I know a few women who remain with men who have called them absolutely horrible names—bitch, slut, ho; the list goes on and on. By remaining with someone who calls you these things, you are acknowledging that it’s okay to do so and that you are okay with a man treating you this way. Let me be perfectly clear: it’s not okay. In fact, I don’t care if you are an actual paid prostitute; if your partner calls you these things, he or she does not deserve you.
Heading out to the video store for tonight’s big date? That’s cool. It might even be fun; don’t forget the popcorn. And for god’s sake, don’t forget to double check what you’re renting. Though many obvious choices might seem like great date movies, they might not be as perfect as they appear at first sight. Can you still dig these films? Absolutely. You might just want to pick something else for a date you’re still getting to know. If you want another date, don’t rent one of these movies, for example…
“What a goof! What’s with you man? Come on …”
-Dark Helmet, Spaceballs
Okay, I see your jaw dropping at the pretty girls in the picture that accompanies this article. This article is about one of them … and how I goofed-up big time with her.
It happened on a Saturday morning back in 2006 when I visited the Hooters at the Mall of America. That’s right, the “delightfully tacky yet unrefined” bar and grill that has been at the MOA since day one.
Of all the new facets introduced with the Sims 3 "Generations" expansion pack, the expanded gnome capacity is the one which vexes me the most. It has literally been keeping me up at nights. (Although not for very long. More like, "But I thought only the regular gnomes could zzzzzzzzzzz….")
When was the last time you heard a guy call his 1968 Camero Billy Jo or Theodore? Or his speedboat The Robert? Usually, you don’t. Instead, these objects—as well as others, from their guns to their power tools—have female names. Old Bessie. Mary Celeste. The Susie Q. Or even just “baby.” These are the kinds of names you hear men utter—usually fondly—when they refer to their possessions.
It seems that men can’t own other men; only women.
Bachelor and Bachelorette parties were introduced with the Generations expansion pack. Get ready for some mildly salacious fun! And word to the wise: as in real life, it is not wise to invite your fiancée!
After your Sim gets engaged but before they get married, they will have the opportunity to throw a Bachelor/ette party (depending on their gender, obviously). You can hold it either at home or at a venue, and invite guests, as with any other party.
1. Day jobs are boring and stressful.
Ain't that the truth? Even when my Sims take a job that is smack in the middle of their lifetime goals and their personal interests, they still hate it.
=== SLOPS ===
To the A's for their cowardly gambit, rolling out onto the field in day-glo reflective gold satin.
President Obama has announced that he considers bans on same-sex marriage (in particular the Defense of Marriage Act) to be unconstitutional. This is a big step towards allowing same-sex marriages across the nation, and it put me in mind of how awesome the Sims games are.
As annoying (and, yes, unhealthy, and even life-destroying in many cases) as it is that our culture demands a size zero in order for one to be considered beautiful, some cultures may be just as or more disturbing in their beauty trends. You might have heard about body mutilation to appear more beautiful (or to ensure a girl will not cheat on her husband, in the event of female genital mutilation), or about skin bleaching to appear whiter (the contrast of our Western tradition of tanning).
