Random Asides
More Web Comics: Something Positive
Here is a comic that touches on the topic of equality and women’s rights by, R. K. Milholland of the Something Positive web-comic
Thanks to Bjørnar for bringing the comic to our attention! Now excuse me, I have to go punch this Mike character…
What do you mean he is just a cartoon?
*grumble grumble*
Vote YES on Prop Punch Guys Like Mike!
Well, men WERE the ones who voted to make it legal. Hard to vote on your right to vote when you don’t have the right to vote yet.
So yea. You’re welcome!
*ducks incoming punches*
(And yes, I’m totally kidding.)
I wonder if Randy, despite the …title text? subtitle? comment?, will get confused emails from men asking where the funny is.
You have to ask? Of course he will. He’ll also get emails from people who understand why it’s wrong, but want to tell him why Mike is right! And from women that completely miss the fact that he’s not in support of Mike’s view.
Never underestimate the stupidity and bigotry of the Internet.
@Liokae: I would take it in a more Hofstadter’s Law direction: you can never underestimate the stupidity and bigotry of the internet, even when you take into account this law.
No! I’m not that Mike! I’M NOT THAT MIKE! OUCH!
The funny thing is that Mike is actually significantly less of an asshole now than he used to be. See, for instance, his very first appearance. Not that he’s not still an asshole, of course.
Men in the US acquirted the right to vote via the declaration of independance in 1776. Black men acquired the right to vote via the 15th Amendment in 1870. Women acquired the right via the 19th Amendment in 1920.
As so many can attest, the right to vote does not confer social equality. Social justice is a long process. The right to vote is an important milestone, but it is not a victory.
So, a toast to important milestones, then I will excercise my right to vote by supporting Elyse’s proposition.
Anyone remember this Mr. Show sketch? The premise is David and Bob are mad they aren’t getting any hate-mail.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3ZG1-o9KWc&feature=related