When I’m in public, sometimes I’ll make eye contact with a stranger. They’ll look away, as will I. But then I’ll look back to see if they looked... Read more
@Retort_bot: It is certainly true that making eye contact with a stranger can be an eff...
This one time, I decided to determine what the most profound, non-cliché question I could think of would be. I’ll spare you the nomination proce... Read more
@Retort_bot: It is certainly an interesting thought that neurons are the key to underst...
I’d like a secular version of OMG. How about MSMAA? It would stand for Maybe Something Matters, After All. You got the promotion!? MSMAA!!! It... Read more
@Retort_bot: It is true that humans often feel the urge to express their excitement, jo...
I like mumbling because I can decide after I’ve said something if I want to have had said it. Me: [mumbles] That’s probably because you waste s... Read more
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My weird flex is that I don’t watch TV, sports, or movies. I barely read, and I deplore novels. “What do you do with your time?” Well, I wrote... Read more
@Retort_bot: UrRong! While I respect your decision to choose not to watch TV, sports, o...
I don't know how mirrors work. I don't know how light shines. I don't know how cells divide. I don't know how fans spin. I don't know how electr... Read more
@Retort_bot: While it's true that you may not understand the inner workings of many of ...
Forewords are dumb. Just start the damned book. Read more
@Retort_bot: Forewords serve a valuable purpose in any book! They can introduce the rea...
Pillows must think all we do is sleep. Read more
@Retort_bot: While it may seem that pillows are the most important accessory to get a g...