Category Archives: Women

Your goddamn rabbit outfit is not “couture”.

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Elena

If you have never read gloria Steinem’s “A Bunny’s Tale”, you need to. NOW. While Steinem certainly has her flaws as a Major Feminist Thinker, the piece she wrote about working at the Playboy Club in New York City is … Continue reading →

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And this is why I’m not moving to LA anytime soon.

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Elena

So. Seth Rogen. Cuddly actor, been in some funny movies (Pineapple Express, Zach and Miri Make a Porno, Funny People) and some not-at-all funny movies (Seve and Protect). Mr. Rogen has been cast in the title role in the upcoming … Continue reading →

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Regarding Whiskey and Baking.

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Elena

My family doesn’t drink liquor all that much. My mom and dad both enjoy rum on the rocks. My mom drinks Glenfiddich as a special treat now and then. About once a year, we buy a bottle of bourbon to … Continue reading →

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The best way to get a copy of Harper’s Bazaar? Steal it from the doctor’s office.

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Elena

I used to like Harper’s Bazaar, but since they decided to have famed douchebag and child molester Terry Richardson photograph so many of their shoots, I really haven’t had a copy of Bazaar in my lap until this afternoon, after … Continue reading →

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Evidently Cosmo suspects that their article titles are ridiculous.

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Elena

Christmas came early for me! And not just because I have the 2011 Slingshot Collective day planner (with a menstrual calendar, and tips on how to resist the police), but because Cosmo has created an online survey about their FR* … Continue reading →

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Day 24, Part One: If you made this image, please let me know!

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Elena

Commenter Madelyn brough this awesome picture to my attention: This is infinitely better than any of the Jezebel “Cover Lies”, and really does summarize everything that is so messed up about Cosmo: Everything is about sex, (horrible) sex advice, and … Continue reading →

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Reading Between The Lines

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Elena

Thank God for DeviantArt. While this image deals with the bad messages fed to teens, it’s all applicable to the type of messages featured on the cover of Cosmo. I now feel inspired to somehow find the time to do … Continue reading →

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Day 23, Part Three: Matte Lipstick Done Right

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Elena

Thanks to Brit, I didnt’ have to suffer through the ordeal of putting powder on my lips. But I did buy a tube of Lancome Color Design Lip Matte, in Corset (yes, I did buy it solely because of the … Continue reading →

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Day 23, Part Two: “Shocking Confessions” aren’t shocking, just stupid

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Elena

Cosmo has their own, not particularly grown-up version of the “traumarama/embarrassing moments” fluff pieces found in teen magazines. Cosmo’s “confessions” (pages 64-66). Here are some lowlights: “I needed to get a bikini was before a hot date…I decided to do … Continue reading →

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Day 23, Part One: A fluff piece, with a Lady GaGa reference. How charming.

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Elena

I feel somewhat obligated to post this video in response to the article “Why Bad Romances Won’t Let Go” (CosmoNews Relationships, page 52). You’re welcome. For the most part, the advice in this article isn’t actually bad (if you’ve had … Continue reading →

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