The Rolling Death of Workplace Introductions: A Sociological Study in Social Survival
Workplace introductions are a bureaucratic ritual we all suffer through. From Goffman’s performance theory to Foucault’s power structures, this humorous sociological analysis explores why the dreaded “go around the table” exercise exists—and why we will never escape it.
The Life Cycle of a Carrier Bag (And What It Teaches Us About Life)
From proud shopping essential to forgotten cupboard dweller, the humble carrier bag’s journey mirrors our own. A humorous, philosophical look at its life cycle—and what we can learn from it.
The Great Executive Dysfunction Heist: Stealing Productivity from My Future Self
Executive dysfunction is the fine art of knowing exactly what you need to do, having every intention of doing it, and still not doing it. This deep dive explores why tasks don’t happen until the last possible second—and why Future...
Why Is the Printer Always the Most Useless Piece of Technology?
Printers: the most useless piece of technology ever invented. From connection failures to ink scams, why are they still this bad? A deep dive into the nightmare of modern printing.
How to Win an Argument with a Seagull
Seagulls don’t steal food—they claim it. A humorous tale of seaside survival, as one hapless human learns the hard way that arguing with a seagull is a battle you will never win.
I Would Do Anything for Love, But I Won’t Make Two Trips
Why do we stubbornly refuse to make two trips when carrying things? From bag distribution strategies to the high-risk, high-reward nature of the one-trip mentality, this humorous take explores the universal struggle of hauling everything in one go.