things you should read: wow it has been a long time edition

This is going to be a super-massive post: save it for a rainy day, or something.

from deviantart, user arseniic

[h/t originalbun] Amber Tamblyn convinces Tyrese that she's Amber Rose; Tyrese doesn't like it. Make sure to listen to the demos, as they are a delight.

My favorite historical feud is now, and generally has been, the feud between Tesla and Edison. I think it all began for me with Coffee and Cigarettes, where Jack White explains a Tesla coil. Why? Because he can.

Hank is a cat, running for senate. Dogs are piiiiiissed.

My friend Collette posts a really upsetting story about a complete lack of professionalism and genital-shaming. Womp womp.

In the realm of depressing stories, this one from Nerve made me feel deflated.

So, let's all find copies of this error code guide, and live it.

Sometimes PETA can sort of be irresponsible assholes, and Wyatt Cenac does an excellent job of putting that back on them.

INTERVIEW WITH LADIES OF COMMUNITY!!!! :D :D :D :D Sorry. Can't control myself. So great.

If you've been feeling down because Rush Limbaugh is a jerk, or because your state is trying to pass a transvaginal ultrasound law, go to Men Who Trust Women and maybe feel like the entire world isn't trying to destroy vaginas.

I'm going to work on getting a feelings washroom installed in my workplace.

I love everything about this.

A new theory on how to watch Star Wars is making the rounds. General consensus: agreed.

This running update post about celebrities holding things is awesome, and I recommend checking it every so often just in case.

Pretty Little Liars is an awesome show, that I theoretically should be blogging about, and here's why.

It's learning time! Let's learn about cultural appropriation in fashion! Yay thinking!

Now let's learn what Supreme Court Justices do, courtesy of SCJ Sonia Sotomayor and Sesame Street.

Try out this video for size, and let me know how you do. I got 20/26!

Also, a great article by someone you would definitely want on your kid's PTA.

Lastly, because this is crazy long and how did I get so far behind on these links, is this open letter to Hollywood, saying, basically, "It's not piracy's fault the film industry is dying; it's because you won't make good movies." (/slow clap.)

things to read: CAITLYN GOT ME SICK edition

Actually, I kind of think literally everyone is sick right now. That's what happens when there's warm weather in New York in the winter - the subway turns into a huge incubator, and it's disgusting. Seriously, you get on and you're immediately hit with humidity, that is a mix of not having the air conditioning turned on and everyone wearing their winter clothes. New York, I love you, but you're bringing me down.

Also reminding me of why small towns are great is this post from Mental Floss about bookstore cats.

Here's an excellent example of why I love the Bloggess: this seems like a totally normal conversation in the canon of her life.

Here's Wil Wheaton singing Soft Kitty to his wife.

Mental Floss also live-tweeted the Superbowl, but in the awesome way that you would've hoped they would.

OK Go's new music video is also an ad for a car, but it follows in their trend of intense awesome. In fact, I'm not going to link you to it: I AM PUTTING IT HERE SO YOU MUST WATCH IT.

Did you watch it? I'm not going to give you anything else to look at until you watch it.

Okay. Good. Watch it again for good measure.

My high school friend Collette is writing her thesis on the female orgasm. Yup.

Remember how I was so angry last week? HAHAHAHAHAHA, KOMEN. IN YOUR FACE.

I'm mature.

But also, Planned Parenthood received HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS in one day. Thanks, internet. You're a real mensch.

I got a Pinterest account and have subsequently completely lost it. I love pinning things. (As a reminder, you can find all the places where I link to random crap on the internet on an insanely regular basis on my about me page.)

Finally, Caitlyn redeems herself by providing this link about what your favorite Disney villain says about you.

moment of fangirliness

Oh my god, oh my god you guys! 

Oh man, appreciate that Google sidebar ad goodness. What is my life.

I TOTALLY JUST GOT AN EMAIL FROM THE BLOGGESS.

Yes, it is three words. Screw you. It's awesome. It's like the coolest thing ever.

Also, yeah, that's right. I just linked you to a song from the Legally Blonde musical. You're into it. I know you are.

Also also, make sure you check out the Life photoset. It really is great.

READ THIS, you fools, read it!

This post by the Bloggess, about her issues with her mental health and self-injury, is so so so sosososososoosososososo important. And amazing. And brave. And fantastic.

Plus, there were about a thousand comments when I commented on it - about three hours after she posted. It's such a great reminder for anyone (like me) who forgets from time to time that there really are others out there who are fighting the same terrible battles and who really do understand where you are. Just reach out. They're there.