I agree with Fo'reals that Mandy Moore is really the most normal one of that class of 1998. Jessica and Mandy were kinda the "B" team for Brit Brit and Christina. Never have more grown men been so obsessed with teenage girls. We all wanted that "genie in the bottle" that Christina promised us in her teasing voice. …

I grew up in Western N.Y. and every man and boy wears the same Carhartt jacket or Dickies if they can't afford Carhartt. These are just uniforms for men who work outside or want to look like they do as some of those assholes I grew up with are basically unemployed. I guess the women of Jezebel fantasize about them but…

I just happened upon the perfect song that relates to what Mr.Cohen had in mind:

My kids, two boys, are late teens now so this has all ceased to be relevant and I am thankful for that. But I remember my oldest son wanting to play with all the things he saw his mom use. I didn't know what I know now so I sometimes freaked out about it but if I had it to do over again, I would buy him these toys as…

Of course. I am glad that this is finally being realized by the powers that be. I was always a good test taker. Not the same as really knowing the material. I could bullshit my way through just about any essay and also was quite good at picking the right answer in a multiple choice exam. My sons, though have not…

I am male and don't really mind emoticons. I think if we are moving to a more text-based communication style then we need to be able to replace all the visual cues that we use in face to face communication. Some people are great writers and know how to shape the tone of a request or statement with just the right word…

I think the term "girl" is loaded for you. You take it as an insult probably because some teacher or parent used it dismissively at some point early on in your life. I think most people use it as a gender identifier. It probably does convey a younger woman rather than an older woman. But I don't think it is meant as…

I can understand why some women who feel constantly put upon to maintain a certain physical standard would love to bust Richard Cohen's balls about this. I didn't read his article but I have read him many times in the past. He often writes with some humor so possibly that has been lost in translation? But I, who am…

Well put and very true.

That ability of the very young to believe their own bullshit IS their business acumen. The very fact that any of us writing here see through it instantly disqualifies us from that world. Our skepticism MAKES us old in their eyes. It is a dream world that once you realize that you are in that dream, poof, you are no…

I love pretty, well tended feminine feet so this whole idea of mutialation bothers me. If you can't find the shoe that will fit and you can't afford to have custom heels made then wear another type of shoe but don't start customizing yourself, it really is a type of self hatred.

Us white guys love it too!

Thanks for posting that. I was waiting to hear her interviewed. Seriously. Just that snippet answers all my questions about Courtney. The apple does not fall far from the tree.

I agree. If girls were basically wearing sheer pantyhose to school without a skirt, no one would find the principal's actions unreasonable. Since some of these leggings are basically that sheer, then this makes total sense.

As a man who appreciates good looking legs, I am thrilled to see pantyhose making a comeback. I grew up in the 70's and 80's when they were everywhere. I love to see bare legs too in the summer when its too hot for pantyhose but for much of the year, that thin layer of nylon and spandex can make a huge difference for…

I think the term "hook-up culture" was invented just to make parents and older generations squirm. Of course not all kids are banging random other kids. It works for some but for others more traditional boyfriend/girlfriend arrangements are still the best.

I am glad this topic has come up. It seems that in our sexual lives we are simpler than in our real life lives. I know many on this site are convinced that the patriarchal society has been responsible for all female ills and I am not denying that it has shaped many views and done much injustice to women. However, I…

That last sentence though seems incongruent and maybe you chose that word "play" too quickly? Play is almost always a reflection of real life, it is just done in a safe and non-judgemental way.

Thanks for the article Erin. I went and read the original blog by Jonathan. I just wish those people who claim to be Christians had some knowledge of their history and of their Bible. It is rare to find an ordinary pew warmer who is savvy to Evangelical history and to both the old and new testaments. A lot of…

I dunno...lets see the "research".