September 2011
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My 3-Cornered Love
One of America’s greatest heroes has fallen today. Inventor of Doritos, Arch West (what a great fucking name!), has died at the age of 97. Back when I was reppin’ childhood obesity before it became A Thing, I loved putting Cool Ranch Doritos in my fried bologna sandwiches. And for years me and CRD were inseparable up until I discovered these:
Spicy yet subtly tempered with a hint of...
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"I have come to feel as though I'm just sitting... →
Unemployment in one sentence!
Apologies for linking to an MSN article.
Feeling Like A Tourist: Being Black In New England... →
letthetruthlaugh:
npr:
Debra Nunnally Beaupre loves exploring New England’s picturesque back roads. But she says she doesn’t always find it easy to travel there.
I live in New England. Everyone likes to think of themselves as being very progressive and anti-racist but it’s actually one of the most racist places in America. It’s all right below the surface.
Agree with all of the above.
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Korillaaaaaaaaa whyyyyyyyy?!??
Please turn in your Asian membership cards b/c that was shameful! What a way to go out, dudes. Now I’m left with rooting for Roxy’s which is fine, I guess. If the final two are Lime and Hodge I will refuse to watch the finale. JK I’ll watch and complain the whole way through.
Bah. I foresee a return of yellow peril sweeping the nation after this. Thanks, k-boyz.
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“Raise your hand if you’re a racist. As my students do that thing where they sort...”
– Deeply Embarrassed White People Talk Awkwardly About Race by Jen Graves - Seattle Features - The Stranger, Seattle’s Only Newspaper (via npr)
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Is Taping Your Eyes To Look Asian The New... →
I’d like to give a special shout out to commenter VK for being a dumb hemorrhoid and comparing this to dyeing one’s hair and for also playing the “you’re too sensitive” defense card. Bra-vo.
OK, white ppl. Can you explain this to me? I’m seriously asking. What’s the deal with comparing Asian eyes to almonds? I’ve read/heard/seen this ALL MY LIFE and...