Jokes
An Apology to All Reading This
The Prompt Write a humorous piece in the form of an apology that gradually reveals a situation the speaker is responsible for, growing more complicated as it goes. Apologies tend to simplify. They smooth things over, reduce what happened to something manageable.
By Denise E Lindquist6 months ago in Humor
From Hot Yoga to Hot Bingo: A Field Guide to Accidentally Getting Old
Greetings, youthful spirits trapped in increasingly squeaky bodies! At some point in life, without any fanfare, warning signs, or commemorative plaque, we all make the quiet, shuffling transition from āfun and fearlessā to āfun and mildly concerned about lower-back support.ā
By The Pompous Post6 months ago in Humor
Worldās First AI Therapy Robot Quits After 15 Minutes of Listening to Humans
Breaking Tech News: In a move hailed as āthe future of mental healthā by tech bros in hoodies, Silicon Valley proudly unveiled SerenityBot-9000, the worldās first AI therapy robot.
By The Pompous Post6 months ago in Humor
Miami Beach and the Great Fabric Shortage: A Thong Gone Too Far?
FABRIC SCARCITY IN THE SUNSHINE STATE In a world where jeans once reigned supreme and ācoverageā meant something, the state of Florida is having a thread famine. Places like Miami Beach decided to flip the script and the waistband. Somewhere between Key West boat ramps and the wild vortex known as Haulover Inlet, humanity is collectively experiencing āinattentional blindnessā to fabric.
By The Pompous Post6 months ago in Humor
DATING APPS ā THE USED CAR LOT OF LOVE (NOW WITH MORE MILEAGE AND LESS HOPE)
WELCOME TO THE DIGITAL AUTO MALL OF DESPAIR Welcome to modern romance, where love is no longer found in smoky bars or awkward setups from your aunt. Itās parked on a virtual lot next to a thousand other vehicles, all shouting: āLow mileage! Great paint job! Serious inquiries only!ā
By The Pompous Post6 months ago in Humor
The Housing Market is on Fire... Literally. Rent Comes with Free Marshmallows Now.
Welcome, You Brave Homeless Souls Congratulations, reader. If youāre viewing this newsletter, it means you can still afford Wi-Fi⦠Cherish that⦠Because according to Zillow, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is now an arm and a leg, one functioning kidney, a vial of dragonās blood, and three Funko Pops from 2018.
By The Pompous Post6 months ago in Humor
Duct Tape, Bubble Gum, and Baling Wire: The Poor Manās Welding Torch
They say necessity is the mother of invention. But out here in the real world, itās more like duct tape, bubble gum, and baling wire are the unholy trinity of emergency repair⦠and she is one tough mama.
By The Pompous Post6 months ago in Humor










