Direct arguments don’t directly influence people

30 Dec 2016

Accurate facts and good reasoning have never influenced anyone when it comes to anything. Direct arguments don't directly influence people. Sometimes they do, though. But most of the time, they…

College

29 Oct 2016

My father went to college in the 1960s. That was back when college degrees were valuable, and very few people had them. My father got his degree and went back…

The Movie Theater

21 Sep 2016

The other day, I was at a movie theater concession stand, and I saw a sign that said if you order a large popcorn and a large drink, they'll charge…

The News

12 Sep 2016

On some days, a lot of stuff happens. On some days, not that much stuff happens. Either way, when you turn on the 5 o'clock news, they give you 30…

Google

10 Sep 201621 Sep 2016

Yesterday, I wanted to Google "blueberry muffin." Now, as we all know, Google has low standards when it comes to spelling. You just put your fingers on the keyboard like…

Voting

9 Sep 2016

I really enjoy voting. Sort of. Not really. I mean, you go down there to vote for president, and then they give you three hundred extra things to vote on.…

Mr. T

20 Jul 2016

(Guest Post by Huckleberry J. Shawshank) Mr. T trains alone, and he wears 150 pounds of gold chains at all times, including during sex, except for when he's on top.…

Political Debates and Speedos

7 Jul 2016

(Guest Post by Suzanne Coughlin) If you want to make your way in the world, it's important to wear the right clothes. For instance, if you're a guy and you…

Election Day / The News

28 May 2016

(Guest Post by Larry Kennifer) On Election Day, I don't watch the news On that day, the news is just hours and hours of people saying absolutely nothing at all.…

Donut Holes

8 Apr 201615 Sep 2020

Donut holes. That's a product you can purchase. An entire donut hole industry sprung up, because people saw a hole in the middle of their donuts, and they were dissatisfied…