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You know, maybe they're right

Maybe my profile picture on my blog is just begging for harassment and sexist comments. I mean, look at how slutty I look, what with part of my collarbone showing, and that big smile. God, I can’t believe I had it up so long without noticing how horrible it is.

But I know a lot of other atheist and skeptical blogs have photos on their main page, so maybe it’s not just putting up a photo at all – maybe I was choosing inappropriate content. After much consideration on what all of these photos had in common, I found some photos of myself that fit in better with the overall theme:
Not pictured: Multiple Livestrong bracelets, baggy cargo pants
I’m not sure which one I like better, though. What do you guys think? Bro Jen, Or Pseudo Penn Jillette? I personally prefer Bro Jen, but you can still see a hint of boob, which, I know, is totally unacceptable.

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  4. asonge says

    This sounds so awesome, because I want to live in a world where women hide their cleavage to receive equal treatment.

  8. LS says

    JEN JILLETTE 0.0or…Penn Jennette?Yeah, um, not to make myself part of the problem, but Penn Jennette is drop dead sexy.

  15. says

    Don’t you owe me a photo of you in a dress from when you won Most Influential Female Atheist of 2009? The time has come.

  16. says

    Another vote for Jen Jillette!Also, I remember a few comments about the ‘cutesy girl’ icon in your title, as if it were a problem. I’ve had quite a few guy friends with hair like that. Just saying.

  19. Sam says

    Jen Jillette! Alliteration aside, do you know any magic tricks? Maybe that will help your decision.

  20. says

    I vote for Jen Jilette. But you must take it further. Post a video of you doing your best impersonation. Say things like “Sweet zombie Jesus!” and swear a lot.

  31. says

    Neither. There is just something inherently wrong about both of those pictures. Pretty much both of them look like jerks.But if I have to choose, Jen Jillette.

  33. Wildy says

    To be quite honest I prefer the current picture. But if you do want to change then I vote for Jen Jillette.

  36. breadbox says

    I think ERV had the right idea all along. She just put up a picture of her dog being cute.(“And when she posts on reddit everyone just talks about scratching Arnie behind the ears. You can’t win.”)

  40. Artemis says

    It’s not an official option, but I going with Anna Jobsis and voting for PZ Meyers in a dress

  45. Kenna says

    No Jillette. Do not want. Real Penn Jillette makes me a sad panda. (even though yours is much more handsome) Go Bro! :D

  46. Oz Tilson says

    Jillette is awesome, but Bro Jen has the dual Polo thing ( a real polo- not a button up shirt like some people)I like seeing you collarbone in the current pic

  47. Sinned34 says

    I’d also like to live in a world where women don’t hide their cleavage and still receive equal treatment. I don’t see either of those worlds arriving anytime soon.

  55. says

    You know … it … it hardly matters which one you choose. So long as I can freely emerge from your RSS feed and once again visit your actual blog without a reminder that I’m reading something written by a woman!I mean … a photo of yourself, of all people! Where do such radical ideas come from?

  62. says

    The pseudo-penn is my favourite… and I also like the name Jen Jillette… although it does look disturbingly like a guy I know.On the name subject, maybe ‘Bro Jen’ should Ali J?

  64. says

    I am gratified to see that you are adopting some of my suggestions from the “…hate burkas” thread. :)Tough to choose, but Bro Jen (or Ali J – like it!) looks more than douchebaggy enough for Reddit, should you wish to crawl into that hole again. Just bind those “funbags” next time.

  68. says

    Personally I would prefer one of your pictures from your photo shoot, looking all cute and atheisty. :)Forget the trolls, run your blog like you want. Obviously you have been successful so far, so you should use the “Mallet of Correction” and abuse the crap outta those scum.

  70. says

    Well, I would say if you want to eliminate the sexist comments, you would have to go with the Pseudo Penn photo, because in the other ones you can tell you have breast, and you know that is just too, too, much for a misogynist to handle.

  73. Rex says

    I have to admit that I am oddly attracted to both of the male alter egos!If I offer horrible sexual and inappropriate comments on them, will you keep it status quo? I mean really, screw the trolls! The internet is the only place that their words are heard, because when you are 35 and still live in mommy’s basement, no one cares what you have to say IRL!

  74. says

    This conversation reminds me of a Tarts & Vicars bar crawl when I was an undergrad. Most of the women were, of course, vicars, and most of the men, tarts. I was a tart, and went further than most of the other men. I shaved my legs, wore a Little Black Dress, and had my hair in bunches with pink fluffy hairbands. Apparently, viewed from behind, I was very convincing; or even from the front from the waist down. The stuffed bra wasn’t terribly convincing shape-wise, and my face was apparently too masculine to be convincing. However, mine were one of two sets of legs that people mostly guessed wrong in an ‘ID parade’ of legs someone took a photo of.It was fun until I wanted to get home, wearing the LBD, at 11:30pm mid-February. Not fun in northern England.

