Weekly Roundup of Wit and Humor
The ladies of the internet never fail to brighten our day with their brilliant and succinct wit. Each week, HuffPost Women rounds up their hilarious musings. This week's collection features tweets about soccer, birth control, Medieval Times, cat cuddles, and more.
Soccer and Birth Control
Gwen Howerton invented a new soccer card for when something beautiful happens. A user named stallihyune shared a childhood memory of thinking birth control protected against heartbreak instead of STDs. Moni reflected on the surprising lack of glass-breaking high notes in adulthood.
Life Observations
Hera listed top reasons to do something: funsies and spite. Deanna noted that wired headphones make every door handle seem erect. Ala told people to stop saying "act your age" since they've never been this age before.
Medieval Times and Muffin Man
Anna shared a story about yelling at her knight during a Medieval Times show, unaware it was rigged. Soup referenced the Muffin Man with a cigarette flick. Austí complained about her cat wanting skin-to-fur cuddles in 100-degree heat.
Books and Friendship
Maria had a romantic moment on an elevator ruined when the guy mentioned his boyfriend. Femiiiiii noted that true friendship allows a certain level of unmentioned ghosting. Ash was amazed by someone spelling "notice" as "knowtess."
Dogs and Travel
Kat asked to pet a dog and the owner said the dog had been hoping she'd ask. Meghan pointed out the best and worst parts of returning from a trip: sleeping in your own bed and realizing your house has a particular smell.
Thrifting and Names
Dakota praised thrifting for girls because they see potential in washed-up items. Broti Gupta joked that the only countries with real names are Jordan and Chad. Chase recounted an Amtrak incident where a girl dropped baked beans on someone and apologized, saying you can drop beans on someone once but not twice.
Fonts and Misunderstandings
Alicia Carmody Updates shared Amnesty International's insane font choice from 1991. Nat observed that men will believe a woman is genuinely stupid before considering she might be joking.
