Month: November 2019

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15 Tweets That Should Please All the English Majors out There

These posts sure are lit.

English lit, that is!

Those English majors sure are a punny bunch, aren’t they? If you one of these folks or maybe you just merely identify with them, you will enjoy these tweets.

You may proceed!

1. That’s very true.

2. Time to unpack.

3. Maybe they had a few too many?

4. Oh, here we go…

5. Not gonna make it.

6. That’s much better.

7. Don’t ask me.

8. A lot to read…

9. He is pretty good, I must say…

10. Might want to wait on that a little while…

11. Is that really E.E. Cummings?

12. Funny how that works.

13. No symbolism here, unfortunately.

14. That’s high praise.

15. Oh, it’s lit alright.

Okay, I’m gonna say it…NERD ALERT.

But don’t take it as an insult! I’m one of you!

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15 Funny Tweets About My Chemical Romance Reuniting

We all know that you love My Chemical Romance. It’s okay, you’re not alone, friend. This is a safe space for MCR fans.

And now that they’re reuniting, you can shout out from the rooftops about how excited you are to see them back together again!

You never left your emo phase behind AND YOU KNOW IT…

1. Kids today…are scary!

2. Here, here!

3. Take it easy…

4. Parents won’t be pleased.

5. SOLD OUT.

6. The holy trinity.

7. Hahahahaha. All fired up.

8. Not telling the truth…

9. Immediate eye shadow.

10. OH MY GOD.

11. I’m baaaaaaack.

12. Here we go again.

13. A lot of tears.

14. A direct correlation.

15. Welp, maybe not done yet…

Two things:

  1. What other bands do you want to see play some reunion shows?
  2. If you have some old photos of you decked out in emo clothing and makeup, PLEASE SHARE THEM IN THE COMMENTS!

I’m so exciteeeedddd.

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A Bride Wants a ‘Deeply Meaningful’ 5:30 AM Wedding and Wants to Know If Guests Are Allowed to Be Mad

Weddings used to be deeply personal events before they became industrialized soirees that cost literally tens of thousands of dollars and also became some kind of competition to see who can use the most Pinterest pins.

All that aside, when you invite guests to an event, it is generally accepted that one should take societal norms into consideration. Norms like sleeping.

You can see the dilemma for this bride-to-be, who says that watching the sun rise is a tradition for her and her fiancee. Frankly, that’s cute!

But a 5:30 A.M. wedding? Less cute.

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She wants to spend their wedding celebration with her friends and family and her special daybreak tradition…but some of her guests are less than enthused at being asked to be up and wedding-ready before daybreak.

So, the bride took to Reddit’s Am I The A**hole subreddit to find out whether she was being unreasonable, or whether her guests were just jerks looking to ruin the romance.

Most people weren’t really ready to call her TA (The A**hole), though they did have some suggestions for tweaking her plans just a bit to make everyone a bit happier.

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Others thought ESH (Everyone Sucks Here), her for asking and them for refusing her request.

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And still others were ready to defend the Your Wedding, Your Rules philosophy to the death.

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What do you think? I kind of agree that maybe a private sunrise ceremony could be the best option, or maybe just invite people but make it clear you won’t be mad if they choose not to show up so early.

Tell us what you think in the comments!

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10 Strange Things the Government Actually Has the Power to Do

There are tons of conspiracy theories out there, but if you’re someone who rolls your eyes at them, well, you might be surprised that there is something to the idea that the government has unlimited powers.

Okay, fine, not unlimited, but I bet you didn’t know they had the ability to do these 10 strange things, no questions asked.

10. Read your emails.

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Under the rationale of obtaining information about potential threats, U.S. Intelligence agencies are allowed to collect your email communications if you’re a foreigner living in the States. The law can, however, extend to all Americans (in theory).

9. Force you to sell your home.

If the government deems the sale of your property necessary, they can claim “eminent domain” and force you to sell. The Fifth Amendment gives them the right, if you’re curious.

8. Hide the truth.

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Any citizen can request access to federal agency records through the Freedom of Information Act…unless those records are protected. Protected records include some law enforcement files, foreign policy details, information regarding bank supervision, trade secrets, and a lot more.

Basically, it’s why we (the people) still don’t know for sure who killed JFK.

7. Seize your assets (without forking over compensation).

Civil asset forfeiture laws let the police take your stuff and keep it indefinitely – all they have to do is say they believe it was involved in a crime. It’s actually a pretty serious problem.

6. Jail you if your kid misses school.

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The state of Maryland has a law on the books called the Truancy Law of Maryland, and it lets police toss you in jail if your under-16 cuts class on the regular.

5. Go through your trash.

Attorney Randolph Rice says that this 1988 Supreme Court case proves that your trash – even before its collected – isn’t protected by the Fourth Amendment…so watch what you throw away.

4. Pressure your state to conform.

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Sure, states have rights, but the feds can enact a federal law that trumps your state’s decision, and then punish your state for being out of compliance. For example, when the federal drinking age was set to 21, they threatened states with the loss of federal highway funding if they didn’t follow suit and change their laws at the state level as well.

