The Awkward Lifestyle

Let's play a game called: "Spot the Bullshit"

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:40:00 -0400

bad-dominicana:

knowledgeequalsblackpower:

whenandwhereienter:

afrocentricmiss:

Are we(and by we i mean white publications and news outlets) going to ignore that without Gabby Douglas’s score that the Women’s Gymnastics team wouldn’t have won gold, hell they wouldn’t have even placed. She LED the US gymnastic’s team with her score, and she stills doesn’t get the recognition she has earned and deserves!

Wowwwww…she’s not even mentioned in the caption

thats what being a black girl is

you carry the fucking world

and then they pretend you dont exist

as they celebrate what you fucking materialized for them

:|

strugglingtobeheard: UPDATE: Gabby Douglas leads Team USA to the Gold. crunkfeministcollective: I...

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:39:40 -0400

strugglingtobeheard:

UPDATE: Gabby Douglas leads Team USA to the Gold.

crunkfeministcollective:

I purposely titled this essay to highlight Gabby Douglas’ leadership of the USA Women’s Gymnastics Olympic Team, which she led to victory yesterday, by capturing 33% or 1/3 of the total points the team received.

You heard right. This kid, who commentators continue to suggest is “unable to handle the pressure,” was the only member to compete in all four events — vault, bars, beam, and floor.

So though she’s only 1/5 of the team, she did 100% of the events, and captured 1/3 of the points.

Of course she didn’t get 33% of the coverage, or even a quarter of the love her teammates got.

During the medal ceremony the camera panned to and stayed with Jordyn, ofttimes obscuring Gabby’s face. Commentators were exultant about Jordyn’s gold medal. “Jordyn’s gold.” As though there were a medal with her name already engraved on it or something.

But um…

The Olympics trades in Gold Medals, not Gold Stars! Put another way, there are no “A’s for effort.”

I want to be clear. I have nothing but love for Jordyn. She’s the reigning world champ. She’s mega talented, and she showed up for Team USA in a major way yesterday. I do not want to diminish her accomplishments in any way in this post.

But I take serious issue with the media’s coverage of her accomplishments and the sense of white entitlement that permeates that coverage. The coverage magnifies Jordyn’s victories, while minimizing Gabby’s. And it isn’t right. Not to mention that it is classic passive aggressive white racism. (Yeah, I said it.) The kind that injures not by heaping insults but by failing to grant recognition, when it has power to do so.

Gabby didn’t receive the low score in any of her four events, and she received the highest score in two of them (beam and bars). (See all scores here. Click on the plus out to the side for individual scores in each event.) Gabby outscored Jordyn on each of the three events they competed in yesterday, and she outscored Aly in one of two events. She didn’t put up one score less than a 15.066 in any event.

The first to do floor, Gabby’s performance received a score of 15.066. Solid. I literally waited on the commentators to find anything good to say about the routine. *Crickets* They said virtually nothing. And then Jordyn performed. They were glowing with accolades and affirmations for her, in a routine that was technically less difficult than Gabby’s. When the scores came back, Jordyn had a 15.000. And you could almost hear the disappointment, not at Jordyn’s solid score, but that it was lower than Gabby’s.

I guess I should be happy that at least this time, the media found it appropriate to actually pan to some shots of Gabby’s family watching in the audience. But unlike her counterparts, they never said who those three Black people were. I guess we could just Match them up based on skin tone. Contrast that with the fact that every time they panned to Aly’s or Jordyn’s parents, there would be some commentary about their reactions.

I am extremely proud of team USA. I hope that is clear. I watched the Magnificent 7 win Gold in 1996. Most of these girls were barely toddlers then! After the interview, they talked about the 2004 Olympics as their most memorable one. Made me feel O.L.D. So it was truly awesome to watch us return to that former glory. And these girls deserve every bit of shine they get.

And I am determined at least in this space that Gabby will get her just due.

Because let’s be clear.

Gabby showed up for her team in each and every event, and in Black vernacular, she showed out! But that reminds me of some more ol’ school Black wisdom, too– “you have to be twice as good, to get half as far.” Every Black kid hears this at some point in her lifetime. It still rings true. And what our parents don’t say is that even then, you still might be invisible. Invisible, that is, in your accomplishments. Your flaws won’t be treated half so graciously.

Anyway, brush your shoulders off, Gabby. (Check her doing just that at the 1:02 mark!)

bob-costas-talks-to-the-fabulous-five-after-gold.html

They may not see you coming, Gabby. But know this. We see you! We SEE you! And we are cheering you on! #yougotthis

High Voodoo Pussy Pope: Let's play a game called: "Spot the Bullshit"

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:32:20 -0400

High Voodoo Pussy Pope: Let's play a game called: "Spot the Bullshit":

bad-dominicana:

knowledgeequalsblackpower:

whenandwhereienter:

afrocentricmiss:

Are we(and by we i mean white publications and news outlets) going to ignore that without Gabby Douglas’s score that the Women’s Gymnastics team wouldn’t have won gold, hell they wouldn’t…

itscandidlycara: mrmoneda: kinseysixbitch: angiospermsarenotmy...

