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Bad Ideas
bad ideas
Aug. 16, 2019
And Now, an Update on Alan Dershowitz
Epstein’s lawyer was scheduled to defend biblical characters accused of “kidnapping and child trafficking” in a mock trial.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
bad ideas
Jan. 11, 2018
Megyn Kelly Claims Some Women Want to Be Fat-Shamed
She says she asked her stepfather to call her a fat ass when she was trying to lose weight in law school.
By
Leah Rodriguez
bad ideas
Jan. 4, 2018
Please, Do Not Make ‘Snow Cream’ Out of New York City Snow
It cannot be good for you.
By
Gabriella Paiella
bad ideas
Dec. 21, 2017
Miss America CEO Reportedly Bad-Mouthed Contestants in Personal Emails
Sam Haskell allegedly called a former winner “trashy” and “huge.”
By
Katie Van Syckle
bad ideas
Dec. 17, 2017
Doug Jones Says America Should ‘Move on’ From Allegations Against Trump
Rethink this.
By
Amanda Arnold
bad ideas
Dec. 6, 2017
A PR Company Is Sending Newsrooms #MeToo-Branded Cookies
With an
M
made to look like the Weinstein Company logo.
By
Katie Van Syckle
bad ideas
Oct. 16, 2017
People Hate the Google Maps Calorie Counter
Distances are measured in mini cupcakes.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
bad ideas
Aug. 25, 2017
Miu Miu Learns Clothes With Yellow Star Patches Are Not A Good Idea
The Prada-owned company removed the clothes after many said they were reminiscent of yellow stars Jews were forced to wear during the Holocaust.
By
Sarah Spellings
bad ideas
Aug. 17, 2017
A Non-Muslim Australian Senator Wore a Burka in Parliament to Push for Burka Ban
Pauline Hanson’s stunt outraged Senate leadership.
By
Claire Landsbaum
bad ideas
Aug. 9, 2017
Chris Brown Probably Shouldn’t Have Commented on Rihanna’s Instagram
Hell hath no fury like Rihanna fans scorned.
By
Sarah Spellings
bad ideas
July 26, 2017
Angelina Jolie Had an … Unconventional Method for Casting Her Latest Movie
She gave money to poor kids, then took it away, to see how they’d react.
By
Gabriella Paiella
bad ideas
June 1, 2017
Gynecologist Warns Not to Put Ground-Up Wasps’ Nests in Your Vagina
Duly noted.
By
Gabriella Paiella
bad ideas
Apr. 11, 2017
A New TV Show Had Contestants Guess Whether a Woman Was Pregnant or Fat
Dutch TV show
Neem Je Zwemspullen Mee
is not going over well.
By
Gabriella Paiella
bad ideas
Jan. 19, 2017
10 Alternatives to Goop’s Sold-out Vaginal Jade Eggs
The resale market is probably booming.
By
Anna Silman
and
Gabriella Paiella
bad ideas
Nov. 29, 2016
This Notorious Heir Was Just Arrested For Faking His Own Kidnapping
Elkann claimed he was being held for a $10,000 ransom.
By
Lisa Ryan
bad ideas
Oct. 30, 2016
Hilary Duff and Boyfriend Jason Walsh Chose Very Unfortunate Halloween Costumes
They did not get the memo.
By
Jenni Miller
bad ideas
Sept. 2, 2016
Italian Women Are Not Happy With Italy’s Sexist ‘Fertility Day’ Campaign
Not only is it sexist, it doesn’t address the real problem.
By
Claire Landsbaum
bad ideas
May 5, 2016
KFC Is Now Making Edible Nail Polish That Tastes Like Chicken
It tastes like chicken.
By
Catie L'Heureux
unamusment park
May 4, 2016
Erotic Theme Park Sounds Just As Stressful As Regular Theme Park
We’ll sit this one out.
By
Gabriella Paiella
bad ideas
Jan. 13, 2016
Man With Vacuum-Cleaner Crotch Tattoo Somehow Still Single
Huh.
By
Jessica Roy
women of god
Jan. 12, 2016
Ladies, Would You Go to Church If It Were Shaped Like a Shoe?
Shopping. Pedicures. And a little bit of God.
By
Dayna Evans
bad ideas
Dec. 16, 2015
Man’s Romantic Stunt Proposal Ends With a Misdemeanor
Welp.
By
Jessica Roy
bad ideas
Nov. 17, 2015
Vogue
Says: Starve Yourself Now, Don’t Wait Until January
Why wait to deny yourself all that food and happiness?
By
Allison P. Davis
bad ideas
Nov. 13, 2015
Enlightened Company Thinks the Time Is Right to Sell Women Bad Beer
If you’re going to use women’s equality to shill beverages, at least make them
quality
beverages.
By
Jessica Roy
Oct. 15, 2015
Who Among Us Would Have Sex With a Trump Sex Doll?
Seriously, who?
By
Dayna Evans
video
Oct. 7, 2015
Anti-Sexism Ad Yanked for Being Sexist
Oops.
By
Jessica Roy
unsolicited advice
Oct. 6, 2015
Maybe Refrain from Tweeting ‘Kill All White Men’
We know it’s hard.
By
Jessica Roy
Aug. 21, 2015
Halloween Pop-Up to Carry Caitlyn Jenner Costume
They see nothing wrong with this.
By
Dayna Evans
bad ideas
July 29, 2015
Women’s Museum Becomes Women’s-Killer Museum
The museum was supposed to celebrate women’s accomplishments, but instead it spotlights U.K. sex-worker murderer Jack the Ripper.
By
Jessica Roy
bad ideas
July 15, 2015
PSA: Drunk Driving Bad, Insulting Women Totally Fine
Tennessee officials yanked an anti-drunk-driving campaign after complaints it was sexist.
By
Jessica Roy
frankenstorm
Oct. 30, 2012
No One Shopped During Hurricane Sandy, Obviously
Despite American Apparel’s best (and ickiest) efforts.
By
Charlotte Cowles
bad ideas
May 19, 2011
Apparently, Pejazzling Is Happening
Nope, not okay.
By
Charlotte Cowles
bad idea
Apr. 22, 2010
Are Lederhosen the New Jeggings? Say It Ain’t So
Supposedly we’re all going to be wearing leather shorts this spring.
By
Katie Hintz
bad ideas
July 21, 2009
Levi’s Attempts Convict-Chic
This doesn’t strike us as the best way to sell clothes.
By
Amy Odell
bad ideas
July 2, 2009
L.A. Fashion Week Is Trying to Make a Comeback
But there are still many reasons why this probably won’t ever happen.
By
Amy Odell
bad ideas
Apr. 8, 2009
Faux
Fashion Week for Normal People Threatens Real Fashion Week’s Exclusivity
It’s for charity but still — tacky!
By
Amy Odell
bad ideas
Mar. 26, 2009
Gwyneth Paltrow Is Designing Clothes Now
The line doesn’t even have “GOOP” in the name. Boo.
By
Amy Odell
bad ideas
Mar. 19, 2009
Audrina Patridge Landed a Spinoff
God help us.
By
Amy Odell
bad ideas
Mar. 12, 2009
Is
The Wall Street Journal
’s Fashion Blog on Its Last Legs?
Sources say the blog could go dark any minute.
By
Amy Odell
bad ideas
Mar. 6, 2009
Madonna’s Doing a Clothing Line With Christian Audigier
Tattoo-print tees and diamante-encrusted bodices are coming soon.
By
Amy Odell
bad ideas
Jan. 5, 2009
Kevin Federline Is Working on a Kids’ Line
Don’t ask questions, because there are no answers.
By
Amy Odell