Artist Mitch O'Connell bought issues 1-50 of Ms. on eBay (for $30!) and picked out the best (or worst, depending on how you look at it) items from its "No Comment" section of sexist ads.
Sexist Male Chauvinist Pigs …you gotta love 'em!
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9:32 am Tue
Apr 29, 2014
Ms. magazine's most sexist ads
How medical bullshit and authority helped Larry Nassar get away with it
Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics doctor who sexually assaulted hundreds of young girls, will spend the rest of his life in jail. USA Gymnastics circled the wagons and shredded the files, and as a result it’s hard to understand details of how it faciliated and protected Nassar. But Kerry Howley’s startling article in New York […]
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Google staff stage worldwide walkout
Former Google executive Andy Rubin was credibly accused of “coercing” a colleague into oral sex. Google believed the victim and quietly forced Rubin out with a $90m payoff, according to a bombshell story in The New York Times. Staff at Google offices worldwide walked out in protest today. The employees are demanding several key changes […]
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Because sexism: Mansize Kleenex to be renamed
Quick! Get some of these sexist facial tissues while you still can. It took them 60 years but Kleenex is finally renaming their “Mansize” tissues after getting customer complaints. The facial-tissues-formerly-known-as-Mansize will now be branded “Extra Large.” Parent company Kimberly-Clark “succumbed to growing public demand to change the name, despite not itself believing that the […]
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Redact, rework or sign PDFs effortlessly with this Mac app
Believe it or not, PDF files have been the go-to format for contracts and forms of any type since 1993. And sure, they’re easily shareable – but that’s about it. When you need to edit or sign a document – and you will – that’s when frustration can set in. Luckily, there are workarounds, and […]
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Celebrate 4/20 in style with deals on these smoking accessories
It’s 4/20! Smoke ’em if you got ’em – and if you haven’t got ’em, check out this roundup of deep discounts on pipes and other accessories. They’re all on sale, but you can take an extra discount off the final price courtesy of the Boing Boing store by using the online code 420SAVE. Freeze […]
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This smart sonic toothbrush packs 40,000 strokes per minute
Ever wonder if you’re cleaning your teeth well enough? If your last dentist visit has you getting a little more thorough about oral care, it might be time to save yourself some guesswork. A lot of electric toothbrushes promise deep cleaning, but there’s a Platinum Sonic Toothbrush that has power plus the simple but effective […]
