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Facebook Flagged Me for Saying “Men are Trash”
I would like to share something that happened to me on Facebook earlier this week, and no, it had nothing
May 22, 2017
Come Play! With Janny Jelly
Tired of watching remixed, dubstep cat videos? Yes. You are. Well, good news! Janny Jelly is now a permanent fixture
November 1, 2016
Top Instagram Accounts You Should Follow
Being the social media guru that I am, I like exploring and discovering new accounts on Instagram. I look for
July 15, 2015
5 Internet-y Things That Make Me Lose All Faith in Humanity
Look, I know I’m a writer on the internet, but sometimes I just hate the internet. Sometimes it just makes
March 10, 2015
10 Struggles of Being a Private Person Who Writes on the Internet
I’m not in the mood to write a big introduction, so too bad. #NoIntroZone (#TheyKnoooowBetter) 1. You rely on the
January 30, 2015
The Making Of “His Name’s RG3”: How It Came About, And Why It Matters
Youtube is full of shameless self-promotion and senseless publicity for things nobody should care about. Of the hundreds of thousands
January 29, 2015
My Editor – Captain Dudebro: A Response to XOJane
Writing was always a favorite past time of mine. Reading comprehension was always my highest score when it came to
January 18, 2015
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Social Media
I used to think that the term “young adult” referred to Twilight novels only, but I am tired of repeatedly
January 5, 2015

Up for Debate

PWR BTTM and the Music Industry’s Skewed Priorities
I discovered PWR BTTM only a month ago, and they probably wouldn’t have crossed my radar without a little stoking
June 5, 2017
Present-Day America: Where Emotion Always Trumps Reason
I’m a huge fan of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. In my opinion, it’s the funniest show on television, and there
November 13, 2015
Women Were NOT Meant to be President
I read this article recently about some CEO lady who basically went on a rant on why Hillary Clinton, and
April 21, 2015
What Guys Really Think About Your Stance on Vaccinations
I am not a doctor. I do not hold a PhD. I am not writing this from a research lab
February 5, 2015
How to View the Media Response to the Media Response to the Media Response to the Charlie Hebdo Shootings
First, step back and realize how totally insane the events in Paris have become. Take a deep breath and exit
January 12, 2015
Miss World Cancels Swimsuit Portion, Oh My!
Let me preface this by saying that I have no issue with beauty pageants…or whatever the politically correct people of
December 22, 2014
Why Everyone Should Care About Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and Civil Unrest in America
You’ve seen it everywhere lately. Unless you’ve been hiding under an incredibly immense boulder, you’re aware what’s going on in
December 9, 2014
Gone Girl: A Microcosm of Present-Day American Society
So, two nights ago, I saw a movie I’d been wanting to see for quite some time – Gone Girl. Having never
October 16, 2014

Scene It All

The Bathroom Debate: One Man’s Take
I recently went to Six Flags Magic Mountain with my brother-in-law on a whim. Upon walking through security by the entrance plaza, I saw a
April 26, 2016
Don’t Know What You’ve Got ‘Til It’s Gone: UnDead Celebrities
With the late and great Philip Seymour Hoffman passing away, all of a sudden EVERYONE is a fan of his work. My Facebook feed is
February 5, 2014
Reading Between the Lines: Employers & the Shitty Emails They Send
You know how sometimes you get text messages from friends that just kind of irritate you? Maybe it’s a hostile “K” or a passive aggressive
December 16, 2014
The @SafeAmericaAct (#SAA): Part 1 of 6
The @SafeAmericaAct #SAA Part 1 of a 6-Part Series on the need for Emergency Legislation and Societal Action to Curb Gun Violence and Mass-Shootings We
June 17, 2014
The Best Celebrity Lookalikes
We all know that Sarah Jessica Parker looks like a horse, and there’s plenty of consensus that Taylor Lautner looks like an alpaca. But they
March 4, 2014
Dog Gifs Everyone Can Relate To
When you are waiting for Dominos to be delivered Wait… did you say you ordered pizza?!
September 8, 2014
Halloween Costume Suggestions: 2014 Edition
Every year, I seem to find myself scrambling for a Halloween costume idea and execution a few days before the holiday. Throughout the year, I
September 25, 2014
The Comparison Complex: 7th Grade to Now
In Junior High, I wore pleather pants from Wal-Mart, probably accessorized with leopard-print sneakers and 12-too-many butterfly clips in my crafty up-do. I proudly told
August 18, 2014
The One Day Detox That Actually Works
I have a little secret trick that works as an excellent detox from the harmful things we fill our minds and bodies with on a daily
November 18, 2014
Axe vs. Dove: A Study in Advertising Techniques
Ethics in media are always fun. While certain companies have ignored the criticism and continued to air-brush and starve their models, others have taken a
February 14, 2014
5 Celebrities I Hate (That You Should Hate Too)
Oh boy. I could make this list about 3,000 people long, but I doubt you’d want to read it any more than I want to
July 31, 2014
Artist Insider: Good Old War Breaks Us Into Better Shape
The throng inside Anaheim’s famed House of Blues presses toward the stage in silent, rapt attention. In the heart of Downtown Disney with all its
November 2, 2015
What the Spice Girl You Pretended to be While Growing Up Says About You
Growing up in the ’90s, it was hard to deny the magic of the Spice Girls. They taught us about girl power, friendship, platform sneakers,
June 2, 2014
That’s What Louis CK Said
I have fallen for a 46-year-old redhead. He’s brilliant. He’s weird. He’s Louis CK. Louis Szekely, famously known as Louis CK, is my favorite comedian
July 1, 2014
Nobody Likes You When You’re 23 and Other Sayings That Are Kind of Bullshit
“Nobody likes you when you’re 23” – Blink 182 #NODISRESPECTTOBLINK182 but, by 23, you’ve (hopefully) found your core group of friends. The friends that have
August 28, 2014
NPR: The Best Information You’ve Heard all Day
I think it’s time we give some much needed appreciation to the best radio station there is: NPR. Or for you newbies, National Public Radio.
March 6, 2014

Featured Today

Insurance Made Simple: Finance Tips Every Single Woman Should Follow
image source Single women face daunting financial decisions amidst responsibilities and planning for the future. Insurance, a critical aspect of securing finances, is often overlooked or misunderstood. Whether it’s safeguarding assets, preparing for unexpected medical expenses, saving some money, or
December 18, 2024
Stories Behind Iconic Albums
Every great and iconic album has a story. When Lady Gaga met Tony Bennett backstage at the Robin Hood Foundation gala in New York City, she impressed him with her rendition of Orange Colored Sky by Nat King Cole. This
October 1, 2020
Hit the Road with Confidence: Essential Tips for Traveling with a Camper
Taking a camper on the road can be a wonderful way to experience the world while still having a convenient and comfortable place to stay. However, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure your trip runs
December 13, 2023

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