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The Closest Exit May Be Behind You. Runner-Up in Absurdist Awakening Challenge.
My ponytail whipped behind me as I sprinted to Terminal C. There was no way I could miss my connecting flight. Dodging screaming children and reckless travelers, I stumbled to gate C24. The jetway was empty.
By Alyssa Musso11 months ago in Humor
Digesting Words
Heavy rain continues to pour, creating red puddles of goo. I don’t have another name for it. It has the consistency of blood, but I’m unwilling to investigate.
By JBaz11 months ago in Humor
Aisles of Absurdity
In the sleepy town of Quirkville, where even the lampposts hummed forgotten jazz tunes, a perfectly ordinary Tuesday morning was about to be transformed into a spectacle of absurdity. Harold, an unassuming accountant with a penchant for mismatched socks, set out for his weekly grocery run, unaware that destiny had conspired to rewire the fabric of his mundane existence.
By Cai Fox11 months ago in Humor
Johnny McGory. Top Story - March 2025.
Shall I tell you a story about Johnny McGory? Shall I begin it? That’s all that’s in it. Oh, don’t go pulling such a face on me. That one always made you laugh when you were a kid, and I don’t mean to imply that you’re a goat now. Ahh, there’s a smile.
By Alexander McEvoy11 months ago in Humor
The Dad Joke Showdown
It was a quiet Friday evening at Charlie’s apartment. The kind of night where the air outside was crisp, and inside, the only thing louder than the hum of the refrigerator was the laughter of friends gathering for what could only be described as “The Ultimate Dad Joke Showdown.”
By Chxse11 months ago in Humor
The Unlucky Lucky Guy
Ryan Phillips had never been an average guy. In fact, he wasn’t even close. Most people got their fair share of good days and bad days. Ryan, however, had an unusual problem. He was ridiculously, unfairly lucky. And it was ruining his life.
By Chxse11 months ago in Humor
Excuse You!
I rushed through the closing doors of the grocery store, grabbing a basket without stopping. The season finale of Single’s Island was going to be on in forty minutes, and I needed to grab my snacks quickly before I missed a chance to watch it live. If I missed even just a few minutes of it, I wouldn’t be able to live tweet about it, and I would come across spoilers before I had a chance to stream it.
By Lisa Lupo11 months ago in Humor
A Funny Thing Happened to Me After Work the Other Day
I’m about to dust off a real old vaudevillian chestnut. A funny thing happened to me after work the other day… You always hear that line or some variation of it on TV or in movies whenever they bring out a hacky comedian—“A funny thing happened to me on the way over here…”, “A funny thing happened to me the other day…”—and it’s always followed by some really corny old joke that’s been done to death like, “A funny thing happened to me on my way here to tonight: a guy comes up to me and he says, ‘I haven’t had a bite in days!’ So I bit him!” or “A funny thing happened to me on the way here: a guy walks up to me and he says he hasn’t tasted food in over a month, so I says to him, ‘Don’t worry; it still tastes the same.’”
By Frank Macaluso11 months ago in Humor
Beneath the willow . Content Warning.
**Title: Beneath the Willow** The small town of Willowbrook was known for its charm—quaint little shops, winding cobblestone streets, and a massive ancient willow tree that stood guard by the riverbank. It was here, beneath the drooping branches of the willow, that two lovers found their refuge from the world.
By Testimony Anuoluwa11 months ago in Humor
I Beg Your Pardon?
After the music concert at church, Joachim, in whose car we had come, says his neighbor has offered him a ride home. “So you guys can use my car to drive yourselves home.”
By Wanjiru Ciira11 months ago in Humor
On a Peculiar Morning
Ever since I can remember I have had this crush on mountains. Perhaps because when I was still in the womb my parents would go hiking; perhaps because as a kid I could always relate to Heidi, living surrounded by buildings rather than beautiful peaks. I always felt this Heimweh that did not last long: as soon as I could, I went as far as my legs would let me: to the Pyrenees, to the Rockies, to the Alps.
By Laura Rodben11 months ago in Humor
The Spring Day
The brisk air filled my lungs when I opened the door to check the weather, a sharp contrast from the warmth of my home. The early morning and its bitter glory, a spring symphony of chill and an awakening to another day. I had to zipper my jacket around just to leave, to fight against the biting cold. My cushioned water bottle and lunch were tucked under my arm, their weight a reminder of the drive and the day ahead. As I went to set the alarm, the metallic click echoed in the stillness. I quickly looked to ensure everything was ready as I left my wallet in my room without the familiar bulge of reassurance. I was so sure that I left my room with everything I needed to go to work. My rapid move upstairs just to get to my wallet, then back down to finally leave, I went for my keys. They were also not in my pocket either, so I placed everything back down to recover them. Finally, I had everything I needed to leave and set the alarm. It announces in the most annoying voice, but at least it protects the house when I am gone.
By Sarah Danaher11 months ago in Humor