Quickies
Skepchick Quickies, 11.28

- The reality of sexist abuse online: “Female bloggers speak out about misogynist comments, rape threats and death threats.” (From Dupes.)
- Sexual violence marks latest Egyptian protests.
- China job ads discriminate against Scorpio and Virgo:“Chinese managers have placed job advertisements that tell people born under certain zodiac signs not to apply.”
- The science of sarcasm.
Oh sure take your superstitious angst out on the virgins and the scorpions grumble grumble.
hmmm 72 virgos in heaven? That sounds more feasible…
“Phhaha, hipsters piss me off too but they didn’t invent irony; in fact they don’t even use it correctly most of the time.”
Jonathan Swift as channeled by Mark Twain
I’m on disability for my depression. I’m moody and I can’t hold a job. Thus the descriptions given for both Virgo and Scorpio apply to me. I’m a Gemini.
The star sign discrimination made me laugh and *facepalm* at the same time.
We all see stories about how the Chinese economy is going to take over the world. The zodiac story shows that they can do stupid things just like the rest of us.
The Science of Sarcasm? Now that sounds like a fascinating field of study. Thanks for keeping us up to date on important topics like this!
No, I’m… I’m serious. You guys do a great job.