August 26, 2007
“Hi Can you make me a badge that says “No Fat Chicks” in big red letters on white background?”
The latest request from an eBayer.
My answer was simply “No”. My preferred answer would be “No. We don’t do sexism here.” or “No. NO you stupid sexist shit”.
But doing that can get you suspended from eBay.
Perhaps I [...]
August 24, 2007
A reader asked me for my thoughts on the question, so in true off the top of my head fashion, here they are:
Feminism has highlighted the ways in which women are dis-empowered and disadvantaged under patriarchy, but men can experience oppression under patriarchy as well.
The central tenant of patriarchy is the dominate position of men [...]
August 16, 2007
CANBERRA (Reuters) - An Australian men’s magazine offering readers a “boob job” breast enhancement for their girlfriends will be investigated under laws barring cosmetic surgery prizes, authorities said Tuesday.
Zoo Weekly, a magazine which regularly features pictures of skimpily-dressed women, offered readers A$10,000 ($8,400) for “a boob job for your girlfriend.”
Breast implants prize sparks ire
I would [...]
August 9, 2007
Giant lego man washes up on a Dutch beach
The report does not make reference to the words spread across lego man’s chest, “no real than you are”. Was it meant to be ‘no more real than you are’? My theory…. some wacky artist trying to make an intense social comment that is so obscure [...]
August 8, 2007
New DNA evidence confirms that the three accused cannot be linked to the crime scene. A new appeal against the conviction of Damien Echols is gaining momentum but funds are needed to get things moving more quickly. If you’ve been concerned about this case and can spare a few dollars, now is the time to [...]
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