Author: The Frisky

Kickass Woman Of The Day: 99-Year-Old Doreetha Daniels Just Got Her College Degree

At 99-years-old, Doreetha Daniels is now the oldest graduate of College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California. She began her studies at the college in 2009, after growing bored of the many creative hobbies she’d worked her way through and becoming inspired by watching her grandchildren pursue master’s degrees. On Friday, she took home a social […]

Frisky Q&A: “What If” Star Zoe Kazan Talks Femininity & Feminism

I guess, in our post-“Harry Potter” world, a lot of people would be really excited when a new movie comes out starring Daniel Radcliffe. Alas, I am not one of those people. When I heard about the cast for the new rom-com “What If,” I was more excited about Zoe Kazan. The Yale graduate does things […]

Frisky Rant: The Real Problem With Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” Cover Art & Her “Black Jezebel” Brand

Last week, Nicki Minaj released the artwork for her new single “Anaconda,” featuring the rapper in a squat position with her large posterior aimed directly at viewers. The image was met with mostly support from fans and critics but some questioned if the image was “too racy.” In response to those criticisms, Minaj tweeted several […]

“Confused Cats Against Feminism” Tumblr Puts An Eyeroll-Worthy Social Media Meme To Bed

There’s only one way to address an Internet meme where dumb, mostly-white women insist not to “need” a social justice movement from which they have benefited enormously, and that is with cats. These two Tumblrs have more in common than you think: spoiled, pampered, oblivious … [Confused Cats Against Feminism] Original by: Jessica Wakeman

Missed Connections: Dude In Cargo Shorts Searches For Grape-Feeding, Maybe-Pregnant Dog Owner

Sometimes Craigslist Missed Connections read exactly like the First Act summaries for quirky romantic comedies. In fact, I would like to option this Craigslist Missed Connection ad I just read titled “I told you not to feed your dog grapes.” Can you option CL ads? Can I just steal it? Anyway, the poster is allegedly a 33-year-old dude […]