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WIDK by WIDK Staff Writer Bianca Coombs
The “Before I Die” wall in downtown Brooklyn (created by artist Candy Chang) gets a little out of hand with someone writing they’d like to rape Chris Brown.
‘Oh No They Didn’t’ is part of the commentary section of twomediashrews.com, the all things media and then some blog!
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(WIDK By Staff Writer BIANCA COOMBS) – Ever wonder why there is no movie called How To Lose A Gal In Ten Days?
Because the shameful tactics used by Kate Hudson’s character, Andie, on Ben (played by Matthew McConaughey) would never have worked had the sex roles been reversed.
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(Posted to WIDK by Bianca C.) – Car in a Brooklyn strip mall parking lot.
What’s worse? The sign or the… you know?
Bianca Coombs is the co- creator of Twomediashrews.com, the all things media and then some blog. Oh No They Didn’t! provides funny images and commentary on the most ridiculous New Yorkers.
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(Ali Akbar Dareini and Brian Murphy, Associated Press) - In the ongoing political skirmishes among Iran’s leadership, it was the equivalent of bringing out the heavy ammunition: The country’s most powerful figure warning that the post of elected president could someday be scrapped.
Although no overhauls appear on the immediate horizon after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s comment — he spoke only vaguely about possibilities in the “distant future” — the mere mention of eliminating Iran’s highest elected office shows the severity and scope of the power struggle between Khamenei and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. [Click to read more…]
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(Associated Press) - Lindsay Lohan Sported A New Accessory Wednesday After A Judge Revoked Her Probation: Handcuffs.
The actress was taken into custody and escorted from a hearing after Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner revoked her probation because she was ousted from a community service assignment at a women’s shelter.
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(Posted To WIDK By Staff Writer BIANCA COOMBS)
The ‘Ginger Beard Man’ in Union Square Park.
If that beard collects enough, this guy will be eating for weeks to come!
Bianca Coombs is the Co- Creator of twomediashrews.com. If you’re ugly and you know it clap your hands! Oh No They Didn’t! features random weirdos who take their ugliness to the streets.
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A brief account of a ridiculous traffic stop
(WIDK By Staff Writer BIANCA COOMBS) – Last night, while driving home around 8:15 pm, I spotted a cop car at an intersection with no lights on outside or inside the vehicle.
I decided to be overly cautious and count to five at the stop sign and then drive away. One… two… three… four… five… and I was off. Safe right? No such thing.
A flashlight gleamed in my eyes as I drove off and lights illuminated behind me. The voice from the horn sounded: “Pull over to the side please”.
Two years prior, there had been a senseless act of violence where a young man was gunned downed at this specific intersection in Brooklyn. I had been randomly stopped and simply checked for a license and registration at this intersection before and thought nothing of this stop.
I rolled down my window and only one officer approached the drivers’ side window (which is weird because if you’ve ever been stopped before you know that one officer waits on either side of the vehicle) and asked for my license and registration.
“May I ask what this is all about?” I asked.
“Do you know you don’t have a light for your license plate? You are supposed to have a light over your license plate. It’s called a license plate light”, he said.
“What”? I thought to myself.
Instead I responded, “No officer”, “but I have been driving this car for three years now and I have never been stopped or so much as told of this before.”
“Well, you’ve just been getting lucky”, he answered.
As several cars drove past us (not without humiliating rubbernecking), I pointed out to the officer that there were no ‘license plate lights’ on any of these vehicles.
After I calmly explained that I had been stopped at this intersection before and have seen police officers in my rear view mirror many times and they have never so much as warned me about this, the officer smiled and told me to wait while he ran my information and gave me a ticket.
From my side mirror, I could see the cops snickering.
When the officer returned, smiling, he said, “Ok I will not give you a ticket. You should go to your mechanic or a body shop and get a light put over your license plate.”
I told him I would, thanked him repeatedly, and then drove off.
As I wiped the sweat from my forehead and thanked God for not getting this ticket I was sure would be exorbitant, I began putting the pieces of the puzzle together. For the past two years, these cops have been here handing out citations instead of slapping cuffs on dangerous criminals. Slowing down didn’t help me; it only gave the cops more time to look for some reason to give me a ticket. If you drive behind anyone long enough, you will surely find a reason to give them a ticket.
Two weeks ago, I started off my morning watching the Pix 11 News and it announced that the NYPD would be doling out more tickets than ever. Being the nerd that I am I made sure to give the hydrant enough room, leave enough change in the meter, and not park on the alternate side a minute before I was supposed to. And still… a ticket!
The city is so hard up for money that more police are being put on dangerous street corners (using our tax money!) not to protect the inhabitants, but to excessively ticket us for violations even they know are immaterial in the grand scheme of things. It is not even the fault of the police. They are given quotas and rules and sent on their way. I have recently seen people stopped for riding a bike on the empty sidewalk and jay walking at this intersection.
When I got home I learned that there is a light above my license plate! Now I just have to learn how to turn the thing on.
