The hottest Humor Substack posts right now

The court case on Judge Mathis involved a man suing a woman he dated for three years, who was married the whole time, for an unpaid loan of $600.
The plaintiff claimed he was still in love with the defendant and wanted to symbolize their friendship by giving her back a ring, but the defendant clearly did not reciprocate those feelings.
The judge ruled in favor of neither party, pointing out that extortion is a crime and questioning the plaintiff's motives for the lawsuit.

ShlinkedIn has reached a market cap of over $6
Newsletter includes humorous updates on current issues
Recognitions like 'hardest worker' and 'networking goblin' are given out in a playful manner

Having a bot version that imitates your online presence can sometimes become more popular than you.
Online anonymity is a myth - even experts believe they only secure half of their data.
Statistical predictions by experts like Nate Silver can be useful for activities like Oscar pools.

Finding humor is important for mental and physical health. Laughter can be healing and add depth to relationships.
Appropriate and well-intended humor can help ease pain and suffering, but it can also be harmful if used in a hurtful manner.
In challenging times, such as during the pandemic, seeking out laughter and surrounding oneself with positive, funny people can help with emotional well-being.

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