How to Throw Like a Girl -- McSweeney's

Valerie Nies April 22, 2015

1. Apologize to the ball before throwing it.

2. Get paid 77 cents per dollar a man gets paid to throw the same ball.

3. Throw a ball and watch a man take credit for throwing it.

4. Wear a pantsuit to fool people into thinking you’re actually a man throwing the ball.

Read the full list at McSweeney's.

The Only 10 Ideas NOT Already on Tumblr

Valerie Nies July 19, 2014

Photos from post-menopausal mothers with a blurry thumb in the bottom right quadrant.
Naturally curly-haired men, wearing earrings, exiting motel pools.
Fat high school French teachers driving Geo Metros.
Grandmas wearing pilled sweaters declaring “Breakfast for Dinner? That’s crazy!”
Walruses dressed like Mario Batali.

2013 Year-end list: Top Items Found on Bottom of Handbag

Valerie Nies December 19, 2013

It's the end of 2013 and everyone is publishing their year-end lists. Top films of the year, best books of the year, worst songs on the most critically acclaimed albums of the year. I've got my own end of year list: the top items found on the bottom of my handbag. Enjoy and see YOU in 2014!

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