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Batman: Good Crime-Fighter, Bad Husband

GiggleSugar — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:00:00 -0700

This appeared in a 1959 Batman comic titled, "The Marriage of Batman and Batwoman." Once Bruce Wayne disclosed his superhero secret to his new wife, she wanted in on the action. I sure hope the scene above is depicting our newlyweds in the act of role-playing with Batman posing as The Joker for a change. Cuz his blatant sexism is villainous and downright detestable. If not, Kathy needs to take off like a Batmobile outta hell and annul this union before it's too late. For more on the story, click here.

WTF?!

GiggleSugar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:00:00 -0800

A wonderful kick to the groin doesn't require a brain, does it?

Thanks, College Humor!

Say What?! Comic Book Moments

GiggleSugar — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:45:00 -0700

Holy innuendo, Batman! Comic books-- back in the day, they were a favored form of child's play, but who were we kidding? Judging from the gallery below, it's no wonder adults collected these cartoons too. And don't get me started on the lessons being taught here- sexist much?

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Legendary Comic Book Artist Takes On the Book of Genesis

TresSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:14:40 -0700

Widely regarded as the father of underground comics, the famously T & A-obsessed R. Crumb surprised many by deciding to take on the first book of the Bible, the Book of Genesis.

How to reconcile the sacred with the profane? The Book of Genesis Illustrated, which contains all 50 chapters, comes with a warning: "Adult Supervision Recommended For Minors." And it's not because R. Crumb changes or adds words to the original, but rather because his art graphically depicts what he calls the the Book of Genesis's inherent violence:

"[It's about] ruling elites, victimizing people in sadistic ways, which is human beings at their nastiest. They have power over others, and they derive pleasure from inflecting pain on other humans. That's about as nasty as people get."

Crumb's French publisher, Jean-Luc Fromental, thought Crumb might be able to achieve an interpretation of Genesis only through "blasphemy." Now? He thinks that he was trying to "[r]eread the whole text from a humanistic point of view . . ."

In a press conference for The Book of Genesis Illustrated, Crumb said that although he "seeks knowledge" of God and believes that there is a force ruling us, we can't ever truly understand it. As for regarding the Bible as a sacred truth? He thinks it's crazy, adding, "But the human race is crazy if nothing else." (If you're interested in R. Crumb, check out the amazing documentary about him and his crazy family, titled, simply enough, Crumb.)

Have You Ever Had to Use Self-Defense?

TresSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700

I have to admit that I've never taken the time to enroll in a serious self-defense course. Luckily, I've never been in a situation requiring it (knock on wood!), but I think it's about time I sign up!

Yesterday I posted a comical vintage ad for a book on secret self-dense tips. It got me thinking: how many of you have taken a self-defense course and had the unfortunate opportunity to test it out?

Briefing Book! Last Night's Debate . . . Comic Book Style

LibertySugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:30:00 -0700

Series of Town Halls: A few highlights from Nashville in graphic-novel form. - 23/6
Debate Winner: The winner of the debate? That one. - Huffington Post
Arnold: What did the Terminator say to the Hockey Mom? Miss Alaska is beating Mr. Universe. - Radar
Smoking Laws: No Smoking? Shanghai outlaws smoking inside public places, but only during certain hours. - Shanghaiist
Palin: What does Fred Thompson think? Ex-candidate defends Sarah Palin. - Townhall
Authors: Melissa Walker is the latest author to throw her two-cents for Obama in the YA for Obama blog. How can the under-18s get involved? Here's how. - YA for Obama

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Briefing Book! Obama and Spider-Man Appear in Marvel Comic

LibertySugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:30:43 -0800

New Sidekick: Barack Obama collected Spider-Man comics as a child, so Marvel Comics wanted to give him a "shout-out back" by featuring him. - Huffington Post
Sweet Ride: Check out the features of Obama's limo, as designed by a grown man's 10-year-old self. - 23/6
Fancy Eats: George Bush is close to becoming the first sitting president since FDR to skip out on New York's famed 21 restaurant. - New York Post
Murder: Statistics show more and more people in the US are getting away with murder. - Forecast Earth
Cows, Not Bombs?: The US military has begun giving cows to the widows of Iraqis. - Good
Road to the Doghouse: Who will be the Obama Administration's grand pup? CNN's Anderson Cooper hosts the Puppedential Debates. - GiggleSugar

Big News! Archie Proposes to Veronica

TresSugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:30:00 -0700

Well, Betty already spilled the beans on her blog, but today we'll get to read how it all goes down when Archie Marries Veronica: "The Proposal" hits comic book stores.

