Black dress code or not, she could have at least tried to look happy to be there. She had to sit down for a couple of hours and clap, which is what we pay her for, and she just looked pissed off and bored. Hope she doesn’t do that at state events or we’re screwed.

It might be because I’m an old and battleworn, but I was interested that you told him this by email. Is there a reason it wasn’t in person? It can be too easy for a negative email to be blown out of proportion by the receiver - if you see each other in person regularly (ie not long distance) but it was done by emails…

Yeah, possibly the same language root in Old Norse? I don’t remember many details now but most of the Old English text I studied at uni were myths like Beowulf, so there is most likely a viking connection between the two

I love my beauty blender solid cleanser for both brushes and sponges. It’s a little soap bar in a tub so its far less mess. I wet the brush or sponge & then swirl in the soap, give it a rub in my palm, rinse in warm water and then I use dry flannel or a towel to squeeze the excess water out before leaving to air dry.…

They’re very nice and all, but for the most inspiring president & first lady of a generation, they’re just a bit flat! The Obamas in real life glow with health and vitality, this doesn’t really do them justice.

I agree in theory that due process is needed and that whoever makes these claims should be at least then filing a police report, so each side has the opportunity to be represented in court. However in practice the legal system is so fucked and biased in favour of who can pay the most for a lawyer (if at all), that…

Ahh so it’s predictable which ones will get rowdier - that sounds better! Good tip for my next trip, thanks... always been tempted by the cinema when I come to the states as you get many film releases so much earlier, but I prefer the weeknight sports eg baseball. We don’t need to mortgage our house to afford the…

Thanks! I was really lucky to have a husband who’s not grossed out by bodily functions and hair, which meant I got regular showers with his help, but it was just so nice to be able to do it alone. I have no idea how single people manage - my family are 300 miles away and are not the types to offer a shower or sponge…

Not really an achievement but finally got my cast off after breaking both arms at Christmas, so today I washed my own hair for the first time in 6 or so weeks :-) also flossed my teeth for the first time since, and still getting over the horror of what came out!

Love it - I thought it was an owl and I love owls. As to the kid nagging you, tell them to fuck off and eBay it instead :-D people seriously don’t get how many manhours knitting takes because of sweatshop loom versions selling for a tenner

That sounds pretty cool - I would have been so busy eavesdropping on the science bits that I’d forget to watch the movie!

Do American audiences seriously clap and cheer and comment in the screening, or just jezebel staff? Apart from laughter, any noise at UK screenings is mostly frowned upon (although most of ours have an alcohol license). Less fun but less movies are ruined by inconsiderate assholes chatting etc I guess...

Thanks for sharing the URL. If Jezebel wants to be taken seriously for journalistic content, they should really start by considering this stuff eg adding details of available hotlines when sharing triggering material.

I’m so glad that url has a description so I can choose not to read it. Some people are animals.

I really wish I hadn’t read this in the guardian this morning, they gave a more full description of the killing and a picture of pebbles. I actually cried for her. I can see the woman’s desperation but I would never do that to my pet, ever

Yet another reason to be ashamed of our government - this is incredibly disappointing that they’re just rolling over on this one.

I inwardly lost my rag last time someone asked me if I was pregnant when I wasn’t drinking. I said no and still got the nudge nudge wink, so I said ‘No actually, I can’t get pregnant, ever. I’m infertile.’ My friend was so embarrassed and I did feel bad, but it fucks me off that I have to have the conversations…

I assume by less ambitious you mean their partners’ various drug and alcohol problems, cheating and generally behaving shittily towards them? Because that’s what I was referring to.

Awesome! *fistbump*

I kinda think of them as a bag of fat with eyes for the first few months, like the adipose in doctor who..