Tag Archives: gay marriage
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
Trending Up
Two years in a row more than half of Americans have reported being in favor of same-sex marriage. That is a trend, and I shall celebrate it as such: Here’s how it breaks down: This poll didn’t show the split … Continue reading
There’s a Twist!
What do you all think of this Renault ad? “Times have changed.” I like the idea, but something about the execution seems off. I kept expecting the dad to be escorting the daughter down the aisle to find another woman … Continue reading
Filed under Advertising, Gender
I Don’t Like Places That Discriminate Against My Friends
A few months ago, we had a bad experience at a local bar when a waiter referred to my latina friend as “the tan one.” What may have just been poor word choice turned ugly when the owner of the … Continue reading
Filed under Gender, Politics, Really Good Writing by Other People
Sunday Scraps 41
1. EQUALITY: How can we combat the misguided and preposterous belief that allowing gays to marry will someone lead the way to people marrying toasters, dogs, and dead people? A handy diagram to hand out to all your idiot friends. … Continue reading
Happy Friday. You’re Welcome.
And just so there is no confusion… this is obviously, most definitely NOT my family. There will be no grandbabies for quite some time. Promise. Related Post: New York legalizes gay marriage and I quietly celebrate in the back room … Continue reading
Filed under Family
Guest Post: “I Will Never Really Have to Come Out”
Today I get to introduce you Sarah B. She wrote me the most amazing note after my GMP piece “Do You Hope Your Child Will Be Straight?” and ever since I’ve been fantasizing about a guest post. Today’s the day! … Continue reading
Filed under Gender, Guest Posts, Really Good Writing by Other People
Sunday Scraps 26
1. REALITY: Has reality TV gone too far with the suicide of Real Housewives star Russell Armstrong? Virginia Heffernan thinks so, and suggests some sort of “this is fiction!” badge adorning “reality” TV. 2. TESTING: I read a lot about … Continue reading
Filed under Advertising, Education, Gender, Hollywood, Media, Politics, Really Good Writing by Other People, Sex
“Soul-Splintering Panic”: How Marriage Inequality = Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Directly and indirectly related to the legality of gay marriage, here are two really amazing, thought-provoking essays. You should read them both, but in summary: Andrew Sullivan on The Daily Beast: On top of being gorgeously written, Sullivan’s essay is … Continue reading
Filed under Gender, Politics, Really Good Writing by Other People
