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  • Nov. 7th, 2009 at 5:34 PM
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Does anybody else find the double standard of

this to be very disturbing? What it’s basically saying is, “hey you! Yes, you! Woman! African woman. You have powerful and beautiful breasts, the people of your heritage admire and worship them, blah blah blah, but how dare you bare them! How dare you show that you actually HAVE them. You should be ashamed of yourself for, heaven forbid, choosing to show that you are an activist in a woman’s body and that you are not a eunuch. It is simply titillating and far too provocative for you to bare organs that are not even sexual, but function to nurture and provide food to infants, and that you are using your own body to make a statement is just unacceptable. Obviously the politicians around here control the integrity of your body and your mind, and how dare you question that? How dare you be radical or act out against the newly prescribed social norms (prescribed by… you guessed it! Western society). Now that this article has humiliated you for expressing yourself with your body, and given you a charming little description of your nation’s past, the capitalist and globalist slime bags behind this lying sack of bullshit will now discretely bribe your nation's leaders into committing other heinous crimes such as perpetuating the circumcision of your infants and the rape of the same mothers whose breasts they, apparently, glorify.” What hideous, disgusting bastards. If I've ever heard of an example of 1st world country jackasses trying to supersede an entire culture, and insult the integrity of womens' breasts to boot, this is it.
Oh yes, these women are such "troglodytes" as the man behind this article so quaintly puts it. As a matter of fact, this guy is so obviously concerned with how women feel about their own breasts, he would probably stop one of these mothers (that he loves so much) from breastfeeding in public, because society can't let her get away with "indecent and immoral exposure" of a body part that isn't even for sex. Honestly, we've grown past actually letting our breasts free and allowing them to function the way that they're supposed to, c'mon ladies, think about it. Why not be modern? Surely, we must arrest our breasts and anyone who breastfeeds in public or shows a little cleavage should be ashamed of themselves *note the sarcasm*.
I think breasts are sexy, but mainstream culture sexualizes lips and hands too, and I think we all know that those aren't sexual organs. This guy has a problem with breasts that he isn't willing to confront, and these women are causing a discourse in his world that is now threatened by women who don't want to play by his rules. And this is how he challenges it? WHAT. A. PIG.
He starts out his article by, seemingly, praising women. He is in fact trying to butter up all of the women who will read this article, because he knows this will make him seem to be respectful towards women in a world full of women that no longer tolerate his type of crap, all to make it an easier slide into his many insults of the bodies of these Nigerian women. Well, Larry, I hate to break it to you, but you are obvious and predictable. If I could see right through your shit by the time I read the first sentence of the second paragraph, I can only imagine how many people were already suspicious of your ulterior incentives mid-way through the first paragraph.
Looking back on it once more, I should have immediately recognized the puritan jargon that was positively steaming from the first paragraph, completely giving away his hidden agenda. Furthermore, how stupid does this guy have to be to use Queen Elizabeth as an example of the "great women" he so admires? Doesn't he know that she road out bare-breasted and pregnant into battle to make a similar statment about herself that these Nigerian women tried to make of themselves? This just in: Larry has officially broken his record for Epic Fail.
Oh and, by the way, just because a woman embraces her own jiggling breasts as she runs does not prove anything about whether she concealed them with clothes. Larry, as much as you tried, I doubt you can find a Nigerian proverb that attests that the Nigerian culture was ever ashamed of naked women before people like you intruded.

Writer's Block: As the Cookie Crumbles

  • Sep. 1st, 2009 at 4:03 PM
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If you ran the fortune cookie factory, what message would you make sure gets put in a cookie?

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Love isn't selfish.
People who want to get love might not always give it back, and some people act affectionate for your attention;
but someone who truly loves you will let you stab them in the heart over and over again, will be there for you when you're sad, will do everything in their power to make you happy, and although it hurts when you do not do those things for them in return, they will never ask for more than you are willing to give.

Thank goodness that this is hypothetical, because this message would take one very big cookie.

Quote of the Day

  • Aug. 31st, 2009 at 12:56 PM
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In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.
Robert Frost

I'm not sure if I'd say that all that I've learned can be summed up in that, but it is a good point.

Writer's Block: On the List

  • Aug. 30th, 2009 at 9:16 PM
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What is on your personal list of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World?


