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Poetry

WHY ARE YOU LONELY: A TEXT GAME

by Mallory Ortberg · March 2, 2016
I HAVE A FEW THEORIES
The Internet

Captions For Every Image In The “Lonely People” Category Of Wikimedia Commons

by Mallory Ortberg · September 2, 2015
BEGGAR, PROBABLY.
Advice

“The Spinster’s Almanac”: Poetic Advice for Showing Yourself Kindness

by Marika Prokosh · May 27, 2015
The Toast's poetry advice columnist on how to show yourself tenderness and great care in the midst of depression.

More by Marika Prokosh

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  • “The Spinster’s Almanac”: Poetic Advice for Finding a Different Story

  • “The Spinster’s Almanac”: Poetic Advice for Raveling and Moving On

Relationships

Man Who Chooses Netflix Over Parties And Regularly Bails On Friends Wonders Why He’s So Lonely

by Mallory Ortberg · February 3, 2014
A man who regularly chooses Netflix and solitude wonders why he feels so alone.
Animals

Are You My Mother?

by Mallory Ortberg · November 27, 2013
A deeper look into the inner lives of the characters in Are You My Mother?
Friendship

Everyone in Flash Mob Hoping Today Will Be Different

by Mallory Ortberg · August 22, 2013
The many feelings in a flash mob.

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