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How to Like Things More

Get lost in a tiny detail. Memorize. Find the one flaw. Here’s how to truly enjoy every experience.

January 11, 2025

Sasha Chapin

The Absurd Genius of Netflix Christmas Films

Everything about Netflix’s ‘Hot Frosty’ screams ‘bad on purpose.’ And that’s why it’s a modern holiday classic.

December 21, 2024

The Year of McDonald’s

In 2024, we watched American life unfold beneath the golden arches—from Trump’s drive-through stunt to Luigi Mangione’s final hash brown.

December 14, 2024

Chris Arnade

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