Monthly Archives: December 2011

#80 Practicing your signature over and over when no one’s looking

Fast as possible, clear as possible, classy as possible. AWESOME! Photo from: here

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#81 Being the oldest grade in school

Bow down, dirty rascals. When you’re king of castle the entire school kneels before you: 1. Romeo has left the building. Those annoying older kids who got all the lead roles in school plays and starter spots on sports teams … Continue reading

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#82 Picking the right thing to unplug out of a power bar full of wires

AWESOME! Illustration from: Monsieur Cabinet

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#83 Flushing a toilet with blue water in it

We used to pee in ponds. Believe it — back before the third millennium BC there was no such thing as toilets. It was sometime around then we all agreed that pooping in the corner was to be frowned upon … Continue reading

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#84 Ripping your present open like a wild animal

First, some apologies. We’re sorry, Endurance Wrapper. You spent thirty minutes getting the present just right with your scissor-frilled ribbons, crisply folded corners, and those adorable little bows. You put time in and we didn’t respect that with your raccoon-with-rabies … Continue reading

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#85 Driving around town to see all the Christmas lights

Every city has a street. It’s the quiet cul-de-sac where all the neighbors play it big for Christmas and decorate their homes with the great light show the world has ever seen. Word gets out through the local paper or … Continue reading

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#86 Flipping channels and stumbling on that one Christmas special you loved as a kid

It’s a wonderful life. When you’re bunkering in the basement to get away from the holiday madness upstairs, it’s always nice when the channel flipping pops you onto your favorite old flashback. Which classic gem burrows into your heart? • … Continue reading

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#87 Weird food combinations that only you love

AWESOME! Illustration from: Monsieur Cabinet

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#88 Stovetop hypnosis

Be one with the stir fry. Last night I worked late in cubicle jungle and drove down dark highways to arrive at my cold and lonely apartment after 8pm. After flicking on a couple lamps, turning on the stereo, and … Continue reading

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#89 Rogue children

You’re out for dinner. You’re having a chat in your booth when a rogue child suddenly appears at your table. Everybody stops to look at the Junior Runaway, living the romantic nomadic life between sticky tables and wobbly chairs at … Continue reading

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