Heather spotted this remarkably sad ad from Swiffer, aping Westinghouse Electric's classic wartime poster, We Can Do It! Adds Jason: "I love the clear tribute to an important historical image done in such a way as to piss on its legacy."
You Can Do It! Clean the kitchen, that is.
Chess commentator fired after "chess is maybe not for women" remark
Because there isn't enough scandal in the chess world right now, grandmaster Ilya Smirin uttered sexist remarks while commentating the FIDE Womens' Grand Prix on Tuesday—among them an admission he thinks chess is "maybe not for women"—and was promptly fired. The federation apologised and called Mr Smirin's comments offensive and embarrassing. Belarusian-born Mr Smirin –… READ THE REST
The complicated history of the Star Trek minidress
In this Behind the Seams episode, host Gavia Baker-Whitelaw looks at the evolution of fashion in the Star Trek universe and the complicated dance, back and forth, of both reflecting sexism within our own society and a desire to show more future-forward attitudes towards gender norms and sexuality. Thumbnail: Display of Starfleet uniforms, Strange New… READ THE REST
Poster ads for Adidas sports bras banned in the UK for showing breasts
After receiving 24 complaints about Adidas' sports bra ad with a "boob grid," UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned the advertisement. This is probably what Adidas was going after when they created the ad. Harriet Williams of Yahoo News says the ban is stupid: I think they're missing the point. Adidas' sports bra ad is… READ THE REST
Babbel is a fast track to language fluency. And right now, it's over half off.
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Communication is the key to, well, almost everything. Understanding and being understood is so core to the experience of life that species will do almost anything to make sure they're heard… READ THE REST
Don't wait until Prime Day to get this Apple Watch-compatible keychain charger
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. We know that technology can get overwhelming and is mostly very helpful, but none of your electronics can be good to you dead. Your phone is super useful daily, but it's your… READ THE REST
Start holiday shopping for Dad before Prime Day with this deal on a $20 Pocket ChainSaw
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