I sometimes feel the same way about the term "at risk youth." I think the term "at risk" has a sort of racialized tone to it, and is often used in combination with talking about "urban" populations. But the fact is, not all minorities are necessarily "at risk." There are plenty of fucked up white people too.

"Ballerinas have always been 'avatars of possibility' for little girls."

This. Ahahahaha!

Or do you think they might just be saying that, so that the stylists don't get a bad rep? People seeing the show — "God she looks terrible!" Stylists excuse — "We're PURPOSEFULLY making her look awkward"

Same designer. Can you imagine? If she got it tailored to fit right? Could have looked GORGEOUS.

Agreed. It's performance, and I actually don't think it has anything to do with actually enticing the target. It's about asserting presence, and the power to violate social standards without repercussion.

This is completely true. But what I've found in my online dating experiences, is that just because someone has an amusing answer to a silly question, doesn't mean that's someone who I'm going to get along with. I guess I tend to prefer people who take things seriously, at least some of the time. Some other people…

It's just another tool dudes use to try to pressure women into doing things that are uncomfortable for them. Because internet dating is, to some dudes, all about getting what THEY want. And instant sexual gratification that's kind of perpetuated by pornography and the distance of the internet, instead of actually…

Ughhhhhhhh. Thankfully I don't get many of those. However. I can't tell you how many times I've been told "don't be shy," by someone asking ME to send a nude picture of myself. I can promise you, creeps of the world — the reason I don't want to send you a picture is not because I'm shy.

P.S. There's this awesome pic decorating app by Snoop Dog called "Snoopify." There's totally a sticker for spaghetti and meatballs, and I definitely made a picture of myself with spaghetti and meatball hair. So maybe this will work....

exactly. I could never have babbies with someone who said elbow macaroni.

Skeptical. Because I agree with you that if you're going to make an app based on questions, the questions should be meaningful, and be serious, value-reflecting questions, if you're giving up the option of what someone looks like.

Oh shit, you're right. I'm sorry, I totally misread your reply. Not being defensive, I promise ;)

I didn't use the word dying — I was responding to YOUR use of it. Check your original comment that I replied to.

This is a related question, that i've had for a long time, as someone who has worked in production but wants to get into the management side —Can someone tell me how people get to be creative directors? What skill set do you need to have?

Journalism isn't a dying breed. There is still going to be news. Someone's going to be writing it. But what happens when the PR field becomes oversaturated? I actually prefer journalism, because I hate trying to sell bullshit products. Something is going to eventually break, when the only stuff that's out there…

Mini Teddy Roosevelt!

Also, another theory — the activity that I can feel in my uterus when I'm having my period (the cramps, the bleeding, etc.) I think on some level remind me hormonally of what all that is supposed to be for — making babies. Except I'm not pregnant, so it's always a reminder of what ISN'T there — i.e. a potential…

I love those guys. I always get nervous about it because I know it has the potential to gross people out (even though it really shouldn't — it's a natural thing, and if guys can't realize that, I feel like there are a lot of things about women that they might not get). So when you meet those guys....ahh, bless them.

Nope. I'm 33, and get mega horny during my period. I've attributed it to the extra lubrication that's happening (even though it's not supposed to be sexual). I think a general feeling of "wet," plus the mild crampiness, makes me feel like I need to get something up in there. Ideally a penis.