: “Fine. We drew pictures of our families…but I’m worried about my friend Cindy.” Mom: Oh? Why is that? Carrie: “Well, it was Tyler’s birthday today, so his dad brought in cupcakes, but
Carrie’s Side
Mom: “Hi Carrie, how was school today?” Carrie: “Fine. We drew pictures of our families…but I’m worried about my friend Cindy.” Mom: Oh? Why is that? Carrie: “Well, it was Tyler’s birthday today, so his dad brought in cupcakes, but
Millennials
Me in 1987, full Millennial mode. Wearing a tiara like the princess I *think* I am. Typical entitled Millennial. My name is Meghan. I was born in 1984. I am a Millennial. I grew up reading Goosebumps books on the
Millennials
Me in 1987, full Millennial mode. Wearing a tiara like the princess I *think* I am. Typical entitled Millennial. My name is Meghan. I was born in 1984. I am a Millennial. I grew up reading Goosebumps books on the
Where Have All The (Gay) (Space) Cowboys Gone?
I wanna do an experiment. Raise your hands if you love science fiction and identify as LGBTQ+ OH DAMN that’s a lot of hands! Put ’em down, you’re makin me slap-nervous. Okay, hands down, we can all agree that LGBTQ+
Where Have All The (Gay) (Space) Cowboys Gone?
I wanna do an experiment. Raise your hands if you love science fiction and identify as LGBTQ+ OH DAMN that’s a lot of hands! Put ’em down, you’re makin me slap-nervous. Okay, hands down, we can all agree that LGBTQ+
#WomenNotObjects ALMOST Gets It Right
Participation ribbon time: You had me until the 2:08 mark, #WomenNotObjects. This video appealing (to men, ostensibly) to treat women as more than objects means well and almost gets it right – until it (HERE WE GO AGAIN) reminds the
#WomenNotObjects ALMOST Gets It Right
Participation ribbon time: You had me until the 2:08 mark, #WomenNotObjects. This video appealing (to men, ostensibly) to treat women as more than objects means well and almost gets it right – until it (HERE WE GO AGAIN) reminds the
Introducing: the Femternet!
Ladies, ladies, ladies! Tired of logging on to the Internet for personal, educational or professional use only to be inundated by the following ‘minor’ annoyances?: mansplaining unwanted sexual advances targeted harassment from complete strangers death threats doxing having to move
Introducing: the Femternet!
Ladies, ladies, ladies! Tired of logging on to the Internet for personal, educational or professional use only to be inundated by the following ‘minor’ annoyances?: mansplaining unwanted sexual advances targeted harassment from complete strangers death threats doxing having to move
No Mo’ “Hoes”
Source: lesmis.com Whore, Prostitute, Skank, Ho’Bag, Tramp, Hooker, Lady of the Evening, Hussy, Ho. Can we seriously just stop?When I was 13, I thought being a prostitute would be the coolest job ever. I had just learned what a prostitute
No Mo’ “Hoes”
Source: lesmis.com Whore, Prostitute, Skank, Ho’Bag, Tramp, Hooker, Lady of the Evening, Hussy, Ho. Can we seriously just stop?When I was 13, I thought being a prostitute would be the coolest job ever. I had just learned what a prostitute
2015 in Review: Third Quarter
JULY Living With Roommates vs. A SigOth (7/9/15): “When you live with a roommate, you are a constant thorn in their side. Your dishes. Your dirty tennis shoes. Your noisy breathing! To your roommate, you are a necessary evil
2015 in Review: Third Quarter
JULY Living With Roommates vs. A SigOth (7/9/15): “When you live with a roommate, you are a constant thorn in their side. Your dishes. Your dirty tennis shoes. Your noisy breathing! To your roommate, you are a necessary evil
25 Pet Peeves
Oh, boy, did I unload here! Let’s get to it: Darling Stewie (that’s her blog name and me being jocundly affectionate) posted a list of 25 Pet Peeves as a “Doggy Bag” post! So I drank two Frangelicos, lit some
25 Pet Peeves
Oh, boy, did I unload here! Let’s get to it: Darling Stewie (that’s her blog name and me being jocundly affectionate) posted a list of 25 Pet Peeves as a “Doggy Bag” post! So I drank two Frangelicos, lit some
Guys and Dolls: Feminism and the Moschino Barbie Ad
Remember this Barbie commercial, which came out in October? You know, the totally inspirational one with the feminist message?: No, not the one where grown adults laughed at little girls acting as though they could be anything they wanted to
Guys and Dolls: Feminism and the Moschino Barbie Ad
Remember this Barbie commercial, which came out in October? You know, the totally inspirational one with the feminist message?: No, not the one where grown adults laughed at little girls acting as though they could be anything they wanted to
HORROR MOVIE TIME!!
Loathe as I am to even grant this video more views than it already has, I watched it yesterday through my fingers, with all the lights on, covering my mouth in advance of the vomit I felt rising in my
HORROR MOVIE TIME!!
Loathe as I am to even grant this video more views than it already has, I watched it yesterday through my fingers, with all the lights on, covering my mouth in advance of the vomit I felt rising in my
VLOG!!! “What’s Wrong With Telling Women To Smile?”
I will never stop being amazed at people who don’t understand why it’s not okay to tell women to smile. So, I decided to take it to the video, and break it down for you! And them! And the world!
VLOG!!! “What’s Wrong With Telling Women To Smile?”
I will never stop being amazed at people who don’t understand why it’s not okay to tell women to smile. So, I decided to take it to the video, and break it down for you! And them! And the world!
My Turn-Ons Include…
So the BIG NEWS this week is that Playboy won’t be printing images of naked women in their magazine anymore!! I’ll give you a minute to digest that news (and to read the article behind the link) because I know
My Turn-Ons Include…
So the BIG NEWS this week is that Playboy won’t be printing images of naked women in their magazine anymore!! I’ll give you a minute to digest that news (and to read the article behind the link) because I know