Topic: super-bowl

Pet Peeve: Sexualization in the Media of Victims of Assault

Pet Peeve: Sexualization in the Media of Victims of Assault

As we all know, the Super Bowl is upon us. And with every Super Bowl comes the obligatory rehashing of the major players’ histories of criminal charges, or, in some cases, still-pending criminal charges. Good old-fashioned American fun!

Anyway, of course the most prominent rapist player-with-a-past to look out for this year is Ben Roethlisberger, who has a series of sexual assault charges against him, some of which have been dropped.

In my brief research about this charmer, one of the first things I came across was this gem of a sentence from writer Russell Goldman at ABC News:

“‘Big Ben’ Roethlisberger dodged prosecution earlier this week when a Georgia district attorney announced that he could not prove that the quarterback had raped a 20-year-old sorority girl in a nightclub bathroom.”

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5 Things You Can Do Besides Watch The Super Bowl

5 Things You Can Do Besides Watch The Super Bowl

That’s right, I said it. I don’t want to watch the Super Bowl. I DON’T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT FOOTBALL.

What I do like, though — and the primary reason I go to Super Bowl parties in the first place — is to eat delicious, unhealthy food. So along those lines, here are five very enjoyable things that I might do instead of watching the Super Bowl, that you can do too: More »

Gisele & Tom, looking happy.

Gisele & Tom, looking happy.

It seems as though Tom Brady’s Super Bowl loss most definitely hasn’t gotten in the way of his relationship with supermodel extraordinaire, Gisele Bundchen.  The two were caught lookin’ mighty comfy at the opening of Ermenegildo Aenga’s Global Store on … More »

Adriana Lima’s new beau.

Adriana Lima's new beau.

That’s right!  Sexy supermodel Adriana Lima has a new boyfriend, Marko Jaric, guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves. A People Magazine source claims, in regards to the Super Bowl, “Marko chartered a plane to be with her on her big day. … More »

Gisele & Tom in Costa Rica.

Gisele & Tom in Costa Rica.

Although Tom Brady’s team (The New England Patriots) lost the Super Bowl this year, leaving Mr. Brady quite the bitter boy, Tom’s still goin’ strong in his relationship with supermodel Gisele Bundchen. The two were recently spotted together on a … More »

Super Bowl Bizznass.

Super Bowl Bizznass.

Alright, time to discuss. First off, WOW! I can’t believe the New York Giants won the Super Bowl! I’m actually quite impressed. I found myself cheering for the other team through the duration of this event, as how could they … More »