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“Three Tragics and a Comic”

Gallery of the Absurd on wrinkles and gender.

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The Quicksand of Facebook

Last week I received an invitation to join facebook from someone 15 years my senior (I’m late 30’s; he’s mid-50’s).   The invitation came from a person I will call Mr. X, an alumnus of my college with whom I … Continue reading

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American Symphony Orchestra Performs Opera By Ethel Smyth

The American Symphony Orchestra presents works rarely if ever performed in public and its brilliant music director, Leon Botstein, insures that each season is one of genuine if sometimes uneven discovery. Last Sunday Edith Ethel Smyth’s opera, “The Wreckers,” was … Continue reading

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Some Silly/Funny Videos

The Mom Song Bumbo II – The Return Wedding Horror Trailer My Muffins Do It Yourself Lava Lamp The Norman Rockwell Code Trailer

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Strange is in the Eye of the Beholder

A friend went me this link because he thought it was surprising to see someone vomit on television. I thought it was far more remarkable to see the vomiter openly discuss menstrual pain on camera. Okay, you’ve been warned; click … Continue reading

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Halloween Costume Sure To Scare Vegetarians

Trademark lawyers will be relieved to learn that it is “officially licensed.” But will that lead to more trick or treat candy, or less? –Ann Bartow

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Still More Humorless Feminism

In gummi form.

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Today South Carolina Celebrates “Cockfest”

Do I make this stuff up? No I do not. –Ann Bartow

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You Might Be A Feminist If…

Well this post sure beats a Jeff Foxworthy rant!

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Bong Hits For Roberts

Over at Prawfsblawg, Jeremy Blumenthal reports that when Chief Justice Roberts visited Syracuse University a couple of protesters held signs saying “Bong Hits 4 Jesus,” one that included a case citation, and another’s said: “Roberts, Don’t Taser me, Bro!“

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Is The U.S. Ready For A Woman President?

Samantha Bee tackled that question here.

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“Batgirl” clip from 1966

Ooooof! Kapow! The sexism! And, best avoided if you are allergic to ham.

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Micro Enyzme Action from the 1970s

Watch here. Whew, when was the last time you saw men dominating a commercial for laundry detergent? And how did that football player get blood on his knee? –Ann Bartow

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“Top Ten Hillary Clinton Campaign Promises”

The Letterman version – read them at Unapologetically Female.

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“Sweetener wars reinterpreted as feminist history”

Via Rebecca Tushnet, who says: “From Overheard in New York (ignore the crass headline). Clever, and also up-to-date on the news…”

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Betting the Bippy

My father is a man whose vocabulary  tends toward the mainstream.   If  he hits his thumb with a hammer, he may let out a “goddammit” or two, but he is rarely more profane than that.   He does, however, … Continue reading

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Not Particularly Subtle Carmera Advertisement From Decades Ago

I think that’s Ally McGraw.

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“Curse Selection”

The Closet Optimist asks: Have you ever noticed that dropping one little letter turns a “course” into a “curse”?

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The Hillary Nutcracker

I find this sort of amusing but I understand that not everyone will, and also that I won’t have much else in common with some of the folks who do too. Here’s one of the “product features”: The Hillary Clinton … Continue reading

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Gently Amusing YouTube Clips

The Crosswalk Prank; the Really Crowded Wave Pool; the Pachelbel Rant; the Nixon Peabody Parody; and Funny Cats.

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Spoken Word Feminism

Here!

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What Do You Suppose It Tasted Like Before?

Apologies if you are reading this while, or shortly after eating.

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Scenes From A Sofa

Person A, sprawled across a couch, and speaking to a large, assertively cuddling feline: “Hey, this isn’t comfortable. You’re suffocating me! I need space. Ouch, that hurt! Sorry, kitty, you have to go. This isn’t working out.” Person B, lurking … Continue reading

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Unsolicited Dating Advice

If you are ever in someone’s home, and find out they own towels like this, run! Run away!

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Fire and Ice

This photo of the Pavlof Volcano in Alaska also makes a great illustration for faculty meetings! Story here.

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Humorless Feminist Hygiene Around The World

From Mimi Smartypants: I accidentally purchased a maxi-pad instead of a tampon from The People’s Revolutionary Tampon Machine (stupid unlabeled vending knobs—but at least I got my quarter back to try again). The maxi-pad box was labeled in many languages … Continue reading

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Slut Spurt

Something is lost in translation in this photo of a children’s store in Copenhagen by feminist poli sci prof Debbie Halbert.

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Flying Dogs!

