maia-culpa
maia culpa
maia-culpa

ITS ME #notsorry

you’ve just described mr. culpa. aaand i’ll be in my bunk

“These people seem to believe that made-up words are meticulously documented somewhere with verified definitions that are known and accepted by all who use the word and a lack of said documentation means they are free to create their own.”

That seems right to me? Like, he really, reeeaaally ain’t shit.

THIS, A THOUSAND TIMES. Hooray for hand-plus-mouth action! I basically only attempt deep-throating now to produce more saliva for said handy

(Sorry if this gets a little long, I’m at work and can’t edit easily): No, my situation isn’t everyone’s. But the narrative that she killed herself is dismissive, and here’s why: as more information comes to light about this case, many commenters here are of the opinion that the arrest/police officer was wrong, but

Sure, okay. It is within the realm of reasonable doubt that she killed herself in a rather difficult way after a mood-altering, purely speculative concussion and about 72 hours without medical care.

can’t delete posts, kinja sux :(

I know that you mean well, so sorry in advance if this comes off super cranky, but FOR FUCKS SAKE - to everyone citing her depression as reasonable doubt that she killed herself (in a cell awaiting bail, after moving to a new place and being arrested on the way to her first day at a new job): That is utter horseshit.

No.

Concussions can alter someone’s mood/make them depressed in the weeks or months following the incident. You don’t get hit on the head and decide to kill yourself a few hours later. Even if you have a history of depression you don’t pull 180 that fast.

That is an excellent point and one that doesn’t get mentioned when critiquing historical fiction (and that all your other replies refused to acknowledge, hilariously proving your point).

Uh, no. I don’t think the OP was talking about what you’re talking about. While it is true that historical fiction authors make characters in their books relatable to modern audiences by making them modern people, it seemed to me like OP was making a more specific statement about white people nice-washing history to

This comment made me feel like puking—and convinced me, as a “successful black professional” to do more for my community. Because real black people apparently actually exist in the world who think like this? So now its Not All Well-Off Blacks time. So thanks, I guess, but also fuck you

Ohhhh poor Zach looks so uncomfortable :(

Please become the top comment immediately. Makes no sense that I had to scroll halfway down the page for a response to the actual content of this post.

WHAT DID YOU DO.

....it is 15 min later and i'm still wiping tears from my eyes. what have you done to me?!

man i miss kreayshawn. we had no idea how good we had it.

AND how much faster their hair/eyelashes grow naturally. Its friggin maddening. Talk about male privilege!