Like Madonna: Shiny & New!
Good Afternoon!
I know! It's been quite some time since I last was at the helm of the Cubicle Chronicles.
Long story, short:
You might remember a past Cubicle Chronicle entitled: "All the useless people..." This posting was a wonderful narrative of the behavioral parallels between primate hierarchies and my former workplace. However, one response to its posting threatened reprisal from an anonymous prankster who possessed detailed knowledge as to the layout of my employer's building. As a result, I hastily and regrettably deleted all postings with topics referring to my prior workplace, and sealed the door to the Cubicle Chronicles indefinitely.... until today....
A New Day!
Today I was spiritually penetrated with inspiration by an article I read in the New York Times about Hyman Restoration Surgery. I couldn't think of a better topic to bust back into the Cubicle Chronicles, than one about redemtion and new beginings. (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/11/world/europe/11virgin.html)
Rebuilding Rome's Chapel of Chastidy...
Hyman Restoration Surgery is a growing trend for young European Muslim women who find themselves split between traditional culture and modern day freedom. In Paris, for $3,400, you too can set your female odometer back to "0!"
Grade "A" virgin women are a desired prize for Muslim men looking for marraige; and often times, the ONLY suitable mate for the distinguished Muslim gentleman. A woman who is found to have lost her "freshness seal," may risk rejection from suitors, a beating, or even an "Honor Killing" at the hands of her father or brother. Thus, many Muslim women feel that the surgery is their only path to redemption and of avoiding the pain of rejection.
WoMan vs HyMan?
The anullment of two young Muslims was granted by a French court when the groom found out that his new bride had previous milleage. His legal justification for anullment was that "she was presented to him for marraige as single and chaste;" basically, a breach of contract.
This issue brings to light the underlying issues of religious intrusion into legal unions, equal rights, and the social acceptability of intimate behavior (the censored version for those of you with pesky IT filtration systems).
My questions for the masses:
Do you feel that religious tradition should trump efforts for gender equality? Keep in mind that it doesn't matter if the groom is a virgin on the wedding night.
Even beyond religious beliefs; do you believe that there are double-standards for women and men in the USA for "intimate behavior?" One person's "Ho" is another person's "Hero."
Also, how does it feel to see the Cubicle Chronicles back in the mix of daily bantor and pointlessness?
Hit us with yo' mad wisdom mon!
All right, click the "comments" link below to read the responses of others, as well as share your own responses. "NO" you don't have to be a member of Blogger to put in your $0.02; Just select "Other" for your identity, type in your name, and post your comments... that's it.... it's as easy as breaking a hyman!
I know! It's been quite some time since I last was at the helm of the Cubicle Chronicles.
Long story, short:
You might remember a past Cubicle Chronicle entitled: "All the useless people..." This posting was a wonderful narrative of the behavioral parallels between primate hierarchies and my former workplace. However, one response to its posting threatened reprisal from an anonymous prankster who possessed detailed knowledge as to the layout of my employer's building. As a result, I hastily and regrettably deleted all postings with topics referring to my prior workplace, and sealed the door to the Cubicle Chronicles indefinitely.... until today....
A New Day!
Today I was spiritually penetrated with inspiration by an article I read in the New York Times about Hyman Restoration Surgery. I couldn't think of a better topic to bust back into the Cubicle Chronicles, than one about redemtion and new beginings. (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/11/world/europe/11virgin.html)
Rebuilding Rome's Chapel of Chastidy...
Hyman Restoration Surgery is a growing trend for young European Muslim women who find themselves split between traditional culture and modern day freedom. In Paris, for $3,400, you too can set your female odometer back to "0!"
Grade "A" virgin women are a desired prize for Muslim men looking for marraige; and often times, the ONLY suitable mate for the distinguished Muslim gentleman. A woman who is found to have lost her "freshness seal," may risk rejection from suitors, a beating, or even an "Honor Killing" at the hands of her father or brother. Thus, many Muslim women feel that the surgery is their only path to redemption and of avoiding the pain of rejection.
WoMan vs HyMan?
The anullment of two young Muslims was granted by a French court when the groom found out that his new bride had previous milleage. His legal justification for anullment was that "she was presented to him for marraige as single and chaste;" basically, a breach of contract.
This issue brings to light the underlying issues of religious intrusion into legal unions, equal rights, and the social acceptability of intimate behavior (the censored version for those of you with pesky IT filtration systems).
My questions for the masses:
Do you feel that religious tradition should trump efforts for gender equality? Keep in mind that it doesn't matter if the groom is a virgin on the wedding night.
