“And have I not told you that what you mistake for madness is but over-acuteness of the sense? —now, I say, there came to my ears a low, dull, quick sound, such as a watch makes when enveloped in cotton. I knew that sound well, too. It was the beating of the old man's heart. It increased my fury, as the beating of a…

Cheerleader: This is so not Fair!! How come that male cheerleader can put on all that weight and not get in trouble?

Hey asshole, it's a job. We have workplace regulations and wage laws for everyone. Regardless of what that job is.

You're missing the point. They are grossly underpaid and should get fair market value.

"120 pounds," quoth the Ravens. "Nevermore."

A friend of mine was an NFL cheerleader. She quit to be a dancer in a cage in a casino because the pay was better and the work was less degrading. I wish I were making this up.

It looks like my private prediction that the Seahawks wouldn't win a Super Bowl until Hell freezes over is about to come true.

Separated at birth?

"GQ? Mine's fuckin' Mensa level, brah."

Wait. There is an existing copy of the spygate tapes? Why and how has this not popped up on the internet somewhere?

I expect this comment to receive high Marx. +1

She's overcome so many hurdles to get to this point. Well, except for that last one in Beijing.

"Coach said I needed to float around the perimeter more."

Females do sexually abuse other females. A family member was sexually assaulted by a female. She has had to live with the "it wasn't real rape" comments her whole life...from women. It's disgusting.

When the laws don't protect you, what do you do? Jamie X risked her safety and sanity to protect others. She did the right thing. She knew anything she tried wouldn't be admissible, but she stopped a damaged human being from damaging others. She's a hero.

Jezebel Writes Obnoxious Headline For Viral Story; The Commenters' Reactions Will Stun You

I think both parties can agree to call it even on this one, though.

I think something like this should be a federal decision, not a state one. That way, everyone is treated fairly across the country.

I see some commenters feel it was immoral of her to tape the conversation.