Fashionistas you have arrived 3-25-03 - 10-3-03

Originally posted by spookyfish
Forgive my ignorance, but is this size 0 thing a recent development?

FWIW, I know a woman that's 5' & 105 lbs and she wears size 1 or 2 in bebe's.

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by JustForFun

I sincerely doubt that either you or EvenOdds understand what the concept of statistical significance is.

Other than to say that the use of broad census data is more likely biased if it is not taken within a single census period, which, if you recall, you agreed with, there has been no discussion of statistical significance thus far in this discussion. I'll be happy to review your methodology, sample size and (deidentified) data.

EvenOdds clearly attacked my observation as a misperception caused by some bias of mine and used nothing more than antecdotal evidence to base her attack. I then stomped all over her with facts and logic. heh-heh.

Your original observation as stated was based off of a recollection of the FB's dating habits. E/O responded with some anecdotal data within her own circle of friends about dating, and she followed up her response with a statistic AND an article that indicated that yes, white-woman/black-man marriages were more common than white-man/black-woman marriages, but that the statistics were coming closer to even as time goes on. Just as your original comment was brought through anecdotal (non-statistically significant) evidence, so was E/O's. But both of you brought forth more statistical evidence that suggested a disparity, but did not specifically answer the original question posed.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
I think you worry too much.

The moniker and the joke seem to be about the stereotype, not about the joke's underlying charge. It's a pretty funny play on words.

And I always thought the "once you go black" stereotype was about black people and culture and penis size and sexual ability, not just penis size. Is this just me romanticizing the joke? Is RP's take what everyone understands the joke to mean?

TM

No, baby, I don't think you're romanticizing it, and FTR, it's not my take on what it means. I always thought it was about size, technique, and overall sexiness, but that's probably because (1) I am a woman and (2) I first heard the expression from a very sexy black man.

My penis envy comment was meant to get at the primary meaning many (I did not say all, bilmore) men might attribute to the saying.

Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
WTF is it with suits and dresses having a 38 inch bust and skirts having a 36 inch hip?

Hmmmm, I've got a 39" chest and a 38" hips. Maybe I've been shopping in the wrong section.

[Adder]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
Ah, DC. Our nation's SLUT capital*




*Short Little Umbrella Toters.

For a moment there I thought there was hope......

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by coup_d'skek
FWIW, I know a woman that's 5' & 105 lbs and she wears size 1 or 2 in bebe's.

Coup-kie, that's not statistically significant. Everybody knows that Bebe's is for crackhos, who are of course thinner than average.

[Adder]

Originally posted by leagleaze
Ah yes, the fake lesbians. They amuse me very much. I probably should be offended, but I can't seem to be.

And their music is infectious.

Yes... I am sure it is the music you find infectious and not the two skantily clad young women clawing all over eachother....

[Adder]

There isn't anything I make extra special effort to watch, other than the Simpsons, and I seem to keep missing them too. When my schedule allows I like to catch the West Wing, but I am not even into that like I once was. Although I am happiest when there is college basketball on.

[Alex_de_Large]

Originally posted by coup_d'skek
Hmmmm, I've got a 39" chest and a 38" hips. Maybe I've been shopping in the wrong section.

It's not like that is a female only issue, however. I have a 48 or 50 chest and a 35-6 waist, and it's practically impossible to find suits off the rack. I think I need a live-in tailor.

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
On the politics board, SEF has indicated that it is a Penske sock (or, as SEF is quick to point out, a sock for a Penske sock).

I have no socks on this board. Yet.

[leagleaze]

Originally posted by Adder
Yes... I am sure it is the music you find infectious and not the two skantily clad young women clawing all over eachother....

Well you know, I can't see them when I listen to the music.

But no, I don't mind the two scantily clad women either Mr have any new pictures of the lesbians today Leagl huh huh??

[bilmore]

Originally posted by evenodds
Okay, quick afternoon/evening poll:

What shows do you watch, tape, or tivo every week?

1. Newshour
2. King of the Hill
3. ummm, that's it.

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
yes, white-woman/black-man marriages were more common than white-man/black-woman marriages, but that the statistics were coming closer to even as time goes on

White man / black woman dating/marriage will overtake white woman / black man dating/marriage simply because large and steadily increasing gender gap when it comes to blacks getting college degrees.

Of course, maybe not. Overall, women are at something like 60% of college students -- only so many college educated men to go around ... even fewer after crossing off the zeros.

Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
It's not like that is a female only issue, however. I have a 48 or 50 chest and a 35-6 waist, and it's practically impossible to find suits off the rack. I think I need a live-in tailor.

au contraire, mon petite. If you shop at a place like brooks brothers, you can get suit jackets and pants in different sizes.

And if you want to talk waists, mine's 30 1/2 - 31, droogie.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by bilmore
1. Newshour
2. King of the Hill
3. ummm, that's it.

Bilmore, I don't believe you. Admit it, you're addicted to Charmed, on the WB!