keep in mind that this is average, not median. so those people making a gajillion $/hour are lifting up the average, i think?

Yeah it sprung from the song but as you’ve sussed out, does not retain that full meaning.

that’s just where the term comes from! the meaning has changed over time, as often happens with words.

Well, now I’m curious about your age, and level of Eminem knowledge.

“as we a variety of felt configurations being harrassed by police and growled at by dogs.”

It’s wonderful.

not a cool comment. be cool, don’t be all like, uncool.

Karen is a friend of a friend-she told people about this a long time ago, it’s not a new story from her. You’re doubting this woman with no real reason. Better to wait for more information.

Did you really mean tangoed with film crews? Or was it tangled? Tangoed is probably better, never mind.

No need to encourage Iggy Azalea to come back anywhere near music.

First thing I thought was period, second was communism!

I loved reading this, thank you for writing it. This was the first CD I bought and I listened to it endlessly. Last time I listened to a track (“When It Hurts so Bad”) was this weekend. Totally agree about “Every Ghetto, Every City.” Almost wish you had discussed the interludes—boy did I get tired of those. :)

glad to hear that rape and assault are STILL the fault of women! what a great take. 

Hello! It’s Justine Damond, not Diamond. RIP.

Trans women are women.

it would not have been factually wrong, but can you see how it is both kind and accurate to refer to this woman simply as a woman, as she identifies? 

Does it not occur to you that perhaps part of the reason it’s so easy for you to follow this logic is BECAUSE of how you were socialized as a boy/man? This article is not directed at you--clearly you don’t have the problem of over-volunteering. 

Don’t have them in Seattle anymore.

Just a heads up that many consider calling people exotic to be offensive/racist, in case you were unaware.

“Subsequently, Martha Stewart dated Sir Anthony Hopkins but ended the relationship after she saw The Silence of the Lambs. She stated she was unable to avoid associating Hopkins with the character of Hannibal Lecter.”