Uh uh. I might have to reconsider my stance on elephant abortion. Jezebel has a whole gorgeous, creepy slideshow of animals in utero, from an upcoming National Geographic Documentary called “Extraordinary Animals in the Womb.” Shark! Chihuahua! Go look.
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Kids’ Koncerns Korner: The Happy Meal
It’s been brought to my attention that Blogtown readers are aging rapidly, and are therefore expendable. However, we do appreciate the years of dedication you’ve given to Blogtown, and hope you will leave at the earliest possible convenience. But before you go, if you happen to know any young people, we’d appreciate it if you’d […]
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THE BLOGTOWN ETHICIST: Jetskis!
I was reminded of this ethical quandary while hanging out at the river this weekend: Are jetskis okay, or not okay? On one hand, I hate to deny anyone the scant amount pleasure we receive in life (that’s not exactly true, but allow me to pretend it is for the sake of this particular argument). […]
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THE BLOGTOWN ETHICIST: Voodoo Line Cutting
First, check out today’s Voodoo Doughnut Traffic Report. Okay, so I think it’s a pretty good bet that most of the people in that line aren’t from the Portland metro area. WHICH IS FINE! I’m thrilled with Voodoo’s success, and tourism is a financial boon to our community (while giving us something else to make […]
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How Offensive Is This Lingerie Line for Girls Aged 4-12?
Kiddie fashion has replaced skinny models as the Most Popular Ethical Concern Regarding the Fashion Industry of the day. The latest to kick up a fuss is Jours Après Lunes, a French “loungerie” line for 4-12-year-old girls. The gear itself is pretty innocuous (minus the questionable necessity of bras during the younger end of that […]
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THE BLOGTOWN ETHICIST: A Tiny Donkey
As you may or may not have heard, the employees of the Mercury are currently obsessed with “tiny donkeys” (or “minidonks,” if you prefer). (I am not asking if this obsession is ethical or not—it just is.) Anyway, seeing as how we can’t seem to live without a tiny donkey, the employees have decided to […]
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THE BLOGTOWN ETHICIST: Sunglasses on the Back of His Head
I know a person who wears sunglasses on the back of his head. Thusly. Would the most ethical response be to (somehow nicely??) let the person know he looks like a fucking douchebag idiot? Or do I ignore it—much like I ignore the insane racist ramblings of my grandfather? Or is there a better, more […]
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What IS the Perfect Monkey-to-Human Ratio?!
After watching Rise of the Planet of the Apes yesterday, my girlfriend—who, it should be noted, never cared about monkeys at all beforehand, and has repeatedly and adamantly refused my valiant attempts to show her the original Planet of the Apes—proclaimed that she had quite enjoyed the film, but also that she felt there were, […]
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THE BLOGTOWN ETHICIST: Lost & Found & MINE!
Today’s ethical dilemma: Is taking something from the lost & found that isn’t yours REALLY stealing? EXAMPLE! Let’s say… and I’m totally just pulling this example (which has absolutely NO basis in reality) out of my ass… that someone paid $15 bucks for a pair of swimming goggles, and promptly lost them—possibly at the public swimming […]
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THE BLOGTOWN ETHICIST II: Someone Left their Facebook Open
OOH! Here’s a much better “Blogtown Ethicist” quandary for you to chew on: IF SOMEONE—say, Brad, the Mercury office manager—LEAVES HIS FACEBOOK WALL COMPLETELY OPEN, AND WALKS AWAY TO LUNCH, DO HIS CO-WORKERS HAVE AN ETHICAL OBLIGATION TO FUCK WITH IT IN ORDER TO TEACH HIM A VALUABLE LESSON? Your opinions on this weighty matter […]
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THE BLOGTOWN ETHICIST: Money Trumps “Thank You”?
First of all, thanks for all of your suggestions about how I can ethically steal a person’s canoe. See ya on the river this weekend!! Now for today’s “The Blogtown Ethicist.” Before we begin, check out this quick trailer for season five of Mad Men. I love this because it contains one of my fave […]