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• In Media Res
  Re: From Paternal to Patronizing: The Declining Credibility of Female Contestants

  I loved Christopher’s

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  Tricia Clasen University of Wisconsin - Rock County

  Saturday, June 4, 2011 — 3:11 am

  I loved Christopher's contribution on HAWTness, and I couldn't help but draw parallels.  Such an interesting way to to characterize the issue.  You both raise such excellent points about how these issues intertwine. Clearly, it's not a new ...
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  Re: Is Jennifer Lopez a Simon/Paula hybrid?

  The lack of criticism as the

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  Tricia Clasen University of Wisconsin - Rock County

  Wednesday, June 1, 2011 — 11:13 am

  The lack of criticism as the season went on was difficult to process. Ultimately, it begged the question, "Why does the judging panel exist?"  Perhaps, this was part of the concern Simon expressed upon learning who the new judging panel was.  Wo ...
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  Re: God and Country and Scotty McCreery

  I remain intrigued by the

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  Tricia Clasen University of Wisconsin - Rock County

  Monday, May 30, 2011 — 1:57 pm

  I remain intrigued by the final two contestants. I can't recall a time when the final two were so stylistically similar.  I had expected them to split some of the vote at the top 3 stage.  I certainly think that there was something "produced&quo ...