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One Funny Line 2025 Day 1: Write a Fake News-Style Joke Local writer tries to think of good joke

This week I’m running A 5-day humor writing challenge where we write one funny line a day.

The first prompt is to write a joke in the fake news style.

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oh no, just realized I was walking around all day with my imposter syndrome showing. not again!!

"no one is stopping you from writing," she whispered to herself, before drifting into the kitchen to polish all the cabinets

Victories For Trans People In 2024 2024 was a historically difficult year for transgender people, but there were some major victories. I list the biggest ones here.

2024 was a historically difficult year for transgender people, but it was not without its victories. I list over 60 victories for transgender people this year.

There is a case for hope, and the fight for transgender rights is not without wins.

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and love to see this brilliant piece from @devorahblachor.bsky.social in the @mcsweeneys.net 2024 countdown 👏

enabled "adult content" in my bluesky settings just so I could see & share this titillating piece from erotically funny duo @miriamjayaratna.bsky.social & Emily Flake

One of my favorite 2024 humor pieces from @lisaborders.bsky.social! I have not looked at spiders the same since 🕷️

i work on gift guides for a living and THIS is the best gift guide i've seen!

SOO good Kathryn... this is an instant holiday classic!

truly believe I'll still be laughing at this piece from @kathrynbaecht.bsky.social by the time I pack away my holiday decorations (aka Feb 23, and not a moment sooner)

aw the feeling is 100% mutual!! your pieces are all viral sensations (save for the ones that are hidden gems 💎)

Words that Spoke to Me in 2024 Fiction, non-fiction, picture books, and humor pieces

I wrote about all of my favorite books and humor pieces of 2024. Happy reading!

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screenshot of a facebook status from 2009 that reads "Danielle K is hoping she can be a writer because she has no backup plan."

how it started & how it's still going

running out to the doctor real quick to see if they have any diagnoses left - can i grab anything for anyone?

The real monsters are those who don’t buy this book!

my new favorite marketing tag 😂 thanks for sharing it Tom!!

thank you Kathryn!! 💕

Deep-Sea Creeps: A Field Guide to Terrible Ex-Boyfriends (as Sea Creatures) a book by Danielle Kraese Your exes as the creeps of the deep sea. While there may be plenty of fish in the sea, the ones down deep may not be worth catching. Deep-sea Creeps is a taxonomy of those terrible exes that should h...

also: might I recommend these Vulture-approved creeps for all your holiday gift-giving needs!

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haven’t stopped doing the human version of zoomies since I saw this!! incredibly honored to be in such funny company

Unreal to be in such funny company!!! 😭 Thanks @brianboone.bsky.social & @vulture.com

I know what you’re wondering. When drinking multiple glasses of gravy in one sitting, what kind of stemware do I recommend?

this video is 10/10 (and I hope the surgery went okay 💛)

this face would make me immediately surrender all my baby carrots

Names for Different Groups of Women Bed: A group of tired women. Coalition: Women who are tired of hearing about their reproductive rights getting trampled on. Guys: Actually, a group...

"Clowder: A group of childless cat ladies."

And still thinking about this piece from @devorahblachor.bsky.social 🔥

Deep-Sea Creeps: A Field Guide to Terrible Ex-Boyfriends (as Sea Creatures) a book by Danielle Kraese Your exes as the creeps of the deep sea. While there may be plenty of fish in the sea, the ones down deep may not be worth catching. Deep-sea Creeps is a taxonomy of those terrible exes that should h...

i'll start: here’s my newest book, deep-sea creeps: a field guide to terrible ex-boyfriends (as sea creatures). this funny illustrated guide is perfect for anyone who has one or more terrible exes, or plans to some day! 🐙
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I’m a Good, Normal Family Man Who Just Wants to Inspect Your Genitals Before You Pee “G.O.P. lawmakers whose leaders have pressed to roll back transgender rights around the country moved to bar Sarah McBride, the first transgender m...

"As a God-fearing citizen, I want the Ten Commandments in every classroom, a sexual predator in every cabinet position, and for a good man—like me, for instance—to stand sentry outside every bathroom door in America."

Ah that’s right I forgot! 🫠