Woot! One of my favorite 'suggested' storylines is now canon! I'm so pleased and also terrified, because I don't think it will end well. I hope it does, but don't know how it could if they're going to continue on with the show.

They're names that are used as alternatives to their real names, and they're used to refer to one another by one another- so what else would you call them? Manufactured or no, they're still nicknames.

I think Jessica's nickname is "Chubbs". At least, I hope it is, because I've been thinking of her as "Chubbs" for a long time, and I would hate to learn that my brain made that up. I believe the kids' nicknames are "Chickadee" (Anna), "Chubbs" (Jessica), "Pumpkin" (Lauryn) and "Honey Boo Boo" (Alayna)- but I could…

I can actually believe that Jessica and Pumpkin have the same dad. I always assumed that they did because they look very alike (moreso than any of the other siblings). So... yay? I guess? I don't know, I that's about the only thing about June's story I believe. Whether or not she's in a relationship with this guy…

I think that Kim K. has a great body (not that it's any of my business) and a pretty face. I also think these are awesome pics for the most part. Am I the only one who feels like the perspective is off in them a bit? Maybe it's the necklace, or the oil, or the focus on her booty in the first picture, but I feel…

A close friend of mine (and one of my bridesmaids) showed up uninvited to my husband's bachelor party a week before our wedding. She flashed her boobs at everyone (which is sort of her signature move, so I wasn't exactly shocked by that part) and then tried to grope my husband. He told me about it later, but played…

I'm going to have to say that I really love this comment- specifically the 'that wasn't weird' part. It's been my experience that your definition of 'weird' kind of changes when you regularly see things that your average person would label as exactly that. Last week, I actually caught myself telling a co-worker, "X…

Oh, me too. Just the first two lines, over and over and over and over.

It's in my head right now. I'm a bit bitter, because it took, like, twenty years to shake.

I liked Ghostbusters, too. Even though it confused the hell out of me as a child. "This isn't Ghostbusters! WHERE IS SLIMER?! What is happening here?" Thank heavens for the internet, because you can bet I googled the shit out of that as soon as I was able.

Am loving seeing the recaps for this show- thanks! I agree, the plots are getting a little bit much lately, but I actually really like this show. I'm really liking the Margaret plotline, though I'm much less interested in some of the subplots. Am also less than thrilled about Carl's story shift, and wish his…

I don't remember Buffy going back to Spike after his attempted rape- just that she forgives him.

As a woman, and as someone who was raped, I can honestly say that I've never had a problem with the way Whedon portrays female characters because he seems to give male characters equal treatment. Whedon's also been a…

It's funny, but I actually find Temperance Brennan and Sheldon Cooper to be two of the most relatable characters on television right now. Not that I'm nearly as brilliant as either of them, but their social functioning's not too far off of my own (as a person on the autism spectrum). I always assumed both characters…

You, too? We had a fairly simple wedding, in the grand scheme of things, and everything went pretty smoothly. The planning and preparation was a complete nightmare, though, and I still don't look back on the day with fond memories. I love my husband, we're happy and all that- but when I think about our wedding, all…

I bought my wedding dress online, and used a coupon. I absolutely loved it, but it did take quite a bit of internet surfing before I landed on the right one. The browsing was a complete and utter nightmare for me, and was absolutely my least favorite part of planning a wedding (which, generally, wasn't that much fun…

It's hard to say because we're missing broader context and tone of voice, and all that. I read it as him being sarcastic or doing a bit of trolling- though it's entirely possible he's serious. I have no idea. I think I'll just file this away in my "assume the best but keep an eye out for a pattern" part of my brain.

That is a good point. Though, it's possible she was just pushed to her breaking point, it's equally likely she's just a shitty person.

Ah, hadn't considered that. Either one is delicious.

(Just noticed I wrote "isn't identity-first language", when I meant to write "isn't person-first" language. Apologies. My two boys, who have autism but who are not 'autistic', interrupted me with typical bedtime avoidance behaviors. My words get mixed-up when I'm distracted.)

I am also a person on the autism spectrum, as is my spouse, and both of my children. Because you are comfortable with a term does not make it acceptable overall- nor does it give you license to speak for the rest of us. It is not identity-first language, and while you are free to label yourself however you choose,…