Even beyond religious beliefs; do you believe that there are double-standards for women and men in the USA for "intimate behavior?" One person's "Ho" is another person's "Hero."
Also, how does it feel to see the Cubicle Chronicles back in the mix of daily bantor and pointlessness?
Hit us with yo' mad wisdom mon!
All right, click the "comments" link below to read the responses of others, as well as share your own responses. "NO" you don't have to be a member of Blogger to put in your $0.02; Just select "Other" for your identity, type in your name, and post your comments... that's it.... it's as easy as breaking a hyman!
posted by Don the "Head Chimp" at
1:32 PM
9 Comments:
Glad to see you are back. Funny, just talked about this article this morning. Its very hard in todays society because even though the world is becoming westernized, it's not changing the traditional beliefs of religion or culture. Its sad that grooms are judging their brides in this day and age but its not America. From what I observed in the american society. Its all individualistic. Some men like a women with some experience under their belt just as women like men with some well learned techniques. I think the men and women who think they are being judged for their numerous intimate encounters are probably trying to be with the wrong the person. As we evolve as individuals, we also need to surround ourselves with like minded people.
I do have a muslim friend who is still waiting till she is married. Still single and waiting...sometimes I wonder if she just did what she wanted to do and actually evolved with herself would she be in a different place in her life and actually happy instead of conforming to her religious beliefs.
Without change, there is not bright future.
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Anonymous, at 2:21 PM
I believe in separation of church and state and that basic, universal human rights should trump religion.
Ellen R. Sheeley, Author
"Reclaiming Honor in Jordan"
http://www.redroom.com/author/ellen-r-sheeley
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Anonymous, at 4:27 PM
1. No. I believe that all people are equal, even though they're not being treated as such. People have the right to their own religion, but that is their own choice (or their parents'). People don't get to choose what gender they are.
Besides, the hymen can break without sexual activity. Putting in a tampon can do this, even vigorous exercise.
2. Um, yes. Let's see how many words there are for women who enjoy sexual relations: ho (as you mentioned), slut, whore, cum dumpster, tramp, etc. Men don't have a word. They maybe have "man-whore"; but even that word is associating women with being whores. Men are pimps. Playas. Negative vs. positive. What's the difference, really? Same behavior, different genitalia.
The surgery is pointless, in my opinion. My own personal belief: If you are a certain way, hold a certain belief, whatever - if someone wants to be with you, it shouldn't matter about your past. So there were people before him. So what? She's with him now, not anyone else. However, I am suspecting (too lazy to read the article) these people are married off by their fathers or something. I have a friend whose sister so desperately wanted to be married she married her cousin (she is middle eastern, though not Muslim).
I don't know. If a woman wants to shell out that kind of money, kind the surgery from her family and husband...it's on her. As a whitey in America, I would choose to be honest with the people that I could possibly see a future with. That's just my opinion.
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Anonymous, at 9:46 PM
Oh yeah, and good to have you back.
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Anonymous, at 9:46 PM
and i meant hide that surgery. okay, I am done.
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Anonymous, at 9:48 PM
1. Yes. Although most of us are forced to give lip service to the p.c. nonsense that men and women are equal, religions are free to admit that one gender is clearly better. Seriously, if God had wanted men and women to be equal He would have given Eve a penis.
2. No, there is not a double standard. A man who has many sexual partners is an all cool guy. A woman who has many sexual partners is a disgusting slut. Each gender has their own unique (i.e. single) standard.
3. It makes me feel woozy.
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Anonymous, at 12:18 AM
And who said that penis makes men better? What would you do, I wonder, with your precious treasure without women? Since when has it become a measure of equality or inequality? I think it is more a matter of morale and self-respect. I wouldn't respect much a man who would just sleep with any woman. The fact that a man had many sexual partners doesn't mean at all that he is a cool guy. A man of this kind wouldn't be much different from an animal who just follows its instincts.
And if muslim girls decide to become women before marriage, no religion, as you can see, can prevent them from this. It is a matter of personal choice. This invented surgery doesn't really solve the underlying problems.
Glad the Chronicles are back:-)
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Anonymous, at 7:47 AM
I'm pleased with the bantor; it inspires me to have a surgery to turn back the folds of time!
I'm not sure how you re-virginize a man, but I'm sure somebody out there with a Shaman staff and some Tiger penis balm could pull something together.
Speaking of which, I know exactly what I would do with my precious treasure if there were no women; hell, I do it now!
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Don the "Head Chimp", at 8:23 AM
to oruga: men have holes as well.
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Anonymous, at 6:16 PM
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