A Supposedly True Thing Jonathan Franzen Said About David Foster Wallace

by Michelle Dean

Envy Is Actually Slightly Different From Jealousy

“The researchers were looking for quintessential envy, which is distinct from jealousy. Envy involves a longing for what you don’t have, while jealousy is provoked by losing something to someone else. If you crave a wife like Angelina Jolie…

Meek Mill Featuring Rick Ross And Yo Gotti, “Don’t Panic”

Occupy Boston: The Glory And Imperfection Of Democracy

by Tyler Wells Lynch

Now We’ll Never Know Who Anthraxed Us

Remember anthrax? Oh, you young people missed out on riveting times.

Hold Out, Short Guys, Your Younger Wives Will Show Up Eventually

“Women care about height and for many short men who are looking for a wife that means either settling for one who is less attractive or not finding one at all. There is a silver lining though: a short man who is able to…

Where Do You Stand In This Great Debate?

We need to talk about the most contentious issue facing our country today, a topic so…

Vitamins Are Bad For You

“This observational study is interesting, but it does not show supplement use causes women to die earlier.”
 — Dr…

It’s Time To Mine The Moon

Now I know some of you are not on board with my crusade against the moon. “I like the moon,” you say. “It’s…

Cliff Collapses

Even if you love nature, you have to admit that there’s something spectacular about watching 200,000 tons of rock collapse into the sea. It’s even better if you hate nature, because, you know what? Screw you, nature! You don’t like us and we don’t like you, and we’re locked in this battle to see who…

A Nation Changed: Our New Era After “The Avengers” Trailer

Daryl Hall Is 65