Today's Topic: Sexism
"-Ism's in my opinion are not good. A person should not believe in an -ism, he should believe in himself. I quote John Lennon, "I don't believe in Beatles, I just believe in me." Good point there. After all, he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. I'd still have to bum rides off people" - Ferris Bueller
As time has passed and Ferris has become but a distant memory, the above quote popped into my head while trying to think of a tasteful way of discussing the topic of sexism. Don't get me wrong, I have plenty of tasteless and tacky things to add on the topic, but for something such as this, I opted for a slightly classier path to kick off this post.
The definition of sexism is: A belief or attitude that one gender is inferior to, less competent than or less valuable than the opposite sex.
The term initially referred to a general sentiment towards women, but recently has been opened up to include discrimination against men as well.
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of sexism are feminists. I don't mean people that aim for equality. I mean the man-hating, militant shehulks that find a way to protest anything and everything just because they can. They find ways of turning everything that comes out of a man's mouth into a phallic reference. Frankly ladies, we do not incessantly talk about our junk. If anything, we spend more time talking/thinking/dreaming about yours. For the record, feminists piss me off. They claim to be all about unity and trying to become equal but their actions promote nothing but segregation of the female gender rather than anything resembling unity.
I will save the rest of my rantings on feminism for a later time. I recognize that sexism is something that's experienced many times over every day all throughout the world. I'll admit I land somewhere in the middle-ground on this topic. I don't buy the whole "everyone's equal" concept, but at the same time, I don't think it's cool to discredit or go as far as hating someone just because they were born of a different gender.
Before you get your panties in a bunch about the first part of the previous sentence, I'll explain. Simply said, men and women are not equal. If we were, we'd be the same. That's the very definition of being equal. I don't claim to be able to give birth to a child. Why should I? I know that's something I'm incapable of doing. Am I upset about it, not for a moment. I know there are other things that, as a man, I can do that women can't; like write my name in the snow with ease. I know that the two acts are far from equal in the minds of most, as it should be.
What I really think we as a society need to realize is that the genders are different and that's OK. In fact, that's better than OK; it's great! The term "opposites attract" has plenty of examples, even in same-sex relationships. You usually have one partner who tends to be dominant, while the other more submissive. I believe we need to celebrate what makes us unique rather than getting uppity and pissed off at the others because they're different.
That being said, I've never been the target/victim of sexism. I'm a man and I've never questioned whether women have it better. For those who have experienced a manifestation of sexism, I'm sure none of these words offer solace. For that, I am sorry.
To those self-centered, sexist assholes who think and act as if people of the other gender are worthless, the better part of my being wishes you find your way to the nearest bonfire and slowly but surely fall into it. At no point is it acceptable to consider someone else inferior based solely on what genitals they have.
To sum up my thoughts: Being different is a good thing, but discriminating based on differences isn't. Oh, and feminists can suck it!
Cheers
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
06/15/10
Warning: This post may contain content which could be deemed as offensive to some. If you are offended easily by writings containing graphic imagery or language, move along.
Today's topic: Chatroulette
I'll start by saying that I've really had very little experience w/ the website known as chatroulette.com or cr. For the sake of brevity, I will be using the later throughout this post. For those of you unaware of what the oddly intriguing world of cr is, let me drop some knowledge. Essentially it's a website which allows you to videochat with a completely random stranger. All you need to participate is a computer w/ a webcam.
Just like in russian roulette, if you play enough, you're bound to take a bullet. The bullet in this case, however, is usually a middle-aged, hairy, man (usually from New York) playing with his cock. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are plenty of people paying for that visual, but I'm not one of them.
As with most significant advancements in technology, sex has found a way to get involved. This was no exception. I'm not calling cr a significant advancement. I'm just trying to express my lack of shock that cr has been filled with lonely exhibitionists trying to make someone smile (or occasionally vomit.)
I'm sure cr was initially created as an idea for a unique way of letting strangers communicate. It's like speed dating for the trendy nerds w/ macs. You can start a conversation with someone and see where it goes. If you like where it heads, you continue. If you don't, you click "Next" and another person pops up on your screen. It's as if there's a line of randoms whose sole purpose in life is to say "Whats up?" and throw endless amounts of emoticons your way. As nice as this sounds, the odds are that you're more likely to see a wonderful example of a poorly manscaped taint than actually having a quality chat with someone.
