Tag: satire

  • Why Aren’t There More Women In STEM? I Think I’ve Solved The Problem.

    Why Aren’t There More Women In STEM? I Think I’ve Solved The Problem.

      Spoiler alert:  It’s the acronyms.   STEM stands for Science, Tech, et Math. I think. I don’t really know. I never really learned what that acronym stands for. Because what I did learn, at a very young age — yea, before I became A Woman Who Was Turned Off By STeM, were the other acronyms.  …

  • Meet the Top Three Contestants of ‘The Make America’s Bake Off Great Again Bake Off’!!!

    Meet the Top Three Contestants of ‘The Make America’s Bake Off Great Again Bake Off’!!!

      We’re just one week away from the exciting finale of The Make America’s Bake Off Great Again Bake Off, the Americanized version of The Great British Bake Off that’s been America-ed for American tastes. America.   Because in America, “great” isn’t just in the name of our country — as in “Great Britain” — it’s also…

  • Carrie’s Side

    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 Cindy couldn’t have any.  She had to sit in the nurse’s office until after we…

  • What Is Makeup?

    What Is Makeup?

    Makeup is very controversial these days!  People are asking all kinds of questions such as, “Is Makeup Feminist?” and “Is Makeup False Advertising?”  The one question NOT being asked is probably the most important one of all, “WHAT IS MAKEUP?!?”  To understand, I’ve broken down the essential elements of makeup for you to understand: Contouring: …

  • Field Guide to Female Friendships

    Field Guide to Female Friendships

      Women!  Who can begin to understand them?  Male philosophers, psychoanalysts and stand-up comedians have tried to comprehend and explain the way the female brain works.  If these men of science have such difficulty understanding women, what hope is there for mere women?  The resulting paradox is that many women have difficulty making friends with…

  • Introducing: the Femternet!

    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 your family because of doxing losing your job over targeted online harassment sexual harassment unsolicited…

  • 2015 in Review: Third Quarter

    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 they literally must  live with because they can’t afford the rent on their own.” If…

  • Christmas Presents for Girls!

    Christmas Presents for Girls!

    Whether they’re your platonic BFF, your friend with benefits, or your partner in life, you know someone who identifies as female.  You love her dearly, so this Christmas, give her the gift of comfort and joy with these gifts that will make her life safer and easier!! Nike Women’s Flex 2014 Rn Running Shoes for…

  • Words for Sale

    Words for Sale

    Every blogger’s dream is to one day get that email. “Networking opportunity brand campaign paid compensation?” they chirp, “Outstanding opportunity exposure!  Payment for Talent opportunity!” Buzzwords buzz but you zero in on that word:  PAID.  It’s as though you’ve been blogging for years on a deserted island hoping that someone would rescue you, and you…

  • The Man-Hating Feminist

    The Man-Hating Feminist

    So I was walking home from my doctor’s appointment two weeks ago, and I wasn’t even thinking about being sexually at all times for the general public’s enjoyment of my body, when HE appeared. My knight on a white horse!  Well, it was actually a man driving a white truck, BUT THE POINT IS, I…

  • Staged Photos on Social Media

    Staged Photos on Social Media

    Dear Blogging Community, It has come to my attention that several members of our social media circle have been accused of staging photos.  I, for one, am shocked.  As you can see from my unstaged, unfiltered reaction photo above.  That’s real life, people!  Excuse me, I’m so rattled, I need to go for a walk…