I admit to finding this blog parody, Seriously So Blessed quite funny but also rather mean-spirited, because poking fun at mummy blogs? Well, it’s a pretty soft target.
Sociology
Economists with crying babies on aeroplanes
Using persuasion on crying children is something that non-parents are convinced will work — until the moment they become parents themselves and realize their own utter stupidity.
G’day, Bingo Viewers!
There’s been an uptick over the last few weeks in site visitors clicking on links to Anti-Feminist Bingo and Anti-Feminist Bingo #2 – since comments on those posts have been long closed, I invite you to comment here instead, should you feel so inclined.
The Barbie Distortion
[t]he media images and fashion icons that we aspire to emulate are constructions. Like billboard signs and magazine editorials, the pictures are manipulations that distort our sense of normal bodies.
New Zealand goes to the polls
New Zealand has been going to the polls today. I’m less than an expert on NZ politics, so here are a few links for you.
Liveblogging should start Real Soon Now at The Hand Mirror. Check out their recent series of posts on the leadup to the election.
It speaks! Podcast: Sexism, Skepticism And Civility Online
Have you sometimes wondered what I sound like? You can hear me conversing with Kylie Sturgess on the Token Skeptic podcast: Episode Eighty-Eight – On Codes Of Conduct Part II – Sexism, Skepticism And Civility Online
It’s time.
It’s Time: new ad from Get Up.
Meme of the week: Casually Pepper Spray Everything Cop
UC Davis Police officer Lieutenant John Pike is sure getting around the internet this week – photoshop justice is harsh.
Tis the season of food guilt
You don’t need to feel guilty for what you choose to eat, and you have nothing to make up for, and no reason to apologize. You don’t need to titter and say “Well, maybe just a little bit more” when… Read More ›
Stay classy, Kyle (rhymes with vile)
Mumbrella: Sandilands threatens to hunt down ‘piece of shit’ News Limited journalist for reporting negative viewer reaction to show
Hoyden About Town 