Get Wit Quick

Get Wit Quick is a Substack focused on a wide array of life topics, from philosophical musings to practical advice, all explored with a witty perspective. It navigates through the intricacies of everyday life, societal norms, personal development, and cultural observations, offering insights with a mix of humor and profundity.

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The Wit's Guide to Spending

373 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Art Literature Money Quotes Writing
  1. When spending money, you can't keep doing it forever. There's a finite amount to spend.
  2. Cakeism philosophy is about having your cake and eating it too. It's humorous but not practical.
  3. Attention and time are more valuable than money. Spend wisely on things that matter.

350 pages of invigorating anecdotes

58 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
📚 Literature Books Writing
  1. The book features 350 pages of invigorating anecdotes.
  2. The author explores if jazz musicians' virtuosity can translate into verbal wit.
  3. The drummer Shelley Manne emphasized the uniqueness and spontaneity in jazz performances.

The Wit's Guide to Hats

452 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Fashion Humor Literature
  1. When wearing a hat, consider if you look ridiculous but don't let it dictate your style.
  2. Hats often make a statement and can have varied meanings depending on the style chosen.
  3. Wearing a hat is a personal choice, don't worry about societal perceptions and embrace your choice confidently.

The Wit's Guide to Coffee

353 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
🍲 Food & Drink Coffee Quality History Culture
  1. Caffeine affects spiders differently than humans - like making spiders weave weird webs
  2. Too much coffee can trigger existential angst, as seen in coffee-themed comics and tweets
  3. Coffee is deeply ingrained in capitalist work culture, offering breaks and sometimes causing sleepiness

The Wit's Guide to Summer

353 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Travel Art & Illustration Humor Fiction
  1. Summer is not just a vibe, it's a verb - an action to be taken somewhere special.
  2. The right book is essential for a perfect summer experience. It can transport you to a whole different world.
  3. Summer is a time for reinvention, relaxation, and making memories whether you're in the city or out in the countryside.

165 pages but no answers

0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
📚 Literature Novel Questions Book review
  1. The post discusses a book that consists of 165 pages of questions with no answers.
  2. The Betteridge's law of headlines suggests that headlines in question form usually have a negative answer.
  3. The book highlighted in the post is described as a brilliant piece of work