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:31:32 -0400

itscandidlycara:

mrmoneda:

kinseysixbitch:

angiospermsarenotmyforte:

ihopericksantorum:

All new low - even for the GOP.

Read more here http://www.salon.com/2012/07/27/fla_republican_we_suppressed_black_votes/

dot dot dot dot dot dot dot

hi can everyone hear about this pls????

You don’t say…

I am Jack’s complete lack of surprise.

hellyeahscarleteen: From The Oatmeal.

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:26:29 -0400

hellyeahscarleteen:

From The Oatmeal.

Photo

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:23:23 -0400

highvoodoopussypope: angrynerdyblogger: veri-pageofknowledge: ...

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:19:47 -0400

highvoodoopussypope:

angrynerdyblogger:

veri-pageofknowledge:

landofinkandglass:

lunainvidia:

barnabyqueefs:

pilgrimkitty:

(via imgTumble)

She is running in a long-sleeved black shirt and tights, in the middle of summer, outside. And she’s still in the lead.

Tell me again how Muslim women aren’t tough?

HOW THE HELL IS SHE DOING THIS WHILE FASTING

EVERYONE PLEASE REMEMBER ITS RAMADAN

GOD BLESS THE MUSLIMS USUALLY I DONT ADD COMMENTARY BUT FRICK

I don’t think I could have reblogged this except…. Ramadan

good lord.

meanwhile I can’t run a mile, derp

BOSS

i feel like we’re reaching a tipping point

i feel like the world is reaching a point of acceptance

i just really want us to push over into that point so badly because this

this stuff right here

this is perfect

Wow and I walk up the stairs a little too fast in a T-shirt and have to sit down and catch my breath and have a bottle of water

D: it must be so hot in that omg D:

BUT WERQ IT CHILE WERQQQ

Maybe this makes me a bad person.

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:18:25 -0400

dionthesocialist:

marrymejasonsegel:

But I don’t fully….get this huge boycott of chick-fil-a.

I mean, I totally understand it. I get the outrage. I get that people don’t want to give money to a homophobe.

But… I mean… you do realize that those views, and the decision to donate money to homophobic organizations… that all comes from the top? Like the very top. The owners and CEOs.

And when you’re boycotting Chick-fil-a, all you’re doing is hurting the people at the bottom. Less income means smaller wages or less hours. Possibly a store closing. Jobs being lost. And chick-fil-a doesn’t discriminate when it comes to hiring so really, in your attempt to champion the rights of same sex marriage, you are hurting those who are affected most by it in a way that is more harmful than what the restaurant is doing.

The CEOs at the top are rich mother fuckers. You don’t buy a sandwich and a milkshake from their stores, it’s not going to hurt them that much. But it might hurt the people who are trying to survive on a salary of a fast food employee. Jobs aren’t exactly abundant.

I mean… Wouldn’t it be more effective to give money to charities who fight for marriage equality rather than participating in a boycott that isn’t going to do anything but fuck over workers?

Just my thoughts.

#fact Every dollar Chick-Fil-A loses because of this boycott will be made up by firing workers and/or cutting workers’ hours.

karnythia: So let’s talk about this idea that racist depictions...

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:15:53 -0400

karnythia:

So let’s talk about this idea that racist depictions in the media is a thing of the past for black people again. Or not. People could just try looking shit up.

npr: How The Poor, The Middle Class, And The Rich Spend Their...

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:07:08 -0400

npr:

How The Poor, The Middle Class, And The Rich Spend Their Money

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Credit: Lam Thuy Vo / NPR

My personal Feelings on Chik-Fil-A

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:02:31 -0400

racismschool:

I don’t care what you do. That’s the gist. I haven’t eaten at Chik-Fil-A in a few years because contrary to what many people seem to believe, the CEO has ALWAYS said things like he’s recently said and he has ALWAYS donated to hate organizations. I found this out a few years ago and haven’t eaten there since.

I love Chik-Fil-A food. I really do. Not to mention that sauce. I miss it.

Here’s the thing though, I can go elsewhere. I repeat, I CAN go elsewhere. I don’t mean that I can, as in, I can just find somewhere else to go. I mean, financially and geographically, I can go elsewhere. Not everyone has that luxury. Yes, it IS a luxury. For me, Chik-Fil-A was nothing more than an easy meal. For others, it is cheap food that, compared to other equally priced fast food places, is fairly healthy. Yes, it would be great if everyone could make their ethical choices and their incessant need to, ya know, live, match up. Most of us can’t.

If you continue to go to Chik-Fil-A, I will not believe that you are automatically an anti-gay bigot. However, if you went to Chik-Fil-A TODAY, I am going to wonder. If you felt the need to make post after post and status update after status update about the “Rights” of the CEO but completely overlook that you DON’T believe in the “Rights” of the protesters, I am going to wonder. Depending on what you actually say, I might even know.