I’m sure there is some legal jargon a judge would have thrown at me had I tried to fight the ticket in court about how cops need to see my license plate (which you clearly can) and that ignorance of the law is no reason to break the law. I am positive there is no New Yorker who can recite every law ever written since the founding of the state (particularly pertaining to traffic) including the judge. And if the city is so concerned about our safety, why do parking ticket prices double or triple that of red light violations although passing a red light can by far be more dangerous? Because parking violations are mistakes that happen more often meaning more money for the city’s treasury.
The fact is hard working Americans are being stuck with the bill from the bail out. We are being taxed and ticketed into oblivion. It is becoming borderline oppressive. At some point I will stop driving in New York City all together.
I drive for the convenience and to get a break from obnoxious teens who ride the buses and trains to and from school. It turns out the teens are not the only ones who can ruin your commute.
Bianca Coombs is the co- creator of twomediashrews.com, an everything media and then some blog.
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(WIDK by Staff Writer BIANCA COOMBS) — Ten Commandments that will keep you from committing the ultimate sin: Being a complete idiot!
1. Thou shall put thyself and thy own needs and responsibilities first— be they fiscal, educational, psychological, or emotional— before investing in any serious relationship.
2. Thou shall not be a doormat and or a punching bag. Remember, bitch is not a term of endearment. Neither is stupid bitch.
3. Thou shall remember that everybody plays the fool sometimes, but must not BE a fool ALL the time.
4. Thou shall not settle for less because thou just wants to be in a relationship.
5. Thou shall remember to observe thy beau’s behavior, NOT what thy beau SAYS.
6. Thou shall remember to forgive so ye shall be forgiven, but also remember: “Fool me once shame on ye, fool me twice and you can come pack up your clothes— they are scattered across the lawn.”
7. Thou shall know that thy will always be a woman (or man) because of genetic makeup. Being married and having or not having children will NEVER change this.
8. Thou shall remember that love is reciprocated. You must not and cannot love someone who does not love you back. THIS IS NOT LOVE!
9. Thou shall not over exert thyself to find love but instead let love find you. Because when you search for love on the internet, you may find a total wacko!
10. Thou shall reevaluate thyself and seek a professional opinion if thou continue to find thyself in unhealthy relationships.
*And always remember the cardinal rule – Thou shall quit being an idiot!
Bianca Coombs is the co- creator of twomediashrews.com, an everything media and then some blog. She is the creator of Quit Being And Idiot: A Relationship Guide For The Shrew.
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(WIDK By Staff Writer BIANCA COOMBS) – In part due to the film “Friends With Benefits” (starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis), hard working, jaded women everywhere have been secretly asking themselves if it is actually possible to have sex, no strings attached.
Is friends with benefits realistic for women?
First, let me start by defining “Friends With Benefits.” A Friend With Benefits as defined by the Dictionary of Mediashrews (not real by the way) is that friend you can call for a sexual healing when you’re single and horny. Neither one of you put pressure on each other to call, spend quality sexless time, or do all the other boring things monogamous people do.
You make an agreement to never develop feelings for one another and move on when either one of you meets the “one.” Basically, it’s a guiltless booty call. But is it a possibility for those of us who are love obsessed? By those of us who are love obsessed, I mean women. Here are some pros and cons of being Friends With Benefits.
Pros
Great Sex! What more is there to say? The stress that comes with relationships can be unbearable. Sometimes the bifurcation of sex and relationships is not only necessary but extremely gratifying.
Not Having To Buy Gifts. When you are in a friends with benefits type relationship, you do not have to fret about buying gifts for a lover’s birthday, Valentine’s Day, and the biggest burden of all, the expensive anniversary. You don’t even have to remember the anniversary. You don’t even have to remember each other’s names!
No Emotions. Emotions can be quite messy. When you love someone, you become subject to jealousy, anger, sadness, and stress. After all, there is a thin line between love and hate. When you have a friend with benefits, you don’t have to go through the drama of checking a facebook page the day after an argument and seeing that dreadful single status. There’s no going through phones, or searching dresser drawers while your lover’s asleep (don’t act like you’ve never done it!).
Cons
Crabs. A friend with benefits has no loyalty to you so they are free to have sex with anyone else. Men cheat in committed relationships, what do you think will happen when you give them permission?
No Emotions. This can also be a con because you’re a flesh and blood human being. Spending intimate time with someone, whether it’s for 2 hours or 2 minutes, can cause you to develop emotions and emotions cause you to act erratically or worse… get hurt. Picture this: You’re all fancied up, you put on some Barry White and call Old Reliable over for a dalliance because you’ve just undergone a really bad break up. He doesn’t pick up the phone, or worse, he does pick up the phone and informs you that he’s found the one. Whether you love the guy or not, being ditched for someone else can feel like a punch in the gut. Women outnumber men and you must always be aware of the possibility that he will find someone special before you do (if you do at all).
The fact is no relationship is easy. Whether it’s a meaningful or shallow relationship, issues will arise and it is important that you know yourself. You know what you can and can’t handle. If you can’t take the heat, get the hell out of the kitchen.
Bianca Coombs is the co- creator of twomediashrews.com, an everything media and then some blog. She is the creator of Quit Being And Idiot: A Relationship Guide For The Shrew.
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