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10 Hypocritical Lies Society Tells You (But Never Follows Itself)
Ever notice how society loves to spew advice it never really follows? Though we are advised all the time to "be patient," "forgive and forget," or "just be yourself," the instant we do, we get punished. The truth is, life doesn't operate on feel-good clichés; it runs on hypocrisy. So, let's dissect these 10 common contradictions that people love to shove down our throats while doing the exact opposite.
By R.T. Garner10 months ago in Humor
Tweethearts
A small flock of starlings had gathered on the hydro lines around a lamp post. It was a pleasant evening in early spring and most of them were preoccupied with romance. Benny, the biggest and oldest of the bunch had been regaling them with an in depth recounting of his love life. Among those listening were partners Frank and Ella, the two who had just flown in from parts south; and Harry and Denise who had been living in the general neighborhood for two years. They liked it there and had decided to put down stakes and call it a life.
By Marie McGrath10 months ago in Humor
Just Killing Time. Honorable Mention in Absurdist Awakening Challenge.
Bertie slid his wristwatch off and set it on the dinner table. It had stopped working again. He’d already replaced the battery and it had resumed its faithful ticking for a week. But now it had gone silent once more.
By D.K. Shepard10 months ago in Humor
Death by Laundry
Once upon a time, in a land far far away (yet close enough that most mother's can relate), there was a young mother who had been sick for an entire week. During this week, she hadn't done any laundry - despite it being an item on her daily to do list.
By The Schizophrenic Mom10 months ago in Humor
🌀 The Day Gravity Took a Vacation. AI-Generated.
📌 When the World Turned Upside Down Most days, gravity is something we take for granted. It holds us down, keeps our coffee in our mugs, and ensures that we don’t drift into the stratosphere while tying our shoelaces. But what if, for just one day, gravity decided it had had enough? What if, without warning, it simply… quit?
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran10 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 Danaher10 months ago in Humor
