Introducing B-Camp
If you didn’t make it into A-Camp, there’s still a bright beaming ray of sunshine on your horizon and it’s called B-Camp! BRING YOUR OWN PROPS AND HAIR CRIMPER.
Watch Ash Beckham Explain Why “That’s So Gay” Is So, So Wrong
Ash Beckham takes down the use of “that’s so gay” as a pejorative. We all clap and cheer because that’s what we’ve been trying to say and she says it so excellently! Four for you, Ash. Four for you.
Dear Housemates of Our Radical Progressive Queer Co-op
“While I fully embrace the clothing-optional atmosphere of our body-positive home, I don’t want to shimmy down the hall with my ass hanging out in an emergency dash for TP.”
A Gift From the Tumblrverse: “Said to Lady Journos”
You don’t even have to be a journalist to recognize (and roll your eyes/groan about) the full spectrum of ignorance and sexism these lady journos have experienced.
Hilarious Hostel: Get Into Bed With Queer Comedy At PodShare
Wifi and memory foam AND a stand up comedy show? Oh my! Plus meet the queer startup kid behind the innovative pod hotel!
Idol Worship: Ten(ish) Questions with Jessica Halem
These are desperate times – and sometimes it all gets so overwhelming that we need something, someone, to remind us that there is light. That is Jessica Halem.
DeAnne Smith and Um, A Cat
“I wouldn’t put it past Melissa Etheridge to presciently write a song about me and this cat 19 years before our love manifested.”
DeAnne Smith and the Sweet, Sweet Sleep
“Waking up at noon is just one of the many perks of being self-employed, working mostly at night, and not having too much pesky ambition.”
Ten Sure Signs that Winter’s Here
Autumn is over even though I’m loathe to admit it.
Ellen DeGeneres Wins the Mark Twain Award, Is Basically the Best
“When I started doing stand-up, I didn’t do it for awards. I did it for the money.”
Eye of the Sparrow: Because Sometimes Politics are Hysterical
Ali’s Team Pick: Bad Lip Reading did a hilarious re-dubbing of the first presidential debate. Please, BLR, do more! We want more!
Tig Notaro’s “Live” Is Everything They Said It Would Be
Brittani’s Team Pick: “Tragedy + time = comedy. But I don’t have the benefit of time. So I’m just going to tell you the tragedy and know that everything is going to be okay.”
Depressing Cats Are Depressing (And Funny)
Ali’s Team Pick: Hard Truths From Soft Cats is the kind of funny that’s cry-until-you-laugh. Dark sentiments and cute, illustrated cats. Happy Monday, everyone!
Five Stars for Amazon Reviewers: Real People Hilariously Take “Bic For Her” to Task
Ali’s Team Pick: “But wait a moment – once the women get the pens, what are they supposed to write on? Man paper?”
“Words With Girls” Episode 3: Token
Words With Girls’ third episode, “Token” is on the interweb. Brittani’s not the only black person at a party and she is not happy about it.
20 Things About Stickering I Learned On My International Stickering Adventure
7. It is impossible to sticker a moving bicycle cab.
Adam Carolla Is The Opposite of Funny, Still Unable to be Taken Seriously
Adam Carolla of “The Man Show” doesn’t think women are funny and thinks jokes about the LGBT community are ok. I’m shocked.
Eight Podcasts That Aren’t This American Life
If you’ve ever wanted to give podcasts a try but didn’t know where to start, here is where you should start. By listening to me. I have opinions.
DeAnne Smith and That Pesky Time Thing
Whether it’s self-imposed deadlines, dinner dates or my menstrual cycle, you can count on me to be at least five minutes to weeks late.
My Drunk Kitchen Likes Girls and Grills
“I shoulda bought this chicken a drink first.”