Category Archives: Words

What an Asshole

I’ve just read an essay by Chrisopher Hitchens called “Why Women Aren’t Funny.” Obviously, it was written to provoke rebuttal, but why does he even bother? An aging drunken bully, Chistopher Hitchens can always be counted upon to express an … Continue reading

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A Big Disconnect

   Among the sickening new buzzwords and jargon I’ve learned recently are “drink the Kool-Aid” and “drill down.” “Circle back” now means what “get back to me” used to mean. “Incentivize” is a painful one, isn’t it?   “Ping” means to … Continue reading

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I Am Thomas Pynchon!

Yes, it’s me. Surprise!   I still value my privacy and I’m going right back into seclusion after I finish this announcement. I don’t mind getting text messages on occasion from J.D. Salinger, but even he can overdo the small talk. … Continue reading

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It Isn’t What It Is

   In answer to a reporter’s question about the election results, Tony Snow responded “It is what it is.” Jesus Christ, I hate that expression. It’s the fucking worst, is what it is. It has roughly the same informative value … Continue reading

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I Love Katt Williams

Katt Williams is a really funny stand-up comedian who uses the word nigger with such repetition and with so much emphasis that after watching his act, I felt kind of deprived. I want to say nigger too! Of all ethnic … Continue reading

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Shanice vs Caitlin

Call me racist, but I love Black names. In my own defense, I love yuppie names too, like Hunter and Madison. But Black names give me a particular thrill, like the time I heard a mother in Ross for Less … Continue reading

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What’s Up With Japan?

Without wishing to endorse racism, I have to admit that the Japanese psyche appears to be a little demented when it comes to sex. If bukake wasn’t enough, now I’ve learned about another popular Japanese practice called “chikan“. Chikan is … Continue reading

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Let’s Talk About Books!

There are books I’ve read that entertained me, enriched me, educated me, annoyed me, and enraged me. Some haven’t done shit to me. And a few, to some degree, have changed my life. If this gets pretentious, just scream “eeoow!” … Continue reading

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Leave My Vag Out Of It

In the last week, to my great dismay, two women I know have imposed the V word on me. I realize that by admitting a dislike for it, I am inviting an endless barrage of V word comments and messages, … Continue reading

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Stupid New Word of the Week

heteronormative : Those punitive rules (social, familial and legal) that force us to conform to hegemonic, heterosexual standards for identity. Get it? No? Okay, try this: It’s a word to use when you’re trying to make people feel bad about … Continue reading

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