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The Homogeneity of Diversity

Dr. E.L. Kersten — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:23:40 +0000

When I was working on my undergraduate degree in California, identifying and rooting out sexism in our cultural institutions was all the rage. I was repeatedly taught that it was sexist to believe that women were significantly different than men in any way other than, what one of my professors liked to call, “the plumbing.” [...]

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Caption Contest Final Vote – Faceplant!

Despair, Inc. — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:26:55 +0000

The top-scoring semi-finalists in the “Faceplant” caption contest are ready for your votes! And there’s some GREAT entries here! So get cracking and pick your very favorite! The winning entry in the contest will be announced here on the blog on Monday, February 13th! Now VOTE! After you vote, come tell us which you picked, [...]

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NEW DESPAIRWEAR: “The Destructor” Tee

Despair, Inc. — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:22:00 +0000

Choose the Form of the Destructor, subcreatures! Which one will wreak havoc upon our fair nation? Will it be a Donkey? An Elephant? A Marshmallow Man? Don’t think about it too much– because no matter who you chose, you’re gonna lose! Unless of course you choose this nifty new “Choose the Form of the Destructor” [...]

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Winners, Losers and Meerkats- Oh My!

Despair, Inc. — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:10:19 +0000

The votes have been counted- and once again, a winner emerges from a crowd of losers! Congratulations to Mr. R. Anton for his winning entry “NON-CONFORMITY - The easiest way to stand out without having to be outstanding.” For contributing the caption most favored by the semi-finalist voters, Mr. Anton wins $250! But while this Caption [...]

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Vote on the Caption Contest Entries

Despair, Inc. — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:28:49 +0000

Vote on the finalists here

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Enter This Week’s Caption Contest

Despair, Inc. — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:20:48 +0000

Caption the image below for your chance to win $250 in this week’s caption contest. Please note- while we welcome multiple submissions per contestant, we strongly suggest you do not submit the same caption- or similar variations on it- repeatedly, as this will reduce your likelihood of winning. Submissions will close on Monday, February 13, [...]

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Despair Caption Contest – Final Vote

Despair, Inc. — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:01:14 +0000

Read about the Meerkat winner here.

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NEW DESPAIRWEAR: “Volt – Setting Fire to the American Road”

Despair, Inc. — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:50:25 +0000

The Chevy Volt is the hottest car to hit the American streets since the Ford Pinto! And at Despair, we’re celebrating the Volt’s explosive popularity the only way we know how- with a smoking-hot t-shirt- “The Volt Tee“! And for one week only, you can pick it up for only $14.95! What a steal! So [...]

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We Have a Winner! (And Many Losers.)

Despair, Inc. — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:12:35 +0000

Well, folks- our first Caption Contest of the new year is finally over- and you’ve chosen the winner! Congratulations to Mr. Tim Miller for his winning entry “TEAMWORK – Ensuring that your hard work can always be ruined by someone else’s incompetence.” For contributing that clever caption, Mr. Miller will soon receive $250 in the [...]

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Vote on Last Week’s Caption Contest Entries

Despair, Inc. — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:12:17 +0000

Here are the entries from the Meerkats Caption Contest. Proceed with Caution. Check back on Thursday to vote on the finalists.

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