HURT COMICS: A Girl Lays Down the Rules

How much do I love Karen Healy at Girl-Wonder.org? Oh, just a BUNCH for THIS:

"This is a place for pointing out sexism in comics with white-hot rage and acid-tongued venom. I am not required to explain feminist principles, theory, or aims to you, much less endeavour to wearily soothe your ego while I explain that I don't hate men. I am not obliged to do your homework for you.

But for you, noble detester of sexism-but-not-in-comics-because-comics-aren't-sexist, I have some pointers for where that homework might begin! You don't have to do it. There will be no pop quiz. However, going up against feminist academics with the intent of proving how wrong they are without some basic groundwork in feminist theory is much like a hacker battle with Oracle when you are armed with an abacus and your hazy recollection of tenth-grade mathematics. You are destined to fail."

More in the link, so much more!

Ready, Set, MOCK: GIRL AUTHORITY

"15 hit songs. 9 intriguing personalities. 1 amazing group of friends. This is Girl Authority.

“The girls” are nine real kids ranging from ages 8 to 13. Friends for years, the girls love to sing, dance, laugh and hang out together. Country Girl Crystal is the down-to-earth member of the group, while Boho Girl Jess is Girl Authority’s free-spirited sprite. Party Girl Kate is fun-loving and energetic, while Rock-n- Rock Girl Tarr is spunky and feisty. Urban Girl Gina is sassy and independent; Fashion Girl Alex is crazy about clothes; and Preppy Girl Zoe is a cute schoolgirl and the “little sis” of the group. Rounding out Girl Authority are All-Star Girl Jacqueline, the sweet- natured, encouraging team player of the group; and Glamour Girl Carly, elegant and refined.

Refreshingly unscripted, never pre-packaged, Girl Authority is a group for real girls everywhere. C’mon . . . join the fun!"

I think I broke something laughing at that last line.