This is for girls, this is for boys.
You know what’s fun? Where fun equals needless and bizarre? Particular products, apparently picked at random, being marketed as just for the dudes. I mean, we are all probably familiar with companies making special pinkified versions of their products for the girlies, like tools! and tape! and… earplugs! (Lots of gendered goodness through that Sociological [...]
...read moreConservative Exceptionalism
This article on increasing rates of reliance on food stamps illustrates pretty clearly the right-wing mentality when it comes to social programs — any sort of government aid is a hand-out to the lazy until I need it. Then it’s still a hand-out to the lazy, just not for me. While Mr. Dawson, the electrician, [...]
...read moreThe Maguindanao Massacre
On 23 November, the wife and two sisters of Buluan Vice Mayor Esmael Mangudadatu went to the town of Ampatuan to register him for the 2010 elections for the province of Maguindanao in the Philippines. They were Genalyn Mangudadatu, Vice Mayor Eden Mangudadatu of Mangudadatu town and Bai Farinna Mangudadatu respectively. A recipient of death [...]
...read moreShameless Self-Promotion Sunday
Post a short description of something you’ve written this week, along with a link. Be specific — don’t just link to your whole blog. Happy Sunday!
...read moreAnd Now, Your Bernard-Henri Levy Buzzkills
Hello! And greetings! From Death Flu Island! Death Flu Island, in case you are wondering, is my very special post-holiday locale, where I attempt blog posts whilst unable to maintain consciousness. But, you know, I imagine lots of us have had long weekends, and are getting a little too used to being lazy, and need [...]
...read moreHey, Everyone, It’s MENKSGIVING!
Hey, you guys, it is almost Thanksgiving! A holiday when we give THANKS for things! I’m sure you all have things that you will be thanking, this fine holiday season. But I have an addition to your list! Have you considered thanking… MEN????? Yeah, me neither. But that is just TOO BAD, because there is [...]
...read moreShocker: “The Biggest Loser” promotes unhealthy weight loss practices
Apparently contestants on The Biggest Loser exercise for six hours a day, dehydrate themselves until they urinate blood, and push their bodies to extreme limits, sometimes causing them to pass out or be otherwise injured. Two contestants were taken to the emergency room on the first episode of the current season. Gawker summarizes the Times [...]
...read moreSYTYCD Top 12
There just have to be some SYTYCD fans that read Feministe, no? At least a couple? Well, such is my hope because I’m tired of watching these episodes and not having anybody to talk to about them. So, let’s get started! Last night, the top 12 dancers danced their little hearts out with two dances [...]
...read moreAnything You Can Do I Can Do Better…
So apparently women can do silly and not-so-silly things and still call themselves feminists. News. Flash. Yes, you can still call youself a feminist while you take your husband’s name, bake chocolate chip cookies for his office party and use your looks and sexuality to your advantage. Yes, you can call youself a feminist while [...]
...read moreAnd this is why both sinks are set at a constant trickle and everything I own is covered in hair.
Something to file under Research On Things We Already Know: Science proves cats are evil.
...read more“The Most Expensive Prostitute in the History of Prostitution”
If that were the case, Rush, I suspect that Sen. Landrieu would not be spending her days hanging out on Capitol Hill. But yes, the numerous “You’re a WHORE!” accusations coming from Republicans are evidence of… something.
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