You know the X-Files movie must drawing nigh, as internet sightings of Gillian Anderson posed sexily with alien props have increased by as much as 300%. (Popoholic)
Amy Winehouse will be damned if she succumbs to lung disease. Nope: she’ll bake herself into a delicious snack before she lets that happen. (WIMB)
Since Barack Obama has been slandered all over the internet for the past year-plus, it’s about time liberals started some unfounded rumors of our own. (SlowlyGoingBald)
Meanwhile, in a completely founded bit of Obama dirt — apparently he tricked Dustin into feeling special for a hot minute. For shame. (QuizLaw)
OK, I’ll be the first to attest that an eloquent, articulate speaker, a writer does not necessarily make. But the irresponsible, cavalier attitude the Jezebel girls display towards subjects such as rape and birth control makes me wonder if we’ve really just seen the women behind the curtain. (HuffPo)
Jessica Simpson shows up Pam Anderson with the old adage that living well is the best revenge. Uhhh… Burn? (IDLYITW)
All I can say is that I grew up with “Tom & Jerry” cartoons and you don’t see me unloading rounds into my wall to solve the occasional rodent problems. (AgentBedhead)
I tried Activia yogurt, and I just found it to be high in calories and not particularly good tasting. Anyone else think they’re full of shit, pun intended? (SeriousEats)
Sad: Brad Taylor from “Home Improvement” stays at Choice Hotels. Sadder: He got tased by hotel staff. Saddest: He’s suing for less than a typical yearly salary at most entry level jobs. (The Blemish)
After decades of wasteful clothes laundering — could it be? We’re finally getting the washing machine… of the future! (mental floss)
John Williams continues his Top 100 Favorite Albums list: 95-91. (ASWOBA)
Thanks to Jaci — the best Dance Dance Revolution performance I’ve ever seen by someone with only one leg, after the jump.
Wait...it's sad because he isn't suing for a ridiculously high sum way out of proportion to the actual damage?
Posted by: Ann at July 8, 2008 4:10 PM
I couldn't even get through the jezebel video. It's like they take pleasure in not standing for anything. "Slut" is not a profession. No little girl says I want to grow up and have sex with men and write about it for a living. I can respect a woman's decision to have sex with whomever she pleases, but sending the message that irresponsibility is a respectable lifestyle choice is unconscionable. I was molested as a child and when I see women like this and am infuriated by how they glamorize their lifestyle. There is neither honor nor dignity in demeaning women who choose to respect themselves.
soapbox moment over.
I'm pretty sure John McCain lost his virginity to Laura Ingalls Wilder. But that's just what I heard. Homeboy is old as fuck.
Posted by: Elle at July 8, 2008 4:16 PM
You know the X-Files movie must drawing nigh, as internet sightings of Gillian Anderson posed sexily with alien props have increased by as much as 300%.
In related news, explosions of Dickies rose 400
Also, John McCain, in an effort to assure people he isn't racist, explained how he caught Crispus Attucks after her was shot.
The Jezebel girls? Yeah, totally fucking appalling.
Posted by: Megan at July 8, 2008 4:36 PM
The Jezebel girls? Yeah, totally fucking appalling.
Posted by: Megan at July 8, 2008 4:37 PM
Well, it wasn't intentional, but some things are worth saying twice.
Posted by: Megan at July 8, 2008 4:39 PM
Wow, that was fast. The Jezebel thing, for me, is kind of exposing the "woman behind the curtain." There is this new and disturbing trend that young women especially seem to think makes them feminists: Saying outrageous and shocking things does not a feminist make. It is all about empowerment, and those poor girls don't have an ounce of it.
Appaling? Yes. But everyone seems to be getting their knickers in a bunch over clips that the huffpo clearly did some editing on. The whole thing is bewildering, like Slut Machine and Moe thought that the tone of the whole thing would be different. Like wearing sneakers and jeans to a formal event. Anyway, if you can get your hands on the whole interview, I think you will see that Liz edited it down to make them look even worse. I'm not defending what Moe and Slut Machine said, but I also think there was a bit of a smear campaign. Just sayin'.
Posted by: AllGussiedUp at July 8, 2008 4:45 PM
Aaaaand I just totally rewrote Stacey headline for this story. HA HA ha...
sigh.
What I meant--and in my own words--is that these women are the product of half-hearted feminism. They are confusing "shocking! and outrageous!" language with empowerment.
