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Originally Posted by number8

The (superhero, since that's obviously what you're referring to even though only half of my regular reads involve superheroes) comics I read now are not centered on either hypermasculinity or hyperfemininity in their main narrative, so it doesn't really matter.

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Yep, I meant superhero comics.

How do you not consider guys like Caps and Batman hyper-masculine? How do you rationalize the ridiculous marginalization of women in comics? And comic book movies?

I'm asking because I've never been able to resolve that myself, and your post reminded me, somehow, about the SDCC flap with the Batgirl cosplayer and "women comics."

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But say that it is, I resolve it by adapting. Same way that I like to imagine a world where guns don't exist even though I am a diehard John Woo fan. What will I do when guns are extinct? I dunno, hope John Woo makes badass chess movies. Who gives a fuck at that point?

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You've lost me. Where's the adaptation? You're buying into systems that represents and glorifies something you find distasteful. You're actively supporting it with cash. It sounds like Woo and comics get a pass because you find them fun.

Don't get me wrong -- I'm not any different; I do this kind of thing all the time. I'm just curious how other people think about it.

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Originally Posted by romantisaurusrex

I don't know, I feel like it's a personality trait. It is like putting in an effort to be suave. Unfortunately, my natural state is a moderate caffeine-enhanced spaz. Dealing with an impending 4 hour time frame that decides the next 45 years of my life doesn't help.

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It's only two things really, one of which you probably do already.

1) Stay on top of your work as you're assigned it and don't procrastinate, that's the most important.
2) If you feel unfairly graded on an exam or paper talk to your teacher about it. They will either change the grade, give you another chance or give you advice about how to do better in the future. It also helps you establish rapport with your teacher which is crucial.

The second could be a personality trait in the sense that you have to be comfortable doing this, but if you just make yourself do it a few times you will become more comfortable.

even though this place is a little topsy turvy. Match-Cut is currently my favorite place on the internet.

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Originally Posted by Irish

How do you not consider guys like Caps and Batman hyper-masculine?

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Why? Because they're strong? What I find distasteful is not the characteristics of masculinity. It's the idea that those characteristics are associated with maleness. I never look at either of those characters, or Superman, and think... "How masculine." I think they're admirable and they are badass, which are traits I'd happily ascribe to female superheroes—and I do. Plenty of them.

Some of those 90's Image Comics bullshit like Youngblood, Deathshot, Bloodshot, etc, though... Yeah, they're almost self-parodies of a male midlife crisis. Which is why I fucking hate them.

I think you misunderstood me. I was talking about the traditional belief that men are more men when they evoke masculinity, and women are more women if they're feminine. I didn't say that I'd like for everyone to be androgynous.

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How do you rationalize the ridiculous marginalization of women in comics? And comic book movies?

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Not sure how you came to the conclusion that I rationalize this from what I said, but I don't. I think there should be a lot more done for equality in comics, and I say that a lot as a fan; just like how that girl at SDCC was criticizing DC, but she was still a fervent fan. I also buy comics with female protagonists. Some of my favorite comic book creators are women (I pretty much buy almost anything Gail Simone writes).

Most days I'm awkward.

Today my superpower was Super Awkward Decision Making Ability and I want to crawl into a hole and die. FML.

I'm going to TIFF for the first time and I'm excited.

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Originally Posted by Spun Lepton

Most days I'm awkward.

Today my superpower was Super Awkward Decision Making Ability and I want to crawl into a hole and die. FML.

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We'll get you nice and drunk tomorrow to ease the suffering.

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Originally Posted by Philosophe_rouge

I'm going to TIFF for the first time and I'm excited.

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Never heard of that film festival, actually. Is it in Canada or the US? Anyways, cool shit, yo.

The League is hilarious. I thought Season 2 was much better than Season 1, and I can't wait for Season 3 to start. This is my 9th straight year playing fantasy football, so I can easily relate to most of the jokes, especially now that I'm playing in two leagues with people I actually hang out with in real life for the second straight year in a row.

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Originally Posted by MadMan

Never heard of that film festival, actually. Is it in Canada or the US? Anyways, cool shit, yo.

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Yes you have. It's Toronto.

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Originally Posted by Sycophant

Yes you have. It's Toronto.

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I have? Must have forgot, then. One of these days I'll make it to a film festival. Knowing myself, though, probably not :P

He's just saying that because it's the biggest film festival after Cannes and Sundance and we talk about it every year on this site, so it's kind of bewildering that you've never heard of it.