While the thought of people randomly exposing themselves on a chatting website might be off-putting, it shouldn't come as a surprise. People have been exposing themselves for ages, and not just in the confines of one's bedroom. Think about it. This cr exhibition is to my generation as streaking was for my dad's generation. With technology comes creative new ways of showing the world what you've got. For some, it's a witty comment laced with a hint of sarcasm. For others, it's an uncircumcised dong with a little too much English.
As much as I love the thought of seeing the random genital while trying to communicate, I must say I can't see myself getting into cr. It also doesn't help that I'm lacking webcam. I consider that a positive thing. I'm pretty sure "Purchase a webcam" is on the list of top 10 things to do in order to qualify for the new season of "To Catch a Predator."
I just checked, it's #7, just after "Groom your mustache."
While all of my thoughts on cr are of the negative and sarcastic variety, the combination of the growth in its popularity and my love of youtube has spawned one glorious little nugget. The videos provided by PianoChatImprov on youtube are fantastic. A brief synopsis of this amusing series by a man who calls himself "Merton" is as follows. A dude in a green hoodie sits in front of a piano and improvises little bits about the people he encounters on cr, hilarity ensues, and the viewer feels better about his life, but worse about the hope he holds about for the human race.
So, as with many things in life, you must deal with the garbage in order to get the gold. It just so happens that the garbage is nude guidos and the gold is youtube humor...maybe that's a bad comparison.
That's all that I have on cr. Until next time.
Cheers
Today's topic: Chatroulette
I'll start by saying that I've really had very little experience w/ the website known as chatroulette.com or cr. For the sake of brevity, I will be using the later throughout this post. For those of you unaware of what the oddly intriguing world of cr is, let me drop some knowledge. Essentially it's a website which allows you to videochat with a completely random stranger. All you need to participate is a computer w/ a webcam.
Just like in russian roulette, if you play enough, you're bound to take a bullet. The bullet in this case, however, is usually a middle-aged, hairy, man (usually from New York) playing with his cock. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are plenty of people paying for that visual, but I'm not one of them.
As with most significant advancements in technology, sex has found a way to get involved. This was no exception. I'm not calling cr a significant advancement. I'm just trying to express my lack of shock that cr has been filled with lonely exhibitionists trying to make someone smile (or occasionally vomit.)
I'm sure cr was initially created as an idea for a unique way of letting strangers communicate. It's like speed dating for the trendy nerds w/ macs. You can start a conversation with someone and see where it goes. If you like where it heads, you continue. If you don't, you click "Next" and another person pops up on your screen. It's as if there's a line of randoms whose sole purpose in life is to say "Whats up?" and throw endless amounts of emoticons your way. As nice as this sounds, the odds are that you're more likely to see a wonderful example of a poorly manscaped taint than actually having a quality chat with someone.
While the thought of people randomly exposing themselves on a chatting website might be off-putting, it shouldn't come as a surprise. People have been exposing themselves for ages, and not just in the confines of one's bedroom. Think about it. This cr exhibition is to my generation as streaking was for my dad's generation. With technology comes creative new ways of showing the world what you've got. For some, it's a witty comment laced with a hint of sarcasm. For others, it's an uncircumcised dong with a little too much English.
As much as I love the thought of seeing the random genital while trying to communicate, I must say I can't see myself getting into cr. It also doesn't help that I'm lacking webcam. I consider that a positive thing. I'm pretty sure "Purchase a webcam" is on the list of top 10 things to do in order to qualify for the new season of "To Catch a Predator."
I just checked, it's #7, just after "Groom your mustache."
While all of my thoughts on cr are of the negative and sarcastic variety, the combination of the growth in its popularity and my love of youtube has spawned one glorious little nugget. The videos provided by PianoChatImprov on youtube are fantastic. A brief synopsis of this amusing series by a man who calls himself "Merton" is as follows. A dude in a green hoodie sits in front of a piano and improvises little bits about the people he encounters on cr, hilarity ensues, and the viewer feels better about his life, but worse about the hope he holds about for the human race.
So, as with many things in life, you must deal with the garbage in order to get the gold. It just so happens that the garbage is nude guidos and the gold is youtube humor...maybe that's a bad comparison.
