#personal-anecdotes

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Fashion & style
fromIndependent
21 hours ago

Saoirse Hanley: Halloween is the ultimate chance to dress up - just don't make the mistakes I have when choosing a costume

Halloween permits bold, boundary-pushing costumes, but some choices can be questionable or offensive; avoid costumes that are problematic or disrespectful.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Elliott Gould remembers Diane Keaton We snuck into a bush and she said: This is called making out''

There was nobody like her. Bright, talented, generous, and very smart and witty. She had more than just a sense of humour; she was hysterical. Whatever it was, she just had it. The first time I saw her was in a deodorant commercial where she bit somebody's ear. Everything about her was original. I'd be interested in anything she was involved in because she was so keen and so smart and so witty.
Film
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Perfume Genius: I really like body hair! I like a bush. I didn't even notice Jimmy Fallon censored mine'

Embraces body hair, recounts TV censorship, shares candid personal anecdotes, and expresses provocative opinions about comparisons, accidents, and animals.
Television
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

28 Of The "Most Beautiful" Names That Have Ever Existed In The History Of Literal Forever

People find names like Aja, Odette, Levi (short for Leviathan), Serena, Celeste, Aria, Evangeline, and Xiomara especially beautiful.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dining across the divide: I was really hardline about immigration but her struggles softened me a bit'

Sunyi I have a lot of family who are very conservative and I talk to a lot of people with different backgrounds, so I wasn't too nervous. He took the time to learn how to say my name properly most people don't! Francis For starters, I had chicken goujons and dips. For the main I had pulled brisket and chips with a classic cheeseburger. It was really good. Also a shandy, because I was driving.
UK politics
London music
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

THE TRASH REPORT: This Just In... Paris Isn't Just a Wealthy Former Reality Star and DJ

Burlington, Vermont is humorously characterized in relation to Spotify Wrapped insights and personal dating experiences.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Son Came Home With a "Funny Story" From His Teacher. I'm Not Laughing.

In every class, Mr. Smith shares personal stories about his dating life, which has raised concerns about appropriateness, even if they are not overtly sexual.
Parenting
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Joanna Donnelly: Heatwaves burn into our memory, and I'll never forget the sensation of vinegar on sunburn in 1976

Training at Met Éireann began during the 1995 heatwave, highlighting a unique weather experience in Ireland.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

People Who Went To School With Celebs And The Ultra Rich Are Revealing What It's Like, And It's Wild

"Went to high school with Brendon Urie of Panic! At the Disco. I was a senior, and he was a sophomore. ... It's a fun story to bring up in conversation."
Education
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

I've Lived in Tokyo for 20 Years and This Is My No. 1 Travel Tip for Anyone Visiting Japan

The train station closest to my house has a split personality. Exit north and you've got an orderly bus lottery, tidy streets of chain stores, and the ever present Starbucks.
Travel
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I knew everyone would hate my mustard shorts. That didn't stop me buying them | Adrian Chiles

Fashion choices can lead to regret, as shown by a personal journey with mustard-colored clothing.
Creativity can lead to unexpected solutions, like dyeing stubborn colors into something new.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

What happened to Elon Musk's eye? The Tesla CEO said the bruise came from 'horsing around'

Musk received a black eye while joking with his son, highlighting his playful nature during his final day in the White House.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Cardinal Dolan decided to give me a ring - fresh out of the papal conclave

Cindy Adams humorously describes a phone call from Cardinal Dolan amidst everyday New York life.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

Older People Are Revealing The Surprising "Cheat Codes" Young People Don't Know

Asking for a discount based on being a 'nice guy' can work about 30% of the time in situations with flexible pricing.
NYC startup
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