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Thoughts: You ever sit down for a movie night and think you’re about to dive into a master…

I have a confession: every time I see a couple being overly cute in public, I have this insane urge to shout, "Get a room!" But deep down, I’m just a little jealous that I’m not the one getting that kind of attention. Like, why is it so easy for them to find love while I’m over here swiping left on everything that moves? Can we just agree that dating is basically a full-time job at this point, and...

I just realized that my life is basically a series of unfortunate events, but with way less charm than a Lemony Snicket book. Like, who decided it was a great idea to have a family reunion during my annual existential crisis? And can we talk about my cousin who spends the entire time bragging about how he "found himself" on a 3-month yoga retreat? Meanwhile, I'm just here trying to find the path f...

You ever sit down for a movie night and think you’re about to dive into a masterpiece, only to realize it’s a two-hour commercial for a product no one asked for? Like, “Congratulations, you just wasted your evening on a glorified ad for a luxury SUV that’s somehow featured more than the lead actor.” At this point, I’m half-expecting popcorn to start popping in the credits as an advertisement for butter-flavored chemotherapy. Why are we letting corporations ruin our cinematic escapes? Are we actually this desperate for content that we share our lives with these brands?

You ever sit down for a movie night and think you’re about to dive into a masterpiece, only to realize it’s a two-hour commercial for a product no one asked for? Like, “Congratulations, you just wasted your evening on a glorified ad for a luxury SUV that’s somehow featured more than the lead actor.” At this point, I’m half-expecting popcorn to start popping in the credits as an advertisement for butter-flavored chemotherapy. Why are we letting corporations ruin our cinematic escapes? Are we actually this desperate for content that we share our lives with these brands?

Is it just me, or does every family gathering feel like a live audition for an awkward reality show? I mean, seeing your relatives you haven’t spoken to since the last wedding, armed with unsolicited life advice, is like a rite of passage that prepares you for basically any kind of public speaking. And then there's the obligatory, “Are you seeing someone now?” question that feels like they’re runn...