A little bout of insomnia has me up way later than normal, and as a result, I happen to catch some tasteless, late-night TV that I wouldn't usually watch. Well, last night I'm embarrassed to admit that I watched an episode of Howard Stern, yes I know, ick. He was playing a version of the dating game and had three women (aged 23-35) on that wanted to win a date with Artie Lange, a 300+ pound comedian/sidekick of Howard's. Okay, so he's a little on the heavy set side, everyone deserves love, right?

One by one, each girl was asked a series of questions, like: How many sexual partners have you had? What kind of sexual acts do you like to perform on men? What's your favorite sex act? Are you shaved down there? And the list goes on. One by one, each girl answered the barrage of questions - so intimate and personal I'm sure their Grandmothers were passing out right and left or rolling over in their graves. I'm sure their admission of enjoying being pounded hard from behind made their mothers and fathers so proud!

As I watched this spectacle, I couldn't help wonder why in the world any woman would go on Howard Stern in the first place and furthermore, why on earth would they answer any of those questions willingly and sober? Is Artie Lange, a fat, vulgar, obsessive-compulsive drug addict & drunk such a catch that women have to stoop to such low levels to snag that prize? It was so clear that not only Artie lacked self-esteem and human decency and looked like a depressed mess, but these women had to lack any amount of self-worth to compete for him! What does that say about them? What does that say about women in our culture? If you're fuckable and willing to do anything to prove it, you're a good little obedient girl. (Pat pat) Thank you, thank you! Please, yes, pick me. I'll do anything! Come on!!!

Women need to wake up! There is no man on earth worth disrespecting yourself over. Grow up! Grow a backbone! Stand up and shout, I'm not going to take it anymore and mean it! Be a self-respecting woman willing to walk away from anyone and anything that wants to tear you down and chip away at your self-esteem. Trust me, they aren't worth it. The cost is too high. If you don't end up feeling like a used and discarded object, then you might end up with a nice case of Hep C or the clap! You would be better off staying home, painting your toenails or cleaning your bathroom or reading, dare I say a book, than spend a hot second with a self loathing, male chauvinist pig whose only interest in you is whether or not you're going to suck his dick.

Artie said that his perfect date would be watching the game with his buddies, playing a little poker, drinking beers and at the END of the night, his woman would come over to fuck him. Really? Now ladies, that's a real winner! I can see why you would line up to capture that gem.

Answer me this: What is wrong with our culture and how did we get here? Worse yet, how is it these women don't see how degraded and exploited they are?