Human beings fight with one another because, largely, it’s in our nature, Valter Pahlad writes.
Archives for November 2011
Legalize Sex (and Everything Else)
The legalization of sex, drugs, and gambling would help remedy these industries by bringing them into the spotlight, Tom Matlack argues.
You Bette Believe It: Heartbreak in a Macho World
In a man’s man’s world, who says there’s no room for Bette Midler?
I’m Over Getting Over It
Trying to move on from his ex, Jamie Reidy finds himself constantly running up Turkey Hill.
The Truth Shall Set You Free
Carlo Alcos finds that only in hindsight is the truth plainly obvious.
Opinion: The Commentary Track for the November 23rd Buy Pile, Issue #18 [@cbr] “Gratitude”
An analysis of elements from Hannibal Tabu’s reviews column on Comic Book Resources.
Respect: Patrice O’Neal, 1969-2011
Komplicated shows love to recently-passed Black comedian Patrice O’Neal.
Games: Battlefield 3 Gets Lots Of Fixes, Gets Banned In Iran [@battlefield]
Never shared with the Shah, the hit combat game gets a heaping helping of updates and bug fixes today.
Webcomics: Force Galaxia: SuperGreen 14, Times They Are A Changin’ (Part 13) [@redskew, #thenewblack]
Get ready for a thrilling installment of Andre Owens’ star-spanning adventures.
#whodwin Wednesday: Playoffs Issue #4, “Eight Is Enough” [Fan-Decided Character Battles]
The Elite Eight duke it out! Batman! Incredible Hulk! Wonder Woman! Blue Marvel! Dr. Strange! Death! Krona! Thor! Who’d win?
Exploring Misandry in Video Games: Part 2, Do I really have to play as this jerk?
(See told you I’d come back to this) Edit: Here’s part 1 if anyone is interested thank you to Tumbleweed in the comments for reminding me. I believe that characterisation is one of those pesky things modern gaming is still having trouble integrating into current generation games effectively. In the golden age it wasn’t…
First Love and Other Obsessions
Gary Percesepe is in love with love, and that might be a problem.
Beyond the Deep Purple: Heart Bruises, Love, and Will
It’s better to find love than to fall into it, writes Jamie Utt.
What’s in a Name: Vaginas, Clitorises, and Bravery
Maria Pawlowska asks how we can seriously discuss sex, gender, or equality when we can’t even say “vagina” aloud.
Can Heartbreak Break a Man?
Nicole Johnson argues that societal tropes of masculine strength and perseverance obscure the fact that emotional damage can destroy a man.
Don’t Fight the Sadness
It’s hard to see it at the time, Atalwin Pilon writes, but heartbreak eventually brings its own gifts.