Bad Things Reframed As Good Things

“Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.” — John Adams

Christopher Shelley
Slackjaw
Published in
2 min readJun 22, 2022

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A defeat is just a victory for the other person.

An insult is just a compliment in reverse.

The loss of a job is the universe gifting you time to write the great American resumé.

A scheduling mix-up is the best way to meet someone who is also bad at scheduling.

A lie is just the truth luring you to a surprise party.

A menage-a-trois interrupted by a menage-a-quatre is a very nice Thursday afternoon.

A breakup is a way to give your partner room to explore life’s wonders without being tethered to a loser from Loserville.

A relapse is an opportunity to start all over again, again.

A paper cut is just a way to get someone whom you’re convinced is a vampire to suck your finger without getting all weird.

An arrest on a minor possessions charge is a way to meet law enforcement without going to a fundraiser.

A slap on the wrist is just a punch to the face that happens on your wrist.

A mystery illness is a new disease that wants to make you famous.

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Christopher Shelley
Slackjaw

Wedding Celebrant | Speaker | Emcee — Humor in Slackjaw, Little Old Lady Comedy, Points in Case. Weddings: www.IlluminatingCeremonies.com