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The Toast : Horrifying Stories Made Anodyne and Comforting: I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream

Tue, 7 Jun 2016 19:01:51 +0000

This seems like the appropriate place to tell the story about how I tried to take a classic sci-fi course at Hunter. Was a bit worried when the syllabus had I think one short story by LeGuin and no other women. Was more worried when the teacher went on and on about how much he loved stormship troopers. The movie. This was our first reading, we had to do some writing about our impressions of it. I, of course, mentioned the disgusting misogyny/racism. The (white, male, natch) teacher told me it was satire. I disagreed. He accused me of getting "emotional" and being "too involved". Only class I've ever quit, and I full-on flounced in the middle of that class, right after he said that. I also wrote a letter complaining about him to the dean and head of the english department, though I doubt it did any good. Being a pulsing jelly would serve him right.

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Thu, 26 May 2016 22:01:28 +0000

It's my ringtone! I told my fiance that whenever I entered a room I wanted people to go "Here comes the generAL" so she gave me the next best thing. It makes me happy every time.

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Fri, 6 May 2016 18:52:08 +0000

I know it's prooooobably too late in the open thread for many people to see this, but here goes anyway. I remember a discussion some time ago about dentists who are nice and do not shame/yell/scold, etc. I know my teeth are bad! I know what I should do, I just clearly am NOT WILLING to do it! Scoldings will not help! Ugh. I need to see somebody, but I am a-scared of the judgement. Anyone have any recommendations for dentists in the NY area, or some kind of yelp for dentists where I could look for nice ones? Thanks!

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Thu, 21 Apr 2016 16:34:45 +0000

That is the exact same pronunciation my mom uses! And now I use it to, just because it's habit. But I also say things like "FOR MY BLEEDING VAG" and "it's like the elevator scene in the shining down there!" and "BLOOD FARTS" so I feel like it evens out?

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Tue, 12 Apr 2016 20:54:39 +0000

Awwww, thank you. That made me feel much better today!

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Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:34:31 +0000

I do all the dishes, because my fiance hates doing it with a fiery passion, but it evens out, cause I don't have to laundry evaaaar. But there is a slight issue in that we both have some issues with spoons/energy levels, so we also try to be forgiving when things pile up. In other words, there is a big pile of dishes in the sink and I don't waaaaaaaanna. But I'll get to it eventually. Sigh. Really, we just need a butler or something, we are Bad at Grownuping.

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Fri, 1 Apr 2016 21:03:47 +0000

Oh ugh. I'm so sorry, that sounds terrible. If you're in the NY or Long Island area, I HIGHLY recommend the Women's Health Pavilion, esp Dr. Santiago. She's WONDERFUL. I've been dealing with an unfortunate cascade of lady-parts nonsense in the last couple years (ruptured cyst, mysterious cells in cervix, surgery, just barely escaping cervical cancer...fun). They have surgeons and doctors and everyone is professional and lovely. Also, Dr Santiago is like the Fastest Hands in The West (of my vagina) which I REALLY appreciate.

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Thu, 31 Mar 2016 14:37:34 +0000

I have a sibling who's lived in Vegas for many years as a teacher, and my dad is now retired there. They both like it a lot. The suburban areas are basically like any other suburb, and there's lots of awesome hiking and parks around. Very pretty and nice weather. It's really easy to avoid the Strip if you hate it. Fear not!

The Toast : Just A List Of Every Concert I Have Ever Been To, Followed By An Apology

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 17:15:47 +0000

My first concert was Deep Blue Something (as in Breakfast at Tiffany's), but I was like 7 so I just sat on the bar and fell asleep. It was a pretty good nap! Lilith Fair at around 12. GooGoo Dolls (opener Fastball who were AWESOME) was my first "concert" without my parents. It was in the CYC gym. We sat on bleachers. Jonny Reznick wore a cowboy hat and my bestie and I had an only half-joking argument about which one of us he winked at. DAVID FREAKING BOWIE, BEST THING EVER. Opener Stereophonics! Counting Crows like 5 times, once they coheadlined with John Mayer but I left 2 songs into his set cause he was SO BORING). Girlyman, every time they were in NY. I miss Girlyman. I have no regrets and no shame for any of it. Edited because I can't believe I forgot about going to see Savage Garden! I was so in love with them.

