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Humor inspired by literature, history, and other non-lucrative college courses

Too many ghosts spoil a sequel according to Louisa May Alcott’s publisher

Too many ghosts spoil a sequel according to Louisa May Alcott’s publisher

Humor from Jane Austen’s Wastebasket

Dec 3

You Only Read the (Heath) Cliff Notes, So You Don’t Know Me At All

You Only Read the (Heath) Cliff Notes, So You Don’t Know Me At All

Dec 2

My Boyfriend Doesn’t Like Christmas! Should We Breakup?

My Boyfriend Doesn’t Like Christmas! Should We Breakup?

Plus other holiday romance conundrums that only Auntie Mable can solve

Dec 1

Women’s Magazine Covers Throughout History

Women’s Magazine Covers Throughout History

No matter the era women have always had someone telling them how to be a better lady

Nov 30

Little Women Sequels That Never Saw the Light of Day

Little Women Sequels That Never Saw the Light of Day

Louisa May Alcott’s new book ideas don’t go over well with her publisher

Nov 29

If My Memory Foam Products Could Talk, What a Tale They Would Tell

If My Memory Foam Products Could Talk, What a Tale They Would Tell

Memory foam never forgets your stupid relationships

Christine Stevens

Nov 28

9 Pieces of Evidence that Prove Santa is a Cat

9 Pieces of Evidence that Prove Santa is a Cat

Reasons why Santa Clause is definitely Santa Claws

Nov 27

Being a life coach in a post-apocalyptic world is tough

Being a life coach in a post-apocalyptic world is tough

Humorous stories from Jane Austen’s Wasteabsket

Nov 26

10 Stupid Things I’m Thankful for This Thanksgiving

10 Stupid Things I’m Thankful for This Thanksgiving

Plus other stories celebrating the holiday to read while you’re hiding from the chaos

Nov 25

Effective Remedies For Timothee Chalamet Infestations

Effective Remedies For Timothee Chalamet Infestations

If you see one Timothee it means there’s 100 others you can’t see

Nov 24

Sh*t Airline Pilots Can’t Say

Sh*t Airline Pilots Can’t Say

Nov 23

Not Reaching Your Potential in This Post-Apocalypic World? I Can Help!

Not Reaching Your Potential in This Post-Apocalypic World? I Can Help!

I’m not going to let a little thing like the end of the world stop me from life coaching

Nov 22

I Hate Brunch but I Love These Badges I Can Win at Brunch

I Hate Brunch but I Love These Badges I Can Win at Brunch

Why Even go to an Overpriced Late Breakfast If You Aren’t Going to Win Anything?

Nov 20

When Jane Eyre needs a sponsor maybe we’ve taken ads too far

When Jane Eyre needs a sponsor maybe we’ve taken ads too far

Humor from Jane Austen’s Wastebasket

Nov 19

Help! My Boyfriend Only Loves the Colonial Era Version of Me

Help! My Boyfriend Only Loves the Colonial Era Version of Me

Am I too modern for my man?

Laura Berlinsky-Schine

Nov 18

No, I Don’t Believe One Can Have Too Many Decorative Pillows in Their Home

No, I Don’t Believe One Can Have Too Many Decorative Pillows in The...

Reasons why an abundance of pillows is actually a good thing

Nov 17

There are No Small Parts Just Terrible Jobs in Shakespeare’s Plays

There are No Small Parts Just Terrible Jobs in Shakespeare’s Plays

6 occupations you wouldn’t want in the bard’s world

Nov 16

A Very Honest Job Post from a Company Seeking the Perfect Candidate

A Very Honest Job Post from a Company Seeking the Perfect Candidate

If you’re energetic, experienced, and have so much debt that you’ll do anything to pay it off, then this is the job for you

Nov 15

This Copy of Jane Eyre is Brought to You by Indeed.Com

This Copy of Jane Eyre is Brought to You by Indeed.Com

If these classic novels had sponsors

Nov 13

Healthcare is no joke which is why I personally prefer this affordable plan

Healthcare is no joke which is why I personally prefer this afforda...

A roundup of humor from Jane Austen’s Wastebasket

Nov 12

Our New Affordable Healthcare Plan “Hope for the Best” is Perfect for You

Our New Affordable Healthcare Plan “Hope for the Best” is Perfect f...

Get the help you can afford not that you deserve

Nov 11

MasterClass Now Offers Courses Taught by Famous Dead Writers

MasterClass Now Offers Courses Taught by Famous Dead Writers

Authors of classic literature have secrets to teach you for a price

Nov 10

Urgently Seeking Housing for Me, My Wife, and My Mad Attic Wife

Urgently Seeking Housing for Me, My Wife, and My Mad Attic Wife

Classic characters from books apply for accommodation

Nov 9

It’s Me Sugar and I’m Quitting You, Carole

It’s Me Sugar and I’m Quitting You, Carole

I believe in everything in moderation including my indignant anger

Nov 8

The Brutal Truth About Making It as an Online Writer

The Brutal Truth About Making It as an Online Writer

Nov 8

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