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more about #assault more comments → La Chica Lucy: Honestly, with the amount of false alarms (I've researched this for my PD), if you want to prevent a break-in, you're just as safe as having an alarm ... more » marvel girl: RE: AJ... If he was at her house, how did he not realize she had a security system? And really, she probably would have let him into the house if he h... more » clevernamehere: Here is my alarm story. I was 14 and babysitting a two year old who did a runner while I was changing him. The door slammed closed behind me, but cl... more » GoldenRatioφ (aka -girl11): A woman in LA was just murdered by an abusive boyfriend while the police were outside investigating the domestic violence call she put in to them. The... more » AlmostDream: I just can't get over how weird the setups are for these commercials. Don't normal robbers break into houses to steal from you? So wouldn't they be m... more » Little Bumble Bee aka:Alwaystheangel: This is one of the Best Target Women, thanks Sarah! #sarahhaskins more » Dakota_55: ah sarah haskins you are so funny. can you imagine how much she must be to drink with? did anyone else notice that she is wearing an engagement ring o... more » Pizza!Pizza!Pizza!: Rape fables. Rables! Raples? #sarahhaskins more » pear.shaped.Sara: Y'all, here's a security measure I've taken recently that had never before crossed my mind and I thought I would share: I have a garage door opener f... more » valhalla_i_am_coming: Having worked for Brinks/Broadview years ago, I can assure ya'll that NOBODY in the call center looks like that guy. Or is that well-spoken, with or w... more » maggiethecat: As fear mongering as these ads are, alarm systems act as a deterrent to many thugs who want to break in and steal all of your shit, no matter what you... more » karmasutra är svensk: I just saw a guy who's been stalking me for months and has almost assaulted me multiple times across the street. I'm scared! I just saw a guy who has... more » esthergreenwood: I don't understand why they're always running upstairs. I would be out the back door or in the kitchen with a knife and/or gun. "Hello Broadview? W... more » Cairn: These ads are insane, but what's interesting is how different groups see them. For example, the empowered woman crowd thinks they infantalize women. G... more » funnyface: Not only is AJ the creepy date way likelier to drug your drink than he is to kick your door in, I heard on like NPR or PBS (because let's face it, I g... more » -
#comicrelief
Sarah Haskins Targets Scary Home Security Ads
We covered the shrill, fear-based badvertising commercials for home security systems in December 2008, in August 2009 and October 2009. Today, Sarah Haskins tackles the same damsel-in-distress ads. More » -
#clips
Rihanna's Interview, Part Two: "[Chris] Had No Soul In His Eyes"
In the second part of her interview with Diane Sawyer, Rihanna reveals that she doesn't hate Chris Brown, and that she hopes he takes his assault on her as an opportunity to "grow up." More » -
#truecrime
"Violence Is Always The Wrong Choice:" Richmond Rape Survivor Speaks Out
At a rally at Richmond High School yesterday, a pastor read a statement from the victim of last weekend's horrific gang rape — she acknowledged her community's anger, but cautioned against letting violence beget more violence. More » -
#truecrime
Bay Area Homecoming Dance Becomes Scene Of Brutal Crime
Brace yourself for the most stomach-turning story in a long time: on Friday, a 15-year-old girl was brutally gang-raped after a homecoming dance in a suburb of San Francisco, while as many as 15 teenage boys stood around, doing nothing. More » -
#cryingshame
Get Off My Spawn!
Roger Stephens, 61, has been charged with felony cruelty to children for allegedly slapping a crying 2-year-old girl in an Atlanta Walmart, telling her mother, "If you don't shut that baby up, I'll shut her up for you." [AP] -
#badsports
Roethlisberger Accused Of Rape, ESPN Says Nothing: "That's Rape Culture"
Andrea McNulty, a hostess at a Lake Tahoe Harrah's, is suing Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for raping her. So why did ESPN tell its reporters not to cover the suit? More » -
#asorryapology
Chris Brown Apologizes For That Thing He Did
Chris Brown's video apology is notable for several reasons, first and foremost that it's difficult to tell what he's actually apologizing for. More » -
#notablequotable
South African Rapist Asks Forgiveness, Speaks Out Against Rape
"My advice to young men who feel under pressure to rape, is to surround yourselves with good friends. [...] And above all, to grow up respecting girls." — Dumisani Rebombo, a rapist-turned-gender activist in South Africa [BBC] -
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#dirtbag
Kiefer Sutherland To Turn Himself In
- Kiefer Sutherland may be looking at a minor assault charge in NYC for headbutting designer Jack McCollough. The real problem?
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#tomockapredator
To Catch A Predator: The "First Time," Every Time
I've noticed that, in this very popular show, Chris Hansen always manages to catch abusers during their very first attempts at trying to have sex with minors - "first" that is, according to the predators. -
#violence
Complicated Conversations
Ladies: There's an awful, upsetting picture of Rihanna making the rounds. We won't ignore it, but we also won't post or link to it. More » -
#horrorstories
WTF
Hope Steffey called the cops to report an assault by her cousin, so they took her to jail and strip-searched her. Now they're suing the Cleveland TV station that exposed their horrific behavior. [Shakesville] -
#no
T-Shits (Part 2)
A T-shirt that reads "I Beat It Like Chris Brown" is available for sale. (Related: we're available for pitchfork and torch wielding!) More » -
#crimesofpassion
Exotic Dancer Set On Fire Outside Club
A woman and a man doused an exotic dancer with flammable liquid and set her on fire outside the L.A. club where she works on Thursday morning, burning more than 60 percent of her body. More » -
#badvertising
Brinks: Home Security For Modern Day Damsels In Distress
Have you ever been home alone without a husband to protect you, when you spot a burglar with a crowbar outside your window? According to the ads for Brinks Home Security, it's a common occurrence.
