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Keeping Creepy Under Control
Some links that neatly bookend aspects of a problem that many people experience, either as targets of creepiness finding that their social group is not stepping up to back them up, or those worrying about their particular social habits being perceived as creepy when it’s the last thing they want to be. Also? Enough with the Aspie bit already!
A little advice gleaned from Condescending Wonka
If, after saying something, one feels the urge/need to say: “I don’t mean that in a creepy* way“, THEN ONE SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER THAN TO SAY IT IN THE FIRST PLACE.
Salma Hayek “still” breastfeeding – world can’t decide whether to jerk off or prosecute
This is a montage of images from hyperventilating stories about Salma Hayek “Still”! Breastfeeding! At! 13! Months! The world has burst into a babblefest of gossip about how bizarre this is. There has been an outpouring of shock and disdain, complete with accusations of perversity and child sexual abuse. Here’s a sampling of the buzz. [...]
“Revealed: the Butcher of Bega”
[image source: the Daily Telegraph. The book in his hand is, I believe, Kathy Reichs' novel "Bones to Ashes", the story of a forensic scientist investigating the murders of three teenage girls. Fucking creepy.] There is a followup article on Dr Graeme Reeves in today’s Telegraph. “Revealed: the Butcher of Bega”: Hundreds of former patients [...]
Creepy #19085: Real Estate Advertising
Via Eric Bramlett, the Top 10 Worst Realtor Headshots. Somehow, this one* only came in at #2. Creepy creepy creepy. [Hat tip to Simon.] * Description: A preschool-age girl in full makeup, with red lipstick, platinum blonde hair, earrings, and a red singlet and capri pants. She has been posed next to a bed, in [...]
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