3. Stop you from driving.

If you’ve got a DUI on your record, the authorities could force you to install a device in your car that detects your blood-alcohol level. If you don’t blow in it, or you fail, your car won’t start.

2. Shut down the country.

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If Congress and the President can’t agree on a budget the government shuts down, which means national parks, monuments, and museums are (supposed to be) closed. This could affect you even more directly if you’re waiting on something like a passport or a tax return.

1. Remove your right to vote.

In most states, convicted felons aren’t allowed to vote while incarcerated, and a few states carry the law through your time spent on parole or probation, too. If you’re convicted of a federal crime, you could lose the right permanently.

I mean, I’m not off to buy a tinfoil hat (yet), but consider me at least a little bit shook.

Were you aware of these? Are there more? Let us know what you think in the comments!

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According to Scientists, Here Are 5 Benefits of Sarcasm

A lot of people out there consider themselves fluent in sarcasm – and if you can find a friend who speaks your language, they’re sure to be one for life. And while some people don’t appreciate the method of communication (losers), people who enjoy it – or depend on it to prevent them from committing murder – now have scientific reasons to continue.

5 reasons, in fact.

5. Sarcasm could make you appear more confident at work.

 

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A 2016 paper claimed that coworkers with good zingers in response to workplace chatter were perceived as having more competence and confidence than their simply jovial peers.

“The successful use of humor – telling jokes that are funny and appropriate – can raise your status because it makes you appear more confident and more competent,” they wrote in their publication. “Confidence and competence are two of the key traits that determine whether we give someone status. The reason for this is because we want the individuals who have influence in a group to be those who are capable of leading it.”

And humor reinforces those traits.

“Before we tell a joke, especially to people we do not know well, it’s difficult to know with certainty if our audience will find it funny and appropriate. If they find it unfunny and inappropriate, they will think that we lack competence and we will lose status. Given that humor is risky, telling a joke signals confidence.”

4. Sarcasm can make for strong social bonding.

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Sharing a joke strengthens our bonds with other people.

“Sarcasm improves social bonding between the speaker and the addressee. Sarcasm can also be used to convey humor and jocularity, which can improve mood both in the speaker and addressee,” explains associate professor Melanie Glenwright.

3. Sarcasm can improve creativity.

A 2015 paper made the case that sarcasm can facilitate creative thinking. According to lead author Li Huang,

“This is because both sarcasm construction and sarcasm interpretation are conducive to abstract thinking, a key cognitive precursor to creative thinking. In this way, to construct or interpret sarcasm is to traverse the psychological distance between the stated and the intended meaning through abstract thinking.”

2. Sarcasm can make you appear more intelligent.

Sarcasm and humor both require creative thinking that’s rapidly deployed to analyze a situation, and a clever retort could increase people’s opinions of your intellect.

“Saying something that is funny and appropriate is difficult. It requires being able to recognize an opportunity for humor – ‘did someone just say something I know a funny response for’ – [and] being able to quickly generate or recall a funny response and being able to predict how the audience is going to respond. On top of those things, delivery and timing also matter….We tend to view people who manage to successfully pull off all of these things as being more intelligent, and we see that reflected in the way we refer to them.”

1. Sarcasm can make criticisms go down a bit easier.

A 2016 paper co-authored by Melanie Glenwright looked at how children and adults interpreted sarcastic commentary and found that even criticism can be softened by a well-timed amusing remark.

“The use of indirect language allows the speaker to criticize the addressee indirectly which is perceived as more polite than a direct, literal insult. Speakers may use sarcasm to deliver insults in professional or social settings here they were to criticize another person in a less-harsh manner.”

I don’t know about you, but I’m going to take this advice to heart. For science.

Are you a fan of sarcasm, too? Keep it up, I say!

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5 Interesting Facts About Web Development

Websites are an essential marketing tool for businesses to connect with their clients and new visitors. A web presence enables a business to extend its reach further and connect with potential customers. If you a business that’s new to hosting your own website, or you’re in the middle of a web makeover, it will benefit you to learn more about web development and how to engage with customers digitally. Here are five interesting facts to consider before going ahead with your web launch. 1. SEO isn’t a trend; it’s a strategy Some business owners think Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is

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Jimmy Carter’s family were all…

Jimmy Carter’s family were all farmers for 350 years and no member of his father’s family had ever finished high school. Carter’s childhood dream was “to go to the Naval Academy, get a college education, and serve in the U.S. Navy”.

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The first patent for an electronic…

The first patent for an electronic cigarette was already filed in 1963, but inventor Herbert Gilbert never found a company willing to mass-produce his invention. His device works the same way as modern e-cigarettes, “containing a liquid that was warmed by a battery-powered device, creating a vapor that a person inhaled”.

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In 2007, a mother from…

In 2007, a mother from California lost all three of her children in a car crash (Kyle, 5, Emma, 4, and Katie, 2). Six months later, she became pregnant with triplets: two girls and one boy, just like before.