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Next Year, Try A No-Princess Christmas

Next Year, Try A No-Princess Christmas

December 27, 2011 1 Comment

One Christmas I finally got Holiday Barbie. After begging my parents for years, I could breathe a sigh of relief. The only problem was she was too pretty to play with. I couldn’t even take off her elaborate white dress. Already, I wanted to take my Lego back out of its box. What reminds me ...

Lazy Sunday Post: Super Cleavage

Lazy Sunday Post: Super Cleavage

October 16, 2011 No Comments

Breasts can be problematic, especially large ones, especially if you are an athlete. This is a particular problem for superheroes. They are some of the most athletic people in the world, and in addition to running super fast and swimming at super speeds, they also fly. So when it comes to drawing these fierce females, ...

The Avengers Starring Black Widow As Smurfette

The Avengers Starring Black Widow As Smurfette

October 13, 2011 No Comments

The new Avengers trailer is out (see below) and the movie promises excessive amounts of car explosions, life-threatening situations, gratuitous shots of cityscapes and epic “saving the world” battles. Fans of the original Marvel comic series will be happy to note that the Avengers consist of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk and ...

Labour Guilt From A Dad-To-Be

So, we’re having this baby.  It’s due in a few weeks and we’re trying to get organized with all...

The 40-Year-Old Japanese Virgin

I recently heard about what is claimed to be the rising phenomenon of Japanese men remaining virgins for longer...

The Ladder Conspiracy

Ladders. Patriarchal conspiracy. I’ll explain… This week I climbed a ladder. I was trying to reach a loft space,...

Watching Porn During Sex Is A Turn-Off!

Dear Madame X, My boyfriend needs to look at porn while we have sex. It bothers me because I...

Repressed Sexuality And Feminism

Mrs. Dalloway is yet another feminist classic that I had to grow into. Wrapped up in Woolf’s instantly recognizable...

A Jolly Good Beer Festival

Last week saw a Big Thing come to our soggy little island. Well, it was a Big Thing for...

Lingerie For The Masses

Last weekend I was entertaining a guest, you know, the sort I was planning to have lots and lots...

The Brave Kick-Ass Disney Princess

All little girls want to be princesses… right?! It’s bad enough that toy aisles are separated out by what...

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