Did someone throw a bloggers gender awareness week thing and I missed the notification? Maybe I'm just noticing it a bit more, but discussions on objectification, stereotypes and dodgy attitudes seem to be everywhere I look at the moment. andrewducker reposted The Rules yesterday and the comment thread at that link is worth reading. Following that, SB made a ( Read more... )

I am, naturally, disgusted at this Boots advert. Not, as it happens, because it sends the message that women need to look good to get a man. Nor because it perpetuates the conformity agenda, and also not because it says women are the problem. It does of course send all of these messages, but that's not the biggest problem. The biggest problem?
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I do not believe this. CanMag- Pics- GM's Transformers!: “The first time I saw the new Camaro, while touring the GM Design Center, I knew immediately that it would be the perfect ‘Bumblebee,’” said Michael Bay, the film’s Director. He continued, “It’s got beautiful lines and a classic, timeless look. There were no other cars that came even close. I ( Read more... )

Look, I know you've had a quiet week for the most part, but I think it's time to explain a few home truths.

1. I do not have a PayPal account
2. I do not have an eBay account
3. I have no real interest in OEM software
4. I have never bought a ticket in the Netherlands lottery
5. If I want to look at porn, I will go and look at porn you don't need to mail me with ( Read more... )