Isn’t it more that Cho said ‘you should consider getting involved with projects which give opportunities to Asians,’ and Swinton said ‘actually, I already am,’ and gave the details? I can’t see how that reflects badly on her.

just because racism is a major problem doesn’t mean Cho can lie, mischaracterize, and spout bullshit

That house Asian thing is particularly bullshit when Cho has put herself out there as a critic of Swinton getting the role. It’s like, “I speak for Asians when I say we’re upset at you.” “Can you explain why you think people are upset about this thing, so I can understand.” “This bitch thinks I speak for Asians, fuck…

Cho has made herself one of the main voices of this debate and was publicly criticizing the movie and Swinton. If someone does that, they can’t then claim that if someone wants to talk about it with them that they are being turned to as the only Asian in the room. She has set herself up as an expert on this issue for…

The thing is, Madonna — and we — will never know how should would have been received had she aged naturally. I don’t begrudge her what she has done; it’s her life and her skin suit. But it’s weird to say you will be criticized for aging, when she didn’t really allow herself to “age,” as we understand the concept.

The worst those guys get is a little side-eye; plus, just because some men get criticized doesn’t mean that it happens even remotely on the scale that it does to women.

Mick Jagger?

This always comes up in response to Madonna, who- cosmetic procedures aside- works hard to maintain her dancer’s physique. And I always say this to young women who criticize her: how about you wait until you’re her age, then see how you feel about people half your age telling you how to dress and how to behave.

I’m 50 and refuse to be dignified!

It has everything to do with sexism. Women of a certain age aren’t supposed to be sexual much less overtly sexual according to conventional norms. Women who subvert that are attacked for not being “dignified.”

Yeah, wtf? I’m 34 and I’ve never had a dignified bone in my body. I swear like a sailor, I drink bourbon whenever I get the chance, my hair is a wild mess and my clothes are whatever I bought 12 years ago that doesn’t have too many holes to catch me an indecent exposure charge if I go out in them in public.

Fuck being dignified at any age. if she wants to try to look young, good for her, if she wants to let herself go grey and saggy, go for it, howl at the moon if you want, the older you get the less you care about sanctimonious little prigs, like you

Straight the fuck up! It’s only women who are expected to be “dignified” over a certain age. This is rarely demanded of men.

I just think its interesting that the very point she was making in her speech (women, don’t you dare get old!), explains her very motivation for her actions (that you and Paglia seem to find offensive). It’s different for women, and your post completely illustrates that point.

Unlike, say, Steven Tyler? Iggy Pop? Keith Richards?

I have massive morbid curiosity about TRPers. Alt-Right I can ignore easier somehow (maybe the stupid costumes?), but the whole TRP mentality is fascinating. There was a fight on TRP a week or so ago, because some of them believe Trump is Alpha and some think he’s a Beta (and those people are right but also awful).

Their feelings are awfully tender for someone literally never discriminated against in a systemic way.

There was no mansplaining, patriarchy, or manthreading mentions in this article though, so maybe it will be ok?

Sure, except that’s not what I said. Mentioning the mere possibility of societal pressure isn’t deciding of what people are feeling/thinking for them.

where the fuck did she find yellow gloves