And I Want This Night
in which i post interesting and nerdy things that may or may not be beautiful
“
Let me be clear: I don’t believe that previously non-raping audience members are going to take to the streets in a rape mob after hearing one rape joke. That’s an absurd and insulting mischaracterization. But I do believe that comedy’s current permissiveness around cavalier, cruel, victim-targeting rape jokes contributes to (that’s contributes—not causes) a culture of young men who don’t understand what it means to take this stuff seriously.
And how did they try and prove me wrong? How did they try to demonstrate that comedy, in general, doesn’t have issues with women? By threatening to rape and kill me, telling me I’m just bitter because I’m too fat to get raped, and suggesting that the debate would have been better if it had just been Jim raping me.
This isn’t just coming from anonymous trolls. Local comics — whom I know and work with — have told me to shut the fuck up. One hopes I’ll fall down a flight of stairs. (He later apologized—to my boyfriend, not me.)
”(via upworthy)
Protesters #OccupyGezi to save Istanbul park
Wishing them luck and safety and that they win…
(via fishingboatproceeds)
“Hey man, take my picture!”
“I can’t do it. It’s too dark.”
“Yeah, we need some light. Let’s go over there.”
“Are you homeless?”
“Yes, I am.”
“How long have you been homeless?”
“15 years. I’ve been in Boston 8 months. Before that I was in Washington, Virginia, New York, Philadelphia, Louisiana, Florida…”
“Why didn’t you stay in Florida? It’s so much warmer.”
“I wanted to see my family. But they don’t want to see me. They don’t understand depression. They treat me like dirt. Homeless people treat me better than my family.”
“And what happened 15 years ago? How did you end up on the streets?”
“I tried to burn myself twice. I had 30 surgeries. I was dead two times, but God brought me back. I don’t know why.”
“And why did you do it?”
“I was depressed. Why you crying?”
“Because you are a beautiful person, and my family is really messed up, and I’ve been very depressed. I think I can understand you.”
“Yes, I am a good person. And when you take people’s pictures, don’t disrespect them.”
“No, man, I won’t. I like people. That’s why I take their pictures.”
“And when you make your portfolio, don’t denigrate people. Let the pictures speak for themselves.”
“I will. Are you safe on the streets?”
“Yes, I am…And now I have $8 to buy me some food.”
“That’s all I have. Next time I see you, I will give you more.”
“No, man. It ain’t all about money. Give me a hug. And next time you see me, give me a hug again. And thanks for taking my picture.”
(via hellomiddleclass)
To thank all my wonderful followers and the generally amazing people I’ve met here, I’m hosting my first giveaway, with two winners!
Rules:
- Giveaway ends on June 6th, 2013.
- One like, one reblog.
- You must have your ask box open.
- Since this is a follower-exclusive giveaway, you must be following ask-norgatha to win.
- No giveaway blogs.
- Will ship worldwide.
The Prizes:
- The Art and Making of ParaNorman by Jed Alger
- Copies of ParaNorman and Coraline on DVD (Region 1)
- 4” Norman Action Figure with zombie hand stand
- Two 3 oz pouches of ParaNorman tea from Adagio Teas - Norman (black & orange teas) and Angry Aggie (Chai, Cream, and some hibiscus)
- I’ll also include some sketches for each winner, based upon their blog. :D
Two winners will be chosen. First place will get first choice of two of the above items, and Second place will get the remaining two prizes.
Good luck everyone!
