As a "lady on the internet" who considers Videogum a place where I'd "want to be", I can honestly say that I do not give two fucks about this post or "what it all means". I don't think it signifies some deep-seated misogyny on Gabe's part. It was likely posted because he posts quite frequently about Gwyneth Paltrow and how she's an idiot, and this is one example of that idiocy. Or maybe not! But Christ, people, don't we have bigger fish to fry? Yes. Yes we do.
As the actual parent of a genuine 3 year-old boy, I know two things: 1. It is really hard to NOT laugh at your child when he's unintentionally hilarious 2. If my son had that same reaction, I would have stopped laughing around the time he started saying "books are poop" (which is TOTALLY something he'd say) and remind him that he doesn't talk that way and he needs to say thank you. Depending on his mood, he may say "thank you", or he may continue to talk about poop. If it's the latter, he goes into the time out chair.
In summary, I am the best parent ever and these parents are really terrible and should put their child up for adoption.
Seriously, bravo! You explained this much better than I did (I took notes and will be quoting you to my nerd friends). Also, you totally have to see it in 3D because WOW.
I loved this movie dearly, in a deep and personal way that makes me think I just might be ready for committment after all. I did not go into TRON expecting great dialogue or a logical plot, I went in to satisfy my nerd girl self. AND SATISFIED I WAS. *pushes up glasses*
Now that I'm done laughing hysterically at your characterization of the Videogum community as "transforming from a fun, writer's room type atmosphere (hahaha, WHAT?) to a fucking library filled with oversensitive psuedo-intellectuals [sic.]", I just have to say, what on Earth are you talking about? I've been reading Videgum since its inception, and I don't ever recall a "writer's room type atmosphere" (LOL every time) in the comments section.
Actually, you know what? Don't bother answering, because I truly do not give a shit. I just think it's hilarious that you're trying to put us down for being "psuedo-intellectuals [sic.]" and then you talk about early Videogum as a "writer's room type atmosphere" (LOL, again, because I just cannot get enough).
It's definitely going on my desktop, too, nightmare. I was thinking the other day that I need a new picture and BING! Here it is. Although I'd like to be in the final version, if I may, please and thank you.
I honestly don't think that Kesha objects to anything, ever. "Metal studs on my eyebrows? Sure, why not. Garbage all over my body? Yes, please." It's sort of incredible, really.
Oh, I know the answer to this one. The juggalo's mother called Social Services and the caseworker placed the baby with the juggalo's mother, who ultimately wound up adopting the child because the parents could not get their shit together.
I would totally have Christmas at my house. However, our house is the size of a postage stamp, so only three of you can attend. Also, I live in on a dirt road in Maine, so you'll have to be skilled in the operation of a skidder in order to get to my house. I'm the perfect candidate for hosting ANYTHING, in other words.
While there are a lot of gems in the article (that photo? Really? "a device for measuring anorectal functioning"), this is my favorite, BY FAR: "Then came the arrests and the couple’s bizarre appearances at various court dates:..Evi...had a “valid credit card” affixed to her forehead."
Because if you're going to affix a credit card to your forehead, you want to ensure that it's VALID.
This is lovely, of course, because it is from Mans, but also? The phrase "dependent on goodwill, charity and one kidney" is kind of funny. IT IS. Stop looking at me like that.
I just had to say that "Hat Time" is going to keep making me LOL ad infinitum, and probably at random times like an important meeting when I'm bored and think "Hat Time!".
"...you Monsters have become like living legends to me. It took me so long to gather the courage to start commenting because I was so intimidated by how funny and intelligent and amazing all of you were. “I’ll never be that funny or intelligent or amazing. Nobody will like me. I will get no upvotes.” -Me."
ME TOO! Then I joined Twitter just so I could follow Monster commentators, Gabe, Max, Birdie, ET CETERA, and it was great! And when Mans replied to one of my tweets I literally almost fainted because MANS! I am much more active on Twitter than on this site simply for logistical reasons, but I am on here religiously. The moral of the story is, if you're not on Twitter, you should consider joining and if you are, you should look everyone up and follow them (and they will likely follow you!), because it is fun and awesome.
As an avid Mans-ophile (nailed it), I join you in professing my love, in a totally non-creepy and not-at-all-stalkerish way and definitely NOT checking his tumblr blog or whatever you call it every day, patiently (impatiently) waiting for new posts.
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