The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a Bonafede cultural juggernaut at this point. Pre-pandemic, it seemed like Marvel could do no wrong, and the brand's influence knew no bounds. After a couple of “flops” by Marvels standard coming out in 2021, it's hard to know what the future of the brand looks like. Will they ever be able to top Endgame ? Is that what they should be attempting? Will Disney+ be the death of the MCU? Is this

Roll for memes

We are living in the golden age of comedy murder mysteries with an ensemble cast . Particularly the Knives Out cinematic universe and the HBO series, The White Lotus . It seems like everyone wants these movies and shows (respectively) to go on forever with an ever-rotating cast of characters, keeping Daniel Craig and Jennifer Coolidge employed forever. I definitely have some opinions about who I'd like to stay at a White Lotus location next. My list includes, but is not limited to, Patti Harris…

Just a coffee please

Gimme more

Maybe my landlord with accept Kohl's cash this month?

Most of the joy of owning or residing in your own place is that, while you're in that space, the rest of the world can be damned and leave you the hell alone. This is a privilege that is a huge motivator for a lot of folks who seek to enter themselves into immeasurable debt just to have a place that they can call their own. A place away from all the travelers, Karens, and other nuisances that are the entitled people of the world. Imagine this user's shock and horror when he was confronted by a…

They're guessing

One of the worst customer interactions I've ever had was when I worked at a Chinese food place. A guy placing his order told me that his pregnant wife was allergic to sesame, and if she had any of it, she'd break out in hives. He also mentioned that this was her favorite restaurant. I noted the allergy on his order, but he kept calling the store, reminding us that there was to be no sesame in the meals. I reassured him that I had told the kitchen there was a sesame allergy for this order, and t…

Wakey wakey

Don't bother to look at Spotify, you played yourself the most this year.

What are they like?

They're understandable

I have plans with my couch, a loaf of garlic bread, and Wednesday Addams on Netflix

When I was a kid I was obsessed with peanut butter. I'd go to my friends' houses and eat it straight out of the jar when I thought they weren't looking. I shoplifted Reese's cups and dreamed about Butterfingers. It wasn't because I had an actual addition - it was just because my sister was (and maybe still is?) deathly allergic to peanuts. It was a pretty early discovery for my household, but not early enough for me to forget the sumptuous joy of bread slathered in rich and creamy peanut butter…

Not all memes are for everybody. They're much like stinky french cheese at a viciously overpriced grocery store. You might smell one and initially think, “Wow, this smells like battery acid. What an unpleasant thing to put in my mouth or near my brain.” However