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As the Parents in this TV Series, We Have No Idea Where Our Children Are
As the Parents in this TV Series, We Have No Idea Where Our Children Are
We haven’t seen them since last Tuesday
Kate Brennan
Aug 6
I’m the Manager of That Specialty Store and Even I Don’t Know How We’re Still in Business
I’m the Manager of That Specialty Store and Even I Don’t Know How W...
It’s one of life’s great mysteries
Stephanie D. Rondeau
Aug 5
Fair Lady, Not All Knights are Bad
Fair Lady, Not All Knights are Bad
I’m just trying to save you from that tower you got yourself imprisoned in, so please stop shouting at me
Kyrie Gray
Aug 2
New Business Opportunity on Earth: Open a Church Today and Earn Big Returns Immediately!
New Business Opportunity on Earth: Open a Church Today and Earn Big...
Come work for the big guy
Aaron Chown
Aug 1
Does “The Owl and the Pussycat” by Edward Lear Support Our Community’s Values?
Does “The Owl and the Pussycat” by Edward Lear Support Our Communit...
Excerpts from my formal complaint to the school librarian
Gail Gauthier
Jul 12
BetterHelp Ads If They Were Honest About How Crappy It Is To Be A BetterHelp Therapist
BetterHelp Ads If They Were Honest About How Crappy It Is To Be A B...
Get 10% off your first month with promo code: NO PAID BENEFITS
Elizabeth Simone
Jul 11
Realistic Responses to Breakup Songs
Realistic Responses to Breakup Songs
“That’s kind of why we broke up.”
Caroline Horwitz
Jul 10
Where to Eat Embarrassing Foods
Where to Eat Embarrassing Foods
There’s a fine line between sustenance and shame
Jocelyn Jane Cox
Jul 10
Thank You for Choosing Yrt, Our Conscious Nomad-Style Nail Clippers
Thank You for Choosing Yrt, Our Conscious Nomad-Style Nail Clippers
The story of our company and our desire to bring someone else’s culture to your bathroom
Andrew Biro
Jul 9
You Don’t Know Me, But I Know You Because of All Your Personal Data That’s Been Collected and Sold…
You Don’t Know Me, But I Know You Because of All Your Personal Data...
I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship
Aaron Chown
Jul 8
Things I Dream of Hearing After Starting Classes at a Fancy Pilates Studio
Things I Dream of Hearing After Starting Classes at a Fancy Pilates...
Your effort in this pilates class is commendable
Ruth Fish
Jul 5
I’m the Flosser That’s Always in the Parking Lot and I Don’t Know What You’re Doing Here, Either
I’m the Flosser That’s Always in the Parking Lot and I Don’t Know W...
I’ll have you know I lead a very active and fulfilling life
Caroline Horwitz
Jul 4
The Nine Circles of Parenting Hell
The Nine Circles of Parenting Hell
What did you do to deserve this? Oh, right, you had children.
Shannon Carpenter
Jul 3
This Millionaire Politician Urgently, Desperately Needs Your $20
This Millionaire Politician Urgently, Desperately Needs Your $20
Your generous donation will change the course of this campaign forever.
Ally Bush
Jul 2
All The Self-Destructive Awards You Dream Of Winning
All The Self-Destructive Awards You Dream Of Winning
Even though they don’t actually exist
Maria Garcia
Jul 1
Dear Tenant, Please Remove the Dragon From Your Apartment
Dear Tenant, Please Remove the Dragon From Your Apartment
Management is not amused
Sarah Lofgren
Jun 28
Messages From an Empty Nester Instacart Shopper
Messages From an Empty Nester Instacart Shopper
My name’s Andrea, and I’m so pleased to be your shopper today!
Stephanie Redmond
Jun 27
How the Invention of the Ice Cream Cone Definitely Happened
How the Invention of the Ice Cream Cone Definitely Happened
No, really. This makes sense.
Lily Hirsch
Jun 26
If Job Listings Were Brutally Honest
If Job Listings Were Brutally Honest
Do you know the super secret decoder words?
Stephanie D. Rondeau
Jun 25
Pesky Internal Dialogues That Come Up During Meditation
Pesky Internal Dialogues That Come Up During Meditation
Everyone has that little voice that doesn’t know when to be quiet
Maria Garcia
Jun 24
I, Your Pinking Shears, Have Been Chosen to Represent Your Neglected Sewing Kit
I, Your Pinking Shears, Have Been Chosen to Represent Your Neglecte...
It’s time to talk about our situationship
Christine Stevens
Jun 21
How to Irritate People While Searching for Your AirPods
How to Irritate People While Searching for Your AirPods
10 tried and true steps to make everyone despise you and your AirPods
Ruth Fish
Jun 20
Five Amazing Places You Must Visit After You Die
Five Amazing Places You Must Visit After You Die
It’s not too late for these fabulous post-bucket adventures
Andrew Biro
Jun 19
Help Us Find (But More Importantly, Do Not Approach) Our Missing Dog
Help Us Find (But More Importantly, Do Not Approach) Our Missing Dog
He will make you chase him to the ends of the earth before surrendering
Caroline Horwitz
Jun 18
Game Shows for Our Dystopian Future
Game Shows for Our Dystopian Future
Chemo Karaoke is going to be a hit
Kyrie Gray
Jun 17
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