Jezebel: Communism

Fox News Exposes Muppet Movie's Communist Agenda

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:30:00 EST

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In a recent segment Fox Business Network wondered "Are Liberals Trying To Brainwash Your Kids Against Capitalism?" and it's hard to argue that they aren't! (Particularly when you roll your eyes and scream while the one liberal on the show speaks.) Several Fox anchors and a representative from the Media Research Center are furious that the villain in The Muppet Movie is oil baron Tex Richman. If you just look at recent kid favorites Cars 2 and There Will Be Blood it's clear that Hollywood is trying to bias children against big oil, and capitalism in general. And don't get them started on that new "food insecure" muppet! As one pundit remarks, "There's all these programs to take care of hungry kids. Why would that muppet be starving?" (We're not sure either. Let's ask the 17 million American children who often go hungry.) More »

Michele Bachmann Wants Us To Be More Like China

Cassie Murdoch — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:50:00 EST

Did you know there was another Republican presidential debate last night? Well, there was, even though they just had one on Wednesday. Apparently these candidates are desperate for as many opportunities to open their mouths and end their candidacies as they can possibly get. This was the "Commander in Chief" debate, in which the candidates tried to talk about how qualified they were to be Commander in Chief. Michele Bachmann definitely proved she's up to the task, as long as what she's commanding is the People's Army of Confused Individuals. Here's what she had to say about where she'll lead us: More »

Women's Magazines That Aren't Selling Anything (That You Can Buy In A Store)

Irin Carmon — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST

I was only half-heartedly looking for fashion in Cuba — it helped justify my presence there awhile back — and didn't really expect to find it. Still, somehow fashion — on "runways," even in a magazine — was everywhere. More »

Insert Dick Joke Here

Katy Kelleher — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST

Cuban authorities announced that they are offering free penis implants to men whose "sexual suffering does not respond positively to traditional treatments." While over-40s and those with diabetes are given first priority, the government program will soon be expanded. [Independent] More »

Donkey Throng

Anna Holmes — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:15:00 EDT

[Beijing, October 1. Image via Getty]

Love Kids By Candlelight

Anna Holmes — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:50:00 EDT

[Hong Kong, June 4. Image via Getty]

While Mao's Away...

Anna Holmes — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:10:00 EDT

[Beijing, June 3. Image via Getty]

Silver Linings?

Anna Holmes — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:10:00 EDT

[Beijing, June 1. Image via Getty]

"I Found Out The Guy I Like Is Racist. Should I Sleep With Him Anyway?"

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:00:00 EDT

It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the "advice" column in which we attempt to solve everyone's problems with an herbal remedy. (Remember, kids: Don't do drugs!) In this episode, Rich helps me answer questions about how to not look like a creep, guys who wet the bed, and Corey Haim. Got a burning question? Send it to potpsych@jezebel.com. (Please keep them short; they're verrrry hard to read when stoned.) More »

Victoria Beckham Descended From Communists, World Stops Making Sense

Megan Carpentier — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:30:23 EDT

German researchers have discovered that Victoria Beckham is the descendant of Communist Carl Heinrich Pfänder, who fled to London in 1848 after participating in the failed revolution with Karl Marx. In other news, up is down, lions have lain down with lambs and black is now officially white. [Reuters]

Bob Novak, by the way, is retiring today to focus on his brain tumor. That's a kind of karmic bullshit. [Editor & Publisher, Media Matters]

Gasoline prices are dropping, though, just as Obama announces that he thinks we should open up the strategic reserves to lower prices. [LA Times, NY Times]

In response, the McCain campaign is distributing tire pressure gauges to mock Obama's energy plan. Do they have a dedicated group of fratty morons making up strategy there or something? [Politico] More »

Marc Jacobs Says He Eats Breakfast; We Are Doubtful.

Jennifer — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Marc Jacobs eats breakfast? Does he throw it up afterwards? [WWD, last item]