From the Observatory

snickerfig:

coolchicksfromhistory:

rosie-white:

Bad Romance: Women’s Suffrage Parody

Some background:

The National Woman’s Party was a more militant suffrage association that was vital in the passage of the 19^th Amendment.  Their colors, often displayed in sashes, were purple, white and gold.  Their leader was Alice Paul.

The women shown in front of the White House represent the Silent Sentinels who picked President Woodrow Wilson with banners.  Many were jailed and force feed.  Photos of the real silent sentinels: 1, 2, 3, 4.

The scene with the roses reenacts the ratification of the 19^th Amendment by the Tennessee legislature, the final state needed for adoption of the amendment.  Red roses were worn by anti-suffragists, yellow roses by pro-suffragists.  The younger guy peeking at the note from his mother is portraying Harry T. Burn.  You can read about how his mama got him to vote for suffrage here.

So many people are apathetic about voting, but it is important to remember the many people who fought and suffered for the right to vote.  

Holy production value, ladies. This is great, and she’s got a more interesting voice than Gaga, imho.

It makes me happy when casting and costume are solid (and this is a fun and awesome piece).

iconoclasticallyqueer:

Happy Valienteens Dee

Oh GAWD. We’ve listened to every one of Droge’s Glitter in the Garbage podcasts (which sadly are on hiatus) and he’s pretty much a household idol.  What I am currently unable to get over is how he really does not look like Chloë Sevigny but yet completely hits her dead on.

sosoflynails:

If you truly are a fan of nail art its time to put your money where your mouth is. 

From the Vimeo page:

Enter the house of manicures in my newest documentary “NAILgasm”, exploring how nail art has evolved from the streets to high fashion and has exploded to everywhere in between in just the past few years. I plan to research and share the recent demand for nail designs and also focus on the extraordinary creativity of each nail artist I interview. This will include interviews with leading luxury nail stylists, world famous nail art enthusiasts, plus independent nail artists and pop culture journalists from areas such as Los Angeles, Oakland, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York, London and Japan and beyond.

To learn more please visit:
kickstarter.com/profile/whoisbrass

Sheyyyit.

claytoncubitt:

Die Antwoord, ‘I Fink U Freeky’, with Roger Ballen

SAY. NO. MORE.

We have fun on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
A friend of Chase’s got him this mask. I hate them both.

touchwieners:

I Hate My Job (Official Music Video)

Alright, so you watch this, right? And then imagine the first (and second and third) time I watched it, and imagine me popping, like, TEN THOUSAND LADY-BONERS. Because that is what happened.

You know why I love this (besides the obvs)? They’re referencing trad femme things and having fun with it, instead of making fun of trad femme things, like the “Men-Ups” calendar that came out last year. A definite difference, where you’re not mocking body movements and clothing of icky ladies, but using the language to say something—and to recognise that these things are sexy, no matter your presentation.

(via stupidfancy)

OH MAN. So, we went to a music store and I grabbed some Genesis cassettes, like one does, and then Chase pointed out a section of employee recommendations (each employee had their own area) that was mostly metal, a disc of Star Trek sound effects and this album. Going off the album art I decided to take the blind plunge. And I am duly rewarded.

Digging on this video so hard I’m sharing it here and on FB. Man, so many reasons why I love this.

Chase filmed a Christmas card for you all.

againstthetidebook:

Recorded my screen as I worked on this drawing. 45 minutes sped up and edited into about 2 and a half. 

It was weird to watch myself work. So spastic.

Gorgeous.