Tag Archives: famous people say the darndest things

Blog PostsI Don’t Like Lena Dunham, and You Can’t Make Me

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Theresa Basile

It’s October, and we’re still talking about Lena Dunham. The first season of Girls ended in June and the second season of Girls won’t air until January 2013 (assuming that we all survive the Mayan apocalypse where unfinished calendars will … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsThis is Not a Post About Kristen Stewart

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Theresa Basile

You know how, a few weeks ago, I didn’t write a post about Fifty Shades of Grey? Well, now I’m not writing a post about Kristen Stewart. I’m not writing a post about Kristen Stewart even though her name has … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsHow NOT to Respond to Criticism that Your Show is Racist

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Theresa Basile

I watch 2 Broke Girls. Do you watch 2 Broke Girls? Watching that show from a social justice perspective is a bizarre experiment in emotional whiplash. On the one hand, it’s a show about a complementary friendship between two smart, … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsAn Apology for Every Occasion

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Theresa Basile

Hey, remember when Tracy Morgan made those violent homophobic jokes in one of his stand-up routines? Remember when Jennifer Aniston said that she dressed up for a living “like a retard?” Remember when Mel Gibson made extremely violent, racist, anti-Semitic, … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsScott Adams: “Rape and cannibalism are the same thing, and you’re stupid. And probably fat.”

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Theresa Basile

If you follow the feminist blogosphere, you’re undoubtedly aware of the Scott Adams kerfluffle. Here’s the short, short version of the mini-saga: Scott Adams posted a brilliant analysis on his blog about rape and the natural instincts of men, a … Continue reading →

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Blog Posts“I’m an Equal Opportunity Offender!” and the Elementary School Mentality

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Theresa Basile

So Tracy Morgan is in a heap load of trouble for his homophobic “joke” during his stand-up routine.  In case you haven’t heard, Tracy Morgan “joked” that people who complain about gay bullying are just whining, and if his son … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsCharlie Sheen and Celebrity Schadenfreude

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Theresa Basile

I’ve kept mum about Charlie Sheen until now because a) I wasn’t sure how I felt about it, and b) I’ve spent most of my free time devouring all the news I could find about labor unions in Wisconsin and … Continue reading →

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Novels, Fiction & SillinessJustin Bieber and the PR Fail

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Theresa Basile

I have not yet watched “Comeback,” the newest episode of Glee, for two reasons.  First, I was told that Kurt did not appear at all in the episode. When it comes to Glee, No Kurt = No Interest.  But I … Continue reading →

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