Links

[elisi]

Christmas/RL is eating me alive. Here's a collection of links to stuff that I've been meaning to share...

Why Doctor Who? by a_phoenixdragon. ('Well...the Xmas Special is coming up - and I feel there are a few people going: what's all the fuss about? What is so unique about this damned show? It's Just Science Fiction.' This post provides an answer.)

Matt Smith on This Morning.

Baltimore Feminists Prank Victoria’s Secret — And Spark an Internet Revolution.

I wrote Merlin Meta.

the_redjay commissioned the amazing snowygori to draw a picture of Roda, Alex and the Master during the Timely Lovers series, and this is the result. *is thrilled*

There was probably more, but at least I've now got less tabs open...

ETA: Can't Go Back Now. Willow-centric vid (S1-4) by such_heights. I just want to pinch their little cheeks!

Comments

[missus-grace.livejournal.com]

Why am I just now hearing about the VS prank? I guess the psycho mass murderers have hijacked the news cycle, and with good reason.

But this issue is so important. I hope it can enter the national consciousness soon.

Thanks for pointing it out.

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Aww!! Thanks for the pimp, bb!!

*SQUISHES*

EDIT: OMG, I love the VS Prank. High time this happened, I say! After all, they do VS runway shows DURING AMERICAN FOOTBALL. I'd say that's not done for women (because American football culture is geared towards men, though it is predominantly half and half.) The idea is to sell it to the men and if women 'happen' to be watching, they are reenforcing the idea that you are a THING and not a person and basically shame you for not only looking like an average person (instead of a walking stick figure) - but BEING a person. THIS...is why I avoid VS. But this prank? PRICELESS.

[shadowkat67.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the link to the Baltimore feminist protest - fascinating,amusing, and effective.

[elisi]

I hadn't heard about it either, and thought I'd share - it definitely needs more publicity!

[elisi]

I love pimpin' - just wish I had better time. And your post definitely deserved it.

And I'm not terribly familiar with VS, but the more I hear, the more I think the prank should be continually publicised.

[elisi]

Isn't it just? We need more of that kinda thing.

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Thee and me, sweetie. So many good things to rec, so little time!!

I'm not good with the meta, but outpouring of the soul I can do. *Grins*

*SQUISHES YOU TIGHT*

Ohhh, they deserve all that and more. VS has become a meat industry and it is terrible. That was NOT the original idea behind its creation, but nowadays if you are over a certain size/weight they will not talk to you and will find a way to get you out of the store. Terrible people, ugh...

[elisi]

but nowadays if you are over a certain size/weight they will not talk to you and will find a way to get you out of the store.
o_0 That's... *no words*

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Yeah...unacceptable and disgusting come to mind. Mysogynistic, prejudiced and backwards.

*HEADDESK*

[elisi]

At some point, sense and righteousness will prevail. *firm nod*