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I have been to mental institutions. Not every crazy is the same.
In September of 2016 I tried to kill myself while completely loaded on a bunch of Ambien (historically my drug of choice).
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Europe Is Poor: South America Edition
French Guiana vs Guyana.
Sep 2
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July 2025
The Most Uncool Thing You Can Do Is Have A Meltdown Over A Commercial For Jeans
Can people just act normal for one second?
Jul 29
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Stop saying “I appreciate you." Just say "thanks," like a normal person.
This is a very long advice column!
Jul 14
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The new Superman film is pro-immigrant, but it definitely isn't woke.
Sorry, culture warriors.
Jul 12
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It's Funny To Read The Travel Tips Foreigners Give Each Other About Visiting The US
Happy July 4th :)
Jul 4
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Happy July 4th! Europe Sucks.
America is number 1.
Jul 4
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June 2025
If Zohran Mamdani Fails, AOC Could Pay the Price
The newly minted progressive star is likely to become New York’s next mayor. But if his policies flop, the blowback won’t stop with him—it could hit…
Jun 26
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May 2025
The "TV Event Of The Decade" Did Not Cost A Lot Of Money To make
...making viewers think his HBO show was expensive
May 29
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American Life Is Wonderful. People Just Spend Too Much Time Online.
Today’s spiritual crisis isn’t about society failing to give us meaning. It’s about asking it to do what it never could.
May 18
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There is no "real" you. There is only you, for better or worse.
One of my favorite poets is Robert Lowell, and one of my favorite Robert Lowell lines isn’t from one of his poems at all.
May 11
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Happy Mother's Day To All Moms But Especially My Mom
Most moms, at least. I'm not wishing the mom in "Million Dollar Baby" a happy Mother's Day. She wasn't a nice mom.
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