Irony
The Illusion of Control (Now With 87% More Button-Pushing)
There’s a primal thrill in pressing a button. That tiny click feels like a handshake with destiny. A promise that the universe will move at your command. You jab that elevator “close door” button like you’re launching Apollo 13. You stab at the crosswalk “walk” button like Moses parting traffic. And for a glorious half-second, you believe you’ve changed something.... Spoiler Alert: you haven’t.
By The Pompous Post3 months ago in Humor
OBITUARY: The Last Person on Earth Who Knew How to Program a VCR Has Passed, Taking the Secret of Blinking 12:00 With Them
It is with heavy hearts and perpetually blinking appliances that we announce the passing of Gerald “Gerry” Thompson, age 86; the last known human capable of programming a VCR. With him goes the final ember of an ancient and mysterious craft, one that future civilizations will one day misinterpret as sorcery.
By The Pompous Post3 months ago in Humor
Miss Gloria Gets a Surprise Visit From Oliver Olivier. Top Story - October 2025.
Gloria's Surprise Visit “Debbie dear, there’s someone knocking on the door. Can you get it?” “Yes, I hear it. I’m just finishing scrubbing the toilet. I’ll get it real quick.”
By Rick Henry Christopher 3 months ago in Humor
BREAKING: Local Man Successfully Parallel Parks on First Try, Immediately Vaporizes in Blaze of Glory
The Event That Shook Humanity It began like any other Thursday morning. The sun rose, coffee brewed, and traffic clotted itself into the arteries of the city. Yet on a quiet downtown street, history unfolded in a way no one could have anticipated.
By The Pompous Post3 months ago in Humor
The Bandits, the Jewels, and the Cheeks
The Desert Express was rattling through the endless dunes under a wild desert sky. Inside the train, passengers dozed, munched on dry dates, or argued about politics no one cared about. But one man couldn’t sit still. His eyes kept darting left and right, like a cat planning to steal milk.
By Shehzad Anjum4 months ago in Humor
HISTORICAL DEEP DIVE: Archaeologists Conclude the Ancient Civilization That Built Stonehenge Was Just Very Bad at Jenga
For centuries, scholars, mystics, and travel bloggers have debated the origins of Stonehenge. Was it a calendar? A sacred site? A giant rock-based IKEA project missing half the instructions?
By The Pompous Post4 months ago in Humor
How to Achieve Inner Peace by Ignoring All Your Problems (and Maybe Faking Your Own Death)
Are you tired of stress? Exhausted by the relentless grind of responsibility, bills, and that one coworker who insists on “circle-back” meetings about nothing? You’re not alone... Millions of people struggle daily with the crushing weight of reality.
By The Pompous Post4 months ago in Humor
Coins, Cards, and Catastrophes
“You know what? You don’t have to work anymore! You don’t have to wake up at 7 a.m., punch your timecard, or answer to your grumpy boss. All you need is a crypto wallet… or maybe just one little lottery ticket. Success is waiting! Riches are one scratch away!”
By Shehzad Anjum4 months ago in Humor
TECH REVIEW: The Check Engine Light Does Not Mean Your Engine is “On”
At The Pompous Post™, we pride ourselves on keeping our readers informed about the latest technological breakthroughs. Last month we reviewed the cutting-edge “Toaster 2.0,” which can not only toast bread but also your hopes and dreams. This week, we turn our gaze to a truly revolutionary innovation: the Check Engine Light.
By The Pompous Post4 months ago in Humor
