What If All Newspaper Headlines Had to Be Truthful?
A whimsical, satirical essay imagining a world where newspaper headlines had to be completely truthful, from underwhelming sports results to painfully accurate weather reports.
Category: Society
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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 Reluctant March into Middle Age
Getting older comes with unexpected challenges—mysteriously vanishing glasses, knees that click like haunted floorboards, and an unsettling enthusiasm for bin liners. A humorous look at the march into middle age.
Georg Simmel – The Patron Saint of Social Awkwardness
Why is small talk so painful? Why do we overshare with strangers but avoid deep conversations with friends? Georg Simmel, the patron saint of social awkwardness, explains it all. This humorous deep dive into his theories explores why modern life is a constant battle between connection and avoidance.
If Historical Figures Had LinkedIn Profiles
What if historical figures had LinkedIn profiles? From Julius Caesar to Napoleon, explore how famous leaders might have presented themselves in the ultimate networking arena.
Japan’s ‘Porn Disposal’ Boxes: A Quirky Relic of the Pre-Digital Age
Japan’s unusual shiroposuto porn disposal boxes are being phased out, marking the end of a bizarre yet practical public service. A relic of Japan’s love for old tech, now fading into history.
The Death of the Phone Call: Why Gen Z Can’t Hold a Phone Properly
Phone calls are dying, Gen Z refuses to hold a phone properly, and Zoom meetings are the new workplace torture. This humorous yet sociologically informed deep dive explores why phone calls are falling out of favour, why neurodivergent people dread them, and why texting is the future.
The Agonising Art of Forgetting Names: A Survival Guide
Struggling to remember names? You’re not alone. Dive into the hilarious agony of forgetting people’s names, the awkward social gymnastics required to cover it up, and expert-level survival strategies to avoid getting caught.