Sketches

Coke Fingernail
This story was originally published on Medium. ************** Michelle, Brandon, and Cliff are all having a hushed conversation. Denise enters the room and they quiet.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile12 months ago in Humor
The Complex Journey of Self-Worth, Exploitation, and Redemption
In today’s globalized and hyper-connected world, individual stories often reflect larger societal shifts. This article explores the journey of a young woman who was drawn into the adult entertainment industry, her struggles with self-esteem, and her perspective on the broader impact of pornography on society. Her narrative sheds light on the complex interplay between personal insecurities, societal expectations, and exploitative systems, offering insights into the challenges and consequences of living in an increasingly sexualized culture.
By Sajjad Rana Hussain12 months ago in Humor
Behemoth
Was it a coincidence that Behemoth felt an insuppressible urge to empty his stomach of his half-digested dinner right the very moment the fateful (or rather fatal) question was uttered? Daisy, a young woman of 30 or so, delivered her question, for some reason, very ingratiatingly. For one, it could be that she, surrounded by all these elderly gentlemen (not counting Behemoth himself, who was ancient as he used to enunciate with an air of self-importance bordering on narcissism), had a pressing concern that her life was passing by and she didn't want to stay a forever secretary loaded with a vast and vague list of responsibilities ranging from making coffee for these balding gentlemen to keeping their weekly meetings efficient enough for the clients not to choose Scumbag & Sons over their company by reviving the periodically fizzling out conversations at the round table with unimportant and sometimes honestly stupid remarks or questions. These men in front of her were the men of power, quite limited power, she knew that, but the staircase to success is made of steps, and she is well aware that one needs to climb them up one (maximum two) at a time. Daisy wanted a manager's chair. And then she wanted to become the company director eventually. She wanted a malleable and preferably also rich husband, a summerhouse at the seaside, and all imaginable life comforts because, well, she deserved all these. That's what the purring obsequiousness in her voice could mean. Or it could altogether be something completely else. Women are mysterious creatures.
By Andrei Z.12 months ago in Humor
The Shaving Saga: A Cut Above the Rest
James was the type of man who thrived on routine. His mornings were a well-oiled machine: wake up at 6 a.m., stretch, shower, and complete the ritual with a shave so precise it could rival the handiwork of a surgeon. For James, shaving wasn’t just grooming—it was a sacred act of discipline. But no matter how practiced he was, the occasional nick or razor bump seemed inevitable.
By mureed hussain12 months ago in Humor
Love or Love Bombing? How to Spot the Difference Before It Hits
Thus, I was right there, staying out of other people's affairs, looking at TikTok in my workout pants (clearly), when I ran over one more horrendously appealing 22-year-previous lifestyle mentor. In a voice so quiet that it could have been artificial intelligence produced, she talked about "affection besieging." I stopped mid-chomp of my basic reassurance chips, similar to, stand by a moment — what for the sake of generational injury is this?
By The Dreamer Faisal12 months ago in Humor
Smile like You Meme it! ⚡😎👍. Top Story - January 2025.
Hello again! 👋😁⚡ I'm __Lightning Bolt. If you don't know who I am by now, shame, shame! I'd put a curse on you but I'm a superhero, so I'm obligated not to be that petty. Seriously, though... do your homework.
By Lightning Bolt ⚡12 months ago in Humor
The Mona Lisa: Leonardo da Vinci’s 16-Year Journey
Among the masterpieces of art history, few works are as iconic—or as enigmatic—as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Her mysterious smile, the soft sfumato technique, and the countless layers of meaning have fascinated viewers for centuries. But behind the painting lies an extraordinary story of obsession, perfectionism, and an artist’s relentless pursuit of the sublime.
By Deji Akomolafe12 months ago in Humor
Meme-ing Christmas to All & To All A Fun Meme! 🎅🎄🎁. Top Story - December 2024.
⚡_______________ ⚡ Season Greetings! 👋😁⚡ Phone a friend! Tell your neighbors! Harass your in-laws! I'm __Lightning Bolt. ⚡ And boy, have I got a Christmas gift for you!
By Lightning Bolt ⚡about a year ago in Humor
The Journey to Self-Acceptance: How I Learned to Love Myself
For years, I struggled with self-doubt and insecurity, constantly comparing myself to others. I thought I wasn’t good enough, smart enough, or attractive enough. I spent so much time trying to meet external expectations and molding myself to fit in that I completely lost sight of who I truly was. But life has a way of teaching hard lessons, and it wasn’t until I reached a breaking point that I realized the most important relationship I would ever have was the one with myself. This is the story of how I began my journey toward self-acceptance and learned to love myself, flaws and all.
By Shalou♥️about a year ago in Humor
All Right, Mr. DeMille, I'm Ready for My Memes!
{{ DISCLAIMER: My name isn't DeMille, but I do feel the urge to direct. 🤷‍♂️ I'd make an excellent farcical dictator}}
By Lightning Bolt ⚡about a year ago in Humor
I Think, Therefore I Meme
Hey there! 👋😁⚡ This bunch of memes is another old collection. It was originally published way back when, before this place had a Humor Community. 👍 I have updated the lame jokes, however, so there is new jocularity here to enjoy.
By Lightning Bolt ⚡about a year ago in Humor
That which does not Kill Us makes Us Memer
Hello! ⚡🖐️😁⚡ It's me again, _Lightning Bolt⚡ with another edition of Meme-ing Madness! There are numerous episodes of this nonsense, including a couple that won Top Story awards!
By Lightning Bolt ⚡about a year ago in Humor