On Reality – “The Matrix vs A Matrix.”

If you don't know what a matrix is, or anything about linear transformations, stop talking like you know dick about shit like "oh my god we live in The Matrix." A Matrix is a mathematical tool for describing our reality. Here's an example: Let there exist a matrix A = {x,y,z,t}, where x is width, …

On “The Purple Shirt Factory.”

In my office, we require doctors notes for when we can't work or need to leave early, some legitimate reasons I've actually used for not attending my scheduled shifts are: depression, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, headaches, nausea, dizziness, back pain, cramps, anxiety, pink eye, a cold, the flu, food poisoning, UTI's, bladder infections, pyelo, surgery, …

Feminism – On Mark Ruffalo’s “Anything”: Why trans women should play trans women.

The movie people are being encouraged to boycott here is literally called "Anything" and Mark Ruffalo cast a man to play a woman. It's like getting Steve Buscemi to play the lead in a High School romance because "all white boys are creepy though." It's an intentional subversive parody done through casting to reinforce stigma …

Personal – On Humour.

If your humour is at somebody's expense or involves deliberately making them uncomfortable, you're not funny and we see you trying to project and laugh off your insecurities. It's a lot like those "I'm just being honest" people, only more discreet. Overt vs Covert abuse. Like the difference between satire and bullying; pointing out flaws …

On Imprinting; There’s Nothing Original Under the Sun.

Maybe this will resonate with you. ... If I wish to become like you, it's only because you're something I never want to lose. Confidence in your posture, sincerity in your laugh, little reminders of the ways you've changed me. Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, and I'm sorry if you see me …