I agree that the number seems unrealistic, and low-balling it almost sounds like a confirmation that a size 10-12 crosses some line of "bigness" that would make them officially fat. I'm assuming the author just guessed at their size, and I don't think that is was a good idea to throw a size number out there at all…

I think this happens all the time. It's just another form of nepotism. I don't think many of the upper management at the place I work got there by merit. It's all idiots and skeeves at the top. I think they make hiring decisions based on finding people who are either friends/relatives that will not question them, or…

I didn't realize that - thanks. It was just wishful thinking on my part - that the troll would try to get a rise out of us and we would all just blank him (or her). I like to imagine that by not getting his way he would erupt into a Rumpelstiltskin-like rage and self destruct.

Please don't anyone respond to the troll. Please.

"but you're probably not interested in facts..." So, if you know AS YOU'RE WRITING your comment that people are going to see it as bullshit, then chances are extremely high it is bullshit. Maybe you should cut to the chase and write something more honest, like "I hate Julia Gillard. Please hate her too."

Thanks for the heads-up. Someone I really admire recommended the show to me - said it reminded her of some of the experiences she had at that age. I was so sad after watching it. I don't see any bit of her in those whiny, narcissistic characters.

From the moment I read "facial" in the first question I knew there was going to be a shitstorm of angry comments below. I imagine Jezebel did, too, and well...goldmine of page views. Voila!

Well, they're certainly less judgmental, and more accepting of diversity when it comes to beauty ideals. I'll say one thing, people tend to hone in on the silly, the awkward, and the unusual when doing stories or posting images of swingers. I don't think that's the case with this video (I don't find any of these…

"college sophomores itching to be offended" pretty much sums it up. Of course there are examples of racism in some white actors' portrayals of other races, but the mere act of playing someone of another race is not racism. Certainly people may be upset of offended by it even if it isn't racist, but using a blanket…

Ugh. That show. I made it through exactly two episodes also. If it helps, as someone not from your generation I find her characters completely unrepresentative of independent, hard-working, younger women I know.

I'm not disagreeing with what you're saying, but FYI, in the context of Jezebel discussions of "blackface", "yellowface", etc., any white person portraying a person of color falls in those categories. It isn't limited to caricature, but includes even realistic portrayals of someone of another race.

They are not believed to be magic by Mormons - that's a myth. The garments are simply symbolic of the commitment a church member makes to the church. Wearing them serves as a reminder and therefore helps to protect the wearer from the temptation of breaking his commitment. They are not thought to be protective in any…

This is so true - mindfulness is the key for me, at least. I've been an emotional eater for years and really struggled with my weight. About a year ago I started using mindfulness and self-awareness to deal with some other problems I was having, and through that I had an epiphany abut my emotional eating - that I was…

For what it's worth, I don't consider myself Mormon, but outside of my immediate family my entire extended family are Mormon. I've had a lifetime of awkward moments where someone (friends and strangers alike) will say something untrue, or unkind about Mormons, like how it's a cult, or how they own Coca Cola, or that…

Brownchickenbrowncow and I are in agreement that the purpose of the photo she posted was to make fun of Mormons. She clearly stated that in her responses to me in this comment section - you can read them for yourself. She doesn't see anything wrong with it and that's her prerogative. But I thought it was reasonable to…

I think that's the best attitude to take. I was really inspired by that post the other day about the Reddit user who tried to mock a Sikh woman by posting a picture of her. Her response, instead of condemning him, was to use it as an opportunity to explain her faith. And it worked - the reaction she got was amazing.

It's blatantly obvious that she wasn't disappointed the story didn't turn out worse. The headline does a real disservice to the story by distracting from the real heartache the writer experienced. No one at Jezebel is moronic enough to not have known the headline would make people think of the Akin thing. I'm sure…

How exactly is it ironic that Mormon women use their garments as a guide to how revealing their outerwear should be? Mormon garments are worn as a symbolic gesture, in tribute to their faith, that serves a reminder of their commitment to the life and the values they have chosen. You may think it's creepy, but you…

I understand, but at the same time I hope you stay - this place needs all the diversity it can get. Plus, I like having company when I speak out against crappy comments about Mormons.

I don't think making fun of someone's religion is something you can chalk up to humor. Of course people are offended when people are posting photos and comments mocking their beliefs.