possibly he faked a hate crime because he wanted more money from his tv show, or possibly he got into a fight with a former lover & lied about it so nobody would go to jail for assault.

Being forced to interact with people I don’t know or like with no means of distraction or escape?  This is my second worst nightmare, right after being eaten alive by a shark.

(you’re supposed to say that you are on the trip to deepen your connection to Judaism and your ancient homeland.)

The whole “Birthright” campaign is mind blowing when you approach it from the perspective of the Palestinian diaspora.

It’s great that he has the discipline to do this but these dramatic weight losses and gains, usually accomplished way too quickly, are extremely stressful on your internal organs. I hope he doesn't drop dead in 10 or 15 years but I wouldn't be at all surprised. 

True, she’s directed a number of beloved indie films, but they said (correctly) that it was her “highest profile directing gig to date.”

Never say never to fat-suits! I am just nearing the end of the Hercule Poirot series, and only just noticed that David Suchet wore a fatsuit throughout the years. It’s so well done.

I’m confused as to how wearing body enhancements to portray a character is suddenly forbidden. Wearing a fake nose as an actor has been standard for centuries. Orson Welles never played a role on stage or onscreen without one. Nicole Kidman adopted a famous one for The Hours. I don’t understand the complaint about fat…

Are you me? My wife and I also binged this over the weekend.

I once saw Lindy West at a Palm Springs pool club and will forever regret not saying hi. 

Only six episoooooodes! I need more!!

My wife and I binge watched it this week. Spoke to both of us in many ways.  

What their hangup is that she started her tweet with “Co-signed as an American...” which they feel is her saying that she is more American or has more authority or some shit in comparison to Ilhan Omar’s refugee Muslim status, which, in turn, is white supremacy.

Eh, I understand what they’re saying but they seem like they’re laying this at the feet of people like Chelsea, which is crazy. It also seems like they’re opportunists too. They saw someone who was famous and knew that confronting her would get a lot of attention, so they went for it. 

None of the sketches are funny. Case dismissed.

This without question is a far stronger case. That said, still not sure if borrowing jokes for a sketch rises to the level of plagiarism. Shitty or unoriginal? Without question. Just not sure it’s actionable. (I’d say yes to the clown one.)

Is it really plagiarism if the original and the copy both suck?

I read an EXCELLENT fan fic involving melon fucking. Perhaps the author should get involved and sue both groups.

I didn't know that, thank you. The abortion providers I've dealt with never offered payment plans.

I just finished reading Shrill and want to watch the show but I don’t have Hulu. I hope all the cringe and eye-roll inducing moments over her white privilege are cut down on the show because I can see how it would exclude a wider variety of audience. Lindy's abortion experience made me put the book down for a few…