Lol, have a lollipop

One more reason the toddler strategy makes sense: trolls, like toddlers, change over time and slowly absorb what their environment throws at them. Even if it sounds like they're not listening, whatever you say is making an impression.

I like Shawn Achor & this is a smart way to combine physical hygiene with mental hygiene. That said, I do think that for there to be real benefit, you need to think and pay attention to your thoughts. In my experience, there’s a lot of benefit to writing down your gratitude list, partially b/c the act of writing has a…

I would trust my children with Frank Reynolds before I would trust them with Ted Cruz.

Scream your freaking ass off. The better chance you'll draw the attention of someone who isn't trying to stab you.

trump is not a crypto fascist

Not sure I’d say that it is effective, the BLM movement is really their own worst enemy.

I yawn too. My trick is to constantly force myself to yawn before I start to feel any pressure building. If you stay ahead of it, you’ll never have to feel any of the pain.

Chewing gum works pretty good. Only problem is getting it out of your ears afterwards.

Personally I find yawning to be effective and easy. I found this out accidentally, however I have used this method since on multiple flights and it hasn’t really “failed” me, only been less effective once.
Either way, if all else fails, give it a go :)

Those arabs really love freedom and democracy, its evident in all the democratic arab countries in the world such as... uh... and.... uh.... can anyone help?

I only pay attention to the local section of the paper and www.upworthy.com. Unless it’s really significant - like the Paris attacks - I probably know nothing about it. I’m with Sherlock Holmes on this - if it’s not immediately useful information, it doesn’t need to be in my brain. I'd rather be a person who stops and…

Beat me to it =(

I’m a New Englander and there’s nothing New England about any Bush.