“MOST etymologists agree that the ‘bucket’ refers to a kind of yoke that was used to hold pigs by their heels so that they could be slaughtered, and was particularly used in parts of Norfolk. The subsequent death-throe spasms of the unfortunate animals created the impression that they were ‘kicking the bucket’”
—Andy Parkin
The concepts of heaven and hell are just humans trying to make sense of their mortality and, at best, hold onto some hope that the worst of us will face consequences.
But I get it.
The absolute best thing that could happen to that awful, despicable man is if, in his last moment of consciousness, he experienced something that showed him – without a shadow of a doubt – that he was wrong his entire life and he was going to just blink out of existence and everyone would be glad he’s finally dead.
“Starbucks Celebrates* Pride
*plays “believe” by Cher every 27 minutes for a month”
—Gin and Tacos
Understanding the problems with rainbow capitalism, I still think it’s fair to give at least a little side-eye to any independently-owned business that doesn’t acknowledge pride month whatsoever.
“HAHA YES! WE’VE GOT HIM NOW!”
—Everyone, every day, forever.
I posted that somewhere in 2017. Credited to my friend Mike Mills.
Just saw a sticker on the back window of a car that said “faith, family, friends.”
Now I wanna get one that says “friends, fettuccine, farts.”
—emily duchaine
Flommist Emily Duchaine lives in the Pacific Northwest. She likes to drink mead, learn about sharks, and listen to the Talking Heads. She pretends to be a professional businesswoman most days. Copyright © 2023 Emily Duchaine. Indicted meme by Christopher Sperandio.
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