That's all that I have on cr. Until next time.
Cheers
Monday, June 14, 2010
06/14/10 part deux
Warning. The topic below is of adult nature. If you blush easily or are a prude, you should skip this post.
Topic: Vajazzling...
I was just introduced to the concept of vajazzling by one of my aunts. (insert awkward pause) I had never heard of this "fashion" trend before. For those of you in a similar boat as mine, vajazzling is essentially bedazzling your lady parts. Yep, that's right. Bedazzling your vagina. Apparently this has gained popularity and interest ever since Jennifer Love-Hewitt announced she regularly vajazzles. Oh, how the image of the mighty Ghost Whisperer has fallen...
Other than the obvious intrigue that a mid-20's male would get with this idea, a few thoughts have popped into my head.
Do women not realize that that region is quite beautiful to begin with? I'm a believe in Creation and as the last thing created, women have the unique quality of being inherently beautiful, including that area. Adding sparkles to it equates to lighting a sparkler at a 4th of July fireworks show. Kinda cool, but definitely not the main attraction.
How do you think this effects the guys lucky enough to view the vajazzling? I mean, I've heard more than a few women complain about their guys and how they aren't necessarily talented when playing around there. Why would you ever give us something else to distract us? That's like asking us about our feelings while we're watching football. Come on...
So, the idea is to put jewels around your crotch. Last I knew, bedazzling utilized a significant amount of hot glue in order to properly fasten rhinestones to that awesome stonewashed jean jacket. As far as I'm concerned, genitalia and hot glue don't seem to be a natural combination. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking on people w/ their fetishes. I'm just thinking that it really couldn't be a comfortable experience.
Also right up there with the glue would be the maintenance of the treasure chest. Are they there for more than day? If so, I'd think the upkeep would be a bit difficult. I'm no body art expert, but last I checked, hair tends to grow down there. When doing your ladyscaping, do you just mow around it like a swimming pool or do they come off, only to be replaced when the works done?
This one remains confusing to me. I never claimed to know everything. I guess the only thing one should ask regarding a woman with vajazzling is whether she wants to be tied up or needs to be tied up.
Cheers
Topic: Vajazzling...
I was just introduced to the concept of vajazzling by one of my aunts. (insert awkward pause) I had never heard of this "fashion" trend before. For those of you in a similar boat as mine, vajazzling is essentially bedazzling your lady parts. Yep, that's right. Bedazzling your vagina. Apparently this has gained popularity and interest ever since Jennifer Love-Hewitt announced she regularly vajazzles. Oh, how the image of the mighty Ghost Whisperer has fallen...
Other than the obvious intrigue that a mid-20's male would get with this idea, a few thoughts have popped into my head.
Do women not realize that that region is quite beautiful to begin with? I'm a believe in Creation and as the last thing created, women have the unique quality of being inherently beautiful, including that area. Adding sparkles to it equates to lighting a sparkler at a 4th of July fireworks show. Kinda cool, but definitely not the main attraction.
How do you think this effects the guys lucky enough to view the vajazzling? I mean, I've heard more than a few women complain about their guys and how they aren't necessarily talented when playing around there. Why would you ever give us something else to distract us? That's like asking us about our feelings while we're watching football. Come on...
So, the idea is to put jewels around your crotch. Last I knew, bedazzling utilized a significant amount of hot glue in order to properly fasten rhinestones to that awesome stonewashed jean jacket. As far as I'm concerned, genitalia and hot glue don't seem to be a natural combination. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking on people w/ their fetishes. I'm just thinking that it really couldn't be a comfortable experience.
Also right up there with the glue would be the maintenance of the treasure chest. Are they there for more than day? If so, I'd think the upkeep would be a bit difficult. I'm no body art expert, but last I checked, hair tends to grow down there. When doing your ladyscaping, do you just mow around it like a swimming pool or do they come off, only to be replaced when the works done?
This one remains confusing to me. I never claimed to know everything. I guess the only thing one should ask regarding a woman with vajazzling is whether she wants to be tied up or needs to be tied up.
Cheers
06/14/10
Hello and welcome to the first installment of whatever this turns out to be.
