“She deserves to be punished too.”

“I’m not saying I support rape, but-”

“Sorry to say - she deserved it.”

“She put herself in harm’s way”

“But if she was fingered, then that’s not rape.”

“She ruined their lives.”

“Yea, but did you see what she was wearing?”

“Boys will be boys!”

“She should know better than to drink at a party…”

  “He should’ve enjoyed it.”

“She must’ve lead him on.”

“But she orgasmed. That means she liked it - “

“Women can’t rape because…”

“Be grateful it wasn’t a man!”

“I’m sorry she hurt you but don’t call what happened to you rape, it’s an insult to the REAL victims…”

“You weren’t raped, you’re just lesbophobic.”

“She’s his wife, it’s her job to please him.”

“Oral isn’t rape.”

“Well he wasn’t armed, she could have walked away.”

“Guys can’t be raped, they love sex!”

“She didn’t fight back; it wasn’t rape.”

Okay. I’m Canadian so I know a shit ton about staying warm if you’re new to the cold there here are some tips!(add more if you know more!)

1. Wear grippy shoes, nothing is worse than snowmelt freezing on your skin.

2.Do not wear jeans as your outter layer. wet denim is the most body heat siphoning mother fucker known to man or god

3. Have a warm drink with you. It will help. Even just some hot soup broth or boiled water will help keep you warm.

4. Wear a moisture wicking layer close to your skin so you don’t get cold from your own sweat. You will sweat. That is fine and expected.

5. If you start feeling too warm even though you were cold and like you have to take your clothes of DO NOT. Call 911. You are suffering from hypothermia.

6. Bring a blanket and a heat source that needs no electricity with you in your vehicle. You do not want to be stranded with no heat in the case that something happens.

7. If you are struggling on ice as you’re walking, stop. Get your balance and penguin shuffle to a less slippery patch of ground. There’s usually less ice on one side of the walk and it’s better to walk in the snow next to the sidewalk than it is to eat dirt when ya slip

8. STAY THE ABSOLUTE FUCK AWAY FROM FROZEN BODIES OF WATER. Ponds are deceptive as shit even with the “solid blue tried and true” thing. Go around.

9. Keep kids warm. They run at a higher body temperature and will feel the effects of the cold worse than you.

10. Huddling is your best friend. Even if you don’t know the person, remember you’re both cold, especially if they don’t have the right clothing for the weather.

11. Pay attention to windchill. That is how cold it feels. Dress appropriately please. I know it’s tempting to dress for style, but there’s nothing stylish about losing your toes to frostbite

12. Don’t touch metal if you can avoid it. It will sap your heat and likely freeze to anything wet. Like tongues. Don’t fucking lick a pole.

13. If someone licks something metal, pour warm water over their tongue to get them free. If they yank, they will bleed. A lot.

14. Keep your ears, noes, fingers, and toes warm. You’re extremities will get cold first and are the most likely parts of your body to get frostbite.

15. If you see someone who may not have a place to be in the cold, offer to help them find a local shelter or library. The elements, especially the cold, are some of the largest threats to those who cannot avoid them.

18. If in a windchill advisory zone, cover as much skin as possible. Frostbite can happen in as little as 10 minutes of exposed skin. Early signs of frostbite can be as simple as areas of your skin turning pale. 

19. If in a windchill advisory zone, cover your mouth with a scarf while outside. The shocking cold air from outside can damage your lungs otherwise.

21. Soothe your hands and feet in lukewarm water when you get indoors. Don’t go straight to hot, and don’t just stick them in front of your radiator like you might otherwise.

22. If you don’t have laundry in your building, your radiator can dry out clothes. Don’t be afraid to put them right on top. Just take them off before you go to bed.

23. Drink lots of fluids. Extreme cold makes you notice your thirst even less than you would in normal winter weather.

24. If you don’t have thermal leggings, a pair of tights can go under your pants and help a lot. Tights can also double as a base layer for your chest and arms. Just flip them upside down and cut a hole in the crotch.

25. Don’t swing your arms when walking. I know it’s tempting. Don’t.

26. Socks can be layered too. Also plastic bags between layers will cut down on windchill and keep your feet dry.

27. This applies to hats as well.

30. Fuck fashion. No one cares that your gear doesn’t match. When I lived in Minnesota, no one said a damn thing about my bright blue boots and my violently purple coat clashing. What they did say? “That looks warm.” 

31. If you have real fur or wool, wear it. Animals have that stuff for a reason–it’s warm. I’m lucky enough to have a genuine fur ushanka that my sister brought me from Russia, and the first time I wore that in -15 (before windchill) was the day I learned that your ears can sweat. My great-grandmother’s mink was heavenly. The “down” filler in my coat was synthetic, but I bet genuine down would’ve been wonderful. 

Allison made a thread of some translations from Max Lobo’s memoirs, I asked if I could share them so here’s some screenshots.

Max Lobo’s Diary, other wise known as Max Lobo’s Memoirs, is a 4 volume novel series printed after Banana Fish ended. It has never been translated into english but, if you wish to purchase it, you can do so here.