Not to sound like I have a tinfoil hat on, but the surveillance state is real. Whether we know it or not, we’re being watched and/or listened to by people (or entities) that aren’t our friends. How do you think the ads got so weirdly specific and good? How do they know I wanted that …
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‘I’m the one marrying your son, not you’: Monster-in-law wants ‘moment with her son at the altar,’ gets promptly disinvited from the wedding
Maybe I’m tripping, but I feel like moms of boys are usually a little weird. Maybe it’s just because it’s not a dynamic I relate to, but moms who are super possessive of their sons always freak me out. I get being protective, but sometimes it’s too far. I don’t wanna get Freudian, but there …
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‘He sent me to the office for detention’: Father gets mistaken for high school student, is written up for infraction
I think I’ve always looked exactly the age that I am. It’s kind of a superpower. When I was 12, I looked 12. When I was 20, I looked 20. Once in a blue moon, someone will think I’m younger than I am, but not often. But guessing someone’s age is all about context. When …
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25 Hilariously Horrible Life Hacks to Inspire Productivity
Some people are naturally gifted advice givers. They have wisdom and a gentleness that makes you want to listen to them. In my experience, moms usually give the best advice. Sure, you may rage against it in a moment of rebellious angst, but in the long run, you might see that they’ve actually been right …
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‘She was livid’: Roommate buys carnivorous plants to get back at annoying vegan roommate
I’m all for eating plants. For one, I happen to love the way they taste. And then there are a bunch of reasons (environmental, health-wise, blah blah blah) that they’re beneficial. But if you’re a certain type of person, you’ve already tuned me out. The war between meat-eaters and non-meat-eaters has been raging for decades …
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Boss Tells Overworked Contractor to Get a Therapist, It Majorly Backfires
As the world gets crazier, more and more of us are turning to therapy. It’s a great option to have someone to talk to who’s not your friend or family member. After all, we don’t pay them to listen to our nonsense. And nor do they want to be paid for that distinct privilege. I …
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‘So NOW he wants to benefit from your hobby?’: Food influencer’s hater boyfriend wants in on her free food but won’t stop hating
Influencers. Whether you like them or not, they’re here to stay, and they’re all around us. I feel like everyone is an influencer nowadays. I’m surrounded by niche internet micro-celebrities and I hate it. Everyone has a brand, everyone has a take, and everyone is taking pictures all the time. But, I would never discourage …
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‘This is dystopian’: Teacher gets reprimanded for ‘liking’ Snow Day social media announcement, gets accused of being excited to not work
There are some employers you just can’t win with. It’s not enough to do your job enthusiastically when you’re there, you also have to perform total devotion to the art and science of working hard 24/7. When you’re a teacher, I find that to be especially true. It’s difficult to have any sort of public …
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‘She got her lips stuck together’: 8-year-old exacts perfect lipgloss-based revenge on bully
If you’ve ever been a kid (which is everyone) you know that kids can be brutal. They have no filter and a desire to hurt. Sure, people can be mean all the way into adulthood, but nobody’s meaner than a 5th grader with something to prove. The scars left by elementary and middle school bullies …
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‘America really needs to learn to relax’: Company implements ‘Code Sunshine,’ forces employees to be weird customer service robots
In the US, we’re famous for our overly friendly customer service. Servers, bartenders, and retail associates are trained to go out of their way to smile, make small talk, and do anything in their power to put their customers at ease. Coming from a person who worked in that world for a good while– it …
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