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Questions From “Were You Listening?” A Game Show Designed Specifically For My Dad
Questions From “Were You Listening?” A Game Show Designed Specifically For My Dad
HOST: “Here at ‘Were you Listening,’ our motto for dads is…” AUDIENCE: “The bar is low!”
Emily Menez
Jun 14
Dad’s Honest Reviews Of Past Father’s Day Gifts
Dad’s Honest Reviews Of Past Father’s Day Gifts
“I don’t need a gift! Just save your money.”
Patrick Coyne
Jun 14
Panicked Excuses For When You’re Asked To Join A Local Community WhatsApp Group
Panicked Excuses For When You’re Asked To Join A Local Community WhatsApp Group
Protect your peace from requests, complaints, and unsolicited gifs.
Stephanie Redmond
Jun 13
The Text I Never Sent To The Handsy French Guy
The Text I Never Sent To The Handsy French Guy
Hot tip: A woman flinching at your touch is not a green light
Kelly Shanley
Jun 12
Your Dying Small Town Could Qualify For “Fading Americana” Status
Your Dying Small Town Could Qualify For “Fading Americana” Status
Do you belong to one of the many hardworking communities across the nation that has been slowly decimated by the gradual decline of…
Joe Viner
Jun 12
Far More Realistic High School Superlatives
Far More Realistic High School Superlatives
‘Most Likely To’ awards that actually make much more sense…
Valmic Mukund
Jun 11
You Don’t Need To Worry About The 2024 Presidential Election Because Red One Hits Theaters Ten Days…
You Don’t Need To Worry About The 2024 Presidential Election Because Red One Hits Theaters Ten Days…
A vote for Red One is a vote for cinematic fun.
Adam Dietz
Jun 10
More Heehee's and Hoohoo's
If You Feed The Birds, You Feed The Rats
If You Feed The Birds, You Feed The Rats
An urban food web
T. Kent Jones
Jun 10
You’ve Been Selected For A Poll About What Americans Think!
You’ve Been Selected For A Poll About What Americans Think!
You’ve never heard of the campus protestors? No problem. Next one. What is your view of Hamas?
Alex Baia
Jun 9
Quiz: Guess The 80’s Movie Based On The Disastrous Role-Playing Scenario It Inspired
Quiz: Guess The 80’s Movie Based On The Disastrous Role-Playing Sce...
I was only trying to spice things up…
Caroline Horwitz
Jun 8
My Life As The Leading Lady In A 2004 RomCom
My Life As The Leading Lady In A 2004 RomCom
I couldn’t help but wonder: can brunettes find love?
Kara Panzer
Jun 7
Why I’m Quitting My Job To Be A Stay-At-Home Mom
Why I’m Quitting My Job To Be A Stay-At-Home Mom
Since you asked.
Ruth Fish
Jun 6
Can’t Afford Ozempic For Weight Loss? Try Panic Attacks.
Can’t Afford Ozempic For Weight Loss? Try Panic Attacks.
Being in a sustained state of alarm may not make you very fun at parties but boy you’ll look swell.
Melanie LaForce
Jun 5
Personality Test To Determine If You’re Too Emotionally Fragile To Take Personality Tests
Personality Test To Determine If You’re Too Emotionally Fragile To ...
In college, I was scouted to be a professional mourner.
Emily Menez
Jun 4
The Definitive Guide To Talking About Your Dog
The Definitive Guide To Talking About Your Dog
Can I talk about my dog on opening night of the local production of Cats? No! This would be in extremely poor taste.
Adam Dietz
Jun 3
I Don’t Need Talent, I Network
I Don’t Need Talent, I Network
Sure, I’m a people person. I like people who can do things for me.
Adam Dietz
Jun 1
At Tonight’s Performance Of Antigone, The Role Of The Chorus Will Be Played By A Swarm Of Cicadas
At Tonight’s Performance Of Antigone, The Role Of The Chorus Will B...
The Company is delighted to introduce this up-and-coming group of performers.
Alice M. Phillips
May 31
Jesus, Leave The Wheel And Take The Aux Cord
Jesus, Leave The Wheel And Take The Aux Cord
We both know that making me the in-car DJ is just a friendship test.
Rebecca Silver
May 30
How To Be Your Partner’s Hot Teacher
How To Be Your Partner’s Hot Teacher
It helps to not wear pants.
Kelly Shanley
May 29
I’m The Wedding Guest Who Keeps Clinking Their Glass For The Newlyweds To Kiss
I’m The Wedding Guest Who Keeps Clinking Their Glass For The Newlyw...
Awkward public displays of affection is my love language.
Megan Sarnacki
May 29
Jack Handey, Humor Writer And Comedy Legend
Jack Handey, Humor Writer And Comedy Legend
Timeless tips for how humor writers can sharpen their craft, from the legend himself.
Alex Baia
May 28
Resident Submissions From The Toledo Zoo Anonymous Complaint Box
Resident Submissions From The Toledo Zoo Anonymous Complaint Box
Polar Bear Den — I appreciated the opportunity to leave the North Pole, but I don’t think Toledo is the place for me.
Jordan De Padova & Dan Gutenberg
May 28
How I Face A Migraine
How I Face A Migraine
From Joan Crawford’s “My Way of Life.”
Laton Carter
May 27
Super Specific And Special Instructions With My Food Delivery Order
Super Specific And Special Instructions With My Food Delivery Order
Please hurry in a specific way, I’m hungry.
Mayur Chauhan
May 26
A Day In The Life Of Someone With Bangs
A Day In The Life Of Someone With Bangs
I may look mysterious, but, truthfully, I’m miserable.
Hannah Wilkinson
May 25
In The Metaverse, We’re Building A Better Fake World
In The Metaverse, We’re Building A Better Fake World
Welcome to the future!
Angus Duffin
May 23
Thanks For Contacting Jersey PILFs, Your Source For Sexy Plumbers
Thanks For Contacting Jersey PILFs, Your Source For Sexy Plumbers
At Jersey PILFs we give customers what they really want: a show.
Tobi Pledger
May 22
Eight Totally Reasonable Tips to Crush the Coding Interview
Eight Totally Reasonable Tips to Crush the Coding Interview
You’re gonna do great!
Ryan David
May 21
The Death Of My iPhone And Coping With Loss
The Death Of My iPhone And Coping With Loss
All phones die but this one may have truly lived.
Derek Bremer
May 20
My Bachelorette Party Will Be Different Because I Plan To Cheat On My Fiancé
My Bachelorette Party Will Be Different Because I Plan To Cheat On ...
Check the Google Doc for more details chica!
Erin A Ross
May 19
Secrets To Winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Music Contest
Secrets To Winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Music Contest
Your band’s big break is here,
Kelly Unger
May 18
Re: Your Divisive Question On Nextdoor About Animal-Themed Greeting Cards
Re: Your Divisive Question On Nextdoor About Animal-Themed Greeting...
Top comments from your neighbors.
Laura Berlinsky-Schine
May 17
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