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WHAT UPPPP?! TGIF, y'all. For those of you who are unaware, that acronym stands for "Thank God it's Friday," a common sentence uttered by weary workers after a long week of toiling. Sadly, many of us, however, feel very little bliss when the freedom hits. We still have the drudgery of work hanging over our shoulders. The incessant emails from bosses asking stupid questions. The knowledge that none of this ever ends. While we don't feel good, at least we know deep inside that there are things we…

The world has no shortage of wizard-related media. People seem to be utterly fascinated with the magical world, and we've seen people become obsessed with the concept of wizards in everything from Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings , to intricate role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons. Growing up, wizards mostly seemed to be kind old men with long beards who wished to impart their vast knowledge of the magical (and regular) world. As I grew older and dove into books by the likes of…

Even the nicest people in the world have moments where they just can't stand something or someone. As someone who is only slightly nice, I am a person who has a host of pet peeves relating to human beings. I can't stand loud chewers. Sometimes I actually wear earplugs when my boyfriend's roommate is eating with us in the living room. Loud typers? They drive me up the wall with their weighted smashing in the office. People who do things like floss or clip their toenails in public are up there, t…

For the last month or so it's felt like everyone has been talking about FX's The Bear - and now those same people are rejoicing at news that it's been picked up for a second season. The single-camera dramedy seems to have won viewers over with its realistic portrayal of kitchen life, winning characters, and apparently the unanimous thirst for the show's star, Jeremy Allen White. As someone who spent quite a bit of time in restaurant kitchens, I can agree that the portrayal is on-point, save the…

Well hello again, nerds. Welcome back to another edition of Tolkien Tuesday - a chance for Memebase, Captains of the Internet to show our quality. Or,, honestly, lack thereof. We're serving up yet another collection of amusing Lord of the Rings memes and Tolkien-related stupidity. These nerdy memes are some of the most consistently funny tidbits on the internet, and because we're die-hard fans, we know they're also extremely fun to make. It's true: getting paid to look at and make memes is pret…

Ever get hangxiety? Well, let me tell you, it's not fun. As someone who already struggles with anxiety and depression, having a couple too many drinks can absolutely ruin the following day - maybe even the next two days. When anxiety strikes, it's hard to be your best self. You can become self-absorbed, going over all the worst case scenarios that life might throw your way. The thing is, when you obsess over hypothetical problems, it often becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Dreading that netwo…

Happy Friday, friends and enemies. If you have been feeling anything like I am, then life must be feeling a whole lot like groundhog day. As I've sworn off many of my vices since the pandemic's start, every day just seems…the same. Even our beloved Fridays. Welcoming chaos into my life, whether in the form of alcohol, drugs, or dating, seems to have had a purpose: staving off boredom. As I struggle with the sameness of existence, and another shitty day at my shitty job, I must take comfort in t…

Regret is a painful emotion. And as you get older, it always seems there's more to feel regretful about. There are loads of memes about being in the shower and thinking about the comebacks you could have used against that annoying coworker, or perhaps your mortal enemy. But that kind of regret is nothing. I, personally, have been having a hard time thinking about all the hours I've spent nursing drinks at the dive bars where my friends work. I'd offer to help them close in exchange for cheap dr…

Happy Tuesday, Lord of the Rings fans. How's everyone coping with the heat wave? I, personally, am struggling. And not just with the fact that climate change seems realer than ever. I'm struggling because New York City has been feeling way more like Mordor than some bustling city in the beautiful Northeast. While my office's air conditioning isn't too shabby, I've mainly been coping with the pain with the helpof distractions. And what better way to distract ourselves than with Lord of the Rings…

Ulterior motives aren't always bad. Sometimes they're pretty benevolent. Especially when we're talking about dating. While it may seem innocent (or even boring), texting something as simple as “Hey”

Star Wars fans have a lot to be thankful for these days. There's the new series The Book of Boba Fett, which we'd been looking forward to since the explosive finale of The Mandalorian's second season. It's already getting great reception from both critics and fans. Then there's the shows we're patiently waiting for, like A Droid Story, Ahsoka and Obi-Wan. Even if the world doesn't get fixed by 2023, we'll be set for at least some of our indoor television watching. While we count our blessings a…

They're trying.

If you've ever seen a gossip blog or perused Twitter, you're probably aware that people absolutely love an airport celebrity sighting. The paps (and regular ol' travelers) chomp at the bit to capture a famous person in sunglasses and sweats, just trying to get from A to B in relative peace. It's not every day, however, that we see a celebrity belting out a popular song at the gate with absolutely zero shame. But that's exactly what happened last week in the Omaha airport. The celeb in question?…

Plant people are a special breed. It's true that I admire their ability to nurture and care for a living thing that doesn't wail, meow, or bark when hungry. But I have a bit of resentment toward them, too. It often seems like their money-spending habits (when it comes to their hobby) aren't publicly chided enough. Why is it irresponsible for me to spend all my “extra” money on food and clothes, but honorable for them to spend that same dough every weekend at the plant store? I call foul. As muc…

For many people, cartoons have been an important part of life. I was absolutely forbidden from watching them on our crappy 80's television, but that didn't stop me from sneaking downstairs at five in the morning to watch Sailor Moon at a very, very low volume. Instead of watching that magical anime series, my parents graciously allowed us to watch a whole lot of very antiquated Disney VHS tapes. These old Disney cartoons (some of them featuring mainstays such as Donald Duck and Goofy) relied on…