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Heat Makes Everyone Weird. Top Story - August 2026.
“All this rock and concrete is making me eggboiled, HEEHEE!” She swept the sweat from her hairline with the back of her hand, then pressed a tissue against her scotch‑tired eyes. She could’ve used the tissue for both, but she didn’t care. Her features were magnificent, and her head was small.
By Caitlin Charlton3 months ago in Humor
A Brief Tour of Everyday Moments When Your Brain Abandons You in Public
Human beings have accomplished extraordinary things; we built skyscrapers, landed on the moon, split the atom, and created tiny computers capable of accessing nearly the entire accumulated knowledge of civilization from our pockets. Yet, a waiter can say, “Enjoy your meal,” and a fully functioning adult will confidently respond, “You too!” And just like that, 200,000 years of human evolution goes straight down the toilet.
By The Pompous Post3 months ago in Humor
Relief at Last. Honorable Mention in Too Hot for This Challenge. Top Story - August 2026.
I hate being in public. In public I have to be covered up. I sweat, and cuss, and flap away wasps. I see people walking about in shorts or sundresses and I curse them, too. How are they smiling ? Where are the sweat stains and glistening faces - don't they have glands ? By rights I should be surrounded by acres of sunburnt skin and a constant sussuration of disgruntled muttering. If there was any good in the world, it would provide a pleasant, cooling breeze.
By L.C. Schäfer3 months ago in Humor
I Was Defeated by a Hotel Door in Death Valley
This is a true story, and I would like to say I went to Death Valley for the silence, the geology, or some noble reason involving self-discovery. I would love to tell you I had reached a point in my life where I felt called to stand among spectacular rock formations and contemplate the meaning of existence. Unfortunately, the truth is considerably less impressive. I saw a photograph online of orange rock formations and thought, That looks like a place where good things happen to me. This is how many bad decisions begin: with a photograph and an unreasonable amount of confidence. I booked three days, packed a camera, hiking boots, and the sort of optimism you only have before a place has had the opportunity to introduce itself properly.
By Nolan Reed3 months ago in Humor
Out of the Fire, Into the Ice. Runner-Up in Too Hot for This Challenge.
Nathaniel reeled back as soon as the heat attacked him. He gritted his teeth not only in extreme discomfort, but also in great frustration. It would be one thing if he had been going outside, since it was supposed to get to 100 degrees Fahrenheit today. It was unfortunate, but the expectation helped Nathaniel deal with the dry, hot weather when he went out earlier for popsicles.
By Rebecca Patton3 months ago in Humor
