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Womanist Musings : Yep, You’re A Racist

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:32:37 +0000

Tagging on to agree with this comment (and the post itself). I can see where Smooth's approach would be useful and appreciated but a lot of the time I feel like...well, if Privileged Person doesn't care about my existence I don't really care about approaching him or her with an olive branch or anything. You just don't always feel like wasting time breaking down how something is racist or sexist or what have you, I've been on/seen both sides of that now so I think can feel it.

Womanist Musings : Conan O’Brien Attacks Trans Women

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:04:29 +0000

Thank you for posting this. This is so blatantly offensive I can't even believe he went there. Ugh, it's embarrassing; I do like Conan but too often he gets away with shit like this (as well as repeated use of fatphobic punchlines). It just shows you can still get away with shaming and othering people for a quick laugh. ETA: whoops sent too fast, I wanted to say that I agree with that last paragraph especially, it's pretty much what I think when I hear people cry "oh you're just too sensitive" and/or "you can't take a joke!" etc etc.

Womanist Musings : Drop It Like It’s Hot

Sat, 8 Aug 2009 22:43:06 +0000

Somewhere in between having the longest week ever I managed a post about the Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard pointing out one of the many ways it's looking really problematic, notably joking about hate crimes towards Asians. Because hate crimes bring the lulz I guess.

Womanist Musings : The Diva League Are Not The Good Kind Of Blacks

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:00:49 +0000

What the fuck is "Not exactly Barack Obama" supposed to even mean? That one line of commentary managed to pack so much ignorance. Jesus, they were doing a dance act. Why can't a group of black transwomen represent America? I didn't even realize this was the point of America's Got Talent anyway. So many questions...the Diva League handled it really well with their final comment. Fucking ignorance.

TransGriot : Happy Birthday President Obama!

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 06:16:45 +0000

So many great birthdays this week. Happy birthday Mr President! (whoo leos) Also, thank you for further birther smacking-down.

Womanist Musings : Sunday Shame: Coffee Denial

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 12:46:26 +0000

I've recently become addicted to McDonald's iced lattes (hazelnut thanks). I...I don't know. I don't even like coffee drinks. But I tried one out of curiosity one day and now I'm pretty willing to sell out my closest family member for 2.75 + tax. Just another step in Mickey D's diabolical plan. MAD THEY CALLED ME. And ginger ale. And carbonated water. This is bad because my skin reacts horribly to carbonated drinks. And I think it's just a southern thing, but those damn Andy Capp fries. I thought I was going to go into withdrawal when I went off to school & thought I'd never see them again but Rite Aid became my willing enabler.

TransGriot : Computing Reeducation

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:43:51 +0000

Forgive any random run ons I make, but this post just spoke to me today...augh when I got my laptop for college last year I was over joyed! Finally my own possession! Until I started using the damn thing. It definitely took some getting used to. Everything is so...flat (and laptops are not made for laps at all) & I'm using Verizon broadband so I can't just hop on the internet whenever I please without some work (and using precious 5 GB). I thought I'd never get used to it but I agree that the portability is definitely a plus, I can carry it around everywhere and I feel strangely independent with it, as I've always had to share a desktop in my house. I think it'd be a great idea for you to have one as a back up.

Womanist Musings : Sunday Shame: When I Am Alone Edition

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:16:53 +0000

*makes sure no one is looking* Eh, I chew dead skin, off just about any part of me, mostly fingers and toes. Sometimes because my boobs are fairly small I find myself just holding them or groping them for no reason when it's really hot or cold out--but if I'm not careful I'll find myself doing this in front of others. I OBSESS over pimples on my body & habitually pull out the tiny hairs on my elbow. And lastly, oh god did I ever used to pick scabs. Yeah that's enough, I'll just get my coat.

Womanist Musings : Drop It Like It’s Hot

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:36:24 +0000

Thanks to Alas I found this really great article on publisher Bloombury white washing book covers--and surprise surprise, other publishers do the same. I really hate book covers anyway, and if I can I usually immediately remove them, so this is something I've never even thought about. It's really great.

Womanist Musings : 8 Year Old Victim Blamed For Her Own Gang Rape

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:30:08 +0000

The discussion of this incident virtually erases the actual pain that the victim is going through in order to paint the family as backward savages, who have steadfastly refused to accept enlightened American ideas of gender. Thank you for this post, I think I saw a mention of this horrible story earlier but I only skimmed because the "family blames victim" headline told me all I needed to know--or I thought. I didn't know about the family being from Liberia. Unfortunately I can just see the news bowling over the victim to wave the finger at the foreigners *sigh* and I had no idea what to think about the family blaming the little girl but maybe there is a language barrier going on? Also, I thought Everyday in the western world victim blaming occurs and it is rarely understood to be damaging. and everything following is a really good point that needs to be made :/

Womanist Musings : Abstinence-Supporting GOP State Lawmaker Admits To Sex With 22-Year-Old Intern

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:23:28 +0000

Yeah we're the same folks that want hand guns in bars (as long as you don't drink. In the bar.) and like to send out racist emails (as long as it's only to other racists!). Why am I not surprised? I really quit my state.