Check out the Jezebel website. You'll see that a raging commentary war is being waged in which no one approves of Moe and Tracie's actions. At least Anna realizes this and posted on it.
Posted by: S.P. at July 8, 2008 5:13 PM
So where are the half nekky David Duchovny pictures? 15 years later and I still want to gnaw on his lower lip.
I'm sorry. I think I just overshared.
Re: Jezebel, I followed some of that comment war last night, it got up to 700ish last time I looked before signing off and it had devolved into bitchery and bickering. The problem I have is not with Moe and Slut Machine being too drunk to speak clearly and saying some ill-advised things; I just hate that they make you audition to comment over there, it's so harshly policed sometimes, and the stuff they were saying would have gotten any commenter banned for life. The hypocrisy of it was completely overwhelming.
And Im not the most articulate of people when I'm trashed, but damn, they sounded like complete morons. Even taken in context it's hard to maintain respect for them.
Posted by: MG at July 8, 2008 5:45 PM
Well, that all sounds unpleasant.
BUT, on the topic of future washing available right now, the front loaders are fantastic. They're pretty expensive but highly efficient and quiet.
I like Gillian Anderson better with shorter hair.
BUT, I also like Gillian Anderson, period. Looking like a dress is falling off of her is not unpleasant either. Garsh.
Oh God, did it ever hurt to watch the Jezebel Girls. I'm sorry, but if you're going to label yourself as a serious journalist, ACT LIKE A SERIOUS FUCKING JOURNALIST. If you're going to say something shocking and provocative, at least make it intelligent. And how in the hell can these two bimbos justify using the "Pull Out" method as either birth control or STD prevention. For sex comlunists, these two really don't know anything about sex.
Posted by: Jeremy at July 8, 2008 5:56 PM
I have never taken Jezebel seriously and didn't think I was supposed to, so I'm not crushed.
But I am Gillian Anderson's bitch so whatever she's got going on is okay with me.
Posted by: greer at July 8, 2008 6:00 PM
The Jezebel girls f*cked it, but is anyone really that surprised? I've never seen anything anywhere, nor read anything to refute these two being wildly irresponsible with their actions and their words. The fact that they write for a website that's been labeled as a bastion of feminism doesn't make them feminists, nor does it make them role models, and anyone that thinks differently needs to seriously reexamine their idols. Winnstead got exactly what she wanted: two irresponsible bloggers; she then brought them onto what was billed as a comedy/discussion show, offered them alcohol, and expected to have a serious discussion on rape and birth control?
Please. There was ample opportunity, if she was so offended, to admonish her guests, redirect the interview, and even apologize to audience members that may have been upset with the outcome. Instead she labels herself "Terminator 3" due to her abortion track-record and continues. And now she comes out on top, playing this debacle for all the attention and press it's worth.
The whole thing is absolutely disgusting, but I'm most disgusted by Winnstead. I knew the Jezebel girls were assholes from the start.
Posted by: David at July 8, 2008 6:29 PM
You know, I may not nod my head to everything I read on Feministing, but that video pretty accurately sums up why I prefer it to Jezebel.
Also, forgive me if this comes out as decidedly UN-feminist, but re: Gillian Anderson: Holy fucking Christ on a chocolate cupcake. She is getting hotter with each passing second. She is now a danger to everyone around her.
"I knew the Jezebel girls were assholes from the start."
It's kind of like getting offended by the guys from cracked.com. I mean, what did she expect?(Yes, I go to cracked.com every day, thanks for asking.)
"Also, forgive me if this comes out as decidedly UN-feminist, but re: Gillian Anderson: Holy fucking Christ on a chocolate cupcake. She is getting hotter with each passing second. She is now a danger to everyone around her."
TK, as a woman and a feminist I would be insulted if you didn't feel that way. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: greer at July 8, 2008 7:28 PM
So where are the half nekky David Duchovny pictures? 15 years later and I still want to gnaw on his lower lip.
Although he is not the dreamboat he was 15+ years ago (it's been that long?! Holy fucking shit), DD is still just a sex machine. I will probably always enjoy looking at that man.
Posted by: Jerce at July 8, 2008 8:39 PM
Gross. This is why I read Feministing. Jessica Valenti would shit a brick over this.
And how could anyone ever be offended by the Cracked writers? They hold a special place in my heart.
