Um, notice a trend here? I feel like I’ve been insulted by sexually precocious first graders, especially that Russell Brand remark (when have I ever written about HIM?). The hilarious thing is, of course, this post will only further propel me into the bad sex word search fray. Send ‘em my way, I says. It’s [...]

Affirmative Acting

This is fiction, but just barely. I wrote it 8 years ago when I was trying to figure out how to reconcile being multiracial but looking white and having all that white privilege crap to deal with. To quote myself, “I wanted nothing else but to belong to something, to have some sense of culture [...]

Haiku for Adulthood #20

Do haiku impress straight girls on OkCupid? One way to find out… ________ Related: Haikus for Adulthood #11-18 Haikus for Adulthood #10 Like a ran-stone cowgirl Love or referrals appreciated

Haiku for Adulthood #19

I should write something that’s not a haiku, to not limit myself. Fuck! ________ Related: Haikus for Adulthood #11-18 Haikus for Adulthood #10 Haiku for Adulthood #9 Haiku for Adulthood #8

So, apparently my little haiku series has inspired some of my friends to want to prove how much better they are at writing haikus than I am. Thanks, assholes. And since I’m a generous and fame-whorey kind of friend, I decided to post them here. Without further haiku (that pun didn’t work at ALL…but don’t [...]

Haikus for Adulthood #10

Guest post by Lauren. Online dating edition. Quickmatch: who likes me? Choose between guy holding a chicken, and a bear. _________ Best OkCupid messages: “Your politics suck.” “Wanna fuck me?” _________ Related: Haiku for Adulthood #9 Haiku for Adulthood #8 Haiku for Adulthood #7 Haiku for Adulthood #6

Haiku for Adulthood #9

Reasons I’d date you now: Prius. Vodka gimlets. And good at rhyming. _________ Related: Haiku for Adulthood #8 Haiku for Adulthood #7 Haiku for Adulthood #6 Haiku for Adulthood #5

Reasons I’d date you at 16: Corvette, Smirnoff Ice, Good at rhyming. _______ Related: Haiku for Adulthood #7 Haiku for Adulthood #6 Haiku for Adulthood #5 Haiku for Adulthood #4