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more about #racism thesciencegirl wields the truth like a mighty axe.: Everyone should go read Latoya's latest post on Racialicious. And if you're inclined to write an obnoxious knee-jerk comment, DON'T. Just read it an... more » Kilotwat: Heavens, that lady in Maryland bumbled for 5 days with a boxcutter but still couldn't extract the fetus from her unintended surrogate? It'd have been ... more » La Chica Lucy: Me: tall brunette girl minding my own fucking business, buying some bread at Trader Joe's in Danbury. You: tall douche bag with a giant ego, who was c... more » jenrobe: There's already a lovely plaque dedicated to Obama on the gates of his old primary school, and the day of the election the students went nuts, it was ... more » La Chica Lucy: Nude photos are not something that ANY boy should receive. Trust. There are already enough talented, whip-smart women who can't ever run for office be... more » GlitteryUnicorn: People fart in Danbury, CT? more » logruszed: I think it's cute when my girlfriend farts. more » cinematheques: My mom is from Taiwan and she's extremely independent and definitely rubbed off on me. She is great believer in education and opportunity, and she wai... more » AgnesGrep: I love farting. Farting is a wonderful activity. I love all of my farts. On the other side the phrase "near perfect body" made me stabby. I hate tha... more » stealthird: "You fart like a Clydesdale" gets points for originality as a pick-up line, but I'm willing to bet it doesn't generate results. I sure wouldn't date t... more » cinematheques: The story about the kidnapped woman had the best possible outcome I could ever hope for. Also, this reminds story me of the French horror film Inside. more » mllej: Yeah the Pub Cheese gets to me too, lady. more » sybann: I'd like to see what the artist on missedconnectionsny.blogspot.com would create for that CL post! more » LucilleMcGillicuddy: OK, I admit I cut one in the Westwood TJ's but my body is nowhere near pefect. more » kookla: If I was hit on everytime I farted at Trader Joes, I would be the female version of Tiger Woods. more » Lymed: I really never thought that when I had kids, one of the things I would need to teach them is the dangers of sharing nude pictures. more » sassyredhead: My farts tend to sound like an elephant. I realized this a couple of weeks ago and seriously got a mad case of the giggles in bed at like midnight. I ... more » Le Kangourou de Kataroo: Flick: Are you kidding? Stick my tongue to that stupid pole? That's dumb! Schwartz: That's 'cause you know it'll stick! Flick: You're full of it! Sc... more » special_boots: The exact same post is on the Washington, DC missed connections. No clue whether the original was a fake (angling for Best of Craigslist, perhaps?) or... more » badmutha: "Fart like a Clydesdale?" That is hilarious! She should go out with him. more » -
#leftovers
Man Seeks Farting Trader Joe's Hottie • Indonesia To Erect First Obama Statue
• Via BuzzFeed here is a love story for the ages: "You farted in Trader Joe's - m4w." We'd love to see what the New York Times missed connections poetry does with this one. • More » -
#infashion
Australians Can't Get Enough Of Blackface
Today in fashionable racism, we have: An Australian magazine with a familiar-looking cover, and a Karl Lagerfeld-directed movie that features heavily made up European models in Chinese roles. How very The Mask Of Fu Manchu. More » -
#racerelations
Commenting About Race Is Complicated
Yesterday, Latoya riffed on a Wall Street Journal article about the new black Barbie dolls, and the prickly issue of reflecting a vast diaspora of people in one mass-produced toy. Her post was great; some of the comments were not. More » -
#no
Newspaper Portrays Ohio Senator Nina Turner As Aunt Jemima
It doesn't matter that the paper is black-owned and the usage was in the context of an editorial cartoon; it's not right. [Editor & Publisher] -
#leftovers
On The Shelf: Hillary Vs. Sarah • Study: Police Ignore Rape Claims If Victim Is Drunk
• Sad, sad news: Going Rogue beat Hillary Clinton's memoir in sales with 700,000 to Clinton's 600,000. However, the awesome Secretary of State received a much bigger advance of $8 mil, while Palin was only offered five. • More » -
