Shirley stormed onto the scene with fire-red hair, eyeliner, creamy skin, and lyrics from that time. She was perfect for the 90s, stylish, with sharp edges, and irreverent, chic, and she had swagger like the big boys with an added vulnerability that made her irresistible. For young girls, she got it. This was when Riot Grrrls came stomping onto the scene in our combat boots, delicate dresses, attitudes, creativity, punk sensibilities, and feminism. 3rd wave feminism had to happen. We needed to reclaim our bodies and agency. We needed to fight. We needed to be loud and heard, and we had opinions. Loads of them. I feel sorry for those who had never experienced the pre-911 world; it was different and expressive, unhindered by somber introspection and fear. Believe me, the 90s were fantastic.
I would sit in my room and listen to Shirley like she was my friend, and I got a real kick because the boys backed her, and it was all about her. Without Shirley, there would be no Garbage. Shirley was the anti-Spice Girl, much like me, she didn't simper and was fine if you didn't love her music. She refused to overtly sexualize herself, she refused to be controlled, and she was taking no shit from anyone. And the red lipstick. It was one of my inspirations, not Gwen; it was old Hollywood and Shirley.
It was the days of zines, DIY music, activism, and political involvement. We were young girls who gave a damn, and we were informed. My roots are here. Shirley played a role. Her middle finger was our middle finger.
In Uttar Pradesh, India, a 20-year-old man named Mujahid was living his best life until his "friend" Omprakash decided to play a nasty diabolical prank of epic proportions. It was a prank so heinous, so diabolical, that it would make even the most seasoned prankster blush. The Setup Omprakash, the mastermind behind the operation, convinced Mujahid to visit Begrajpur Medical College for a "routine checkup." Little did Mujahid know, Omprakash had other plans – plans that involved a gender reassignment surgery, a dash of coercion, and a pinch of organ trafficking (allegedly, of course). The Surgery Under the guise of a medical procedure, Mujahid was administered anesthesia and woke up to find himself minus his manly bits. It was like waking up from a bad dream, only to realize it was his new reality. Omprakash, the "friend" from hell, broke the news to Mujahid, saying, "Hey, friend of mine, you're a woman now Let's get married and live happily ev
Ever since I watched "Edward Scissorhands" as a kid I have been curious about Ambrosia salad. It seems so weird, but also looks like it would be delicious. I mean, what's not to love? Sweet fruits combined with coconuts, Cool Whip, and sometimes a dab of sour cream to give it a bit of tang. Peckers, have you ever enjoyed this sweet treat? Maybe I have been missing out all these years. Source: Modernhoney
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