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Jell-O Shots Didn't Help. Winner in Too Hot for This Challenge.
I peeled off my clothes one inch at a time, the sweat plastered on me making it difficult. Once my pants and undies were off, I snapped the blinds shut, then flung my bra and T-shirt across the room. Lifting my breasts, I swiped a palm beneath and felt the sweat, shaking it from my hand, watching it spiral outward.
By Andrea Corwin about a month ago in Humor
Where Art My Reads
Vocal, my love, what the hell is going on? The new editor is fab, but this update is a bit of a mess. Where are the reads? I don't doubt it is just a few teething issues, and you are doing your best to work through it. I can only imagine the amount of coffee and energy drinks you guys are consuming.
By Rosie J. Sargent2 months ago in Humor
Peacock Apology Escalation
I am sorry about the peacock. That seems the most respectful place to begin, although I appreciate that even writing the word peacock in this context may feel inflammatory, given that until Tuesday morning you were under the perfectly reasonable impression that your wellness retreat, The Quiet Reset, did not involve any ornamental birds at all.
By Teena Quinn 5 months ago in Humor
Survival of the Wittiest: Was Human Language Driven by Humour?
According to a daring new study that was published in PNAS Nexus, human language evolution was motivated by wit rather than just the necessity to survive. Ljiljana Progovac, a linguist at Wayne State University, suggests that sexual selection actively favoured quick-wittedness, or the capacity to connect words in smart, humorous ways. It's possible that our predecessors joked their way into sophisticated language.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Humor
The Lighthouse Ending Explained
The Lighthouse is one of those rare horror movies that stays in your head long after the credits roll. It is disturbing, mysterious, and completely open to interpretation. The film follows two lighthouse keepers trapped on a remote island, cut off from the rest of the world. As the days drag on and the weather becomes worse, the isolation slowly destroys both men mentally. The younger man, Howard, becomes increasingly obsessed with the lighthouse itself, especially the glowing light at the top that Wake refuses to let him near. Wake, the older keeper, treats the light almost like it is sacred. He protects it, hides it, and acts as if Howard has no right to even look at it. As time passes, the two men begin drinking heavily, arguing constantly, and losing touch with reality. They start seeing things that may not even exist. Howard sees a mermaid on the shore. He has strange visions involving Wake, tentacles, and the man he once let die before arriving on the island. Wake himself seems less and less human as the story continues, almost transforming into some kind of sea creature or mythological monster. Things finally explode when the men realize that nobody is coming to take them home. Their time on the island has stretched far beyond what it should have been, and they are completely broken by the experience. Howard eventually snaps. He attacks Wake, kills him, and drags his body outside. Then comes the moment he has wanted the entire movie. Howard climbs the stairs to the top of the lighthouse and finally reaches the light. He opens it, touches it, and immediately begins screaming in pain. Moments later, he falls down the staircase. The final image shows Howard lying broken on the rocks while seagulls tear into his body. It is a shocking ending, but there are two major ways to interpret it. The first theory is that the movie is secretly inspired by the Greek myth of Prometheus. In that story, Prometheus steals fire from the gods and gives it to mankind. As punishment, Zeus has an eagle eat his organs every day for eternity.
By JAMES NECK 6 months ago in Humor
Why the Rich Never Tell White Lies After Labor Day
Every year, as the last rosé is chilled, the final seaplane taxis off to Aspen, and Labor Day folds its socially acceptable linen napkin, an ancient tradition quietly stirs among the elite: They stop telling white lies. Why you ask?
By The Pompous Post6 months ago in Humor
