Humans are interesting creatures. We like to categorize things. And, we like to relate to things in terms that make sense to us, even if those terms… Read more “Going Viral: Mainstream Anthropomorphism”
Tag: humor
Dystopia Memes
The concept of the Dystopian world is, as everything, subject to interpretation. From Lois Lowrey to Ernest Cline, it is clear we have a wide-ranging interpretation of… Read more “Dystopia Memes”
English Majors: How Do They Love Thee?
Are you dating a person who majored in English and are not a member of the literary elite yourself? Kudos to you if you are. You’re in… Read more “English Majors: How Do They Love Thee?”
Finding Freud in My Typos
As an editor, I run into a variety of common errors when I take my trusty blue pen to the work of others. People frequently misspell words… Read more “Finding Freud in My Typos”
I <3 Fake Corporate Twitter Accounts
I really like the trend of fake corporate social media accounts. Corporate America takes itself way too seriously and the fake accounts are a great opportunity to… Read more “I ❤ Fake Corporate Twitter Accounts”
Another Round of Awesome Commercials
It’s time for another round of awesome commercials. This time, I’m focusing on commercials that are using a character to sell the product. What makes a commercial… Read more “Another Round of Awesome Commercials”
In the Event of the Apocalypse…
With all the post-apocalyptic movies, books and television shows out there right now, have you ever thought about where you would be if there ever actually was… Read more “In the Event of the Apocalypse…”
An Everyday Guide to Successfully Managing Your Pet’s Housing Interview
I am in the process of perusing the Internet for a new place to live. My lease is up this fall and I want to take the… Read more “An Everyday Guide to Successfully Managing Your Pet’s Housing Interview”
Nothing says Christmas like…a flock of birds?
What do you think of when someone mentions Christmas? Presents, Snow, Mistletoe? Something else? Christmas, like every other holiday, is rife with iconic imagery and colors. Some… Read more “Nothing says Christmas like…a flock of birds?”
Dear Hollywood: It’s Time to End the Bad Movie Title Trend
In between the childhood stages of wanting to be a marine biologist and a writer, I dreamed of having the job of naming movies—because, let’s face it,… Read more “Dear Hollywood: It’s Time to End the Bad Movie Title Trend”
Writer vs the World 