The Misanthropic Bitch
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The Misanthropic Bitch was a personal blog
maintained by a person who referred to herself by the same title. Although originally referred to as a zine
, TMB represented one of the earliest online personal "blogs," having originally appeared in 1997. One of her most widely-known quotes is "Nothing can make one a misogynist faster than being born a woman."
The blog is often cited by other websites as a means of supporting a number of often controversial and opposing viewpoints, including Childfree By Choice, and White Male Supremacy/Misogyny, among others, and has been cited by columnists including Stephen MacMillan Moser at the Austin Chronicle
.
, politics
, and various social issues. The vast majority of the writing was presented as being unapologetically controversial. The website was deliberately non-politically correct
, with TMB expressing iconoclastic views geared specifically against what would be considered societal norms. In particular, the most recurring theme she steadfastly maintained was her antipathy toward children and parenthood. She stated that she does not like children or ever intend to have any, opined that society places an irrational emphasis on children and parenthood, criticized Megan’s Law for de-emphasizing parental responsibility, and excoriated pregnant teenagers as "poster children for forced euthanasia" She also claimed to have almost undergone a tubal ligation
, which her doctor refused to perform as she was "too young" (doctors generally will not perform this procedure on women under a certain age who have not yet had children).
and Diana, Princess of Wales
, whom she regarded as a "pathetic slut". She leveled criticism at Terri Schiavo
's parents and their advocates for their treatment of Michael Schiavo, criticized various aspects of organized religion in general, and the Catholic Church in particular, criticized PETA
, opined that the suing of tobacco
companies ignores the fact that cigarettes were long-known to be unhealthy since the late 19th century, indicated that she is against affirmative action
because it is little more than "hand-holding", and wrote articles satirical
of homophobia
and creationism
.
TMB advocated legalized pornography, legalized abortion, removing the words "Under God" from the American Pledge of Allegiance
, and the return of Elian Gonzalez
to his father in Cuba
in 2000.
Among the controversial topics covered on The Misanthropic Bitch:
TMB was evicted from shutdown.com (her original web host) by the administrator after a personal disagreement regarding the 9/11 attacks. The most productive period for the blog was from its inception until 2001, and updates noticeably declined in later years until the blog went offline in 2007. The domain was later sold.
Blog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
maintained by a person who referred to herself by the same title. Although originally referred to as a zine
Zine
A zine is most commonly a small circulation publication of original or appropriated texts and images. More broadly, the term encompasses any self-published work of minority interest usually reproduced via photocopier....
, TMB represented one of the earliest online personal "blogs," having originally appeared in 1997. One of her most widely-known quotes is "Nothing can make one a misogynist faster than being born a woman."
The blog is often cited by other websites as a means of supporting a number of often controversial and opposing viewpoints, including Childfree By Choice, and White Male Supremacy/Misogyny, among others, and has been cited by columnists including Stephen MacMillan Moser at the Austin Chronicle
Austin Chronicle
The Austin Chronicle is an alternative weekly, tabloid-style newspaper published every Thursday in Austin, Texas, United States. The paper is distributed through free news-stands, often at local eateries or coffee houses frequented by its targeted demographic...
.
Concept
The concept of TMB was a 19-year-old journalism student (in 1997), and self-described misanthropic bitch who comments on current events, societySociety
A society, or a human society, is a group of people related to each other through persistent relations, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or virtual territory, subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations...
, politics
Politics
Politics is a process by which groups of people make collective decisions. The term is generally applied to the art or science of running governmental or state affairs, including behavior within civil governments, but also applies to institutions, fields, and special interest groups such as the...
, and various social issues. The vast majority of the writing was presented as being unapologetically controversial. The website was deliberately non-politically correct
Politically Correct
Politically Correct may refer to:*Political correctness, language, ideas, policies, or behaviour seeking to minimize offence to groups of people-See also:*Politically Correct Bedtime Stories, book by James Finn Garner, published in 1994...
, with TMB expressing iconoclastic views geared specifically against what would be considered societal norms. In particular, the most recurring theme she steadfastly maintained was her antipathy toward children and parenthood. She stated that she does not like children or ever intend to have any, opined that society places an irrational emphasis on children and parenthood, criticized Megan’s Law for de-emphasizing parental responsibility, and excoriated pregnant teenagers as "poster children for forced euthanasia" She also claimed to have almost undergone a tubal ligation
Tubal ligation
Tubal ligation or tubectomy is a surgical procedure for sterilization in which a woman's fallopian tubes are clamped and blocked, or severed and sealed, either method of which prevents eggs from reaching the uterus for fertilization...