My cable modem died today. Nice for it to happen on the first day of a holiday weekend. I'm stealing a neighbor's wireless right now, but it's a very weak signal. Probably won't see much of me online this weekend.

That mocha frapp went fast. Better go back to the register and get a coffee.

Mmmm. Caffeine, just what my body needs more of. Now, back to writing--

Oh wow, she's cute. Long black hair. One of my weaknesses.

I should talk to her.

Shit, I can't talk to her, she's too pretty for me.

Maybe if I just take the long way to my seat...

Cute outfit too. What's she doing with that pad?

She's drawing a disembodied eye and a vampire?

Awesome. This type of girl won't be weirded out if she learns I own more than one Stuart Gordon movie.

Crap, now I have butterflies. And too much caffeine.

Just talk to her, you idiot. Compliment her drawing or something. Anything. Do something!

What is wrong with you?! Why aren't you talking to her?! You're cool.

Well, I'm not that cool.

Neither is she! She's drawing disembodied eyes! She's a dork!

But I've been mulling this over for ten minutes. That's pathetic.

It's pathetic if you don't do anything, you pathetic person, so do something!

Alright, I'm out of my chair. Walking over to her. Gonna tell her--

Oh, there's her boyfriend sitting down with her.

Huh.

Gonna sit back down now.

Sip my coffee.

It wasn't that good of a drawing anyway.

Am I the only one that when I'm in a store and I see a pair of shoes I like they never have them in my size?

I find racing incredibly boring, but I can't help but watch for at least a little while to see my hometown have cars going 200mph down roads typically filled with hookers, drug dealers and gangs.

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Originally Posted by Raiders

I find racing incredibly boring, but I can't help but watch for at least a little while to see my hometown have cars going 200mph down roads typically filled with hookers, drug dealers and gangs.

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I hate the Grand Prix with a fiery, unabated passion. My commute time doubled, starting Wednesday, and going home from work on Friday took almost two hours. My roommate, who takes public transportation, saw her commute go up to three hours each way.

Plus the huge amount of expense that has gone into it, etc. But mostly how it affects me. ME ME ME.

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Originally Posted by EyesWideOpen

Am I the only one that when I'm in a store and I see a pair of shoes I like they never have them in my size?

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Nope, that happens to me all the time.

I have weirdly shaped feet. First off, they're enormous (usually size 14) so that limits my shoe options greatly right there.

But I also have flat, exceedingly wide feet, so most stuff by Nike, Adidias, Reebok and the other big brands doesn't fit.

It seems most shoes are made for people with skinny feet.

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Originally Posted by megladon8

Nope, that happens to me all the time.

I have weirdly shaped feet. First off, they're enormous (usually size 14) so that limits my shoe options greatly right there.

But I also have flat, exceedingly wide feet, so most stuff by Nike, Adidias, Reebok and the other big brands doesn't fit.

It seems most shoes are made for people with skinny feet.

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I wear 13 and usually when I ask if they have a pair I'm interested in they say they have a 8 or a 9. I was in a sporting good store the other day and it was pretty busy with a lot of people in the shoe dept and including me I overheard 5 customers who asked for different shoes in different sizes and they had none of them in their size.

I like the Grand Prix. I like to watch clips and it's fun, and strangely intriguing to see all the foreigners in town who think that them having money means they can get whatever they want.

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Originally Posted by Mara

Plus the huge amount of expense that has gone into it, etc.

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Well, the millions in revenue will far exceed the costs. I like it for the city, but yeah, certainly not for the city folk who had to travel through the construction.

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Originally Posted by Raiders

Well, the millions in revenue will far exceed the costs.

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Will it? I guess if it's good for the city, I can understand it. But I'm still gonna grumble.

A friend of mine named his son Luka. He's gonna have a girl soon, and she's most likely gonna be named Leja. :D

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Originally Posted by Mara

Will it? I guess if it's good for the city, I can understand it. But I'm still gonna grumble.

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Oh absolutely. According to reports, the turnout even exceeded expectations.

http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/st...winner-indycar

Am I the only one who thinks Anna Faris looks really different and bad now? I can't find too many publicity photos to compare, but all the set pics from The Dictator and the trailer for her new film make it look like she has made some really bad and unnecessary cosmetic decisions.

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Originally Posted by Raiders

Am I the only one who thinks Anna Faris looks really different and bad now? I can't find too many publicity photos to compare, but all the set pics from The Dictator and the trailer for her new film make it look like she has made some really bad and unnecessary cosmetic decisions.

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Absolutely. And the plastic surgery prevents her from using her face in comedy, her strong suit.

She's done within the next few years.