  75. says

    I could have sworn I remember seeing a Photoshop of PZ in a sequined dress. But I can’t find it. Otoh, it wasn’t a waste of time . . it’s amazing what you find when you Google image “PZ Myers in a dress”.

  78. Gus Snarp says

    Jenn Pillette for sure. It looks way cooler. Plus I can see that you have breasts in the other one and would be driven mad by my hormones and forced to harass you because that’s just the way Reddit works.

  85. says

    I was leaning strongly towards Jenn Jillette, but after reading matts comment I think Misogynistic Bro Dude is the way to go. That way, you could put on your ‘mansplain’ hat (sock puppet) when some of those shrill misanthropic feminists start trolling and Poe them all to hell

  86. Don says

    I like the current picture, not in spite of, but because of, the smile and the boobs. There. I said it. I think you should change nothing about your appearance, you don’t need a diet, and everyone who doesn’t like you exactly as you are should FOAD.

  87. says

    I suspect that most of us agree with you, at least in so far as liking the current picture; it’s just fun to have a laugh playing along with the trolls.Of course, you probably realised that, but I suffer from a chronic impulse to clarify everything.

  90. Tamie Lavoie says

    Alternate them.Bro Jen/Ali-J could be for casual Fridays, etc.Take the suit to the bank. (Wear it when you want to be “serious”.)

  92. Sinned34 says

    “Bro Jen” is alright, but you’re missing a few of the douchebag cliches (like a bluetooth headset, Ed Hardy wine, etc) as revealed to us in the Garfunkel & Oates song, “This Party Just Took A Turn For The Douche”. Besides, it’s not like a bro having manboobs (or in your case pseudo-manboobs) is a complete rarity.I must admit, I could develop a mancrush on Jenn Pillette. But then we get into that whole weird Futurama Leela dressing up like Lee Lemon and beating up Zapp Brannigan. I love that episode.Er… what were we talking about? PZ Myers in a dress? So long as I’m not picking him up in a bar, that could be amusing!

  96. the_Siliconopolitan says

    I personally prefer Bro Jen, but you can still see a hint of boob, which, I know, is totally unacceptable.

    Nah, it’s a moob. Totally different thing. Adds verisimilitude.You can’t use Jen Pillette, since he’s smoking hot.

  100. Badger3k says

    But Bro Jen could be said to be highlighting a boob or nipple (faint!), so that may not be the best. A burkha might be better, but they would still know you are a woman. Maybe just post a penis and be done with it?ps – a serious opinion is keep the normal pick and fuck them. in the ear.

  101. matt says

    I love Bro Jen. You look like Jon Lovitz from his old SNL days. Ok, I know that’s not really complimentary, but it’s not meant to be insulting, either. Thanks for fighting the good fight, btw. On behalf of my wife, neices, cousins, mom, grandma, goddaughter, etc, I salute you.

  102. Azkyroth says

    Point out the misogynists will never have a chance to handle. Maybe they’ll go cry in their basements. ;/

  103. says

    Yeah PZ. It’s bad enough us atheists are accused of so many misdeeds and character defects without you should also give us reputations as welchers.(Trying for a Damon Runyon effect here. I played Nathan Detroit in our high school production of Guys and Dolls. Sue me, sue me, what can ya do me…)

  104. jigsawtooth says

    hahah girl, you are hilarious! My vote: GO BRO all the way. (but I do love your current pic and will miss it dearly).

  105. J. Mark says

    (Above you said) “God, I can’t believe I had it up so long without noticing how horrible it is”….if it’s been up for over four hours, maybe you should call your physician….

  106. J. Mark says

    For some reason, I’m leaning toward the Pseudo Penn Jillette, but your tie is way too long….

  107. says

    Winnah-winnah-chicken-dinnah! You put your finger right on it: if you walk around on the internet, openly female, in front of God & everyone (oh, wait…well, you know what I meant) you are just asking for harassment! Same as if you walk down the street. I like the Penn look.

  108. No2religion says

    Screw them all. Put up a picture of yourself in an evening gown or maybe a teddy. It may not shut them up but will REALLY give them something to talk about.Btw. I think PZ should do the same. A dress that is.

  109. Eric_Rom says

    I musta missed the trolling: who is the “they” that might, against all odds be “right”.(Now, “Right”, I’d get.)

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