Archive for the 'WTF?' Category

6 of Every 10 College Grads is a Woman

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Another great infographic. This one about college and education. Pay special attention to the last few graphics and stats at the end about women. We hold more degrees, but get paid less…(not new news, I know, but it still sucks.)
Source: Online Colleges and Universities

The Cleaning Trolley. Because We All Want Our Girls to Clean Offices When They Grow Up.

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Cinderella so wishes she had one of these…

Honestly, anyone else think this is kinda nuts?
If you’re sitting in your home office and your daughter strolls in pushing this thing, does it mean you’re working too late?
This definitely falls in the non-aspirational toy category…but it’s not as bad as this.

Not So Fab Find: Pole-Dancing Doll

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Just in time for the holidays! A pole-dancing dolly so your pre-schooler can learn to get her freak on. Thong and lucite, platform stripper shoes not included.
Photo from Gizmodo.

Another WTF? Post: CDC Finds Rocket Fuel Chemical in Baby Formula

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

UGH!  Am reposting article I just read on Yahoo! News:

ATLANTA – Traces of a chemical used in rocket fuel were found in samples of powdered baby formula, and could exceed what’s considered a safe dose for adults if mixed with water also contaminated with the ingredient, a government study has found.
The study by scientists at [...]