Now the trend has spread internationally via TikTok, with some videos from U.S. users getting millions of views…
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Underrated writer Louis Cannon grew up in the vast American West, although his ex-wife, given the slightest opportunity, will deny that he ever grew up at all. You can read more stories on his Substack account.
READY, FIRE, AIM: When to Stop Mowing Your Lawn? The Experts Weigh In
There’s some disagreement among the experts, apparently, as to the best height to keep your grass for the healthiest lawn…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How to Best Enjoy the Government Shutdown
Whenever Darlene and I went on vacation, back when we were still married, she enjoyed the exotic shopping opportunities and ordering strange dishes in unfamiliar restaurants…
READY, FIRE, AIM: They Are Totally Not Listening to Your Phone Conversations
“Myth busting: I swear, we do not listen to your microphone…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Few Words About French Philosophers
Recently, Jonny Thomson addressed a simple question: “Would you rather be an absurdist or an existentialist?”…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Whole New World
When Aladdin and Jasmine took their flying carpet ride in the Disney movie Aladdin, it caused them to burst spontaneously into song…
READY, FIRE, AIM: A Billion Dollar Butt-Lift
“That would be the only money that I would think that maybe they’ll spend, but I don’t even think they’ll spend that, because it’s only a billion dollars…”
READY, FIRE, AIM: Life Lessons I Learned from My Cat
As far as I can tell — which admittedly is not very far — happiness is not about getting what you want…
READY, FIRE, AIM: When the Good Guys Wore White Hats
Often, the good guys had white horses as well. You almost never saw a good guy riding a black horse…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Finding Out What’s Going On
YouTube influencer Sabine Hossenfelder isn’t talking about American politics when she talks about people finding out what’s going on…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Enraptured, Again
Presidente da República, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, durante reunião no Palácio do Planalto. Brasília…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Our New Teddy Bear Economy
It turns out that the media is not a necessary part of the economy. Nor is the government, really…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Welcome Back, Jimmy Kimmel
So, like, tonight? Already, Jimmy is back?
READY, FIRE, AIM: Move Over, McDonald’s… Here’s Comes Mixue
In June 1997, Zhang Hongchao was studying economics at Henan University, when he opened a shaved‑ice stall in Zhengzhou…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The People We Can’t Talk About
Please note, I am not mentioning the host’s name, or the name of the broadcast company, or the name of the government official…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Don’t Try This at Home
I’ve often heard performers and entertainers issue a warning to their audiences…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Vaccines, Making Us Crazy
My Presidents — first, Donald Trump and then, Joe Biden — both told me to get the COVID vaccine, but can you believe anything those guys say?…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The American Drama We Love
Apparently, however, Mr. Shurtleff was not a big fan of bliss. His recommendation to aspiring actors was to embrace conflict and competition…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Coca-Cola, Uber Alles
Can junk food actually have a nationality? Absolutely. Just like cigarettes can…