Many people perceive roasting as an act of love. The premise here is that witty, playful teasing among close kin without malicious intent can build trust and signal acceptance. In the case of strangers online, slightly spicy banter can make for hilariously memorable exchanges. If you’re on the receiving end of epic burns, it can … Read more
Most of us get haircuts pretty regularly, but it’s always worth remembering that at the end of the day, you are putting your hair at risk. Some barbers are sloppy, having a bad day, or, even worse, they are feeling particularly creative and now your locks are at risk. So, at the very least, enjoy … Read more
Nobody would like to end up on the wrong side of the court hearing (or any side at all), because your life belongs solely to the decision of a judge and the work of your lawyer. But what if your lawyer is nothing like Saul Goodman and more like a babbling schoolgirl? Despite the seriousness, … Read more
It’s a common misconception that comedy has to be crude. If you’re not pushing the envelope, how will your audience know that you’re not afraid of taking risks? But there’s certainly a sweet spot in between sharing squeaky clean, family-friendly content and jokes that will definitely get you canceled. And one page that thrives in … Read more
As a person who has pretty high myopia, I’m used to my eyes playing tricks on me. What’s more concerning during hikes is when a person with 20/20 vision next to me points out a bird or some other critter blended in with nature that I didn’t initially see. That’s usually a recipe for a … Read more
Teachers don’t get enough credit for all the hard work they do. The long hours spent checking homework, tons of effort put into guiding and supporting their students, countless PTA meetings—it’s all pretty tough. But there are silver linings. Not only are you shaping future generations, but you also sometimes stumble into an impromptu standup … Read more
Poeple often say that friendship breakups hurt just as much as romantic ones, and sometimes even more. One day you’re swapping inside jokes and getting on weekly Skype calls despite distance, and the next, you’re left staring at your phone wondering how someone who once knew everything about you could suddenly disappear. This was tha … Read more
The life of an influencer is a great mystery to us mortals. When we see them online, it’s just their persona. After all, managing their social media profiles is their job, and who is truly themselves while they’re working? So, Reddit user superfuncity decided to find out what lies beneath the facade. Recently, they posted … Read more
Since childhood, I was often told that being a non-confrontational person and, if possible, avoiding causing problems for others, is an undoubted virtue. It was only as an adult, with my own life experience, that I began to realize how flawed this attitude truly is, harming me first and foremost. Because one way or another, … Read more
Before the school of hard knocks teaches us how to be truly mean, our insults are pure, chaotic poetry. It’s a world where the most devastating thing you can be is a “sentient raisin” or to “smell like a Tuesday.” The logic is flawless, even if it makes absolutely no sense. An online community asked … Read more