May 2011
“No doubt Bridesmaids was green-lit — and is now being sold — primarily on the...”
– Armond White reviews Bridesmaids starring Kristen Wiig produced by Judd Apatow
I’ve read like 10 negative reviews at this point that have all said the same thing: “Why couldn’t they have just made a traditional rom com?”
(via robot-heart-politics)
I don’t know why everyone is saying this...
“I’m tired of hearing America is the best at this or the best at that all the...”
– For the Sake of Science (via azspot)
I try to be patriotic, but sometimes it doesn’t work out so well.
“What does it say about someone who pops their dick in any woman’s mouth?”...”
– the ch!cktionary: “I was the Harvard Harlot” | Salon
I’ve always been confused by the belief that liking sex or having lots of sex somehow means you have no self-respect. Why? If I like puppies and make a point to play with puppies on a regular basis, or if I like baking cakes and so bake a lot of...
The Fetus Focus Fallacy →
cognitivedissonance:
This article is long, but worth the read. I’m posting my favorite excerpts, all emphasis mine.
On personhood:
Besides the capacity to experience emotions, we generally think of personhood as possessing the qualities of intelligence, self-awareness, and moral responsibility. Fetuses do not share these characteristics. On a more practical level however, the term “person” is...
“Moments of beauty sustain us through hours of ugliness.”
– Corvan Danavis (The Black Prism)
Going to Arcadia tomorrow to spend another...
If I’m not back by Monday afternoon I’ve probably been captured and/or eaten by cannibal hillbillies, Leatherface, or both. In the event of my disappearance, please send help.
“The idea that churches can tackle national poverty, take care of those who are...”
– “Let the Churches Do It” Is a Deceptive Myth (via azspot)
We could call it a “deceptive myth” or we could call it what it is:
A blatant lie used in the rich, white libertarian quest for a world in which the most wealthy people in the US can freely exploit the underclass without having to worry...
“Sometimes people don’t want to hear the truth because they don’t want their...”
– Friedrich Nietzsche (via alexdalvateixeira)
There's a fly in my kitchen and my dog is really...
He keeps growling and chasing it wherever it goes. It’s so funny.
IT'S HAILING.
THERE IS ICE FALLING FROM THE SKY.
justbreakaway:
breathtaking:
Cosmic Love /...
“I am someone who lives halfway between fantasy and reality at all times.”
– Lady Gaga (via wildcity)
Man Arrested, Charged with Intent to Murder... →
keepyourboehneroutofmyuterus:
This is truly scary shit. And - ONCE MORE - shows that the anti-choice side is not pro-life:
A man who drove to Madison, Wisconsin to kill an abortion doctor faces federal charges for intending to attack a Planned Parenthood office in Madison, Wisconsin and murder abortion providers. Ralph Lang, 63, was arrested Wednesday night when his gun went off in his...
wherein i'm a asshole
inthefade:
But I’ve been thinking about this all day so I’m going to say it even though you will probably think I’m an asshole.
I’ve seen quite a few people link to the story of the Marine who was killed walking across the street to his ship during Fleet Week. Many of the comments were along the lines of “what a horrible thing to happen to a Marine.”
And yea, it’s sad. But people die every...
“I’m training my grandchildren to use long-range rifles. For what purpose? Well,...”
– Peter Fonda (via jonathan-cunningham)
It’s not a terrorist threat when I white dude does it. We call that “patriotism” here in the US.
(via greaterthanlapsed)
Are you serious? This is like twelve different kinds of fucked up.
beautefantasy asked: Thanks for the suggestions! I'll check them out.
“**TRIGGER WARNING**
Life insurance is something that you pay a premium for and,...”
– Robin Marty, at Care2.com, responding to a Kansas lawmaker’s assertion that getting pregnant from rape is as inconvenient as a spare tire and an event for which women should carry insurance. (via cognitivedissonance)
This would be more shocking if this weren’t a message routinely communicated to...
“How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,...”
– George Washington Carver (via pantslessprogressive) 