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The Çemberlitaş Hamami (for nekkid pplz and luv-el-ee steam)
The Statue of the Pachamama of Argentina (because pregnant women are beautiful)
The Phallus Monument of the Red Light District of Amsterdam (I shouldn't have to explain why this is here)
The Warr Guitar (for sheer awesomeness)
The hemp-made electric Guitar (for using alternative resources and for damned good sound quality)
The electric 12-string third bridge overtone zither (for modern wackiness and musical achievement)
Green Roofs (convenient for suburban people who like big gardens- if they're willing to buy a completely newly constructed home- and good for lowering the impact cities have on the environment... and they're pretty)

Writer's Block: Technology & My Future

  • Aug. 27th, 2009 at 3:13 PM
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How do you think technology will impact your future?

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Don't get me wrong, I think that some really fanastical creations have been made, but I get a little nervous when I see something that doesn't do people much good or could even pose as a threat. In all honesty, I really hope technology takes a vacation for a little while and geta some long needed rest. There are things that need to be made to solve problems and too many people are focused soley on entertainment and making things to cook, clean, and do your work for you. It's kind of scarey what this world is going to come to if some robot can pull me out of bed in the morning and throw me into the shower ten years from now.

Writer's Block: What Makes You Feel Sexy?

  • Aug. 25th, 2009 at 2:29 PM
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What makes you feel sexy?

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A chicken suit. lol

Writer's Block: On the Airwaves

  • Aug. 21st, 2009 at 12:11 PM
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If you had your own radio or television station, what would it be called and what kind of programming would it play?


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I don't know...
I'd probably do something that would remind you of "The Quibbler" from Harry Potter. lol
Or maybe an underground news station giving the real deal.
I'd also like a music talk show, but who doesn't like those?
It'd be REALLY awesome if you could run a show with Conan O'Brian, right?

Hard to pick just one kind. Maybe it should be a coffee house and do a great mix of all of this stuff, live.

Writer's Block: A Bitter Pill to Swallow?

  • Aug. 20th, 2009 at 12:58 PM
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If you could get your exercise by taking a pill, would you? Why or why not?

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No. I like moving, it feels good.

Besides, you can get the same effects of exercise from a pill, maybe, but "getting exercise from a pill" doesn't make sense, since exercising means to use it.
In other words, you are always thinking whether you mean to or not, but exercising your will means to intentionally use your will.
Using the word in the correct context, exercising your body would mean to intentionally use your muscles and resperatory system.
So... this question isn't even a real question.

Writer's Block: Let’s Get Physical

  • Aug. 19th, 2009 at 2:22 PM
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What are your fitness goals? What is helping or preventing you from accomplishing them?

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To stay healthy?
What's helping me now is the availability of outdoor activity, and what is preventing me is having many people asking me to drive them places (people who have their own car and can drive themselves, but ofcourse I say yes alot of times) and not being able to walk most places like I ussually would. I hope to change that and start walking again. When I move, I hope it is to a place that is very out-doorsy.

Writer's Block: Thanks for the Input

  • Aug. 18th, 2009 at 1:31 PM
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What is the worst piece of advice you've ever received?


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To hesitate falling in love. My advice: never do that.

Writer's Block: And the Apple Goes To

  • Aug. 17th, 2009 at 12:32 PM
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Who is/was your favorite teacher in school?


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Both Ms. Shimko and Mrs. Spain, and my elementary school music teacher. They were sexy bitches!
Mrs. Zimmer, my art teacher, was always really awesome too.
Mr. Gosek, Mr. Bateson, and Mr. Sligar were also all really amazing.
I hope all of the remnants of Sligar's soul rest in peace <3

Writer's Block: The Right to Privacy

  • Aug. 16th, 2009 at 11:29 AM
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Should some parts of celebrities' lives be off-limits to the public, or is giving up privacy a fair price for being famous?

Should some parts of celebrities' lives be off-limits to the public, or is giving up privacy a fair price for being famous?


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Having everyone involved in your life is not a natural part of living, and as such is very frustrating. Yeah, sometimes there are stories about their lives that they feel they have to tell, but for the most part, if they don't put something in public it is because they feel it doesn't belong there. Maybe they are wrong, maybe they are right, but most of us have our secrets and would be hypocrites if we expected celebrities to live happily without any privacy. I'm very adamant about the people in their lives. family and lovers should not be harrased or stalked, at all. They have nothing to do with whatever entertainment they supply, unless you are sick enough to be entertained soley by the mishaps and downfalls of their lives.
As far as I'm concerned, if they are still kicking it on the stage/behind the camera/wherever they do their stuff, and as long as they aren't doing anything that will kill them before their next great masterpiece, then whatever they do behind the curtain, so to speak, is none of my business.
For the same token, even though everyone makes mistakes, they ought to learn the lesson of not doing very stupid or wrong things in public, unless they don't care if they're bickered at for it.