Womanist Musings : Obama The Witch Doctor

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:21:04 +0000

If you look on the Talking Points site, from the comments apparently the body Obama's head was shopped onto isn't even a witch doctor (or, you know, a medicine person)? I'm not sure about that but I'm also wondering why a "witch doctor" is communist/socialist/fascist/wtfever this week's buzzword is. I love the fact that it's "Obama Care", it's a lot better than that commercial promoting "Canadian-style health care" (because Canada is the only country that...yeah)

Womanist Musings : Chris Brown Can’t Admit What He Did

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:09:56 +0000

Ugh, I really want to NOT be cynical about his apology but I just can't. I rewatched it and thought, well, he may be remorseful but is he taking steps to make sure this never happens again, to anyone else? Is he going to seek counseling? Plus as you said the timing is just a little too suspect for my tastes. I'm also still more than pissed at some of his victim-blaming diehard fans, what kind of example is he setting by not even owning up to his own actions? I'm disturbed at the willingness to just make this "go away" as soon as possible so what's left of his career can resume, it's fucking sad.

Womanist Musings : Sunday Shame: I Just Jizzed In My Pants

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:00:46 +0000

Aw my first comment timed out I think...oh well this one will be shorter I hope. Anyway, first time I saw On A Boat I fucking lol'd hard. Jizz In My Pants...heard crickets. For me On A Boat is just ridiculous & random & I'm starting to think T-Pain secretly knows I like to mock him. Anyway, I thought about it and I realize there's plenty of things I watch that I should probably either be offended by or just turn in my race/black/female/etc card in for. I loved Drawn Together, a cartoon on Comedy Central parodying reality shows. It was soooo wrong but I just couldn't stop. Hell I still watch reruns every now & then. Also Whitest Kids U Know, that used to come on Fuse (maybe MuchMusic too?) and now it's on the Independent Film Channel. What that show taught me was, apparently I can take a Hitler joke or two but an extended rape joke (with a dash of homophobia) and I'm through--I'm not comparing the two I just found it weird that the Hitler Rap didn't throw up red signs that I probably wouldn't like this very long. I don't know either.

Womanist Musings : PETA Fail: Breasts, Lettuce, and Hot Dogs

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:33:12 +0000

I've often wondered this too, pretty much all the vegetarians I know (as I don't think I know any vegans) can't stand PETA. But I also know there are some that DO approve of their tactics, including celebrities so I don't know... that might be what it comes down to. I'm pretty sure their "provocative" stunts & celeb endorsements keep them at the top more in an infamous way. The group obviously doesn't care. I hope all that made sense, PETA makes me...bleh.

Womanist Musings : How To Make A Baby

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:38:56 +0000

*takes notes* Yes, judging from my studies, this looks accurate. (lulz I wish)

TransGriot : Happy Birthday, Renee!

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:22:04 +0000

Me too actually, and the mysterious cornbread recipe. Wow, I just realized how long I've been reading Womanist Musings though. But happy b-day Renee! I probably won't get to say it on her blog or over twitter today though so yay :D

TransGriot : A Note To The World-We DO Play Football In The States!

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:10:35 +0000

Thank you so much for this! ...Okay I may have something against the US men's team but damn they've been doing much better than I thought. When they took down Spain I hugged my TV. The Women's team are awesome, I'm so disappointed when I can never see their games :/

Womanist Musings : In Praise Of Vibrators

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:25:57 +0000

Not at current but I've been thinking of getting myself one for my birthday (it's between that & a hat, how sad). I discussed the idea with my mother one time for fun & because I'm trying to be more open with her, and you'd think I'd ask her if I could commit a wild murder spree because VIBRATORS. AREN'T. WHAT. LADIES. USE!!! I agree with Arwyn though, sadly vibes ain't cheap :\\ and I don't really like the phallic ones, a simple (strong) bullet is fine for me.

Womanist Musings : Scooters and Road Rage

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:50:28 +0000

In the past year my mother has had to rely on a cane or walking is really painful and difficult for her. I'm still horrified that I was actually embarrassed when it became clear that she couldn't walk unaided but I've recently started embracing the idea that maybe she should have a scooter since according to her doctor her back problems & arthritis aren't going to get better. Like Sparky mentioned, we've both become very aware of the little things people WON'T do for differently abled people. Sure they'll open doors for you but what about the places that are totally inaccessible? Even at my university I started noticing how even though the school had taken measures a lot of the buildings weren't friendly for people in wheelchairs & scooters and it made me mad. Sorry for getting all rambly but thank you for these posts, they've given me so much to think about and realize.