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Simon Doonan
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Writer, Freelance
New York
Beats
web design, social media trends, higher education, sustainability, internet freedom middle east, socioeconomics, california politics, religion and politics,Covers: investigative reporting globalization, southern california, breaking news, los angeles city and county government, southeast asia israeli politics, south asia, israeli palestinian conflict, education, south america los angeles county, crime, seo, environment, long-form features
Content
By Simon Doonan| Slate Verified Doonan Our softy culture says we should forgive even the most heinous crimes. Sometimes it’s healthier not to. Illustration by Alex Eben Meyer. Last week a man bumped into me on Fifth Avenue. “Out of the way, tutti-frutti!” he boomed, eliciting shocked glances from passersby. As I scanned for a cop, I thought, “What kind of crazy, Little Richard–inspired hate speech was that?” But the moment quickly passed. The quaintness of this old-school 1950s insult gradually sank in.
By Simon Doonan| Slate Verified What I learned about the icon by folding her capri pants. What made Marilyn Monroe such a fashion icon? Photograph by STR/AFP/Getty Images. In this season of holiday extravagance, it’s worth revisiting Simon Doonan’s take on Marilyn Monroe’s modest estate, which he helped Christie’s prepare for auction. The excerpt below, originally published in 2012, is from Simon Doonan’s Gay Men Don’t Get Fat.
By Simon Doonan| Slate Verified Doonan Our softy culture says we should forgive even the most heinous crimes. Sometimes it’s healthier not to. Illustration by Alex Eben Meyer. Last week a man bumped into me on Fifth Avenue. “Out of the way, tutti-frutti!” he boomed, eliciting shocked glances from passersby. As I scanned for a cop, I thought, “What kind of crazy, Little Richard–inspired hate speech was that?” But the moment quickly passed. The quaintness of this old-school 1950s insult gradually sank in.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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