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Yes.
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I did not know that, but it makes me extremely happy, because HITW and RA are maybe two of my favorite things on the planet. I reckon there's a bootleg out there somewhere? *fingers crossed*
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I mean, there's a lot going on here. Am I waking them up because I'm sleeping next to them? Or do I just have the opportunity to rouse anyone in the world out of a dead slumber by scaring the pants off them somehow? If it's the former, I'll do Ryan Reynolds. The latter ... Bart Stupak.
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I read this question as "if you could wake up anyone tomorrow, who would it be?" and I like that a lot better.
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Oh, fun! Nightlife: Hole in the Wall, Velveeta Room, Deep Eddy Cabaret, Rio Rita (Bloody Marys!), Shangri La, Jackalope, Ginny's Little Longhorn, Ego's (karaoke!). Shopping: North Loop (stretch of vintage/indie awesome--particularly Room Service), Cream Vintage on the drag, Allen Boots in SoCo (more for the experience than anything else), Wimberley Market Days (road trip). Have funnish!
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Ayo, there are some mysteries in life we're not meant to have answered.
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Because then I couldn't be bitchy and nosy, and I rely on those things for at least 25% of my daily vitamin intake.
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Hopefully my grown-up, real newspaper job will not offer, as graduate school did, copious opportunities to imbibe. Should drunkenness happen, though, I fear I will not be able to restrain myself. We shall have to wait and see.
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Certainly! Maybe I will even write a new joke.
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I shall be a staff writer, hopefully concentrating in crime stories. If you've got anything juicy, send it my way!
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Alas, Heartless Doll was not particularly profitable in the grand scheme of Village Voice needs, which is an unfortunate reality of modern journalism. I hope to continue carrying the HD torch (in a more limited capacity, sadly, what with time constraints) on Girl On Top.
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Because I am going to be a SRS reporter at the Dallas Observer, righting wrongs and sticking it to the man with thoughtful and long-winded feature stories about crime, oppression and what-have-you.
However, you'll very likely be able to find me in Austin this summer on a t00b with a High Life in hand. -
asked by amybeckerman
As a feminist writer and anthropologist, as well as a comedian familiar with how that particular genre works, it's my job to offer thoughtful and hopefully educational commentary on things that could be potentially detrimental to women and to further the feminist cause. I articulated why your show was problematic--and also that I can appreciate what you're doing generally. I think there's a difference between judgment and asking serious questions about whether particular behaviors, values and beliefs may appear to be innocent, but in fact have serious consequences. I certainly didn't insult or judge any of the participants personally, and I wouldn't pretend to know what those women have "been through." However, those things are unrelated to my critique of the overall execution, which is that it utlilized the sexualization and objectification of women and their bodies in order to promote breast cancer fundraising, and while the ends were admirable, I think the means are unnecessary, demeaning and somewhat trite. Obviously this show was created by women, however, I do believe that women can and do objectify themselves, more often out of ignorance than anything else, and often because they prefer to work within the existing system than to change it. And that is totally their call and as long as they're aware of their reasoning, I have little to no problem with it. I'm glad you raised the money, but because of what I believe as a feminist, I can't fully endorse the way in which it was done. We all believe we're working toward improving women's lives. I will add: there is an awful lot of blogging and feminist thinking being done on why sexy, tit-centered breast cancer events and fund-raising materials are less than ideal, and I encourage you to check them out.
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I presume that you're talking about the feminist fight, because that is my predominant battle, secondary only to lobbying to get Miller High Life back on tap at the Hole In The Wall bar in Austin.
But yes, it can be difficult to maintain a positive outlook in the face of so many things working against you when you believe in feminism. Not only are feminists working against individuals, institutions and cultures that are actively and explicitly misogynist and sexist, we're also working against widespread ignorance, both willful and innocent. What I like to remember is that there is, however, a "we." And "we" need every single person we can get to further the causes of equality and happiness and health for people of both sexes and across the gender and sexuality spectrum. Because every voice that speaks up and says, "Actually, I don't believe that," or "You may not know this, but that is offensive and oppressive when you do/say that," might plant the smallest idea in the most closed mind, but it's an idea that will filter out to the larger system. Baby steps. If you get overwhelmed by the enormity of the challenge--and it is enormous--instead try to refocus on the small ways you think you can make a difference. (Blogging, conscious tweeting, sharing thoughtful news stories with friends and contributing time or money to good, feminist causes, to name a few things that often make me feel better.)
People can be assholes. But they can also be taught to do, say and believe better. If you don't keep up the fight, who will? The voice of hate, misogyny, sexism, racism, homophobia, etc. is loud and strong. So we have to be louder and stronger and fucking fierce. And that means we need everyone shouting as loud as they can. -
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Oooh. Very difficult to say. My initial thought was "Jesus, Etc." by Wilco, but I think I might end up wanting something with more aural variety or layers. Which makes me think I'd pick something by Explosions in the Sky or even Queen. That said, I don't love those bands as much as I love the Beatles, and so therefore I'm going to pick "A Day In The Life."
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There's plenty problematic about it, that's for sure. Many feminists take exception to the sexualization of breast cancer (save the titties, etc.), because the thinking behind it implies that women are worth saving because men like their breasts, not because they are human beings.
I suspect the people behind this show probably thought they had good intentions, and I suppose I'm glad they raised money for this cause, but I think there's a better and more conscious way to do it. It's also important to note that the comics who performed are four young, very pretty, white and thin women. It would have been much more interesting (and I would give their show a lot more leeway) if they'd hired comics who did not fit into traditional beauty standards. -
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If said OU grad is the writer of that question, I can say, with all certainty, no. There is little I find less attractive than crappy grammar and spelling.
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