Apparently there was a bit of a hissy-fit over use of the term “mewling quim” by Loki in The Avengers. I was surprised to discover this because I didn’t think that many people realized what Loki said, there. In fact, my reaction to the line was a little Beavis-and-Butthead snicker while I wondered how many people knew what “quim” meant. Continue reading
Also, it's an article that supports a widely-held stereotype, so that makes me automatically suspicious. I'm also raising a dubious eyebrow because I thought I read somewhere that "subliminal" basically equals BS, but I dunno about that. At any rate, I'm not sure I'm buying this, but it is an interesting thought. Continue reading
This is horrifying on a level I can barely contemplate, and I spend my spare time sitting around thinking up horrifying things to write, people. The school district insists it has been portrayed unfairly. Superintendent Carlson points out it has … Continue reading
I think someone's got their knickers in a knot over a couple of things that aren't technically G+/Google's fault, here. 1) If you quote someone else's work, you should attribute it, full stop, regardless of the platform you share it … Continue reading
This story makes me so happy I can hardly stand it. Well, not this specific story, although I do like it, but the fact that someone over at the RIAA pirated an absolute metric crapton of TV episodes. And then … Continue reading