Internet funnyperson Choire "Awl" Sicha (previously) has a new gig: New York Times advice columnist; Sicha is not fucking around either: "The only circumstance in which you can ask this woman out is if she sends you a literal ink-on-paper invitation to do so, like, in calligraphy and maybe with a seal stamped in wax, which would be awesome. (Also might mean she's a vampire?) But, sure, you can totally ask her out if you don't care about (1) her security about working with men in any capacity forever or (2) your career! Then have a blast, cannonball as many lives as possible on your way down the trash chute." (via Kottke)
Choire Sicha, New York Times advice columnist
Sardaukar rave and Dune poster
Of the many attempts to do this joke, this one by Bup is the "best". (There are as of yet no good "Karen uses The Voice to ask to speak to the manager" jokes, but they're out there) On this discordant, pounding note, here's my contribution to the world of post-Villeneuve Dune memes: READ THE REST
"All's well that ends" and other anti-proverbs
An anti-proverb [wikipedia] is the transformation of a standard proverb for humorous effect. Here are a few to get you started: The early worm gets picked first. All's well that ends It take a viking to raze a village Everything has an end, but a sausage has two An onion a day keeps everybody away … READ THE REST
This "kid who said he could skate" sketch is hilarious because we've all been there
Here's a scene straight out of my middle school days. Comedy Central comedian Gus Johnson, known for his humorous average dude sketches, nails the over-boasting "tough" kid trying to impress the cool guys in this humorous YouTube episode. READ THE REST
33 Black Friday deals that fit perfectly in your budget
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This Black Friday, gift yourself a new skill with Doorbuster deals on e-learning courses
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Every year on Black Friday, we see incredible deals in every industry. TVs, appliances, toys, even vehicles. This roundup concerns a different Doorbuster story: skills. Each of the 20 items on… READ THE REST
Take advantage of huge Black Friday discounts on these apps and software deals
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