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4 Things More Offensive Than Colin Kaepernick's Anthem Protest
So…we all know Colin Kaepernick won’t stand for the national anthem and it has just outraged most of the country. Most of you may have heard, but he’s protesting the national anthem and the flag because of the way America...
No Make Up, That's Okay!
We live in a era where false beauty is constantly advertised and displayed, while natural beauty is kept behind our closed doors. Lets talk about fake behinds. Lets talk about man made breasts. Lets talk about contoured...
An Explanation to the Puzzled Liberals
I'm seeing a lot of bafflement or shock and outrage from the left, and I think a nice explanation is deserved about Trump and the Alt-Right. In no particular order, let's tackle a few topics. 1. "Trump Is racist!" It's...
Follow the Scouts Motto: Always Be Prepared
Life can be super unpredictable sometimes. It can throw you major curve balls that you don't expect to happen like a car accident, illness, or a job going under, but this is where the old Scout motto of always being...
The Melodic Side Of Rock And Metal: 100 Melodic Rock/AOR/Glam Metal Albums from the 80s (Part V / Albums from 1984)
(Albums listed in alphabetical order) 41) 1984 by Van Halen https://www.youtube.com/embed/omg9Zv8ihKQ This one is either classified as Hard Rock or as Glam Metal. But I would put it here because the most successful songs...
What is Rape Culture in America? (Trigger Warning for Victims)
Please note that this take is purely commentary on what I personally believe is rape culture . I understand that this term is something that is defined differently by everyone and like most things, cannot operate under a...
5 Qualities My Dream Girl Must Have
For all five of you who know me on here, you know that I am a very hopeless romantic. Love is my dream and the biggest part of who I am, I would not be who I am today if not for love. Now sadly, up to this point. I have...
Attractive In Real Life But Ugly In Photos
All it takes is as little as one internet photo, for a person to decide whether they will put forth the effort into speaking to you or not. How many of you have snapped a photo only to realize that it is not an accurate...
Funhouse Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Distorted Perceptions of Perfection Influenced by Society
Where we have grown up, who we spend our time with, and what we see in the media all affects how we perceive ourselves and others around us. One big social influence is on our body image and self-esteem. How many times...
How Important Is Your Social Support For You To Lose Weight?
My weight loss journey started about two months ago. Since my body type is endomorphic, I had to put in extra effort, be it eating vegetables, fruits, lean meat, sipping detox drinks, drinking water or exercising. During...
Neediness: Is it Really THAT Bad?
I know universally, neediness or clinginess, is stereotyped as a bad trait for both genders but I want to dig a little deeper (mainly focusing on girls, as I don't know too much of it in guys but please, do give me an...
The World of Gaming: Why Women Are Rarely Seen Online
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen. Before placing your comments/opinions below, please be sure to read this to the end because not only am I going to explore the gamer's world through the eyes of women, but I want to point out...
No, Models Aren't Supposed to be "Sexy"... And, No, the Fashion Industry Isn't Conspiring to Make Us Starve Ourselves
#battleroyale #TeamRJ In the world of the internet, certain things are just inevitable. Like the fact that, if an argument drags on long enough, someone will eventually be compared to Hitler and/or the Nazis . And... the...
10 Things I Appreciate in a Woman
There are a lot of great things about women. And if my previous MyTake titled "In Honor of Femininity: The 5 Things I Love Most About Women " has been forgotten, the things I love most about them are their cuteness,...
4 Struggles Only Tall Girls Can Understand
(Disclaimer: being tall is subjective especially according to your own height, I do not speak for all tall women) 1. Hearing friends and acquaintances say when you talk about a date or a new boyfriend, "Is he taller than...
Are You Now, or Have You Ever Been a Member of the Communist Party?
You are not an American because you won't salute the American Flag. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pledge_of_Allegiance 1892 (first version) "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one...
The Disposable Male, and Why Many Guys Feel That Way
I want to discuss the concept of the disposable male. There was a feminist saying in the 70's "a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle" (Irina Dunn) And since then we have seen a spike in divorce rates. This...
Dating While Awkward- Or That Time I Accidentally Stalked a Guy
Many years ago, before I was in a long-term relationship, before I was the vixen and romantic Casanova that I am today (that was a joke, I'm still a nerd), I was also awkwardly navigating the dating pool, probably more...
How To Farm Xper In GAG: 7 Pieces Of Advice From A Former "Xper Magnet"
Yeah, I admit there was a time in GAG, where I collected almost 20000 Xper in just one week. But the Xper system was different by the time. What surprises me still, is the fact that I wasn’t banned by then! Many people...
Yes, Adults Can Watch Cartoons, Too
At my age if someone hears that I like to watch Spongebob I occasionally hear "Aren't you a little too old for that"? Or the classic line "You're an adult you should put away childish things". Sometimes you just have to...
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