March 2012
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February 2012
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On Sexual Harassment in the Fighting Game... →
Look, I haven’t been a gamer in awhile, and even when I did play regularly I wasn’t a high level player. But the point here is that I play fighting games. I have little aptitude for shooters or platformers, and while I like RPGs there’s only so much of them I can take. No, the truth is when I’m pissed and I wanna game, I’m going to pull out Soul Calibur 3 and just...
Last thoughts before going to bed...
edman:
thelichqueen:
The fact that Lucy Liu is going to be Watson is the only reason I’ll be watching the US Sherlock Holmes adaptation!
But also, um, why is she being Watson instead of Sherlock?
I mean seriously guys.
She would make an awesome Sherlock.
And if not her, another woman would be nice.
Especially another woman who is a POC, because having Lucy Liu be a white woman’s sidekick...
WatchGuys.
GUYS.
(Also, seeing that this premiers the same night as Wrestlemania, all I can think now is “CM Punk, the Prince who was Promised.”)
Dear Buzznet →
breesays:
Next Wednesday is my last day as a full time employee of Buzznet. I’ve been here SIX YEARS which is almost longer than I’ve had my favorite pair of jeans, three times as long as my longest romantic relationship and 1 year longer than my 2nd job ever. What can I say? I’m kind of a lifer.
Are you familiar with the phrase “fly by the seat of your pants”? I am that kind of person. I...
A Girl's Guide to Being Friends With Girls:... →
Nothing cute or funny this week. I’ll be blunt: we need to work to stop our culture of victim blaming. Now.
Batgirl!: Lauren Faust Interview about Super Best... →
gailsimone:
fyeahbatgirl:
here at io9
Some quotes from the interview:
According to Faust, there are five episodes of SBFF, and they’re each only a minute and 15 seconds long — just long enough for to set up and resolve one really good joke.
As for where the concept came from originally, she says she was…
Urgh, want to see this SO BAD.
From the article:
And unlike some other...
breesays: Anticipation's On The Other Line →
breesays:
I guess this is where I tell you that a week from tomorrow will be my last day working at Buzznet. As much as I’m completely rooted in the site, I knew I wouldn’t be there forever. (No one is anywhere forever).
But you know how you have this ideal scenario of how and when and why you’ll leave…
So incredibly happy for you, Bree. I know the future holds great things for you and...
I launched my Kickstarter for my solo album! →
nicholasreed:
So, I launched the Kickstarter for the How I Became Invisible full-length studio album! It’s going to be about the planets, and full of goodness! Please spread this link everywhere, and consider pledging some dollars to helping me fulfill a dream! I’m going to need all the help I can get!
http://www.howibecameinvisible.com
Also: expect to see this link a LOT over the next 35...
Why my new roommate is awesome:
nessalh:
She is totally okay with my decorating the living room like the Slytherin Common Room and the dining room like the TARDIS console room.
The Nerding of Nerd House.
And my bedroom gets to be The Batcave. This is important.
The 8 Stupidest Defenses Against Accusations of... →
Being a straight male is tremendous fun and sexuality’s lowest difficulty setting: You know what you want and everyone else in your demographic will praise you for being able to do it. No one else on the spectrum of sexual orientation can say that. If women hate you for cursing about how stupid “bitches” are, it’s not because you’re the victim of an anti-male...
Oh Shit
theriotmag:
Sorry gang, I should have checked my source more carefully. That previous Santorum quote was fake.
Here’s the scary part: It was completely believable coming from that asshole, wasn’t it? D:
25 Extremely Upsetting Reactions To Chris Brown At... →
theriotmag:
TRIGGER WARNING: ABUSE AND VICTIM BLAMING
What’s even more upsetting? I’m sure there are FAR more than 25 examples of this out there. What the fuck is wrong with the world when we are somehow teaching girls that it’s okay for someone to beat you so long as they’re attractive and (supposedly) talented? And what the fuck are we supposed to do to change it?
Raise your hand if you've ever felt personally...
panasonicyouth:
haguenite:
100% relevant to today.
fuck you, “Lovers Walk.” it still hurts.
You know that big death in the comics?
NO, NO YOU DON’T. BECAUSE IT DIDN’T FUCKING HAPPEN, JOSS, YOU BASTARD.
Geek Girl Con 2012 Announced!
gailsimone:
One of last year’s most wonderful surprises is BACK.
This August, in Seattle, the GEEK GIRL CON, one of the most fun, beautifully organized and inspiring conventions I’ve ever attended is back, back, back and I cannot WAIT.
Regardless of how you identify on the gender chart, this con is not to be missed. There are speakers from television, fiction, comics, gaming, cosplay, and...
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The Romantic Comedy Guide to Dating Like A Totally...
(Originally published on Buzznet on 2/7/2011. Reposted here with some changes.)
Valentine’s Day is almost here again. And I bet many of you are feeling the pressure of being horrifically and painfully single. Well, there is always help. And I’ve gone to the best of sources for that help.
In the interest of giving the internet community the best and most balanced dating advice...
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An Unwitting Vow of Musical Celibacy
In my life I’ve gone through periods of musical monogamy (staying true to just one band/label/genre/album).
I’ve also been musically promiscuous (I will listen to ANYTHING, baby, just try me).
But in the past few months something has slowly been happening. I’ve been going through longer and longer periods of silence. Music was just a thing I put on sometimes to avoid talking...
25 Reasons That Writers Are Bug-Fuck Nuts →
And they are ALL COMPLETELY ACCURATE. Especially the one about a cat minotaur.