TelevisionfromThe Atlantic5 months agoThe Strange Appeal of a Wannabe Alpha MaleTim Robinson's The Chair Company centers on an obsessive, socially challenged man whose chair collapse triggers an unraveling that blends intense, unsettling comedy with sympathy.
Mindfulnessfromwww.theguardian.com8 months agoIs anything more awkwardPublic-transport seat-offering etiquette creates awkward situations that can make older people feel invisible and deter commuters from offering seats.
Booksfromwww.theguardian.com8 months agoThree Days in June by Anne Tyler audiobook review a masterclass in marital disharmonyGail Baines, a socially awkward 61-year-old teacher, faces forced retirement and family tensions around her daughter Debbie's wedding.
Food & drinkfromSlate Magazine10 months agoIf You're Not Cooking Your Sprite, What Are You Even Doing With It?Warm soda, specifically hot lemon-lime soft drinks, can have a surprisingly enjoyable taste and texture.