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Although it’s clear that “No Homo” is just a practical assertion of heterosexuality in this crazy world of mixed-up identities, Dear Breeder, I think it’s time we consider how to properly implement the phrase “NO LESBO” into our daily vocabulary, even if those words will obviously not be useful to the hip hop community (where guys get really turned on together as a group wholly focused on itself at the thought of girl-on-girl action). Here are some everyday situations where I think the phrase would be relevant:

“It seems like the underpinnings of patriarchal oppression are rooted in base-level male insecurities.” NO LESBO!

“I can’t find the muffin tin, and these cupcakes are due for delivery in three hours.” NO LESBO!

“What was the name of the weapon Xena used to kill Darphus?” NO LESBO!

“I think I might be having a miscarriage right now.” NO LESBO!

“Industrial-sized Tidy Cats were buy one, get one free at Target. And I found this cool crew neck sweater for $12.99!” NO LESBO!

“I really wish she had a more positive body image.” NO LESBO!

“Yeah, it’s sort of weird she tried to pass that off as gluten-free.” NO LESBO!

“Baby, can you run to the store to buy more Liquid Nails? I’m overwhelmed right now with re-gripping my tennis racket.” NO LESBO!

“Do you have time to talk?” NO LESBO!

“That seems like a risky song to listen to while you’re on your period. You really need to be emotionally present right now.” NO LESBO!

“I am plotting the overthrow of your racist and simple-minded gender regime.” NO LESBO!

Friday November 6, 2009

things that made me happy today

Wednesday November 4, 2009

  • i beeped walking into the library. this happens sometimes, and i’m never sure why.
  • my laundry dried, but is still hanging on the rack.
  • my favourite professor ever agreed to do an independent study with me. want to hear the subject? history of sex work and current legal battles. i am dying.
  • two of my friends fell in love?
  • i got very drunk on my own lonesome, in the shower. at the first meeting it made me very passionate and assertive. in the next one i was nervous and shaking. the last meeting i tripped leaving the bedroom and got smiled at.
  • when my friend went off to her own building while we all were walking back, she twirled and spun and waved her arms about in a very lovely way.
  • i learned how to be snarky during spanish.
  • both my courses tomorrow got cancelled, so i made myself a mug of oatmeal and poured some more gin into the hot water beforehand. all i’m doing tomorrow is meeting with the aforementioned professor and holding a sex educator meeting.

If you’re the owner of a vagina, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Chances are you’ve experienced a variety of situations where you felt scared and for good reason, because of some perv. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, ask your mother, ask your sister, ask your friends, they’ve all got one, there’s no such thing as a girl with no past. Not only do they all have their own experiences to live with, but they’ve all heard countless variations of the same stories of abuse. Rape and sexual abuse are not solely a female experience, but the ingrained daily fear that they produce is. 
Monday November 2, 2009
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