Mar/100
Name Change
I have officially begun the process of legally changing my first name from Andrew to Abel. I think the name Andrew is ugly in how it sounds and what it means (originating from the Greek words meaning “man” or “manly.”) The name Abel comes, as many believe, from Hebrew, meaning breath. Considering my dedication to Hawai’i and the Hawaiian sovereignty cause, having a name that more closely relates to the values of the Hawaiians (namely breath of life), only gives me more strength in my change. Furthermore, considering that my entire political platform is formed on the idea that patriarchy is the root of all evil, having a name that doesn’t enforce an obsession with masculinity, makes me sleep better. Please, if you know me personally, call me Abel or Abe from now on. If you don’t know me, call me either name, and do not consider that I may have had a previous name.
Jan/103
Ugh.
Attention! David and Goliath Tees is now making this offensive shirt. I find the shirt offensive because it’s implying it’s funny to be gay, and as one of my friends pointed out, it mirrors the “I’m with stupid” shirt. Note that the shirt does not say “He has brown hair” or something to that effect because it’s okay and normal to have brown hair. If you agree, please email questions@davidandgoliathtees.com to inform them of their error.
Nov/090
I walk past this every time I go to work.
I walk past this every time I go to work. It creeps the hell out of me.
Nov/090
Microsoft is so dumb.
As if I need another reason to not want to use Microsoft products, this comes along.
Dead serious. Microsoft acknowledged it and took down the ad.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/25/microsoft-sucks-at-photoshop/
Oct/091
Gendered Construction Signs
OLD and tired news, I know, but I still found this interesting.
So, there’s construction going on at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa’s Biomedical Science building. As you walk through the building there are signs and tape everywhere saying “CAUTION MEN WORKING OVERHEAD.” I totally thought that kind of thing was phased out a long time ago? Here’s a picture I took with my phone this afternoon.
However, as I was walking home I passed more construction, this time it was window washers on a tall building near my apartment. This time the signs were quite different – they just said “Workers Above.” What’s so hard about making these things non-gender specific?
Jul/091
Everyone Loves a Seven Incher
BK Super Seven Incher Advertisement
You know what is HILARIOUS about this ad? I’m assuming they are marketing it to men, with the whole pretty blond looking like she’s giving head. However, think about it. The ad is saying that the BK Super Seven Incher is a penis. They are selling men a $6.25 meal that includes a drink, fries, and a “seven incher” for them to sink their teeth on.
