The world of free online content is mourning the loss of a rising star. The Dandy Goat, which has published more than 800 articles since its launch in June of 2013 and was praised by readers as “lol” and “lmao,” has died following the institutionalization of its founder and publisher, Franklin J. Dubbles. Richard Omega, […]
Cries of moral indignation
A roundup of the week's causes for outrage and indignation
Three jerks and a lady
November 8, 2013 By
It’s Movember and apparently that stands for More (white men uttering offensive words in) November. If I die of acute moral outrage before I finish writing this article, please sue the three jerks I’m going to tell you about. Ready for your blood to boil? White male jerk number one: Rand Paul Did you know […]
Inane and offensive speech acts
October 11, 2013 By
Seriously, if I read about another uneducated redneck saying something I find offensive, I’ll scream. Or maybe I’ll throw my MacBook at the barista who never says “you’re welcome” when I thank her for the latte. What a busy week it’s been in the Department of Offensive and Inane Speech Acts. It’s as if falling […]
1000 reasons why I’m offended today
September 10, 2013 By
by Alex Parring Oh man, as if I needed any more offense today. I’ve had it up to here. If I read about one more person who has said something rude, vulgar, racist, homophobic, or even sarcastic, I’ll scream. I’m serious. I really am. That also goes for people using figures of speech they don’t […]
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