Posts by Matt Gilligan

I know people probably have very strong feelings about this, but all I can really say about it is that I think firefighters and police officers don’t get paid enough money and they both need raises. And I did see a fire department versus police hockey game in Charlotte, North Carolina and that was a whole lot...

I’d say it’s a pretty ballsy move to try to pretend you’re sick with an actual doctor, but what do I know? Parents, teachers, and bosses: yes, of course. And you should be doing that. But doctors? Wow. But I guess it’s pretty common, based on these tales. Here are some entertaining stories from AskReddit....

It’s a sad fact, but many men and women who have survived severe trauma worry more than other people that they are “lazy” when they are not productive all the time. That is a lie, and trauma survivors should not feel that way. People who have suffered from trauma have brains that are overstressed, overstimulated,...

I worked on a food truck in New Orleans for three Mardi Gras celebrations in a row and I can tell you that the amount of trash on the street after those crazy parties is almost unfathomable. Luckily, the city street sweepers descend on the streets after the debauchery and take care of it, but...

This is a great question to throw out to the public in the midst of the coronavirus hysteria, don’t you think? Why not? Let’s go with it! If a plague killed every person in the world over the age of 65, how would the world change? AskReddit users weighed in on this question. 1. Cons...

Oooooh, this is gonna be fun! Do you have movie quotes that just stick in your brain and you can’t shake them? Take one of mine for instance: “Pain don’t hurt.” That’s Dalton from the cinematic masterpiece you may have seen called Road House. We all have them! Here’s the question that got the ball rolling…...

I have a feeling that once you start looking at this Instagram account, you’re gonna want more. Like, a lot more. And boy do they have a TON of these really cool illustrations. It’s called Royalty Now, and it’s run by a graphic designer named Becca Saladin. She imagines what historical figures would look like...

Is something trying to communicate with us? Or maybe this is a warning of a pending alien invasion? The truth is out there somewhere, but for now, scientists are baffled by an object transmitting signals that hit Earth every 16 times. The object also happens to be 500 million light-years away. Scientists are at a...

Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers is a pretty brave man, because a lot of us are well aware of what happens to outspoken NFL players, especially when they go against the grain. Just look at Colin Kaepernick. He took a stand, spoke his mind, and now he’s out of a job in the...

I know you have a lot of empty space in that head of yours. Hey, don’t feel bad, I do, too! In fact, I probably have much more than you (or so I’ve been told). That’s why you need these facts injected into your brain immediately. I bet you didn’t know Cheech Marin was this...

Amid the hustle and bustle of our regular lives, sometimes we need to take a step back and just think. Learn some new information, ponder life, think about the universe, etc. And these facts will help you do just that. 1. That seems like a lot! 2. Don’t do it! 3. Survivors… 4. Try it!...

It’s been a good week in the Twitter-verse, and to prove it, we’re bringing you 13 of the funniest tweets from the week! How’s that for service! Prepare to laugh! Devastating, isn’t it? When you thought your nose was finally unblocking but it just switched nostrils https://t.co/kImDWPFxu7 — Sean (@sean_o100) November 16, 2019 Seems to...

I love history. I love memes. I love humor. So I really love it when all three of these great things come together in the form of funny history memes! What you say we laugh while we learn a little something, okay?!?! 1. Wait a second! 2. Why you trippin’? 3. Take the exit! 4....

Being left-handed can sure be a drag sometimes, huh? Everything is an inconvenience and nobody’s really looking out for you, are they? Well, we’re here for you, ladies and gents! Let’s dive into these memes for all the lefties out there. 1. I don’t need to know that. 2. Ned Flanders is a leftie! 3....

Jack Black. You know him. You love him. But did you know the 50-year-old comedic actor is trying out something new in 2020? That’s right, Mr. Black wants to get in shape and get RIPPED. Black met up with a trainer to the stars and asked, “I just wanna kick ass, I wanna get ripped;...