Ronny Chieng, Gary Gulman and other comics are experimenting with long buildups that can be audacious … when they work.

The material looked different from the paper the letters were on. And they had pencil writing on them. "It's obviously these two quickly drafted poems," said Oliver. "And I immediately think 'well, ...

Our columnist approves. By Elisa Gabbert Elisa Gabbert’s collections of poetry and essays include, most recently, “Normal Distance” and “Any Person Is the Only Self.” Her On Poetry ...

From Elon Musk to Jordan Peterson, a certain strand of conservatism has recruited the poetry of Homer and Dante in their culture war. Juan de la Corte’s The Fire of Troy, found in the collection ...

As 2024 ends, New Year's Eve is marked by celebrations and humorous reflections. Many revel in sharing funny memes and texts about resolutions and past experiences. These memes, popular for their ...

While Alexa doesn’t have an official “sassy mode,” she can sometimes give witty or surprising responses, especially to certain commands or questions. There’s no specific “trick code” for Alexa.