Roxane Gay's avatar

Roxane Gay

@roxanegay.bsky.social

34734 followers 181 following 427 posts

Writer, editor, publisher, professor. Some people call me a bad feminist and by some people I mean me.

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

The speed with which they take down all the rainbow accessories lol. Calm down there, Brian

6 replies 30 reposts 352 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

Johnny, your comment does not make any sense because... it implies that the person you're responding to suggested otherwise.

1 replies 0 reposts 6 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

It’s so weird! It’s why I left twitter! I make one mild statement, an opinion, and it’s all a bunch “why don’t you solve the country’s problems in 300 characters.”

3 replies 0 reposts 47 likes

Reposted by Roxane Gay

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

I really enjoy Efron on screen.

0 replies 0 reposts 5 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

I didn’t say don’t consider it. I said don’t treat it as inevitable. Why do people never seem to be able to read online?? I am not speaking in code!

2 replies 0 reposts 16 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

I asked the question. You are arguing with someone that is not me.

1 replies 0 reposts 5 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

The only person threatening here is you. “Do what I want or else!” I hope that works out for you. And Biden is not my guy.

1 replies 0 reposts 13 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

No but that’s not what I was talking about. I said nothing about dealing with the court. I was talking about the election. The court is a separate equally insane matter.

1 replies 1 reposts 18 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

Do what you want, buddy. You aren’t actually arguing with me. If you’re fine with Trump as president just say so. And good luck!

1 replies 0 reposts 31 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

I am not suggesting hoping for the best, Johnny. I spoke in plain English.

1 replies 0 reposts 25 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

That’s your choice. It’s absurd and harmful to people without your privilege but it is your choice. And no Dems don’t want you to change your mind. They want you to use it.

5 replies 3 reposts 66 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

There isn’t one. But there is an outcome that is clearly CLEARLY the worst possible outcome so let’s not play silly games.

1 replies 2 reposts 55 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

The Court ruling today is terrible but expected. I will just gently remind everyone that the election hasn’t happened yet. We shouldn’t assume the worst outcome as a foregone conclusion. That only encourages more apathy than many are already feeling.

59 replies 482 reposts 1920 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

I guess the British won after all.

25 replies 100 reposts 663 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

Absolutely. And state schools are excellent. I teach at one and except for Yale always have.

0 replies 0 reposts 25 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

OMG this thrills me. Welcome to the Wharton Hive.

2 replies 0 reposts 101 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

With a 3% admissions rate, most people, who are mostly exceptional, will not be accepted. And then of course there are the legacies and the ultra wealthy. None of it is fair but it isn’t a conspiracy either.

3 replies 4 reposts 97 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

I am fascinated by how little some people understand elite college admissions. A 97.3% GPA simply isn’t good enough. That’s frustrating to hear but it is reality. The students at these schools are exceptional. When I taught at Yale it blew my mind.

2 replies 10 reposts 125 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

Oh I wish I could say something

3 replies 0 reposts 60 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

One thing I really miss on social media is being able to scroll chronologically. I don’t care about 23 hours or 5 days ago.

8 replies 7 reposts 300 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

It one of those candidates can win. That’s reality. A bitter one. But sure go on living in fantasy land.

2 replies 0 reposts 2 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

I have said all along that I think Biden will win in November; I know he is the only choice to preserve this disgrace of a democracy. And still, this is terrible. It is shameful. That this is the best we have on both sides? The moderators refuse to moderate. It’s fucking ridiculous.

17 replies 75 reposts 602 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

Anyway, they better spin up Gavin Newsom or something.

8 replies 5 reposts 59 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

I do not understand how the Democrats let this happen. It’s fucking shameful. And the Republicans are even worse.

9 replies 20 reposts 241 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

Holy hell. Did Trump just say tell them Brandon?

5 replies 7 reposts 60 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

This debate is such a waste of time. If anything it just discourages people from Voting.

4 replies 12 reposts 154 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

Fortunately I live 5 minutes from LAX

0 replies 0 reposts 2 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

However many hours before you’re flight you head to JFK is how many hours it will take to fucking get there. An infernal situation.

4 replies 2 reposts 80 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

I hope Janet Jackson is having a wonderful day.

13 replies 82 reposts 719 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

The number of rules for visiting a Black salon these days is ridiculous. A literal page of guidelines.

2 replies 0 reposts 13 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

Just deleted 71 alarms on my phone.

18 replies 3 reposts 273 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

I'm still doing opinion pieces and the rest of my writing.

1 replies 0 reposts 4 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

Time flies when the world falls apart.

1 replies 1 reposts 34 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

After four years and 96 columns a new work friend is taking over. But first, I say goodbye, for now. t.co/UYdOPd3UNg

7 replies 4 reposts 121 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

Oh Benjamin! You've made my day. Thank you!

2 replies 0 reposts 18 likes

Roxane Gay's avatar Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social
[ View ]

I am so tired of people telling me I am intimidating. I am not. I have stuffed animals. I make up songs about my dog. I decorate cakes. I am super quiet. You just see a tall, large Black woman and get scared. Deal with that.

42 replies 106 reposts 1295 likes