STFU Etiquette Blogs

[This image, from rulesforthesouthernlady, originally read: “During ‘red cup season’ you have to go to Starbucks every single chance you get. It makes you happier. No matter what” has been modified to read “In any season, go where you want. Find happiness where you can.”]

I don’t even know what “red cup season” is.

Note: I think they may be referring to the time of year when Starbucks switches to their red Christmas/holiday themed cups.

-Pryxis

[This image, from rulesforthesouthernlady, originally read: “On rainy days, though it is really difficult, dress cute. You may be the only person to do so. It feels good to stand out” has been modified to read “On rainy days, though it is really difficult, dress appropriate for the weather. You may be the only one person to do so. It feels good to take care of yourself and your possessions.”]

Thanks for the response guys. I really appreciate you clearing it up for me and anyone else that might have been confused.

-Pryxis

[This image, from rulesforthesouthernlady, originally read “Keep at least  one koozie with you at all times, two for good measure” and has been modified to read “Keep at least one band-aid with you at all times, two for good measure. First aid is an important skill.”]

Note: I googled koozie as I had no fucking clue to what a koozie was and this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_koozie) is the first thing that popped up. I have no idea if this was what the person who runs rulesforthesouthernlady meant when they originally wrote the rule.

-Pryxis

[This image from rulesforthesouthernlady originally read “Always remember where you come from. Be proud of it. It’s what makes you who you are.” Has been modified to read “Where you come from has probably influenced you, and it’s okay to be proud of it. However, your personal accomplishments and decisions are a better reflection of what kind of person you are.”]

feministdisney:

“Think before you Pink.”

I was hoping this image would come up on my dash and I could reblog it from someone with more expertise, but I haven’t seen it outside of facebook yet.

Some things to keep in mind:

• Make awareness about the individual and their struggles with cancer, NOT about “boobies” and “saving breasts.”   Many breast cancer survivors DO lose their breasts and positing awareness as a movement to “save their breasts” diminishes our need to focus on supporting the people.   Whether or not they chose/need to undergo a mastectomy is not really your business or concern.

“Saying that we should work to cure this disease because it threatens breasts is really upsetting. For starters, it suggests that women are worth saving because they’re attached to breasts, rather than the other way around. But worse, it tells any woman who’s had a life-saving mastectomy that she’s given up the thing that made people care about her survival. What a punch in the stomach.”  -Randal Munroe, of XKCD

• Think twice about supporting companies that seem more concerned about using Breast Cancer Awareness and its ever-increasing popularity to sell their product, rather than concerned about actually supporting and assisting those struggling/those who will battle with breast cancer/with finding a cure

• For alternative organizations to support, Kate Madonna Hindes recommends Breast Cancer Action. “They are INCREDIBLE and do work that focuses ALL on prevention.”

For further info:

The Trouble with Pink (Kate Madonna Hindes)

5 Ways to Move Beyond Pinkwashing to Really Fight for a Cure on Huffpost

Unraveling the Ribbon on Bitch Magazine

apdaydreams:

o-m-i-chaos:

mayatali:

shearedthoughts:

anyankaleigh:

this is not a joke this is reality

Just last night at the store I saw a coke can costume for a guy, which was pretty much just giant fabric coke can with holes for a guys arms, legs, and head.

Right next to it was the girl version, which was a sexy sprite dress. It really is this fucking blatant

this is why i can’t buy costumes anymore

I know!  By now, it’s just like “Let’s see…slutty cat, slutty nurse, slutty nun, slutty librarian, slutty witch, slutty maid, oh look!  Conservative prostitute!

So fucking frustrating. And putting one together yourself that’s remotely decent can be so expensive.

(Source: sparkamovement, via fandomsandfeminism)