Category Archives: Advertising
Rosie in the News #6
Last weekend, the National Park Service opened a brand new visitor center at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Homefront National Historic Park. Why there is slash in the name, I’m not entirely sure. Bad case of indecision? The event kicked off … Continue reading
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Sunday Scraps 61 (Delayed on account of flames)
1. YOGA: A student project pokes fun at the ubiquitous Lululemon bags with a spoof product. From positive affirmations to “Your worth as a woman depends on people looking at your butt.” 2. DIET: From iVillage, a collection of stories … Continue reading
Filed under Media, Body Image, Advertising, Politics, Gender, Sports, Chicago
Cover Art
Clearly, Newsweek was feeling a little cover envy after Time‘s intentionally and successfully controversial breastfeeding cover. I wonder what was on the cover of Time around the rest of the world. They don’t have a great track record…. Related Post: … Continue reading
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I Will Not Be Joining Your Gym
Yesterday, I thought about joining a gym. It’s in my building, group classes, shower access, blah blah blah. I went to investigate and it turns out, I will not be joining this gym. Here’s why: The scene: The lobby of the … Continue reading
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Rosie in the News #1
New game, clap your hands! Today begins a new series of posts we’re calling Rosie in the News. Rosie holds a special place in my heart for its ability to symbolize the intersection of lots of things I like to … Continue reading
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Sunday Scraps 45
1. TIM: Interview with Tim Gunn in Mother Jones about his childhood, his It Gets Better spot, and consistently being the best thing about Project Runway. 2. PEGGY: Watch Peggy Orenstein (author of Cinderella Ate My Daughter) on Anderson Cooper’s … Continue reading
Filed under Advertising, Body Image, Books, Education, Gender, Media
Stupid Shit They Try to Sell Me Because I have Boobs
A promotion for this device arrived in my inbox yesterday. It’s called a Cleava! What do you say? Want one? “Ladies be in control with comfort and confidence while concealing your cleavage or creating a layered look in a cool clever … Continue reading
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