Posted by: Lannie at July 8, 2008 8:56 PM
RaveDave: Fuck you. Even if you thought you were being funny, fuck you.
jezebel: well, yeah. At first, I thought it was kind of clever and funny and then it dawned on me that I was about 15 years older than the average poster, they make you AUDITION to comment on their cut and paste entries (WTF?), and just saying "I fucked five million dicks" doesn't make you a feminist. Or even entertaining for more than 30 seconds.
I read Slut Machine's own blog and it just made me feel incredibly sad.
So yeah, screw jezebel. They're just ridiculous. The comments here about it just verify how much I love pajibans.
Posted by: Anastasia at July 8, 2008 10:28 PM
As a fan and supporter of Jezebel, I was disappointed and incredibly confused by SM and M during the interview, but still... I really feel something went completely amuck there. It's such a departure from their usual discourse.
Elle, it's incredibly sad to hear what you went through, but, if Tracie wants to be a slut as a profession, that is her right. She has also has had interesting and insightful things to say that are often funny as shit.
As proven by the comments here and the 1,000 plus over on jezebel.com it's clear how easy it is to get up onto that high horse when somebody else fucks up. What I wish is that the Jez ladies had spoken up right away and explained what happened, instead of leaving everything to conjecture and inviting this shitstorm.
RaveDave, go suck on one of your roofies and fuck off, if that was your idea of a "joke." If that wasn't a joke, seek counseling. There should be no room on Pajiba for idiotic inflammatory comments like that. Seriously, do you guys monitor the comments here at all?
Posted by: AllGussiedUp at July 8, 2008 10:52 PM
I read Jezebel every day actually. I'm a pretty avid fan. Still, that interview was disappointing. It's sad that they've become known for their drunken ramblings here, when most of what they write on their blog is very insightful and well-written. And hilarious, I must say.
Posted by: Jenna at July 8, 2008 11:10 PM
While I do find Jezebel entertaining a times, they've never really been my flavor of feminism. Maybe they are skilled at articulating their opinions in print, but the writers just don't seem capable of the same in the flesh and certainly not after downing a few. They were doofy and sounded completely misinformed and immature about rape.
And TK, it will be a sad, sad day in Mudville the day a man's expressing his feelings about a woman's hotness is deemed un-feminist. There is nothing wrong with pointing out a foxy lady 'cause some of us are fine.
J-to-the-z-to-the-bel is the Perez H. of feminist blogging. I have no idea why Pajiba keeps on linking to them on occasion, when it was clear from the moment they ascribed pre-pubescent lip hair on Dakota Fanning to an eating disorder that they're not half of what they think they are and, many times, even the contrary.
The best thing to do at this point is to stop encouraging them. They have as much feminist value as a Hello Kitty bag (sure it's pink, but that's about it).
Posted by: MJ at July 9, 2008 7:33 AM
I agree wholeheartedly with everything said above.
Anyone heard the new Beck?
Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at July 9, 2008 11:50 AM
Nice, Skit. Trying to turn a halfway decent discussion into a music forum. Why don't you check out another site?
Posted by: Conrad (last name withheld) at July 9, 2008 11:53 AM
SHUT YOUR STUPID GODDAM MOUTH CONRAD! YOU THINK YOU'RE SO GODDAMED COOL BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? YOU'RE A DOUCHEFACE!
...and you have an ugly baby. Yeah, I know they're all beautiful in God's eyes and all that bullshit, but your baby looks like he's contracted some sort of advanced super-measles. Seriously. I hope you kept the receipt... Maybe you could sell him online to a genetics lab... Or better yet, him grow old enough to enjoy a couple Halloweens - you'll save you a bundle on costumes, plus he might win some costume contest dough. On the other hand, that might not be such a good idea. If he's ever let outside the house (or cellar, where you'd undoubtedly keep him chained to the water heater), the townsfolk might freak out and form a fire & pitchfork mob...
Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at July 9, 2008 12:01 PM
Nice. You've got some nerve there, Jeremy. Obviously, you've never seen a newborn. Then again, you wouldn't, seeing how you leave any woman unfortunate enough to date you the moment she mentions children.
You're an ass.
Posted by: Conrad (last name withheld) at July 9, 2008 12:03 PM
I'm an ass? How about you're the ass, Conrad? It's the only logical explanation for the ugly turd-baby you crapped out...
How's Connie? Still "dancing"?
Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at July 9, 2008 12:05 PM
Call me. Now. This is not the place...
Unless you want me to "leak" the Wendell tape. Is that what you're shooting for?