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Wed, 23 Mar 2016 16:58:50 +0000

I JUST WENT TO AN EXHIBIT ON THIS AT THE NY NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM AND IT WAS THE GREATEST YOU SHOULD GOOOOOOOOOOOOO. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/dinosaurs-among-u... LOOOOOK AT ITS WONDERS!

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Wed, 23 Mar 2016 16:55:33 +0000

My fiance's grandmother, as we were driving her home past a Catholic church said "oh if they're catholic it's ok to hit them." Fun fact: That was NOT the worst thing she said on that drive! Additional fun fact: Said fiance's brother is currently very seriously dating a devout Catholic who had just cooked this woman Thanksgiving dinner (in part, anyway). D:

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Wed, 23 Mar 2016 16:45:28 +0000

I hate to tell you this and spoil your delusion, but pigeons have flown into my head TWICE. Once into the back of the head, and once crashing INTO MY FACE AND BOUNCING OFF MY GLASSES. People mock me because I cringe from them. Pigeons: just as dickish as every other bird.

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Fri, 18 Mar 2016 23:08:37 +0000

I am in AWE of this gif. Thankyou.

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Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:23:23 +0000

Any Toasties have recommendations of KPop artists for a beginner? I saw some snippets recently and LOVED them, but I have no idea where to start! I trust Toasties in all things, so I figured if anyone could help, it would be here.

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Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:20:49 +0000

I am LIVING for this season. I'm a HUGE Rupaul and drag race fan. I even loved last season, although I agree it wasn't great and SENDING TRIXIE HOME OVER PEARL WTF (not over it yet, in case you can't tell). It did have Katya though, shining light that she is. But this season is already KILLING IT. So many talented queens, the challenges are good, and this week's elimination?! GIRL I FELL OUT. God I love camp. Straight culture is just so boring in comparison. Also, who wants to ask me about the feminist linguistics paper I wrote about the use of feminine language on the show (and my regrets that I wrote it before the controversy over She-Mail)?

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Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:15:37 +0000

You are wonderful, too! Whatever you wear will be fabulous. Go kick life in the face!

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Fri, 18 Mar 2016 16:14:18 +0000

Yup. Sometimes I just watch seasons 1-5 because the last two have so many things that piss me off, but even a terrible episode of Buffy is more enjoyable for me than a good episode of many other things. Also, WILLOW.

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Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:13:36 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this! Exactly what I needed for a pickmeup after a crappy day. So impressive!

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Fri, 11 Mar 2016 19:47:15 +0000

O HAI secret sister! Our mom sure can be fun, huh? My mom used to be really heavy and in the last few years has gotten super in shape and fitnessy. Which is great! I am happy for her! But now she's up my butt about it, and I am perfectly happy being a little chubbers, so she can just suck it. Bringing it up is especially painful, I am so sorry. My mom does similar stuff and it's been really hard to reconcile my feelings of "my mom is a good person and she loves me very much and she is awesome in many ways" with "my mom is kind of mean sometimes", but like....she can be a real dick. I'm still trying to get used to that and hope someday to work up to being able to call her on it, like I would with anyone else. It is the dream! Also, obviously you know this, but you are perfect and wonderful, your body is awesome, you look fantastic. Your mom is wrong. So there.

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Fri, 11 Mar 2016 19:35:55 +0000

I finally bought and read a copy of Haunting of Hill House! I really enjoyed it. It was very creepy and psch-mo-logical, muchly enjoyed. Although the intro mentioned the horrible 1999 film version (it said, do not watch this version) and now I remember that I SAW that and it was SUCH CRAP. I wish it could have remained blocked from my memory. UGH. HOLLYWOOD STAHP.