Nope. Nick Carraway is part of an archetype that I like to call the Inactive Protagonist. He doesn't do shit. He's a big nothing who only accomplishes anything because of the people he associates with. He has no opinions, no feelings, no serious thoughts. Which, of course, is the point of the novel. Blah blah…

I firmly believe that instead of standardized math tests, students should be given a receipt and five minutes to figure out how much everyone pays.

Don't play dumb, Stern. If you've kissed someone after they went down on you, you've tasted your own jizz. That's just how it works.

Aww thank you! I got lucky and knew I wanted to major in English from about age 16. I wavered a bit and changed my minor a zillion times, but after 9 semesters and one big transfer, I managed to get that degree. :)

Trader Joe's oatmeal honey soap, man. It's the best thing in the world.

re: the shower tip

inb4 someone tears it down trying to find money in the walls.

My English degree has gotten me so much farther than a BBA would have. For the record, I had a job when I graduated college, spent only 3 weeks unemployed after being laid off, and was hired after only 1 interview for my current job.

My best friend growing up has been in several abusive relationships (which I could armchair psychologize if necessary), and it always surprised me when she wound up in another abusive situation. I would always think, "this guy seems nice... maybe he'll be the One," but it always came to the same end. In conclusion:…

We could totally do this, guerilla-style. Start a site where victims of DV can share the names/aliases of their abusers. Some kind of proof would be required to keep pranksters away, but it could work. Then, we google-bomb the person's name so that that site comes up on the first page.

This is everyone I went to college with. I'm preparing to see someone I know.

Sigh. Can we collectively cut it out with the "trolling" of people on dating sites/apps? It's not like people are trolling dudes in bars at 1 AM, so why is it considered "funny" to do the same thing online?

I mean, I'm cuddly and warm and I think I look damn good in a string bikini. But that's also because I know I'm fat and don't give a fuck. STRING BIKINIS FOR ALL.

I came in here to say the same thing! Cheap guitars work fine while you're learning how to play, and most information and instructions are available for free online. Easy peasy!

I mean, back when I worked at a very patriotically named alternative to Abercrombie, they loved seeing my fat ass in the brand's clothes. It gave me credibility with the chubby girls and cougars. Also, I'm a sexy fucking fat lady and I make clothing look good.

True story. I'm going through a breakup, and am looking to join a synagogue in my area, in part, to meet guys. My ex was also a gentile, so I'm sure everyone's mom will try to set me up with people.

Sigh. Boyfriend and I just broke up. We'd been growing apart for a few months, and we sat down and talked it out. We mutually decided that we feel more like friends than a couple. So now we're friends (and actually helping each other through the breakup which is kinda cool). I'm kind of bummed, but I'm getting it…

...is this person nailing a screw, or do I need new glasses. (I need new glasses anyway so yeah.)

Hmmm... suddenly I have the urge to donate money to some be-ponytailed folks at an airport in 1970.

Nah, it was hilarious. I have this weird thing where I assume that my parents still see me as a kid, so I try to hide any proof that I've done anything sexual from them. I'm 24 and dated the same guy for a year. THEY KNOW.