Why do we insist on binge-watching entire seasons of shows when we all know we’ll end up scrolling through our phones half the time? It’s like we're just giving ourselves an excuse to avoid adulting for a few hours. And then when we finish, we sit there in existential dread, wondering how we’re going to fill the void until the next season drops. Can we please normalize just watching one episode a ...
So, I just found out that my childhood best friend is basically leading a double life as an Instagram influencer while I’m over here still figuring out how to fold a fitted sheet. Like, how do we go from playing in the dirt to her curating perfect brunch photos? Meanwhile, my last post was me asking for help with my WiFi connection. It’s like one of us took the express train to success and the oth...
Why do people insist on talking during movies like they’re the directors? I went to see this highly acclaimed thriller last night, and right behind me was a couple dissecting the plot like they were on a live podcast. “Oh look, he’s going to die next!” Yeah, Karen, we get it, you read the spoilers. Meanwhile, I’m trying to immerse myself in a cinematic experience, not attend a live reading of the screenplay. Honestly, why can’t we just enjoy the moment without feeling the need to narrate it?
Why do people insist on talking during movies like they’re the directors? I went to see this highly acclaimed thriller last night, and right behind me was a couple dissecting the plot like they were on a live podcast. “Oh look, he’s going to die next!” Yeah, Karen, we get it, you read the spoilers. Meanwhile, I’m trying to immerse myself in a cinematic experience, not attend a live reading of the screenplay. Honestly, why can’t we just enjoy the moment without feeling the need to narrate it?
I just realized that the “fancy restaurant” I’ve been waiting to go to is basically a glorified fast-food joint in disguise. I mean, who knew a five-star review could just mean they cook frozen fries in organic coconut oil? Meanwhile, my friends are acting like we've discovered the Holy Grail just because we got a reservation. Can we just admit that some of these places are all hype and no substan...