Damn that is some beautiful background music.

I worked at a newsagents when I was younger, and once a middle-aged guy came in and bought nothing but 'Nuts' (a lad's mag) and a bottle of baby oil. I was desperately trying to keep a straight face when he cleared his throat and said, "This is, like, baby oil, right?" I nodded. "Yeah, like for babies' skin? …

Everything in moderation, including moderation.

Perhaps they just meant not popularly known, as in by those who wouldn't have particularly studied that era? I agree though, clumsy phrasing. Although 'forgotten girl gang' does have more of a ring to it than 'not generally known very widely girl gang'!

Love the Teddy Girl style. I consider myself straight, but something about androgynous, tom-boy styled women just totally gets me. Exhibit A:

General Synod! *salutes*

Of course it is.

Ugh - I remember seeing a magazine with Rihanna on the cover as an example of a 'curvy girl'. I just thought, well, shit. If she's curvy what the heck am I?

I would rather read an interview with you than either one of those guys!

Well this post is just all kinds of win.

I'm not even angry . . . I'm just disappointed.

Big Brother was Dutch originally. But I take your point - Britain has plenty of trash TV. Big Fat Gypsy Weddings, anyone?

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I hope you find your piece of corn :)

First of all, hang in there. Please. I'm sorry you're feeling like this. I've never felt that way, so I can't even imagine what you're going through, but as hard as it is please know that there are people who care about and love you and want you to stick around (your mother sounds like she is trying to help as much…

That muffled bang you just heard? That was my ovaries exploding.

Thanks! I did and it was :) He's on meds now and got a painkiller injection so is much happier. Thanks again!

Totally OT, but I need some help!

I don't take makeup off at night either, but it's out of general laziness rather than an overwhelming desire to never be seen looking anything less than flawless.

Yep. The example the writer gave was an 11 year old at a park - surely most 11 year olds can be trusted to look after themselves at a park for a bit?