Feminist Stand?

I'm confused as to how this is some sort of feminist stand? These guys are never going to listen to equal rights rants- they're gross and they're always going to be. There are a lot of disgusting dirt bags in the world, both men and women, who are never going to be decent people. This is not an issue of equal rights but an issue of socioeconomic status. These men didn't have families that taught them basic principles on how to treat another human being, they were clearly raised in less advantageous situations. I mean look at them, they're scummy. Maybe if this was a video of polished, un-tattooed, un-gelled men I would be a little more 'stunned'.

Whats more is, having visited Hollywood Boulevard last January, it is essentially a freak show. Even walking around with my father I was legitimately scared for my safety. Walking around in a drunken state on Hollywood isn't like walking down your local small town main street, it's literally asking to be assaulted.

This video is in no way a fair assessment of how the average man would treat a woman. It's extremely skewed and I'm still wondering how this is in anyway groundbreaking. Also, as I read in this article by Emily Arata, there is no way to know how many 'nice' men were edited out in order to make a point. On Hollywood Boulevard is it likely there were many? No. But I'd be wiling to bet there were at least a few.

Of course, I'd love to hear your views on this and I'm always open to new opinions so comment with anything you have to say. ANYTHING...

peace lovelies xx

Toni

If you don't like 1989 I hate you

Well maybe not hate but, you know, "extremely dislike". Taylor's fifth album (wait holdup has it really been that many I might as well be 1348 years old) is nothing short of pop paradise and I love it. It's exactly what I dreamed of as a puny 7th grader as I rocked out to "You Belong with Me" and wished that all or her songs were crossover hits instead of long and dreary country ballads like Dear John. So I am so glad, five years later, that my dream has finally been fulfilled. THANK YOU TAYLOR!

I've been jamming out to it all week and each song is just a little bit better than the previous. I'm sure I'm annoying my family beyond belief as I scream sing "Don't say I didn't say I didn't warn ya", the lyrics to my current favorite "Blank Space" which Taylor just released a music video for.

I just don't understand how any teenage girl could possibly dislike these extremely catchy tunes. Yes they are not beautiful, artistic, meaningful compositions but they are so, so fun. If you pretend not to like Taylor Swift then you are denying yourself a basic right to fun.

So let's all say a little prayer for all of those Taylor Swift haters out there because boy are they missing out on a good time.

And if you haven't listened yet prepare to have a good
time:  http://grooveshark.com/#!/album/1989+Deluxe/9855821

I personally recommend Bad Blood, Blank Space, New Romantics and Style.

For your viewing pleasures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ORhEE9VVg