Quote of the Day

  • Aug. 15th, 2009 at 5:42 PM
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Bring your desires down to your present means. Increase them only when your increased means permit.
Aristotle

Writer's Block: Theme Dining

  • Aug. 15th, 2009 at 5:35 PM
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If you were to open your own theme restaurant, what would the theme be and how would you express it to the customers?


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It would be a bohemian theme. Beaded curtains, cushions on the floor, view of the ocean through the window and on a wooden porch, no shoes allowed, candle lighting, etc.
See food, thai food, and Italian food.

So far, the best theme I've seen is at The Cheesecake Factory. They're awesome! The place has a very nice hellenistic appearence to it. try their Tiramisu Cheesecake. The revolving cafe at disney world is pretty sweet too! Only downfall is that it spins so much that I have a hard time holding down my food, so the theme may have been a better idea for a place that doesn't involve food or bathrooms.

Writer's Block: Confidence Booster

  • Aug. 14th, 2009 at 12:27 PM
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What do you wear to feel confident?

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My birthday suit ;P
lol

Writer's Block: I Love My Body Because…

  • Aug. 13th, 2009 at 7:44 PM
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Why do you love your body?

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Because I have breasts (and I don't need your nasty bras, Victoria). I like my breasts, they're nice.
And I'm cozy. =D

Writer's Block: Proven by Science

  • Aug. 13th, 2009 at 7:33 PM
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Do you believe everything has a scientific explanation?

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There is no scientific explination for the sheer win of Spencer Smith.

Writer's Block: Commercial Appeal

  • Aug. 11th, 2009 at 8:22 PM
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What is your favorite commercial from your childhood? Bonus points if you include a video of it.


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The ones with the "yo quiero taco bell" chuhuahua. <3

There's also a commercial for my area, very local, and it's a spoofy opera for a mortgage/refinancing/etc company, it was singing too "call JG WENTWORTH ...877-CASH-NOW ... 877cashnow.... 877cashNOW!"
yeah... a little embarrassing.

Writer's Block: Memo to Myself

  • Aug. 10th, 2009 at 1:02 PM
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If you could travel back in time, what advice would you give to your younger self?


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"Let it be".
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From the design to the features, what should the perfect kid-friendly laptop include? What would you leave out?

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I wouldn't take away something from a child that an adult couldn't have. If it's so dangerous, than why does anybody use it?
For instance, weapons and messing around with "medicines", I think we can all look back on the chemical war fare and various diseases that were implimented on the people of Nang Ping, and nuclear technology. Why are specific adults even aloud to mess around with stuff that is so destructive for the human race and over-all bad for the environment? Computers are going to be the next arms race, it's ridiculous.

As far as I know, this is what a laptop is for most people: a great way to find sources of information and read news, way to communicate with friends and family, way to connect and build communities, a place to store music and other art, a place to install programs and do work. And yeah, some people like porn. Big deal, kids talk about it behind their parent's backs whether they even see it on the internet. They'll probably have a really healthy sex drive when they become adults =P
Kids go to school and could use the programs for their "work", and they have people they would like to talk to, and perhaps they would be less ignorant if they were encouraged to look up any information they could find.
Why is a regular laptop bad for a kid? If a parent doesn't want their child going to chatrooms or something like that, they should explain why they feel it is dangerous and they should moniter what is going on with their child's computer. More likey than not, the parent bought it for them, and has every right to take the laptop away if they are not willing to comply with the given conditions for that family.
I'm sick and tired of parents limiting their children, they child doesn't understand and that makes them loose trust in the parents, plus it handicaps them more than it protects them. How can anybody stand children who follow coerced beliefs and think particular things to be "taboo" and then grow to be adults that still believe those things and just don't get it?
If you are a parent and have a problem with something, actually tell your child and try to get them to understand why, there is no need to pay a company to "proof" a laptop for your child, that's just insane.

As for babies and toddlers, there are already so many laptops, both toys and real ones, that are physically built to cooperate with the coordination and learning process of small children. You can probably find them all over the internet =)

WePC is just looking for another reason to rip you off and get more money, people, don't fall for it.

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