I was 14 and just started 9th grade; in fact, I think it was my first week of high school. I was walking to class with a friend and an upperclassman pinched my ass as I walked by. I was stunned and didn’t know what to do. I didn’t react because I was very shy and the boy walked away fairly quickly.

I agree. It’s very easy to criticize when you’re looking from the outside.

I know, I had not heard of it before either. I just read this gem and laughed so hard I cried: http://reductress.com/post/toddlers-…

Same. Don’t know what it is, don’t want to know.

Ok, now I really want to see someone vomit demons.

I just fell in love.

Joining this conversation late but I hate-read the letter and Lorraine’s blog post and the comments, though to be fair, some comments were great. It makes me incredibly sad that there are people like her in this world.

Where I worked, there was no fucking in the kitchenette but there were BJs in the disabled bathrooms.

I would just like to pause here and tell you that I love you. I’ve been reading Jez articles all day and have found your comments to be insightful, intelligent and delightful.

Agreed. I saw Ireland listed there but the Irish president is just a figurehead; they have no power. The Taoiseach is the actual government leader and to my knowledge, there has not yet been a woman in that position.

Exactly. My maternal grandmother’s husband left her alone with 4 children to look after. She did not have an education beyond 3rd grade but managed to get a job in a hospital and later in a nursing home as a nurse’s aide. She worked hard just to keep a roof over her childrens’ heads and food on the table.

I agree with you.

I said that out loud to my husband.

Ah! I just commented the same thing before I read your comment! Yes! Exactly!

That circle thing on her necklace looks like one of those things you got in the late 80s/early 90s to put the corner of your t-shirt through. Anyone remember what I’m talking about?

Dayaaaammmn!

This one made me legit laugh out loud.

I clicked the link. I cannot handle that much cute.

I’m American and living in Ireland. I hadn’t heard of Neighbours until I moved here. My in-laws are obsessed with it! Along with Coronation Street, East Enders, and you get the picture.

“Douchepocalypse” is my new favorite word.