, which her doctor refused to perform as she was "too young" (doctors generally will not perform this procedure on women under a certain age who have not yet had children).
Controversial stances
TMB openly mocked much-beloved public figures after their deaths, such as John F. Kennedy Jr., Mother TeresaMother Teresa
Mother Teresa , born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu , was a Roman Catholic nun of Albanian ethnicity and Indian citizenship, who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India, in 1950...
and Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, whom she married on 29 July 1981, and an international charity and fundraising figure, as well as a preeminent celebrity of the late 20th century...
, whom she regarded as a "pathetic slut". She leveled criticism at Terri Schiavo
Terri Schiavo
The Terri Schiavo case was a legal battle in the United States between the legal guardians and the parents of Teresa Marie "Terri" Schiavo that lasted from 1998 to 2005...
's parents and their advocates for their treatment of Michael Schiavo, criticized various aspects of organized religion in general, and the Catholic Church in particular, criticized PETA
Peta
Peta can refer to:* peta-, an SI prefix denoting a factor of 1015* Peta, Greece, a town in Greece* Peta, the Pāli word for a Preta, or hungry ghost in Buddhism* Peta Wilson, an Australian actress and model* Peta Todd, English glamour model...
, opined that the suing of tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacco is an agricultural product processed from the leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana. It can be consumed, used as a pesticide and, in the form of nicotine tartrate, used in some medicines...
companies ignores the fact that cigarettes were long-known to be unhealthy since the late 19th century, indicated that she is against affirmative action
Affirmative action
Affirmative action refers to policies that take factors including "race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or national origin" into consideration in order to benefit an underrepresented group, usually as a means to counter the effects of a history of discrimination.-Origins:The term...
because it is little more than "hand-holding", and wrote articles satirical
Satire
Satire is primarily a literary genre or form, although in practice it can also be found in the graphic and performing arts. In satire, vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming individuals, and society itself, into improvement...
of homophobia
Homophobia
Homophobia is a term used to refer to a range of negative attitudes and feelings towards lesbian, gay and in some cases bisexual, transgender people and behavior, although these are usually covered under other terms such as biphobia and transphobia. Definitions refer to irrational fear, with the...
and creationism
Creationism
Creationism is the religious beliefthat humanity, life, the Earth, and the universe are the creation of a supernatural being, most often referring to the Abrahamic god. As science developed from the 18th century onwards, various views developed which aimed to reconcile science with the Genesis...
.
TMB advocated legalized pornography, legalized abortion, removing the words "Under God" from the American Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is an expression of loyalty to the federal flag and the republic of the United States of America, originally composed by Christian Socialist Francis Bellamy in 1892 and formally adopted by Congress as the pledge in 1942...
, and the return of Elian Gonzalez
Elián González
The custody and immigration status of a young Cuban boy, Elián González , was at the center of a heated 2000 controversy involving the governments of Cuba and the United States, González's father, Juan Miguel González Quintana, González's other relatives in Miami, Florida, and in Cuba, and Miami's...
to his father in Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
in 2000.
Among the controversial topics covered on The Misanthropic Bitch:
- - Child porn TMB herself claimed to have been molested by her father during her childhood, though whether this was intended as humor is unclear.
- - RacismRacismRacism is the belief that inherent different traits in human racial groups justify discrimination. In the modern English language, the term "racism" is used predominantly as a pejorative epithet. It is applied especially to the practice or advocacy of racial discrimination of a pernicious nature...
- - AIDSAIDSAcquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
- - Elian GonzalezElián GonzálezThe custody and immigration status of a young Cuban boy, Elián González , was at the center of a heated 2000 controversy involving the governments of Cuba and the United States, González's father, Juan Miguel González Quintana, González's other relatives in Miami, Florida, and in Cuba, and Miami's...
- - Terri SchiavoTerri SchiavoThe Terri Schiavo case was a legal battle in the United States between the legal guardians and the parents of Teresa Marie "Terri" Schiavo that lasted from 1998 to 2005...
- - 9/11
- - Domestic violenceDomestic violenceDomestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence, and intimate partner violence , is broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, or cohabitation...
- - Teenage pregnancyTeenage pregnancyTeenage pregnancy is a pregnancy of a female under the age of 20 when the pregnancy ends. It generally refers to a female who is unmarried and usually refers to an unplanned pregnancy...
TMB was evicted from shutdown.com (her original web host) by the administrator after a personal disagreement regarding the 9/11 attacks. The most productive period for the blog was from its inception until 2001, and updates noticeably declined in later years until the blog went offline in 2007. The domain was later sold.