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ARCHIVED DEMOTIVATION
TUESDAY, 13 JUNE 1961
Treat yourself, they said.
You did. Four times before lunch. Your pension felt every one.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- Every Monday you swear this week will be different. You've sworn it nine hundred…
- Your 47 open tabs are an accurate map of your inner life. Someone will…
- Find your purpose. It's in the drawer with the takeaway menus and a key…
- They're on a comeback tour. It's the fourth. They have never been anywhere long…
- You're "healing your inner child". Your inner child is fine. It's your outer adult…
- Things will look better in the morning. No. They'll just be better lit.
- When life gives you lemons, it sends the invoice later. With interest.
THE CALENDAR OF DESPAIR
Newsletter / Issue No. 446
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