Posted by: Conrad (last name withheld) at July 9, 2008 12:13 PM
We both know there's no tape, douchebag. However, a simple phone call to the Kenny's Diamond Shack will allow me to share Connie's schedule with everyone who frequents this friggin' site. Hell, you might even find yourself with another "unexpected" surprise. Hopefully the next one'd look less... you-ish.
Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at July 9, 2008 12:17 PM
No tape, huh? We'll see about that. You might want to lay low for a while, as I'm almost positive the things that went on in that video were a definite violation of... I'm not even sure. It's just sick and wrong. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I almost wish it were you absorbed in the womb. What you did (or let happen) to Wendell was truly reprehensible.
Posted by: Conrad (last name withheld) at July 9, 2008 12:32 PM
IT. WAS. HIS/OUR. BIRTHDAY. You stupid ass. Everything that went on that night was 100 percent legal. And as far as a video goes, unless the donkey handler, the double-jointed belly dancer, or the rhesus monkey were wearing a concealed camera, THERE IS NO TAPE. Minimus had a kick-ass time that night, and you're just pissed we didn't invite your sorry ass...
Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at July 9, 2008 12:37 PM
Consider yourself screwed, you ignorant prick.
Posted by: Conrad (last name withheld) at July 9, 2008 12:39 PM
^^ what the H-E-double hockey sticks is going on up in here?? ^^ Are Skittimus Maximus and Conrad (last name withheld) old enemies or something? I can't wait to refresh and see what happens next!
Gillian Anderson does, indeed, "grow hotter with each passing second", TK. And I actually still think Duchovny is hot, too.
Whatever, Conrad. If such a tape existed, I believe you'd be a helluva lot less likely to release it. Especially if you actually watched it. Let's leave it at that...
Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at July 9, 2008 1:04 PM
What the hell's that supposed to mean? Of course I've seen it, you idiot. Why the hell else would I even bring it up?
Posted by: Conrad (last name withheld) at July 9, 2008 1:05 PM
Apparently, you didn't watch it close enough. Take another look at the double-jointed belly dancer (unless you were too busy staring at the donkey's nether regions)... I know her face is covered with the veil, but that tattoo on the small of her back should look familiar... Hmm, doesn't a particular asshole cousin of mine have a wife with the same tattoo? Gosh, I think so! What's her name... Bonnie? No... Not Bonnie... Lonnie? No that's not it... Help me out here, Conrad...
Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at July 9, 2008 1:09 PM
God, I hate you. Don't bother coming over for the cookout this weekend. I'd invite Wendell, but unfortunately, he's "attached" to somebody I'd rather not associate with.
Posted by: Conrad (last name withheld) at July 9, 2008 1:24 PM
Ditto on the hate, compadre. Send Connie our love...
Posted by: Skittimus Maximus at July 9, 2008 1:25 PM
Yay review of the new Beck album!!
Posted by: katy at July 9, 2008 1:39 PM
"Over the years Amy has been addicted to alcohol, all sorts of drugs, men and even knitting."
So... knitting is now a dangerous addiction?
Posted by: Pea at July 9, 2008 1:51 PM
All I can gather from the watching the full Jezebel video is that they were blindsided. Lizz is just as much to blame for the terrible outcome as Moe and Traci
Posted by: whereismymind at July 9, 2008 2:22 PM
Any day that I get the tasty treat of Schizo Skitt is a damn good day.
Posted by: Nicole at July 9, 2008 2:23 PM
Indeed, Nicole. Remember when Michael Bay used to happen?
Ohhhh! Okay, yeah, I've halfway tuned her out but I thought it was something imbedded in a link. Yeah, that guy's pretty good at staging the porny lame closeups and such, but the models tend to look a bit vacant.
Don't know if it's a fact, but I was told that the owner will base his sizes on the girls he's hanging around with so they're both unstandard and mutable. I'm kinda surprised there's an actual pair of normal looking pants for sale though.
Sarina, I do remember those good old days.
I've completely blocked her out, for no other reason than the fact that they are actually using the word "slack." Firstly, it's "slacks," and secondly, ONLY MY 74 YEAR OLD GRANDMOTHER WEARS SLACKS. Everyone else wears pants or trousers.
Jay, I've heard that rumor also. But as I don't buy the products, I don't care.
Wait...it's sad because he isn't suing for a ridiculously high sum way out of proportion to the actual damage?