House M.D.

Yes, it DOES make a difference

By amandaw on 23 October, 2009

(Cross-posted at three rivers fog.) I wrote this yesterday in an extreme fog and do not have the spoons to rework and polish it. Apologies for the brainspill, but these days it’s the only option I have. *** For background, see Ouyang Dan’s post on the problematic aspects of the TV show House. Don’t tell [...]

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The Pain of House

By Ouyang Dan on 21 October, 2009

I am a pop-culture junkie. If you have been playing along at home long enough this is common knowledge. I have been a big fan of House, M.D. since it’s poorly lit pilot. I am simultaneously appalled and amused by his crass behavior. Even the best feminist in me laughs and fairly inappropriate moments. I [...]

Posted in media and pop culture, shaming | Tagged drugs are bad mmm'kay, House M.D., media and pop culture, pain management, shaming, television

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