That's right: one of the world's most comically long love triangles is coming to an end with the latest issue of Archie comics, which will be the first in a six-part wedding series. For more than 60 years, the endearing Archie character has gone back and forth between perky blond Betty and sophisticated, dark-haired Veronica, to whom he finally pops the question. But as the creators point out, a six-book series leaves room for plot twists.

Did you read the Archie and Betty & Veronica comics as a kid? I'll admit I was always a Veronica girl. Do you think Archie is making the right choice?

Chelsea Handler Dishes With TrèsSugar

TresSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700

"TrèsSugar: Describe your ideal man.
Chelsea Handler: Someone who gets the joke.
TrèsSugar: Do you think you’ll ever find him?
Chelsea Handler: Probably not."

Comedian, writer, talk show host - triple threat Chelsea Handler does it all. The host of Chelsea Lately on E! Entertainment agreed to answer our burning questions on everything from whether or not she’s a feminist to what her weirdest wedding moment was. To check out the exclusive TrèsSugar interview, read more

TrèsSugar: Hi, Chelsea! I busted a gut reading My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands and I think Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea might be one of the most brilliant titles for a book ever. I love how you seem like the rare woman - gorgeous, and not trading on that but rather on your wit and subverting “proper” female behavior. Thanks for answering our questions!
Chelsea Handler: Well, thank you very much.

TS (I realize I kinda ambushed her here!): Are you a feminist?
CH: I feel like focusing on the idea of feminism is saying that we haven't achieved it yet. I believe in behaving at a level and having people meet you at a level that says: I'm a very highly functioning woman.

TS: Christopher Hitchens infamously said that only women who are fat, unattractive, Jewish or lesbian can be funny. How would you respond to him if you could?
CH: Well, I am half-Jewish, so he must have been right.

TS: Do you think humor for women is a defense mechanism, a survival skill? In your case, why did you think you became so funny?
CH: I think people are born the way they are born, and circumstances either add or take away from who you are deep down. I love to laugh, and in turn, love when I can make other people laugh.

TS: What in your past laid the groundwork for the way you see the world?
CH: Probably my father's 10 used cars that were in our driveway my entire life. I would say it was the opposite of rose-colored glasses.

TS: Who are your comic influences and heroes?
CH: I never intended on being a comedian, so it would be dishonest to say that I was
really influenced by anyone other than the idea of expressing my opinions. My brothers, sisters, and parents were definitely the biggest influences in my life.

TS: What’s a typical Chelsea Friday night?
CH: Dinner with friends usually at my house and a plethora of cocktails before, during, and after.

TS: Describe your ideal man. Do you think you’ll ever find him?
CH: Someone who gets the joke. Probably not.

TS: What was the weirdest wedding you ever went to?
CH: The one where the bride was smoking a cigarette in her wedding gown. That was pretty magnificent.

TS: What’s your biggest deal breaker in relationships?
CH:I usually don't break up with guys, I wait for them to break up with me.

TS: What’s your biggest piece of advice to today’s woman?

CH: Be ambitious for not only yourself, but also for the people around you, be generous, and be forthright. Karma is real, and it will reward you if you are doing the same for others.

TrèsSugar: Thanks, Chelsea!

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Briefing Book! How to Make Your Wedding a Political Statement

CitizenSugar — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:30:34 -0700

Adventures in feminist wedding planning. - Feministing
Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin coming to a comic book near you. - Indecision Forever
Tresury Secretary Geithner says capitalism will be different. - Huffington Post
Going green for St. Patrick's Day. How to steal some Irish kisses. - Lemondrop
John Edwards still talking about poverty while dodging questions about his affair. - Wonkette
Federal Trade Commission calls out lies in Free Credit Report commercials. - SavvySugar
Republicans orchestrating a vote of now confidence for newly elected RNC Chairman Michael Steele. - RedState

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