Category Archives: Pop culture

Yay, nerdiness

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Dee

No, seriously, what about teh menz? has an awesome analysis of one of my favorite stories ever.   Looking at the actual structure of the old stories, there is no way to read Robin Hood as other than an anti-feudalist … Continue reading →

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Feminist Guilty Pleasure

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Dee

I generally dislike ableist, sexist language, but sometimes things are too damn funny. Behold, Zero Punctuation.  Weak characters are pussies, stupid things are retarded, and everything can suck balls. I feel mildly guilty for enjoying it so much, but hey, … Continue reading →

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My Thorny Virginity (via Communications of a Fat Waitress)

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Dee

Sexuality is a tough subject. The virgin-whore dichotomy breaks down after you reach a certain age. This is one of the best posts I’ve read on the subject of virginity, femininity, and body acceptance. At one point in my life, … Continue reading →

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Today I learned I could be a model

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Dee

A plus sized one. You see, Lizzie Miller, the model of pudgy belly in Glamour Fame, and I are the same size. I wasn’t aware being below the average size for a woman in the US meant I was plus … Continue reading →

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Video games kinda suck like this.

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Dee

Seriously, “Quick, put some breasts on that” isn’t good character design.

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