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Blog PostsI Love the Smell of Troll Droppings in the Morning…

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Theresa Basile

Troll (n): one who posts a deliberately provocative message to a newsgroup or message board with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument.  [Source: Urbandictionary.com]. I got my first troll dropping today.  In response to my recent post about … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsRevised Standards for a Feminist Comedy

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Theresa Basile

A few days ago, I posted my personal standards for a feminist comedy , and walked away feeling incredibly clever and progressive.  I thought I had all of my bases covered. But I have never claimed to be a perfect … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsMy Personal Standards for a Feminist Comedy

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Theresa Basile

What is a feminist comedy, anyway?  Is it possible for a TV show, a film, a viral video, to be both feminist and humorous? My initial, derisive response is to say, “Duh. Yes.”  My favorite form of comedy is satire.  … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsA Few Disclaimers

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Theresa Basile

Before I start writing reviews, I want to talk about a few things – namely, what this blog is and what it isn’t. What This Blog Isn’t – An authority or any sort of final word on feminism.  I am … Continue reading →

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Blog PostsTwo Sides of Me

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Theresa Basile

“How many feminists does it take to change a light bulb?” “That’s not funny.” I first came across this joke in an old issue of Reader’s Digest magazine when I was ten years old.  My grandfather had purchased a subscription … Continue reading →

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