Right? Like, maybe I’m naive, but what while casual sexism, racism, and terrible behavior ceased to surprise me long ago, blatant segregation is still pretty shocking.

I’d definitely like to just watch 20 seasons of original Law & Order, if I’m honest.

and separated writers on the show by race.

To quote Madonna: “If you don’t like me and still watch everything I do. Bitch, you’re a fan.”

And yet... you’re still here? I can only assume you like the company, and we always appreciate the support; however backhanded it may be. I’m assuming you find it somehow validating, and since I do want you to feel better, if that’s somehow helpful, I suppose we can indulge you, understanding that every time you…

Enjoy your dinner. Thanks for the clicks.

White people in general (or at least, the ones I know) deserve better than you, Honey, but sure. Whatever placates your fragile ego this blessed Sunday.

The fact that you think they’re one and the same (or that black people en masse = Black Lives Matter) says a lot about what you think about black people. (Spoiler alert: “magical negroes” service whiteness;“black girl magic” is entirely in service of ourselves.)

It also says a lot about your understanding of semantics,…

9 to 5 taught me about M&M....

My old job was 9-5, for real—people would remark if you stayed past 5. With an hour lunch break. And a fifteen minute break in the morning, and another one in the afternoon. I got sick time/personal days, as well as four weeks of vacation. I also got a pension. When I was not working (before 9, after 5, weekends,…

I am a very firm believer in “never meet your heroes”, and that I can enjoy performances and art created by imperfect people who are probably not very moral or good, despite their public image.  I also think people who stan for celebrities they have never met is weird.

I posted this upthread, but I think it might fit better here.

I have a fond memory about 9 to 5, not the film, but the theme song (still probably the best film theme song ever, and Dolly Parton was WRONGLY denied that Oscar; which went to Fame, a good song, but not a timeless classic).

Dont forget insanely talented and an inspiration for singer/song writers across all genres.

Oh my God, a job where you only work eight hours, including lunch. And all the hours are consecutive. And nobody can send you an urgent-flagged email at 9 PM Friday and expect you to stop fucking your partner/watching Game of Thrones/huffing glue to respond.

Maybe enduring 1980's fashion was worth it?

9 to 5 then go home and be done? Not anymore thanks to the internet & cell phones. 

Wow, like, imagine if we’d had a robust and growing labor movement since the Regan era, instead of the opposite. This film would be prescient instead of still completely relevant.

I loved being in a union because I knew exactly how much money I was owed and when my raises were coming. Because it was a government job I could look up everyone’s pay in a public database. Now I’m job hunting and the wage disparity is disgusting. Wage transparency should be a law. You shouldn’t have to ask what a…

Please let’s talk more about him taking taking credit for women’s ideas. It’s still happening *everywhere*. I have a boss who forced me to ghost-edit, translate and—to some extent—write his research. I know I’m not the only one and mine isn’t the only industry affected by this.