For some reason, I thought it would be a good idea to start writing about all sorts of things. I tend to have thoughts and/or ideas on just about everything that gets tossed my way.
As a disclaimer, I must put it out there that the thoughts expressed in this post are representative of my opinions and mine alone. If my opinions do not agree with yours or you are somehow offended, feel free to let me know. I'm always interested in hearing opinions that differ from mine, even if they're wrong.
That being said, time for the opening volley...
The subject is "President Obama's Memorial Day"
It was just brought to my attention that President Obama was not present at Arlington National Cemetary for the traditional Memorial Day services held there. At first thought and glance, I thought wtf and was pretty shocked.
I've made it known to my friends that I'm not a fan of some of the political decisions made by President Obama, but just as I did for Bush, I stand behind the president of our nation as long as he remains in office. I feel it to be disrespectful to say things like "He's not my President" or other ignorant statements of the like. He was elected just as all of the previous presidents, love it or hate it, you should still respect the office and the man who holds it, but I digress.
After the initial shock wore off, I looked into the story a bit more. It didn't seem to jive that a man as savvy as Obama would make such a giant mistake as just blowing off Memorial Day for a barbecue and a game of bags. It turns out he was at a national cemetary in Illinois and he also met up with wounded veterans in the same state.
I'm not upset with the decision made by Obama not to lay the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington. There have been times in the past when the president has not attended the ceremonies at Arlington. It's not as if he was giving vets and their families the middle finger by being in Illinois, rather he was paying respects in a different manner.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I have never served in the military, nor have members of my immediate family, therefore I can't say how this could have a personal impact on my life. I just think that President Obama should be able to pay respects where he chooses on Memorial Day. There shouldn't be an uproar over the location of where he paid respects, rather it should act as an example of the spirit Americans should have on that holiday. Most Americans, myself included, rarely treat the day as the somber reminder of those who have fought for our country. Most of us see it as a day off of work or the beginning to Summer. While that might be the case, all of us should have taken time to show respect to those in our armed services. President Obama took time to do just that.
So, for all of the Obamabashers, lay off of this one. If you want to go after him for other issues, be my guest.
Cheers
For some reason, I thought it would be a good idea to start writing about all sorts of things. I tend to have thoughts and/or ideas on just about everything that gets tossed my way.
As a disclaimer, I must put it out there that the thoughts expressed in this post are representative of my opinions and mine alone. If my opinions do not agree with yours or you are somehow offended, feel free to let me know. I'm always interested in hearing opinions that differ from mine, even if they're wrong.
That being said, time for the opening volley...
The subject is "President Obama's Memorial Day"
It was just brought to my attention that President Obama was not present at Arlington National Cemetary for the traditional Memorial Day services held there. At first thought and glance, I thought wtf and was pretty shocked.
I've made it known to my friends that I'm not a fan of some of the political decisions made by President Obama, but just as I did for Bush, I stand behind the president of our nation as long as he remains in office. I feel it to be disrespectful to say things like "He's not my President" or other ignorant statements of the like. He was elected just as all of the previous presidents, love it or hate it, you should still respect the office and the man who holds it, but I digress.
After the initial shock wore off, I looked into the story a bit more. It didn't seem to jive that a man as savvy as Obama would make such a giant mistake as just blowing off Memorial Day for a barbecue and a game of bags. It turns out he was at a national cemetary in Illinois and he also met up with wounded veterans in the same state.
I'm not upset with the decision made by Obama not to lay the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington. There have been times in the past when the president has not attended the ceremonies at Arlington. It's not as if he was giving vets and their families the middle finger by being in Illinois, rather he was paying respects in a different manner.
In the spirit of full disclosure, I have never served in the military, nor have members of my immediate family, therefore I can't say how this could have a personal impact on my life. I just think that President Obama should be able to pay respects where he chooses on Memorial Day. There shouldn't be an uproar over the location of where he paid respects, rather it should act as an example of the spirit Americans should have on that holiday. Most Americans, myself included, rarely treat the day as the somber reminder of those who have fought for our country. Most of us see it as a day off of work or the beginning to Summer. While that might be the case, all of us should have taken time to show respect to those in our armed services. President Obama took time to do just that.
So, for all of the Obamabashers, lay off of this one. If you want to go after him for other issues, be my guest.
Cheers
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