Category Archives: Disorders

Transabled: A Whole New World!

There I was, minding my own business, and by that I mean I was trying to research a disorder called somatoparaphrenia, when I came across a blog called Transabled.org.* It’s like a mini-mother lode for anyone who’s ever been curious … Continue reading

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Advanced Hating 101

For a long time, I’ve been thinking about introducing some of my more obscure Objects of Hatred, for anyone interested in post-graduate Hating. I’m talking about raising the bar for those who seek more people to hate besides Chloe Sevigny … Continue reading

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“Never Gotten a Break”

This is a clip from an episode of This American Life, currently playing on Showtime. It’s called ‘Never gotten a break’ and it’s the story of a young man with a degenerative muscular disease that leaves him nearly paralyzed and … Continue reading

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Some Bitch Sat On My Handbag

I went to a dinner party and someone’s sister-in-law sat on my Vivienne Westwood handbag. I believe I have post traumatic stress disorder due to this event, and I’d like to sue her fat ass to kingdom come. There’s a … Continue reading

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Cult Wife Fashion

I am apparently too hardened and jaded to feel bad for the crazy Mormon wives who want their children back. Like Pink Floyd says, “Leave those kids alone!” I am especially taken with the wife who led the tour of … Continue reading

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At Last, a Trash Bag to Wear

Cheap Monday, the Swedish fashion line that brought you those $65 jeans that make you look (and feel) like a sausage, has come up with a garment that looks just like a hefty bag. I know everybody loves the Cheap … Continue reading

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I’m Not an Internet Addict, So There!

Even though I spend aimless hours on the internet, sometimes until my eyes burn, I’m not addicted to it. According to this test, anyway. I guess you’re not addicted until you say “LOL” in real life conversations. Some guy somewhere … Continue reading

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Tierney Gearon: The Mother Project

I watched “Tierney Gearon: The Mother Project” on Sundance last night, unprepared for its intensity. It was described as a documentary about a model-turned-photographer who takes pictures of her schizophrenic mother. Like “Tarnation,” it sucked me in from the very … Continue reading

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Pricasso

This guy will paint your portrait with his penis. I’m sorry!

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Carine Roitfeld Probably Hates You

   “You think this will be so glamorous,” she sighs. “You have the idea in your mind and then you get there and the people in the hotel …” She grimaces and gestures hugely in the hip area. “There were … Continue reading

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