I’m 29 and I still go with the classic hello. Introducing yourself made sense when people shared landlines. But if someone is calling my cell chances are they know who I am. Read more

That’s great imagery! And it’s perfect. Read more

Yeah, “Hello” has worked fairly well for me over the years. It isn’t hard for me to answer “speaking” if they want to confirm my name with me.

But yeah, Kyle must be onto something that saying hello is bad when answering a phone since the majority of humanity uses this exact same greeting in their native tongue when… Read more

I realize I’m in the minority here, but I am about 5’4” so almost any lady who is in my double bed with me should be comfortable. If I’m alone a queen would swallow me up. Read more

I liked both of you once. Read more

I have never read anything on any of the Gawker Media sites that I agreed with as much as I agree with this post. Read more

Barry, I say this in all honesty, this just confirms that you are the most eloquent and intelligent writer at Gawker. Cats are fine, dogs are fine, people who like both or neither are fine, and Burneko can get bent.
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Hmm, yes, why bother reviewing something you have an opinion about? Read more

because it’s important to tell people who like MacFarlane that they have bad taste. Read more

Man Does Rude and Not Difficult Thing Read more

I think these are mourning doves? (I rescued one from a hawk once!) Read more

Look at that teamwork, that’s how you build a nest. Read more

It genuinely warmed my heart to know that she’s doing so well now. Read more

If this is true, I am the filthiest, filthiest woman in the world. Read more

Hey Captain! Open up! We've got to install these microwave ovens! Read more

If the call comes and it's a surprise and you have to travel, get someone to help you pack. I ended up with 5 black cardigans and two pairs of underwear in my suitcase for what turned out to be a month long trip. Be prepared for people to say profoundly stupid things to you and remember it usually comes from a… Read more

So much great advice here, and really well-written too. Read more

Whitson has at least one very funny story. Read more