Category Archives: irritants

Could It Be Low T?

If you live in the US and watch TV, you have been bombarded with commercials touting drugs for low testosterone. Never mind that doctors agree only a small proportion of men – about 0.5% – need testosterone therapy. The ads … Continue reading

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Douchefest!

Over time, I have generously shared some Douches with you here, but lately I’ve been spending my valuable time on a feature called Douche of the Day™ for my friend’s pop culture website. It’s a a dirty job but someone’s … Continue reading

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How Bossy!

Oh god, political correctness. Now, They want us to ban the word ‘bossy’ because it inhibits girls from ‘leaning in.’ I would much rather ban ‘lean in’ if I were Minister of Language. The new Ban Bossy campaign is predictably … Continue reading

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Robin Wright: No.

I have been gorging on Season 2 of House of Cards and Robin Wright is killing me. I can’t take it. Why is she so fucking manly? It’s hard to watch this series without complaining about the manliness. Even at … Continue reading

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Oh Shut Up, Jezebel

  Can someone explain why people pay attention to Jezebel? I know it’s supposed to be a staunchly feminist website but it’s just so godawful! I have already registered my disgust at its policy of auditioning its commenters. But the … Continue reading

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Douche Fest!

  Ricki Hall is a Douche Icon whose only true rival is Francois Verkerk.   How could you choose one over the other? Does Francois win because of his awful moustache? Or does Ricki’s full beard and grumpy scowl put … Continue reading

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The Butler: No

How much would it take to get you to see The Butler? For me, $500. Before you answer, remember, it even has Robin Williams! State your price.  

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You’re Welcome!

This picture of a very young Angelina Jolie fills my heart with joy.  Keep looking at it until you feel the joy, too. Here, the young Daphne Guinness looks forward to adopting the role of Eccentric Style Icon. See? Life … Continue reading

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Rating Douches

Douches are easy to come by, but look how special they are when you have three. See here to refresh your memory. Here’s a good one I found last week:   By ‘good’ I mean fulfilling most of the requirements, … Continue reading

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The Ex Revisited

Twenty years on, I am still rattled by my husband’s fucking ex. Not only has she opened a tiki-themed restaurant too close to my neighborhood,  she has recently written the following: “There was a time in my youth, those long … Continue reading

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