Debunking Weight Watchers myths
There’s been a lot of Weight Watchers hate on Jezebel recently, which brought into focus some of the common misconceptions about the program that I’ve heard repeatedly. I’ve blogged plenty of times about various elements of being a Weight Watchers, but always with the assumption that my audience “got it” the way the I do. … Read more
NYU kids protest student loans; induce nationwide, collective eye roll
Ah, the Millennial entitlement battle rages on. They can’t seem to find a job, quarter life crises abound, and, DAGNABBIT, their dream schools — gasp! — cost a shit-ton of money. Yesterday in Manhattan, a gaggle of NYU students held a protest gallingly titled “Casualties of Debt,” organized, aptly, via Facebook and headlined by former … Read more
CA mom SHOCKED to find out Nutella is NOT a healthy food, sues
Oh dear sweet Lord. Should have seen this one coming. In yet another stunning example (mom sues McDonalds, anyone?) of stupid Americans being stupid, then being litigious and making the United States look silly and gullible, a San Diego mom is suing Nutella for their misleading claims that Nutella is healthy. Funny thing is, I … Read more
Weight Watchers – it’s all about the meeting
The weeks are chugging along, and I have to say I’m really enjoying PointsPlus. I was skeptical at first, but Weight Watchers put their money where their mouths are. Even though things are essentially the same (counting points, tracking, etc.), it feels very different. I’ve lost 6.2 pounds, which is pretty good for six weeks … Read more
Single Moms – bad for society? LAME.
Posted by alexa on February 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The “most people think single moms are bad for society” research is being trotted out yet again. Dagnabbit, it’s high time I actually made a post about this. Harkening way back to the mid-90s, I was “that kid” who was so incensed by a John Stossel “Give Me a Break” on single moms and idiocy … Read more
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