That was exactly what I thought, before I clicked the link (and despite really liking most of her music). But it was totally unexpectedly endearing - let that be a lesson to me, I suppose.

Yes.

I think you can be both, especially with a career that spans as long as hers has. But she has not grown into her role, in fact she seems to be devolving. Quite sad. I would like to see more older female role models in the entertainment industry (Betty White anyone). She comes off as nasty and bitter to me. Not…

Okay, I clicked on Lorde's blog entry in gleeful anticipation of doing some Liz Lemon-style eye-rolling at her overwrought teenage writing and Deep Reflections on Life but it was actually kind of nice and the little bit of angst in there came across as sweet. So good job and happy birthday, Lorde!

She's from the Florida panhandle, types the word "y'all" and doesn't understand the difference between "accept" and "except". Yeah, that is pretty much all I need to know about this girl to confirm that she would make a perfect tanning salon employee.

Excuse me while I tap into my inner Irish and forget that there are white people like this out there:

ACCEPT ACCEPT ACCEPT ACCEPT GGGGGGAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

Your racist tears are hilarious!

Honestly, I was not sure how to respond. Thoughts?

Don't worry kid, this won't impact you too much. Say it with me now:I am a white male! I am a white male! I AM AT WHITE MALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's actually better than what I usually have to mark as a teaching assistant. I only TA 3rd and 4th year classes .

Well, at least he isn't sorry only if he offended you.

You are far more determined and driven in your writing then have ever been in my whole life.

heh heh heh heh, it's so great when people get busted! Am I petty if it fills me with giggles and glee?

He appropriated an essay about appropriation and all he can apologize for is the plagiarism part?

Womp womp. I'd send him a link to the comments section. Dude could use a reality check.

I just love that the professor wrote this "In my house, at least, the irony is not lost that a white male student attempted to get by on the intellect of a brown woman...by stealing her work on appropriation."

"Don't worry kid, grades are meaningless and that F doesn't mean much. Also, such greats as Paul Ryan also plagiarizes, so you're in good company. One day, even you might be a failed vice presidential bid!