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Soap, Shampoo, and Unconditional Love (Or The Devastating Lack Thereof)
Soap, Shampoo, and Unconditional Love (Or The Devastating Lack Thereof)

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He's so wet, so weak, so powerless--he's a bachelor in distress.

And if his damsel won't save him, he'll just die in this shower, I guess...

This Lab Rat’s About To Bring One Big Cheese Reckoning
This Lab Ratโ€™s About To Bring One Big Cheese Reckoning

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'Tis a tragedy! 'Tis a mystery! My cheese has gone missing in the middle of the night!

Show yourself, fiend--dare you step into the light...

Even Jesus Couldn’t Get Famous Speaking Out Thine Magic Amos
Even Jesus Couldnโ€™t Get Famous Speaking Out Thine Magic Amos

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Six years and 340 posts in, and still no book deals-ies?

Sweet White Jesus, this is getting old pretty quick for reals-ies...

Hath We Forgotten What Was So Great About Rolla’s Amazing Race Of 1988?
Hath We Forgotten What Was So Great About Rollaโ€™s Amazing Race Of 1988?

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This is the story of two brothers, one a hero, one forgotten to time.

A tale telling that it really matters how you get to that finish line...

Ah, Gee, Free Coffee? Made Extra Special Just For Me?
Ah, Gee, Free Coffee? Made Extra Special Just For Me?

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Ya know how they say 'the squeaky wheel gets the grease'?

Um, let's just say ya funk with Dunkin, won't be no drinking yo' coffee in peace...

Judging By The Shameless Stares, Man, You Must Be Unbelievably Attractive Down There
Judging By The Shameless Stares, Man, You Must Be Unbelievably Attractive Down There

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Excuse me, ma'am--EXCUSE ME--Yoo-hoo! My eyes are up here.

Say, it's not polite to let yo' gaze linger so long anywhere near, uh, um, er...

How To Talk To Your Boy Or Girl About Scary Noises Out In The World
How To Talk To Your Boy Or Girl About Scary Noises Out In The World

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I swear, you can't leave your kid home alone for 20 minutes before things go to sh*t. So tell me, Pro Parent, how you plan to deal with it...

Surprise And Toodily-Doo! Pale Privilege Is For Poor People Too!
Surprise And Toodily-Doo! Pale Privilege Is For Poor People Too!

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I ain't green like Kermit, and I ain't orange like Ernie nor yellow like his rubber ducky.

Why, ain't no reason why I'm so darn lucky...

Psst! Yo, Over Here, Bro! She Gonna Love Tickets To The Most Colorful Show
Psst! Yo, Over Here, Bro! She Gonna Love Tickets To The Most Colorful Show

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You can't always trust yo' multi-cultural money-making schemes to go as planned.

Fear not tho! Your wife's street cred can lend you a hand...

How To Be A Man With The Wittiest White Van In All The Land
How To Be A Man With The Wittiest White Van In All The Land

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So you think you've gotten away with pulling off the ultimate dad joke?

But it turns out that is too soon that you have spoke...

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When Your Love Of The Sauce Takes You Sideways
When Your Love Of The Sauce Takes You Sideways

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It all started just like any other regrettable college moment:

"Chug! Chug! Chug..."

Woke Whack-A-Mole
Woke Whack-A-Mole

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"...what does one do when the Confederate-flag-on-a-hockey-stick games begin?"

A Very Merry Bar Shitzvah
A Very Merry Bar Shitzvah

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In some cultures, a boyโ€™s twelfth birthday is a very important rite of passage in his life. In Judaism this is marked with a Bar Mitzvah, in which, in the eyes of his society, he has officially become a man. Although I wasnโ€™t brought up in the Hebrew tradition, I was still pretty excited for [โ€ฆ]

Mother’s Complete Guide How To Nail Writing One Unforgettable Email
Motherโ€™s Complete Guide How To Nail Writing One Unforgettable Email

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Once, twice--even thrice--mom's message has been read.

You rub your eyes, scratch your head--you can't believe what she actually just said...

Zoinks, Kids! Look Out For Strange Scooby-Dudes A-Meddling With You
Zoinks, Kids! Look Out For Strange Scooby-Dudes A-Meddling With You

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This is a warning to any kiddie-stalkers that look oddly like my friend, my dude:

You keep following those girls, and I swear I'll end you...

The Best Free Advice For Giving A Better Wedding Toast
The Best Free Advice For Giving A Better Wedding Toast

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"I can't believe you're asking me to be your Best Man!

I promise you wont' regret it..."

No-Shit Sherlock’s Mystery Of The Disappearing Fingers, Act 1
No-Shit Sherlockโ€™s Mystery Of The Disappearing Fingers, Act 1

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"Nebraska...I'm pretty sure you didn't plan on biking to Nebraska when you woke up this morning."

All Is Fair In Love And War And Scientific Research
All Is Fair In Love And War And Scientific Research

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Face it: your science project sucked, but it can't be that bad, right?

On the bright side, at least that nightmare is finally over...

All I Want For Festivus Is My Rightful Tech Fortune
All I Want For Festivus Is My Rightful Tech Fortune

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In the timeless words of Frank Costanza, "I've got a lot of problems with you people, and you're going to hear all about it!"

So, Harvey, if you're listening, this grievance is for you...

My Time To Go
My Time To Go

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This is Part 2 of my Pee-No-Evil adventure. It will probably make much more sense to first read Part 1, Touched By An Angel, if you havenโ€™t already. Thatโ€™s okay. Iโ€™ll just wait hereโ€ฆ When I last left you, I had just experienced for the very first time not only an ultrasound, but also the [โ€ฆ]

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Hindsight Is 2020: Taking The Plunge Into The New Abnormal
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You better sit up, brace yourself, and pour yourself a tall glass of the strongest clear alcohol you can find...

The Olde Timey Wheelchair
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The following is a lightly modified excerpt from an email with a close acquaintance. In full disclosure, it was written with the possibility in mind that it would eventually be shared here. In other words, I was workshopping it. The context: my friend had some personal writing that he asked me to review, and I [โ€ฆ]

Two Lukes
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Honestly, It’s Unholy: The Prom Theme Delivered From Upon High
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Are you sick and tired of prom themes that over-promise and under-deliver?

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Boy Ainโ€™t Gonna Lie: He Chasing That Rare Sugar High

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Long story short, when Mom asked I said "screw it" and told her the truth.

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The Best Free Advice For Giving A Better Wedding Toast
The Best Free Advice For Giving A Better Wedding Toast

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You Better Think Twice Before You Play Nice With Uncle Sam
You Better Think Twice Before You Play Nice With Uncle Sam

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You know what they say: "The early bird gets the worm!"

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All I Want For Festivus Is My Rightful Tech Fortune
All I Want For Festivus Is My Rightful Tech Fortune

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In the timeless words of Frank Costanza, "I've got a lot of problems with you people, and you're going to hear all about it!"

So, Harvey, if you're listening, this grievance is for you...

The Curious Case Of The Katie Crouch Conspiracy
The Curious Case Of The Katie Crouch Conspiracy

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Fame and fortune isn't always fun and games.

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Soap, Shampoo, and Unconditional Love (Or The Devastating Lack Thereof)
Soap, Shampoo, and Unconditional Love (Or The Devastating Lack Thereof)

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He's so wet, so weak, so powerless--he's a bachelor in distress.

And if his damsel won't save him, he'll just die in this shower, I guess...

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