Still, if Chik-Fil-A is your cheap go-to and you are hungry and broke, have at it. You aren’t less of an ethical person for eating there. If we’re being honest with each other, we would ALL be hungry if we only ate at places that were perfectly aligned with our beliefs. If you can boycott Chik-Fil-A, I hope that you will. If you can’t, I hope you don’t let anyone shame you into going hungry.

mickyalexandria: phillusionary: lol. Sigh lol this happened...

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:54:28 -0400

mickyalexandria:

phillusionary:

lol.

Sigh lol this happened to me today.

“You know the dark skinned the uh…”

Black guy he’s a black guy it’s okay relax geez

"[Sexist] coverage is even worse for Ye Shiwen, the incredible swimmer from China who shattered the..."

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:52:59 -0400

“[Sexist] coverage is even worse for Ye Shiwen, the incredible swimmer from China who shattered the world record for the 400-meter medley. She swam the last 50 meters even faster than American gold medalist Ryan Lochte. But most of the talk about Shiwen has been that of suspicion and incredulity rather than praise and awe. Baseless rumors about drug use have dominated the commentary, despite members of the International Olympic Committee coming to her defense.”

- —NBC Sexist Olympic Coverage Continues (via stfusexists)

sociolab: spanishprostitutes: Journalist: How did you feel...

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:39:02 -0400

sociolab:

spanishprostitutes:

Journalist: How did you feel when a man came out of the stands and came up to you?

Best

You are adorable.

agni-kai-bitches: Get it? Rubble?

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:32:43 -0400

agni-kai-bitches:

Get it? Rubble?

Practical Ways To Control Women

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:28:47 -0400

Practical Ways To Control Women:

stfuconservatives:

rand0mflora:

fatbrat:

jennylewren:

fatcatsandcurls:

AskMen has done it again!

“They question our judgment. They question our expertise. They question our intelligence. They question our taste. It drives us absolutely crazy. In our quest to carve a better life, all we want is an impression of obedience and submission to our masculine dominance.”

Those silly FEMALES questioning things! It’s almost like they have minds of their own! It’s almost like they are autonomous human beings with wills, desires, and personalities! Can’t have that

And I think we deserve it if we earn it. You have to earn it. Otherwise you give real men who know how to control their women with a soft hand and sharp mind a bad name. So here’s what you do

Yes of course you deserve it, you deserve everything, you’re a MAN! There should be no question that you deserve a submissive fucktoy!

And here’s the real kicker…

“Be a real man and apply the advice in this article in order to manipulate the mind of your woman and gain control in your relationship. Remember; manipulation is neither cruel nor wrong if you love her. It is wise.”

Because as everyone knows, the way to raise up strong boys and men is to insist that their worth as men and their masculinity rest upon controlling women. And as we all know, domestic abuse is not cruel as long as you love her.

That article is horrible.

“Remember; manipulation is neither cruel nor wrong if you love her.”

“Remember; manipulation is neither cruel nor wrong if you love her.”

“Remember; manipulation is neither cruel nor wrong if you love her.”

“Remember; manipulation is neither cruel nor wrong if you love her.”

“Remember; manipulation is neither cruel nor wrong if you love her.”

REAL quote from the REAL article. It should be fucking illegal to publish this kind of tripe, and even more illegal to read it before I’ve had my coffee.

Wait. This is a thing?

I mean, I get that it’s coming from AskMen.com, but… Someone gave this the green light?

Dude.

Gosh, ladies, all they want is “an impression of obedience and submission to [their] masculine dominance.” Is that so much to ask? Complete obedience and submission to them because they’re men? Or at least pretending?

This article has subheads like “Condition your woman” (they recommend Pavlovian training. Really.) and “Draw her natural feminine instincts out.” Folks, if you see this article bookmarked on your partner’s computer, run like the wind.

FACT: married heterosexual men live longer than single hetero men. Why? Because their wives questions their taste, intelligence, expertise and judgment, like a good partner should. Some might call it nagging. “See a doctor. Get that mole checked out. Put on your seatbelt. No, you can’t buy a motorcycle off Craigslist. Did you pick up your prescription? You should be using mouthwash.”

NAGGING SAVES LIVES. But that’s cool, keep writing articles about “conditioning” us to live in the shadow of your masculine dominance.

badwolfwill: laughingsquid: Common Murder weapons and Their...

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:25:34 -0400

badwolfwill:

laughingsquid:

Common Murder weapons and Their Alternate Uses

This political commentary is killing me inside.

rebuild-the-american-dream: ergh.

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:25:08 -0400

rebuild-the-american-dream:

ergh.

fuckyeahmelissafabello: This is actually my life.

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:49:04 -0400

fuckyeahmelissafabello:

This is actually my life.

sociolab: erosum: efronstarbucks: but it’s glee

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:47:14 -0400

sociolab:

erosum:

efronstarbucks:

but it’s glee