Monthly Archives: May 2010

UK ad for abortion services has everyone predictably freaking out

Posted on May 26, 2010 by

[via Broadsheet] This ad aired in the UK two nights ago.  It features three women who are “late,” and gives the information of non-profit abortion and sexual health clinic Marie Stopes International.

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Elena Kagan can't be a judge since she doesn't cross her legs all ladylike

Posted on May 25, 2010 by

[via Broadsheet] Elena “damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don’t” Kagan doesn’t cross her legs when she sits down, sometimes.  Apparently, Kagan is just a never ending source of suggestive stances.  And this is America, were not a single stance will go unexamined, because we … Continue reading →

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If you don't watch 'Lost' don't go on the internet today

Posted on May 24, 2010 by

If you’re like me and you’ve never seen Lost, you may be feeling a little left out today.  It’s not that I’m anti-Lost– it’s just never come up.  I didn’t feel like getting into it this late in the game.  … Continue reading →

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It's Bike Month– envision a better, more fun world

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

[via Feministing] May is Bike Month in NYC!  Watch this video to see how much more charming and happy-go-lucky our lives would be if we all rode bikes to get around! [youtubevid id="n-AbPav5E5M"] Yes, they should all be wearing helmets.  … Continue reading →

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New Beyonce video messes with images of womanhood

Posted on May 18, 2010 by

There is a new Beyonce video out.  The song is awesome, and I could watch Beyonce dance all day and never get tired of it.  But there’s a lot more to talk about besides how catchy and sexy she is– … Continue reading →

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KLG and Hoda make revolutionary choice to show their faces

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

Today is “No Makeup Day” on the Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda.  Find the link to watch the video here. I really love making fun of KLG and Hoda, so I was looking forward to this.  But the … Continue reading →

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Laura Bush pro-choice and pro-gay, then pigs flew!

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

Oh my god!  Something crazy is happening to the world!  Laura Bush went on Larry King last night and voiced her tolerant, well-articulated views on gay marriage and abortion rights, and she’s actually totally not a terrible person!  My mind … Continue reading →

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Kid who's not Bieber sings Gaga, has talent

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

[via Jezebel] Watch this.  It’s awesome.  And refrain from judging the kid for his Bieber hair, because he’s got a great voice and he can play piano and he’s in 6th grade (thanks to T/S intern Chloe for the tip). … Continue reading →

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Old, out-of-touch man doesn't know about Gaga

Posted on May 11, 2010 by

Professional crank Andy Rooney is perplexed by the passage of time and the pop culture gap between generations, and he doesn’t know how to pronounce “Gaga.”  Everyone can’t stop laughing at him, but Andy Rooney not knowing who Lady Gaga … Continue reading →

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Turns out women are funny, and so are old people

Posted on May 10, 2010 by

I would be remiss as a comedian and as a feminist if I didn’t talk about how amazing Betty White was on SNL.  The Broadsheet and Feministing posts already say most of what I’d want to say– that White was … Continue reading →

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