What is the “veneer of science” behind testosterone and athletic performance? It is well established.

Tour De France riders, MLB players, NFL players, etc. aren’t doping to reduce their lactic acid levels. They are doping to increase testosterone. Testosterone is a massive difference maker in athletic performance. You cannot control for all genetic differences so a line must be drawn somewhere. That line has been…

The Michael Phelps comparison is a poor one and not really a comparison at all. The women’s sport comparison to Michael Phelps is maybe Serena Williams, who everyone recognizes has distinct advantages over her competitors but it’s not remotely controversial.

I did not say they were mutually exclusive. I will use Hogshead-Makar’s well-stated point: relevant to sport, she has male advantages.

It is public knowledge released by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Rikki-Tikki-Deadly posted the link in another reply above.

She has XY chromosomes according to Hogshead-Makar. This is an INCREDIBLY important detail that all the Deadspin writers intentionally omit. That, along with the highly elevated T levels should pretty much end the debate.

DAMN this is perfect.

This was a confusing article so you’re not alone. Also add “Greenpeace energy analysts”to your list of fun Mad Libs.

How is a talented guy like Scocca at something called HmmDaily?

He was also very good as an unhinged, sociopath soldier in The Pacific series.

This article couldn’t be more dystopian if it was written by Stalin himself.

I don’t think it was the joke that caused the offense. It was the “he got hurt in war, or whatever” comment.

It definitely looks like a mistake that he recovered from. 

More than the Obama chia pet?

The NFL has really gone downhill. Teams are now fielding 14 year olds at QB.

So list a few of them. That’s what the comments are for.

Sir! You have wounded me! *dives*

That second one’s screenshot makes me think of the Stargate SNES game. Truly a time to be alive.

What is the most mundane conspiracy theory that you’ve heard?