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Hand dryer on strike
Rant

Public Bathroom Hand Dryers Are Just Jet Engines That Hate You

July 11, 2026 · 6 min read

I have a question for the engineers at Dyson: have you ever actually used a bathroom? Because I'm starting to think you haven't. These things don't dry hands — they scream at them.

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Smart toaster on strike
Tech

I Bought a $400 Smart Toaster and It Called Me a Fucking Idiot

July 11, 2026 · 5 min read

I am a brave journalist willing to ask the hard questions, like "what the fuck is wrong with the people who decided a toaster needs WiFi?" So I bought one. The toaster won. It always wins.

Get burned →
Self-checkout machine on strike
Rant

Self-Checkout Machines Were Designed by Someone Who Has Never Bought Groceries

June 12, 2026 · 5 min read

"Unexpected item in bagging area." I AM THE ITEM. I AM IN THE BAGGING AREA. THIS IS MY LIFE NOW.

Scream with me →
Nose on strike
Science

I Spent 72 Hours Trying to Sneeze With My Eyes Open and the Results Are Disturbing

July 4, 2026 · 6 min read

We've all heard the myth: if you sneeze with your eyes open, your eyeballs will pop out. I spent three days, 47 sneezes, and one restraining order finding out the truth. You're welcome.

Risk your eyes →
Banana holder on strike
Review

I Bought a $35 Banana Holder So You Don't Have To

June 8, 2026 · 6 min read

Spoiler: it holds one banana. That's it. That's the whole product. But I spent $35 so I'm going to review it like it's a luxury vehicle.

Waste your time →
IKEA bookshelf on strike
Life

I Built an IKEA Bookshelf and Now I Understand Why People Become Hermits

June 3, 2026 · 7 min read

Step 1: 2 hours. Step 2: 47 extra screws. Step 3: Questioning every life choice that led to this moment. Step 4: It's slightly crooked and I will die before I fix it.

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Smart fridge on strike
Tech

My Smart Fridge Sent Me a Notification That I'm Out of Milk and I Want to Throw It Out a Window

May 28, 2026 · 4 min read

I know I'm out of milk, fridge. I'm the one who drank it. I was there. You don't need to notify me. You don't need to suggest a shopping list. You're a refrigerator. Chill the food and shut up.

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Gas station sushi on strike
Food

I Ate Gas Station Sushi and Lived to Tell the Tale (Barely)

May 22, 2026 · 5 min read

For science. For glory. For content. I consumed a gas station California roll at 2 AM and documented every moment of the experience. The good news: I survived. The bad news: I have seen things.

Read at your own risk →