I agree about American sarcasm. Sure, there's a good percentage, maybe majority, who don't understand it, but then there are the rest of us that quietly amuse ourselves by having a whole other conversation than the other person is having. And you *never* let on because the goal isn't to actually belittle the other…

I went into a pub in Wales this summer, and a bunch of friendly locals started chatting me up. They sincerely thought I was Irish. I'm from Alabama.

While I agree that women should wear whatever makes them happy, but I do question why some, particularly young girls, wear super revealing clothes. If it were because they genuinely liked it/it was more comfortable/whatever, fine. But it's mostly about trying to attract attention, and while I understand that's part of…

Um, same way everyone else does in space - supershort haircut or a hair tie. I'm pretty sure brilliant astronauts are too busy being awesome to give any fucks about their hot comb. Personally, I'd weave mine into a net to catch floating objects and store them. I'd probably also see if I could propel myself by…

So this is reminding me of back in college when my deeply insecure BF at the time started telling everyone that I was pregnant and we were getting married. You can imagine my confusion when people started congratulating me in that false cheer sort of way people use when they are trying to make the best of things.

I have a doctorate in genetics and ended up in a non-traditional career, though still very much using my degree. I disagree that people who don't intend to pursue your vision of the right career choice shouldn't go to grad school. Research is a pyramid, dependent on the cheap labor of vast numbers of grad students and…

They also don't seem to have petite sizes. I guess short people aren't allowed to spend their money, either. And no, you can't just hem up the legs and sleeves - the torsos are too long, etc.

I met her husband at a dinner honoring her. I have to say, the few minutes of speaking with him really taught me something important about strong men being capable of being truly proud and supportive of the success of their wives. Years later, I still think about that.

This is awesome. I shall now freak out Brits with my chirpiness. Hey, just because I'm smiling doesn't mean I'm nice :)

I think I'm your neighbor (Belgium). First day of summer = cold, rainy and raw, with no change in sight. Feels like November.

They look like baby seals. Baby seals that are ok to club!

Holy crap, I had no idea that these basic gestures were routinely denied moms, babies and partners. Thanks strawberrychortcake.

Well, it may be that Hollister deliberately designs its stores to be non-accessible (unnecessary stairs in a flat mall entrance, blocked side entrance). Certainly there are a ton of buildings that are pre-ADA design, so an accessible entrance or lift is put wherever there is space. I'm fine with that. Just not…

So much for the idea that bodies are made for, you know, doing stuff. Can't do much when you can't even breathe and your liver is smooshed into your ribs. But by golly, you do look hyper-feminine!

What are family friendly c-sections? You get some crayons and paper to draw with during the procedure, and baby gets a small plastic choking hazard?

Ooh, I think you're right about some thighs grow out and others grow in. I don't have much saddlebaggage, but I've had chub all my life, even as a little kid. My BMI has ranged from borderline skinny to mid-normal, but I carry it all from knees to navel.

+10 on the gif

I read some very good advice that women in particular need to watch volunteering or accepting secretarial-type extra work. Most jobs require doing things beyond your job description, and I like to help. But I'm not going to reinforce stereotypes by acting like the admin (female in a male dominated tech field).…

Thanks burner. That parallels much of the crazy crap found in other religions - the moderates and progressives don't believe/follow it, and the fundamentalist extremes promote or at least tolerate it.

I'm really unhappy that I decided to look up "thighing" and Islam. Dear (non)deity-of-your-choice, please tell me Muslims don't really believe it's ok to have sex with 9 year olds or rub their dick between the legs of children "of weaning age" (what is that, 2?).