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more about #guns TopLevelExecutive: I love how this chick is constantly being built up as some sort of feminist icon or survivor despite the fact that she's consistently shown herself to... more » Scout: and you know the interwebs are FULL of comments, from fucktards, saying : "see, this bitch needs to be put in her place, no wonder Chris hit her!" lo... more » laurasaurus: This is a great analysis, and well-needed. Sometimes we forget that pop culture and music and such is multi-layered. Also, it's kind of refreshing to... more » Maggita: If Fifty Cent did a music video sitting on a giant tank, I believe the song would be "Every Man's Fantasy." more » lisas: Rihanna loves an unsubtle double-entendre as well (I KNOW, a pop star, go figure). I took "so hard" to refer to her toughness as well as a metaphorica... more » PaigeTurner: That was really fascinating, Dodai. I just wish that showing strength didn't translate to becoming your oppressor. I understand that it probably has ... more » SaintNora: The Mickey Mouse helmet is amazing, and the scenes with her in it are very very tank girl. I love these video analysis articles, but this has to be m... more » Cimorene: I like this analysis, but sometimes I think that reading every move that Rihanna makes as a reference or response to her assault is kind of like readi... more » PhillyLass: Does Rihanna write her own music? And how much say does she have in the end result of her music videos? Given the observation that her label once moni... more » yeahisaidit: I'll be happy when military imagery is no longer representative of power, strength and fortitude. War is over. more » Ms. Take: I was in an abusive relationship in my late teens and I remember coming out of it and putting up this "tough girl" facade for the years following. I ... more » Armed with Vitriol: As someone who has felt powerless before in my life (Iwon't do details) I understand completely where she is coming from with this video (which I ador... more » jianna: Rihanna's many outfits in this video make me really want a GaGa Rihanna collaboration someday. 5 and 6 are especially gaga-esque. Did the pink tank ... more » hortense: I can respect that she's putting out these images and breaking away from both her former label-made image and the Chris Brown incident, though I don't... more » rodmanstreet: Slide # 9 looks very familiar to me. I can't think of where I've seen it before, though. I'm really crushing my head trying to figure it out. more » Armed with Vitriol: I love this video. It's badass. And I want a pink tank. Do you think I can drive that on the streets? more » Alohamaid: It doesn't seem so threatening? That man just tried to sell you hollow point bullets and it doesn't seem threatening now? more » maeella: Major Dad! more » banana_grabber: I recently read this blog by the 'Christian' survivalist, conservative, racist, homeschooling mom who was pregnant and royally pissed that she couldn'... more » Adah: Lee, you're not Annie Oakley because you're locking your elbows. more » -
#filmschooled
"Hard" Times: Analyzing Rihanna's New Video
The new video for Rihanna's track, "Hard," hit the web late yesterday afternoon. The message she's sending comes through loud and clear: She's hard. As in tough. But as we all know, there's more to this story.
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#oldiesbutgoodies
Lady's Got A Gun: Moms Love Fashion, Firearms
The garage-sale raiders at Everything is Terrible found this video from the '80s encouraging moms to use guns — and to know what they are and not be afraid of them, apparently. "Let's do some shooting. Then we'll go shop." More » -
#clips
Bullets Flew On Rachel Maddow's First Date With Girlfriend
Last night on Jimmy Fallon, Rachel mentioned how some loons show up to Town Hall meetings with weapons. When asked about her stance on guns, Rachel admitted that her first date with her girlfriend was at a shooting range. Smokin'! -
#eightisenough
J&KP8: Kate Gosselin Has A Target In Mind
Last night, on Jon & Kate Plus 8, Kate went alone to a shooting range where she "could take out a lot of [her] frustration." She (jokingly) asked if there were any covers of tabloids she could hang as targets. More » -
#mixedbag
10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week
Many weeks, we come across stupid stuff on TV that might fall through the cracks. In Mixed Bag, we collect those odds and ends, for a multimedia compilation of pop culture crap. More » -
#therighttobeararms
"The Ethicist" Takes On Guns & Women; Reinforces Gender Stereotypes
Perusing the NY Times homepage yesterday, an interesting link caught my eye. One tiny line of type read "Women Need Guns" which piqued my interest enough to click over and check out the argument.
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#oldiesbutgoodies
My Name Is Beretta Minx.
"I'm 22. And very petite. My size is actually one of my greatest charms since I tuck so easily into your pocket or purse. And I'd love to spend some time with you." [Vintage Ads] -
