I'm not saying it's hot feminism on toast, but I think it's got some interestingly feminist things going on.

One of the interesting thing about the Sarah Connor Chronicles is that it makes fairly explicit the problematic designation of "Strong Woman," or "strong female character". I've read some critiques here and there, which unfortunately I cannot remember the locations of to link to, and I'm not claiming these are my original thoughts, just that I think SCC provides a good example.

( pictures of ladies and stuff )

ETA: Unrelated, but rather than spamming, have you noticed how many vids seem to have as their theme "random hilarious ways people can be smacked in the face"?

I got the fall issue* of Bitch! and guess who got a shout out? Yeah, that's right, beatonna, right underneath Sarah Haskins.

*Shhhhh. Canada Post's feelings are easily hurt

The shit Michelle Obama is having to put up with¹ is making my eyes cross with rage.² Sure, Barack's got it worse, but he's actually running for president, Michelle is just a tangential target. Anyway, the Obama campaign has put up a de-smearing website, so if some relative forwards you some piece of ignorance, you can direct them here.

1. If you don't know, ask yourself, do you really want to?
2. (Sure it looks dorky, but then I bite you in the ear and you stop caring.)

I've unsubscribed from Pandagone's and Feministe's feeds, since I really can't fool myself any longer that an apology for Amanda's behavior is just around the corner, and I'm realizing the extent to which I relied on them to bring events to my attention. Does anyone have a favorite feminist blogger than can recommend to me? Bonus points if they've called Marcotte out on her bullshit.

On a different, yet related subject, I'm kind of interested in getting reactions on this question, so, a poll. No right or wrong answers, and I'm expecting to get a wide range, so:

ETA: new poll, since I left out a REALLY OBVIOUS one, sorry if you already voted! Please select all that apply.

( Guess what prompted this! )

I've unsubscribed from Pandagone's and Feministe's feeds, since I really can't fool myself any longer that an apology for Amanda's behavior is just around the corner, and I'm realizing the extent to which I relied on them to bring events to my attention. Does anyone have a favorite feminist blogger than can recommend to me? Bonus points if they've called Marcotte out on her bullshit.

On a different, yet related subject, I'm kind of interested in getting reactions on this question, so, a poll. No right or wrong answers, and I'm expecting to get a wide range, so:

MASSIVE ETA: Sorry, I fubared this poll, and then fubared replacing it, so please see this entry for the poll. Sorry about the spam!

Dear Amanda Marcotte

You don't know me, but you used to be my feminist-blogger crush. I dreamt of one day being linked on your blog. Although I realize it's unlikely: don't link me. I don't want to be associated with you until you grow the hell up.

(PS. I'm white, so you can't steal my stuff.)

On this blog entry, commenter Leia says

Chris, I’m feeling powerfully sexually attracted to you right now. This despite the fact that 1) I’ve never seen you, 2) I don’t know you, and 3) I haven’t even read your blog before.

Can evolutionary psychology explain this?

which pretty much sums up my response. *swoon*

Riches from the internet!

( By riches I mean... uh. )