Category Archives: Did You Know?

Fun Auto-tune Remixes for your Monday

Posted on November 11, 2013 by The Girl on Bloor

The Youtube auto-tune remix is a phenomenon that allows people to take extraordinary moments, often viral home videos or news clips, and turn them into a spectacularly hilarious form of accessible media. Initially called “Auto-tune the news”, The Gregory Brothers … Continue reading →

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Precarious Labour: Traffic Control

Posted on September 25, 2013 by The Girl on Bloor

Unappealing student work seems a necessary component of higher education for millenials, forcing young adults to move further away from home to seek better opportunities for personal and professional growth. Those who seek seasonal work and do not fall into … Continue reading →

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“Real Beauty” Does Not Come in All Shapes and Sizes

Posted on April 17, 2013 by The Girl on Bloor

At least according to Dove. I have been seeing the Youtube video “Real Beauty Sketches” ALL OVER Facebook, and it’s really kind of shocking to me how effective these advertisements are in drawing us in. And to prove I’m not … Continue reading →

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Did You Know: 60% of Girls Will Quit Sports Because They Hate Their Bodies?

Posted on April 11, 2013 by The Girl on Bloor

Well never fear, because the Dove Self Esteem Fund is here! When I first saw the Dove campaign for female empowerment a few years ago I thought it was so great that a beauty products brand was finally trying to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Roundup: Some Saturday Afternoon Reads

Posted on March 16, 2013 by The Girl on Bloor

I’m having a bit of writer’s block as of late coming off this flu but it hasn’t quite managed to curb my appetite for reading material and attempting to keep up with what’s going on around me in the world. … Continue reading →

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In This Week’s News: Mental Health Day is in October

Posted on February 16, 2013 by The Girl on Bloor

Apparently Bell thinks the world revolves around them. Earlier in the week I woke up to find my Twitter newsfeed trending to #BellLetsTalk, the company’s own efforts to “raise awareness” about mental health. Throughout the day it became inescapable: posts … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day: A History

Posted on February 14, 2013 by The Girl on Bloor

Up until recently, I spent the majority of my Valentine’s Days single. Most of the stereotypical messages and images surrounding the “holiday” have to do with the juxtaposition between the joy of romance and the sadness of isolation. For 19 … Continue reading →

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