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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Humor, acceptable, when clearly funny

January 31, 2012

“In every joke, there is a grain of truth.” This quote has been grabbing my attention lately and has made me question the true meaning of a joke. When individuals indicate that they are just joking,...

Snuggies not worthy of hype

Snuggies not worthy of hype

January 25, 2012

“It’s the blanket with sleeves we all love!” claims the official Snuggie company in their advertising. Although it has been awhile since I learned about bandwagon propaganda techniques in seventh...

Strong emotions appropriate, just not in public

January 18, 2012

I could feel the negative vibes spreading across the room, as the two “lovebirds” spit nasty words at each other. “I don’t value our relationship. You are annoying half of the time now!” she...

Plate perfectionist

January 10, 2012

It’s dinnertime! Tonight’s meal: pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, and corn. I begin to serve myself: potatoes on the left side with a tiny crater made for gravy, then comes the pork roast on...

Unclear expectations yield unfair consequences

January 10, 2012

“Sorry, I can’t make it to the movies tonight. My mom is not letting me” “I am going to be late because I have to clean the whole house” “I am having family issues, so I can’t go to football...