It's not about who you follow
In today's hyper-polarized world, even the simple act of clicking "follow" on social media can be construed as a political statement.
You want a king? Fine. You can be my royal subject. Bow down.
You paid how much for that 12 seconds?
There are a few things on social media that make me laugh: people announcing "a break" (even though you know damn well they're still creeping, they're just not posting), relationship drama, vacation photos with people clutching their phone on the beach (because they can't enjoy nature for what it is) and meet-and-greet concert pics (explanation below).
This is why I burn bridges
We're constantly bombarded with advice advocating for building bridges, fostering connections and maintaining relationships, no matter how strained. The prevailing wisdom dictates that you should never burn bridges because you never know when you might need them.
Would banning social media be such a bad thing for society?
We live in a hyper-connected world, a world seemingly glued to our screens, endlessly scrolling through the curated realities presented by social media. It’s become so ingrained in our daily lives that the mere suggestion of its absence might be met with outrage and cries of censorship. But I ask you, have we truly considered the potential benefits of a society unshackled from the grip of these platforms? Would outlawing social media, as radical as it sounds, really be a bad thing?
It's OK to distance yourself from Pride
When June arrives, every gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer (insert the other letters here) person is expected to grab a flag and head to Pride. If you don't, the alphabet mob will be out for you -- mostly thrashing you on social media for not supporting "the community."
Seriously, you're not fooling us
For whom are you living? It’s something I ask during new year’s resolution season but all year-round when I scroll social media.
As June rolls around each year, a growing number of people in the LGBTQ community take issue with big corporations capitalizing on the concept of Pride. You've undoubtedly seen the rants on social media that company logos are suddenly rainbows and stores are full of products to make money, money, money for the greedy CEOs who couldn't care less about Pride come July 1.
My yard is not a playground for your 'outdoor cat'
As a homeowner who takes pride in my property and cares about the well-being of animals, I find myself constantly frustrated by a common trend in my neighborhood: the prevalence of so-called "outdoor cats."
Most flags shouldn't be flown at schools
This commentary is controversial. I already hear some people calling me hateful and homophobic. My response: bitch, please.
You really think that makes you dateable? Really?
I haven’t spent much time in the online dating scene. Why? Because it would probably lead to conflict in my house and many nights sleeping alone.
'Love languages': neediness with a side of trendy terminology
We’ve all heard of them: the five love languages. (At least, single people have. Our married bosses hadn't.)
Not everything deserves a standing ovation... just clap, people!
I've noticed something lately, a creeping phenomenon that's making me question the very fabric of our appreciation rituals. (I'm not even talking about tipping because that's another issue.)
Your 'triggers' are your problem, not ours
“Your triggers are your responsibility. It isn’t the world’s obligation to tiptoe around you.”
If they're that far behind, why do kids get so much time off school?
When you're a kid, you love looking at the monthly school calendar and seeing the upcoming field trips, the early dismissals and the days off. As a parent, you might enjoy seeing some of those things.
Why would we stay when you treat us like this?
I’ve commented before about how customer service ain’t what it used to be. Because of that, I find I want to deal with companies less and less. If that was their goal, well, mission: accomplished.
Why do we pay so much just to learn stuff?
We’re constantly told that higher education is the key to a better future, a thriving society and personal fulfillment. Essentially, it's painted as a public good that benefits everyone. So, why in the world does it cost more than a down payment on a house these days?
The sense of entitlement is unreal
I know that many youngsters are growing up with a sense of entitlement but, wow, I didn’t realize it was so bad.
Who are you trying to protect with that?
Are disclaimers catering to snowflakes? Let me give you some context so that question makes sense.
I have to do WHAT to gain your respect?
A customer is a customer is a customer. That’s how I feel about customer service but I guess I’m still old-school.
I've hit the tipping point
Let's talk about something that's been simmering inside me for a while now – the ever-expanding world of pre-emptive tipping.
The trend nowadays is that everything is offensive and everyone should be offended by everything. But for those of us who don’t have a stick up our… well, I’ll get to the point.
Do phones make good parents?
I'm struck by a disturbing trend. It seems like everywhere I look, parents are relying more and more on phones and technology to teach, entertain and even soothe their kids.
This is the exact moment you lost me as a customer
In a world where consumers are constantly bombarded with new fees – from banking to data overage on a cellphone plan – the last thing I want to do is pay to be a customer. Remember when it used to be good enough just to spend your hard-earned money with a company? That’s not sufficient nowadays.