#toolittletoolate
Blog Apologizes For Racist Image
The blog hosting a racist image of Michelle Obama has removed the picture - which was No. 1 on Google images - and issued an apology. However, Google warns that it could easily reappear. [Guardian] -
#sicksadworld
Google Explains Racist Search Results
Apparently, if you search for Michelle Obama in Google images, the first thing that appears is not a likeness of the First Lady, but instead an extremely offensive and racist picture. More » -
#boooo
Saturday Night Live's Cold Open: Full Of Fail
Dear Writers and Actors of Saturday Night Live: That China Cold Open? Apart from the fact that it was painfully unfunny, it was marked by straight-up racism from start to finish. More » -
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#leftovers
Lebanese Singer Sued For Racist Lyrics • Crowd Boos Sarah Palin At Book Signing
• Haifa Wehbe, a famous Lebanese pop singer, has come under fire for singing a song with racist lyrics. The song is from a children's album, and includes the line: "Where is my teddy bear and my Nubian monkey?" • More » -
#lowprofile
Good To Know: Sarah Palin Believes In Racial Profiling, Glenn Beck
Sarah Palin believes that political correctness is for fools and racial profiling is the way to stop violence. Thing is, if (as she tells Sean Hannity) "liberals' heads explode" over her comments, it'll be due to exposure to utter stupidity. More » -
#leftovers
Even Wild Horses Need Their Girlfriends • Fire Turns Irwin Land Into An "Animal Graveyard"
• A research team has found that female friendships within bands of wild horses can lead to better reproductive success. They believe that the bonds between females may help the horses fend off annoying males, and thus reduce stress. • More » -
#leftover
Willem's Ass "Unlikely To Cause Sexual Excitement" • Malia: "I Just Like Having Knowledge"
• The British Ad Standards Authority have decided to go ahead and give this ad for Lars von Trier's new film Antichrist a pass because even though it shows a little naked ass, they don't find it particularly arousing. • More » -
#artintheageof
Art In America: Painting Gets Pulled From White House Following Furor
As soon as the list of art works requested for display in the White House was released, every political blogger suddenly turned into an art critic, and Watusi by Alma Thomas somehow made it to the center of the storm. More » -
#foodfights
Food Racism Isn't What We Thought It Was
When we saw the phrase "food racism" used on CNN, we got all excited. Finally, someone is about to discuss grocery store discrimination and food deserts as a matter of public policy! Oh wait no - it's about tacos. More » -
#scary
The "Fat Black Lap Dancer" Costume
Wow. Add it to the anorexia costume on the official list of The Worst. [Sociological Images] -
#birthofanation
Start 'Em Young
Upon arriving at the Milton Keynes Hospital, an unnamed pregnant woman immediately requested an all-white staff for the delivery of her child. Her request was denied, but hospital officials are launching a "full investigation" into the incident. [Independent] -
#leftovers
Sotomayor Dressed For Success • DNA Evidence Helps Solve Cold Cases
• On Saturday, Sonia Sotomayor addressed a group of former classmates and alums at her 30th Yale Law School reunion. She revealed that the nomination process was so tightly controlled that even her clothes were chosen for her. • More » -
#sad
Louisiana Interracial Couple Refused Marriage License. Not 200 Years Ago. Today.
"I don't do interracial marriages because I don't want to put children in a situation they didn't bring on themselves," Keith Bardwell, the parish justice of the peace says. "In my heart, I feel the children will later suffer." [AP] -
#valleyofthedolls
Mannequin Sales Mirror Fashion Industry Prejudices
According to Marc Lacroix, manager of one of the world's leading mannequin producers, European designers don't buy black mannequins, plus-sized mannequins are irrelevant, and Saudi customers only buy the headless and limbless. More » -
#blameitontheaaalterego
Race Relations
Just a thought: Instead of seeing Halle Berry struggle with a racist alter-ego in Frankie and Alice, an edgier film would have been something that grapples with one's own internalized racism, Ã la The Bluest Eye. [Guardian]
