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When someone emails or IMs you with a super long story that’s about as exciting as watching paint dry and they think it’s the best thing since sliced bread
My cousin just told me about his cat's middle school experience. It was 12 paragraphs long and I had to read about the cat's best friend's mom's pet turtle.
My mom sent me a 3-page email about her day at the grocery store. I cried.
My friend IM'd me with a 20-line story about his cereal box. I wanted to throw my phone out the window.
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Getting a story via email or IM that is longer than a novel and you think it’s the worst thing ever but they think it’s the best thing ever
My brother sent me an email about his dog’s dream. It was 8 paragraphs long. I dreamt about his dog’s dream.
My friend sent me an IM about his morning routine. It had 12 steps. I gave up on life.
My teacher emailed me a 5-paragraph story about her coffee. I’m still recovering.
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When someone sends you a story via email or IM that is longer than your patience and you just want to scream but they think it’s the greatest story ever told
My dad sent me an email about his day at the mall. It was 4 pages. I got a headache and a migraine.
My sister IM’d me about her fish’s weekend. It was 10 lines long. I almost threw my phone at her.
My uncle emailed me a 3-paragraph story about his toaster. I want to retire.
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