Internet, Social Media

Stop it: Five annoying social media behaviors that need to go

We've all been guilty of one or more of these annoying behaviors on social media. Of the social sins we could be committing, being annoying on social media ranks fairly low (well okay, middle of the road), but maybe we can all at least try to do better. We could accidentally make the world a… Continue reading Stop it: Five annoying social media behaviors that need to go

Culture, Race

What I want my white friends and family to understand this Black History Month

What I want my white friends and family to understand this Black History Month Every year, I’ve tried to do a little something with my Facebook account to mark the occasion, but I’ve always been hesitant, scared even, of doing too much. Of seeming too black. Too proud. Afraid of being perceived as being racist.… Continue reading What I want my white friends and family to understand this Black History Month

Culture, Internet, Social Media

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and people on the internet are doing way too much (as usual)

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and people on the internet are doing way too much (as usual)  I feel the need to start this post by saying that I know many breast cancer survivors and I value legitimate efforts to raise money for breast cancer research and to educate people about such an awful disease.… Continue reading It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and people on the internet are doing way too much (as usual)

Culture, Humor

Phrases that should die: Bestie

Phrases that should die: Bestie We're starting a new feature here at The Armchair Commentary: Phrases that should die. I need to be really honest. As much as I love slang and as much fun that I have learning/saying new phrases, there are some words and phrases that get on my nerves. Saying that they 'get… Continue reading Phrases that should die: Bestie

Culture

Why you’re wasting your time on Pumpkin Everything Season

Fall is basically the code word for Pumpkin Everything Season. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin coffee creamer, and pumpkin tea are just a few staples of the season. Soon, we will be seeing lots of heavily filtered Instagram pictures of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. People will be buying pumpkin scented candles. There will be Pinterest boards… Continue reading Why you’re wasting your time on Pumpkin Everything Season