More here! My small to medium sized mixed breed dog is 13 years old and she can still jump up and look me in the eye when I am standing. I think she might be part kangaroo. –Ann Bartow

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This Post Is For Vegetarians With Immature Senses of Humor

The Jack in the Box chain is running commercials that conflate the word “Angus” with a four letter body orifice that also begins with the letters “an” and ends with the letters “us,” described as follows: … In “Chuckles,” a … Continue reading

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Crochet A School Lunch!

From here!  

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Eight Random Things About Marcia McCormick

1. My grandmother, born in a tiny town in Iowa (pop. less than 200), spoke Irish as a child, and I wish that total assimilation had not been the model of the day. 2. When I grow up, I want … Continue reading

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Eight Random Facts About Sharon Sandeen

In response to Ann’s tag, here are eight random facts about me. I am still trying to think of who I want to tag. (I was never good at that game.) 1. My first career ambition was to be a … Continue reading

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Eight Random Facts Meme – Generation 4

Ann tagged me, so I’m it.   Here are eight random facts/habits about myself and tags to eight other bloggers.   1.   Books that have influenced my thinking include: The Diary of Anne Frank; The Campfire Girls’ Handbook; The … Continue reading

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Eight Random Facts Meme

Got tagged by Dr. Violet Socks so here goes: 1. When I first started law school I wanted to be a union-side labor lawyer, but in my second year I discovered Copyright Law. 2. I didn’t apply for judicial clerkships … Continue reading

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South Carolina Cocks

Janet Halley should move here! This Outsports writer observed: … South Carolina may be the only place in the nation, where a stadium full of 80,000 rabid, gun-lovin’ fans will yell”Go Cocks!” without any hint of irony or shame. In … Continue reading

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Evidence that Hillary Is Not A Humorless Feminist!

Via Feministing.

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If I’d Had Black Paint And A Vandalistic Impulse…

I’d have altered this enormous billboard on Unter den Linden in Berlin to edit out the letter “C” … –Ann Bartow, with props to Bridget for laughing appreciatively when I suggested this in person!

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Blogging From Amsterdam

From the Bibliotheek, where the Internet is free! As opposed to my hotel, where it costs $22 euro (about $30, ouch) a  day, and I am far  too cheap for that. The  museums (especially this one) and the architecture and … Continue reading

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Federalist Society Underwear

Boys sizes only. Other “Illegal Briefs” punditwear here. Something about the “Dick Posner” option gave me the giggles. –Ann Bartow

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I wish I was rich and could buy a pair of these for everybody in the blogroll!

See e.g. this. I’d get Bridget Crawford the matching tiara as well! –Ann Bartow

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People In Oregon Town Look At Traffic Posts, See Penises and Get the Vapors?

“Residents of Oregon town say shape of traffic posts is offensive” Not sure I’m buying this story but if it does reflect more than sweeps week snark on a slow news day, town residents probably ought to stay away from … Continue reading

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Sometimes Nora Wants A Penis

Read this Mimi Smartypants post for the details.

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The Four Basic Guidelines of Blogging…

Via Mary Dudziak, who writes: I was a little sheepish about mentioning to anyone at my press that I have a blog. I was afraid the reaction might be like that of my 16-year-old daughter, who, upon hearing that I … Continue reading

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Sing It!

This, of course. See you Thursday. –Ann Bartow

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Back From a Fantastic Trip to Israel

I had the great pleasure of traveling to Israel and presenting a paper at this terrific conference, plus I fit in a fair bit of sightseeing. If you ever get the chance to travel to Israel, go! I’m very glad … Continue reading

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FeministLawProfs Theme Song: The Results Are In

Selection   Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves (Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin)  51% Something to Talk About (Bonnie Raitt)  33% Just a Girl (No Doubt)  15% Hillary Clinton chose Celine Dion for her theme song.   Our readers have … Continue reading

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Final Round: What Should Be the FeministLawProfs Theme Song?

Here are the top three contenders for the FeministLawProfs theme song.   Cast your vote by Thursday, June 28 at 5:00 p.m.   Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves (Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin) Something to Talk About (Bonnie Raitt) … Continue reading

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Round Two: What Should Be the FeministLawProfs Theme Song?

Hillary Clinton has  announced the winner of her campaign theme song here,  and we at FeministLawProfs  are not  far behind.   Here are the songs that received at least two votes in the first round of our poll.   Choose … Continue reading

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Overheard Conversations

At a banquet: Person A: What IS this? It kind of tastes like grits. Person B: I think it is polenta. Person A: What is polenta? Person B: Italian grits. At a private residence: Person A: What’s you cat’s name? … Continue reading

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Freebie Ad For AT&T’s Ten Dollars Per Month DSL

Haven’t heard about AT&T’s bargain ten dollars per month DSL? The Consumerists theorizes this is because AT&T doesn’t want you to know about it: As part of a concession made to the FCC in order to get its mitts on … Continue reading

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