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Better to Be Short and Good-Looking Than Tall and Ugly. Top Story - May 2025.
Last week, I wrote a poem for Ellie Hoov's Wonderland Challenge Day 4 : One of the creators, who was kind enough to read the poem and make a comment (Susan Fourtané), asked about the background of the poem. I explained it was originally a song I wrote years ago, but I would expand on it into a story. Here it is.
By Calvin London8 months ago in Humor
I Study Happiness for a Living: My 10 Best Parenting Lessons for Raising Happy, Successful Kids.
Backed by Science, Experience, and Real-Life Parenting Insights Introduction: At Home, Happiness Is the First Step As a researcher and student of happiness, I have spent years analyzing what truly makes people fulfilled, resilient, and successful in life. Throughout my academic journey, I've come to an undeniable conclusion: Happiness and success are skills, not accidents, and they are often cultivated early—within the family home.
By Krypton 8 months ago in Humor
When Does a Woman Cheat on a Man?
Understanding the Psychological, Emotional, Situational, Biological, and Social Triggers Behind Female Infidelity Introduction: The Complexity of Female Infidelity
By Krypton 8 months ago in Humor
When Does a Man Cheat on a Woman?
Understanding the Psychological, Emotional, Situational, Biological, and Social Triggers Behind Male Infidelity Introduction: The Complexity of Male Infidelity
By Krypton 8 months ago in Humor
The Editor
“What the fuck is this?” “Seriously. What. The. Actual. Fuck. Is. This?” “Comma splice there.” “That doesn’t even remotely resemble a proper sentence.”
By Matthew J. Fromm8 months ago in Humor
My boyfriend died today
My boyfriend died today. No flowers, no tears, no sad violin music. Just a peaceful death… in my head. He’s not in a grave. He’s on the blocked list — same thing, really.
By Nora Ariana8 months ago in Humor
The Chicken We Eat. Top Story - May 2025.
It’s Tuesday again, which is wild because it was just Tuesday the other day. Tuesdays entail eating dinner at an impossible speed so my husband and I can race both kids off to their overpriced dance classes where they learn a routine they then perform for one whole minute to an auditorium of hostages at the end-of-year dance show.
By Nora Ariana9 months ago in Humor
Mysterious case of the missing Vocal comments
”What comets, I ain’t seen no stinking comets!” “I said comments. My complaint is that the comments seem to disappear or not show up.”
By JBaz9 months ago in Humor
The Insanity of the English Language: Making Our Way Through A Maze Of Linguistic Twists & Turns
I am a writer. I can cajole and tantalize an idea into a climactic explosion, much as I would entice and seduce a lover. The romance I continue to have with my native language is deep and real, her whispers of sweet nothings seducing my fingertips as they dance over my keyboard.
By Vanessa Brown9 months ago in Humor
The Hand
Quick primer: what follows is a satirical look at what happens when one applies the writing methods male authors employ when writing terrible caricatures of women in their stories to a male character.
By Atomic Historian9 months ago in Humor
The ONLY Way To Succeed
There is ONLY One Way to Succeed. I'm going to go through Step-By-Step Today to Reveal Everything. If you Do This Incorrectly, You Will be Doomed to be a Failure.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)10 months ago in Humor
April Fools' Day: The History, Famous Hoaxes, and Modern-Day Impact
April 1st is a day unlike any other, filled with pranks, hoaxes, and laughter. Known as April Fools' Day, this annual tradition is celebrated across the globe, where individuals, media outlets, and even corporations engage in lighthearted deception. But where did this tradition originate? What are some of the most famous April Fools' pranks in history? And how has this day evolved in the digital age? Let's dive into the fascinating world of April Fools' Day.
By amgad10 months ago in Humor