I think it’s more sinister than “they can’t help being attracted to pubescent young girls.” At least among those who actually say shit out loud, I think there’s a thrill that comes specifically with making the girls uncomfortable. I was a lot better-looking in my 20s than in my early teens—got my braces off, waist…

I think people are reluctant to acknowledge the inherent shittiness of kids. Which is a shame, because only once we admit the problem can we teach them to be better.

Gee, that’s a relief. I’m glad it wasn’t men doing these things to me all this time, because men aren’t like that.

Kind of a tangent, but I was just reading about the Michigan Women’s Music Festival (apparently this will be its last year; good riddance to trans-exclusionary rubbish) and this issue strikes me as a really good counterpoint to the idea that there’s something unique and essential about being “born and raised as a…

bathrooms were a little messy.

You are a terrible turd of a person because you react to humblebragging by...ignoring it like an adult?

...you do know that girls who want their photos on Instagram can post them themselves...right?

You’re assuming they like the same sort of things you like, such as fulfilling relationships with human beings of the sex that makes you horny, and the admiration of your peers. But in fact, plenty of people are turned on specifically by violating others. Sexual harassment and assault are generally not a matter of “I…

Yikes indeed! I generally don’t believe in jinxes and tempting fate and such, but an ostentatious wedding, even if you can afford it, seems like a bad idea. If I had $85k to spend on a party, I’d still rather have a modest wedding, and spend the rest on increasingly lavish anniversary parties every 5 or 10 years…

Your pieces sound awesome. I’m another one of those anti-wedding-industrial-complex types; my boyfriend and I (not yet formally engaged, but have pretty much decided we’re headed that direction) are tempted to elope but willing to settle for a low-key backyard wedding to keep the relatives happy. I’ve definitely…

Damnit, now I’m crying too. Thanks a lot.

I second the “share them anyway.” People often share their non-food related customer service horror stories in the comments, and the good ones get lots of stars. Obviously the point of Kitchenette is food-related stuff, but the comments section goes in all kinds of delightful tangents.

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Even though I knew from the title that the story had to have a happy ending, I felt my heart drop when I read “bus full of people 10 minutes before closing.” I’m pretty sure my serving career left me with a case of PTSD.

Yes, but those pizzas don’t have an option for a personal message. They should make like a flower shop and add that as an option—a little pre-printed card included with the delivery.

As much as I hate those big corporate chains, they do tend to be a bit more scrupulous about following the law, if only because they have much deeper pockets to protect in the event of a lawsuit. (To clarify once more for the cheap seats: making a server pay for a dine-and-dash is illegal, but it’s one of those…

Am I the only one who thinks House of Cards jumped the shark and belly-flopped into the water, losing its swimsuit in the process? The first season was great. The second season was enough to keep me watching. I can’t even get through season 3.

Re-read my post, please. It doesn’t matter whether the firing was for cause, or even for “just” cause; the standard is misconduct. This is a good general outline:

You do not have to justify your choice of satchel to someone who mocks a granola-bar-eating/sharing poster as a raw-kale-juice-Goop-fetishist and then turns around and mocks people who dare to travel economically and visit cities because she “finds [herself] in the Serengeti.”

I think the most effective way to “demand more” is to patronize those places that already exist.