Tag Archives: humor

White Paper: Social and Moral Implications of the Coldplay Concert Cheating Scandal and Its Virality in Contemporary Society

Posted on July 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Author: Nathan Albright Date: July 18, 2025 Executive Summary On July 16, 2025, a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, became the epicenter of a viral scandal when a “kiss cam” captured two individuals, identified as Astronomer CEO … Continue reading →

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Why Memes Are So Information-Dense — and What Contexts Are Needed Next to Understand Them

Posted on July 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper examines the reasons why internet memes achieve an extraordinary level of information density, condensing cultural, emotional, and ideological cues into minimal text and imagery. It argues that memes exploit shared cultural context and semiotic compression to … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Arming and Logistical Requirements of Rooftop Koreans for Property Defense in Contemporary California

Posted on July 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper examines the concept of the “Rooftop Koreans” — originally referring to Korean-American business owners who successfully defended their lives and property during the 1992 Los Angeles riots — and translates their example into a framework for … Continue reading →

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Quicknotes From A Chehalis City Jail

Posted on April 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

On the one hand, my trip to the Lewis County Courthouse this afternoon was a bit of a bust. After picking up an associate from doing some farmwork, I tried to finish a work project after doing a quick change … Continue reading →

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On The Order Of Canadian Integration

Posted on February 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

There has been a lot of trolling from U.S. President Donald Trump in recent weeks about Canada being the 51st state, though it seems more likely that rather than Canada being integrated as a state of its own, that it … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On A Pinochle League

Posted on January 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

IYKYK: Setting up standings for a yearly invitational pinochle league involves several key decisions and steps. Here’s a detailed breakdown: 1. Determine the League Structure: 2. Choose a Scoring System: This is the most crucial aspect. Here are some common … Continue reading →

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The Rise of Dad Jokes and the Enduring Appeal of Anti-Humor

Posted on December 18, 2024 by nathanalbright

The phenomenon of “dad jokes” and intentionally bad humor represents a fascinating intersection of social dynamics, linguistic play, and the evolution of comedy. Let me break this down into several key aspects to build a complete understanding. The term “dad … Continue reading →

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On The Struggles Of Reviewing A Feast, 2024 Edition

Posted on October 31, 2024 by nathanalbright

For those of my readers who are fond of reading my reviews of nearly everything I encounter, it might seem a bit strange that such reviews have been rather silent recently, and for that I feel I must give at … Continue reading →

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A Cup of Hot Water

Posted on October 28, 2024 by nathanalbright

There is a memorable if somewhat puzzling verse in the Gospels where Jesus Christ affirms that someone who gives someone a cup of cold water will by no means lose their salvation. I am not sure what everyone’s tastes are … Continue reading →

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Don’t Make Me Close That Open Door

Posted on October 7, 2024 by nathanalbright

For me, one of the more intriguing passages of scripture takes place in the book of Acts when Luke recounts how it was that Paul ended up going to Macedonia to preach the Gospel in Europe after having found that … Continue reading →

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