Tag Archives: language

Ew but periods are gross, right?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

So, on the back of a comment on a week-old post about Adria Richards, I tweeted: It’s like I’m literally causing this dude physical pain by implying he should think for two seconds before making a cock joke in public. … Continue reading →

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From a certain point of view: Curia/Family First bullshit polls edition

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

The mainstream media trumpeted the findings: Poll: People want smacking law changed And three paragraphs in explained: Respondents were asked whether the anti-smacking law should be changed to state that “parents who give their children a smack that is reasonable … Continue reading →

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Stand back! The English language is evolving! GAY evolving!

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

Family First have responded to the moving-forward of the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill in their usual calm and logical manner, by issuing a press release screaming that the words “husband” and “wife are to be removed from our marriage-related … Continue reading →

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Your semi-regular reminder on how to be an ally

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

When you identify there’s a problem in the world, or in your own industry or workplace or whatever, you might want to make a big statement about how it needs to be fixed. You might say “we need to destroy … Continue reading →

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Poe’s Law: when you can’t tell if it’s cognitive dissonance or trolling

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Well, that’s not actually Poe’s Law, which is about distinguishing satire from the real thing, but I am sadly uninformed as to whether a similar trolling-or-just-incoherent Law of internet arguments exists.  Answers on the back of a red sportscar. Point … Continue reading →

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I henceforth dub myself Lady Taboo

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

So, before we get into the meat of this story, here’s apparently what it takes to get a paid gig in the Herald: Quote the New York Times Quote the Huffington Post responding to the New York Times Make some … Continue reading →

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Make your own “Shearer Says”!

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

Ever wanted to talk like the esteemed leader of New Zealand’s biggest leftwing party?  Of course you haven’t.  But I’m going to show you the secrets of his success anyway, because I think you’ll be surprised just how completely flaccid … Continue reading →

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“Those people” are a “problem” – gosh the Nats love their revealing language

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Finance Minister Bill English, quoted on Stuff today: deputy Prime Minister Bill English says [legalising same-sex marriage] is ”not that important” and he ”thought the problem had been solved” with civil unions. Yes, I know, he probably meant “the problem” … Continue reading →

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You know you mean shit when you’re “those people”

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

And this time, “those people” are same-sex couples who want the right to adopt. From the mouth of our glorious leader himself: “But realistically it’s just not the biggest issue that we face. I know it’s important to those people, … Continue reading →

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Antichoicers literally have a playbook

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

Via ALRANZ, in turn via RH Reality Check. One thing about being a feminist is that you’re often marginalized or ignored or basically told to shut up because “come on, it’s not like there’s a group of dudes meeting in … Continue reading →

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