Articles from the ‘Humor’ section

Days of the Month

Bored by only seven distinct days of the week, Mark Peters proposes 24 more days to fit in the month.

It’s Time to Retire the Technology Addiction Article

Thinking about writing a trend piece about how kids today are “too plugged in”? Charlie Nadler has some writing advice for you.

Advice from an Ulterior Motivational Speaker

According to Eli Terry, the key to succeeding at everything involves a lot of ham.

Alternative Valentine’s Day Cards

Running with the notion that “everyone deserves love,” Ben and Hallie Bateman have penned and illustrated Valentine’s Day cards for, well, everyone.

The Growing Creepiness of Pandora’s Music Recommendations

Jeremy Blachman notices his Pandora recommendations becoming increasingly sinister.

Jay McInerney Celebrates Chinese New Year and Reads Your Zodiac Sign

Jonathan San talks to Jay McInerney, who brings the bitter, depressed prose of his novels to horoscopes.

9 Lesser-Known College Myths, Debunked

Charlie Nadler knows all about college because he likely graduated from a probably accredited university maybe.

Conversations with Fruit

People take seasonal produce very seriously. Nick Martens decides to get his information straight from the source.

Words with Girlfriends

When it comes to Words with Friends, Kevin Nguyen is totally not a sore loser.

The Only Film Left Behind (Starring Kirk Cameron)

Jimmy Chen reports from the Rapture, where it appears that every movie ever made has disappeared, save one.

Ways the Environment Can Be More People Friendly

With all the attention the human race has paid to planet Earth recently, Rebecca Cardwell thinks, frankly, it’s time for the planet to return the favor.

Do I Have Mind Powers, or is There a Likelier Explanation?

Ralph Gamelli might have special powers, but then again, maybe he might not.