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You Must Be Fun At Parties: The Myth of the SJW Party Pooper
Now that all the hooplah over shitty Halloween costumes and the right to be an offensive dickwad has started to die down (for this year at least), I think it’s time that we all have a little chat about what it means to be fun. One of the most common responses I see when someone gets called out for using…
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It’s the Skepchick Sundaylies! with Costume Awesomeness, Dads in the Kitchen, and What Art Is
Sunday Funny: Level-Headed (via Tree Lobsters!) Mad Art Lab MAL-o-ween Costume Review of Awesomeness Skepchick Network contributors show off their Halloween costumes. Mad Art Cast — Nude on the Roof (plus Norm Chan interview!) The gang discusses what art really is. Art, Guilt, Depression, and Self-Care. Charles hasn’t been able to create much this year, and it’s starting to weigh…
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Skepchick Sundaylies: Pick-Up Artists, Bad Costuming, Spanking, “Health Food,” and a Tobacco Tax…for kids!
Sunday Funny: Confirmation bias is for everyone. (via Wondermark; HT: Sociological Images) Teen Skepchick The Not So Beautiful Game Step 2: In Which a Good Stiff Motivational Speech Might Be in Order Elizabeth is finding out what it means to be a pick-up artists with her recurring discussion of ‘The Game.’ Modern Mythology: Turn on Your Brain Ali takes on…
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ICYMI: November 10 – November 16 on the Skepchick Network
Teen Skepchick The Physics Philes, lesson 73: In Orbit Ever wonder how satellites stay in orbit? Mindy has the answer. Speak Your Mind: Atheist Church Are “atheist churches” a good idea? Breaking the Fourth Wall: Pokéballs What do we need to do to make pokéballs real? Mad Art Lab Trick or Treat…or BRAINS! This is how Gigi and family did…
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ICYMI: October 27 – November 2 on the Skepchick Network
Teen Skepchick The Physics Philes, lesson 71: A Weighty Situation Mindy discusses the relationship between and weight. Speak Your Mind: Autumn Colors Fall is the best season. What is your favorite part? Awesome Sauce Music Friday! Absolute Time’s an Atrocity Edition Jam to Postmodern Jukebox’s song about time dilation. Mad Art Lab Gorilla A Bruno Mars song makes Ryan laugh…
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What a Mental Patient Looks Like
As the Earth reached its equinox point in its orbit, as the weather begins to get a little bit chillier, our thoughts turn to Halloween. Ah yes, a holiday of candy, mischief, and costumes. What’s not to love? Well, probably the endless parade of sexist, racist, and downright appalling costumes that leer at buyers from seasonal store shelves. This morning,…
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ICYMI: May 5 – May 11 on the Skepchick Network
Heeeeeeey. I compiled some Skepchick Network posts for you to nosh on. Just some stuff I thought you’d like. NBD. Enjoy. Teen Skepchick Suspension of Disbelief: Iron Man 3 Eddy reviews the latest Tony Stark adventure. Why I Go to the Chiropractor Olivia goes to a chiropractor and she doesn’t care what you think about it. Cultural Attitudes Toward Atheism…
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ICYMI: April 21 – April 27 on the Skepchick Network
Hello, everyone! Are you ready to start your week? No? Me neither. Let’s delay the inevitable by checking out these posts from the Skepchick Network. Teen Skepchick Suspension of Disbelief: Orphan Black A review of the BBC American series. It’s About More than Just Marriage Lauren is proud that her home country has legalized same-sex marriage. On Going Vegan Olivia…
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