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The Trope of the “Bad Mom” Re: ‘I am Adam Lanza’s Mother’

The Trope of the “Bad Mom” Re: ‘I am Adam Lanza’s Mother’

December 18, 2012
by Elizabeth Daley
Your Mom, Zeitgeist

In light of recent shootings in Newtown Connecticut perpetrated by 20-year-old Adam Lanza, who killed 20 children and seven women (including his own mother), blogger…

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Hurricane Sandy PSA for New York City Disaster Areas (Rockaways Pics)

Hurricane Sandy PSA for New York City Disaster Areas (Rockaways Pics)

November 8, 2012
by prettyfake
Zeitgeist

Hurricane Sandy Update: Dearest readers, we interrupt our regularly scheduled program to bring you some distressing news: here in Fake Pretty’s hometown of New York…

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Slut Shaming Claims Another Life: RIP Felicia Garcia

Slut Shaming Claims Another Life: RIP Felicia Garcia

October 26, 2012
by prettyfake
Zeitgeist

We were saddened to learn of the suicide of 15-year-old Felicia Garcia. The New York City teenager reportedly killed herself by jumping in front of…

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Plastic Surgery Victim Costume

Halloween Costumes: Anime Girl, Barbie Girl, Plastic Surgery and other Inspirations

October 23, 2012
by prettyfake
Art and Artifice, Beauty Secrets

As might be expected, Halloween is our favorite holiday here at Fake Pretty. But with all the horrific options– from Plastic Surgery Victim, a costume…

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Amanda Todd: Viral in Death

Amanda Todd: Viral in Death

October 18, 2012
by prettyfake
Zeitgeist

Since publishing our initial post on Amanda Todd, our site’s traffic has increased about 1,000 percent, the number one search term being: “Amanda Todd Flash.”…

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On the Posthumous Slut Shaming of Amanda Todd

On the Posthumous Slut Shaming of Amanda Todd

October 16, 2012
by prettyfake
Zeitgeist

I first learned about Amanda Todd when some random Facebook “friend” posted a photo of her next to a photo of a boy, asking why…

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@Amandapalmer, Ancient Greeks and how we value art in America

@Amandapalmer, Ancient Greeks and how we value art in America

September 19, 2012
by Elizabeth Daley
Zeitgeist

O Muses, O high genius, aid me now! O memory that engraved the things I saw, Here shall your worth be manifest to all! Dante…

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Sharon Hayes (b. 1970), still from Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) Screeds #13, 16, 20 & 29, 2003. Four screen video projection, color, sound. Courtesy the artist and Tanya Leighton Gallery (From Whitney website)

Went to @WhitneyMuseum, saw some stuff, loved Sharon Hayes

September 5, 2012
by prettyfake
Art and Artifice

At first, Sharon Hayes’ “There’s So Much I Want To Say To You” was profoundly annoying. Her room at the Whitney is filled with picket…

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First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Raining on the Michelle Obama parade

September 5, 2012
by prettyfake
Your Mom, Zeitgeist

Last night, First Lady Michelle Obama gave a rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention. She seemed to leave no stone unturned, providing what pundits…

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Hair Force One presents Phresh Cutz: pop up salon trims and shapes in Brooklyn

Hair Force One presents Phresh Cutz: pop up salon trims and shapes in Brooklyn

September 2, 2012
by prettyfake
Dos

Just got a $5 haircut in a front yard in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn. Jealous? This pop-up beauty salon hosted by Hair Force One, a collective of…

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