May 04, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Untitled Read A few years ago, I went to grad school to get my master of arts degree. Usually it takes a few months after graduation for everyone to receive their diplomas. I remember I had to wait about tw...
May 04, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Sometimes Systems Go Down, Sometimes Sith Happens Read Sometimes Systems Go Down, Sometimes Sith Happens Me: "Ma'am! You still have to pay for the items!" Customer: "You won't ring me out, so I'm just leaving." Me: "Ma'am, I was trying to ring you...
May 04, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Untitled Read This new year’s eve we actually managed to have a party instead of just talking about it until we realise it’s too late to invite people. In our building there are three flats, one on each lev...
May 04, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Untitled Read My coworkers were discussing cartoons apparently, I only came in on the conversation at the last minute. Coworker 1: “He’s a duck but he’s eating a bird. it’s just not right.” Coworker 2: “Car...
May 04, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Kylo-No-No Read Kylo-No-No Customer: "Excuse me, how come this one doesn’t actually light up or anything?" Me: "It’s just a replica, meant for cosplay or display." Customer: "Well, that’s disappointing. For $...
May 04, 2026 from Noahie's Blog Bullshit King Being good is a privilege. I was thinking about how life has gone over the last several years, and I came to a stark realization that if my circumstances weren't as favorable as they are, I'd have ...
May 04, 2026 from Let’s get Person-al 🌰 yumi and the nightmare painter - a book review Note: This review contains spoilers What Worked Brandon Sanderson is known for his inventive world building and this makes it clear why. It’s an imaginative, fascinating world. The thing that separ...
May 03, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com How Do I (In)Put This Gently Read How Do I (In)Put This Gently One day, a lady called in and stated her new computer "wasn't doing anything." Me: "Is the unit powering up?" Caller: "Oh, it is, but it's not doing anything." Rea...
May 03, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Never Pick A Fight With An Old Scottish Woman, Part 11 Read Never Pick A Fight With An Old Scottish Woman, Part 11 Customer: "I want ten [Lottery scratchcard games]." Me: "Sorry, but we don't have any of that particular game. We haven't received any de...
May 03, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com In One Ear And Out The Office Read In One Ear And Out The Office The work day has begun, and I'm in my office answering emails. Unfortunately, I've left my door open, and one of the HR people happens to walk by in conversation ...
May 03, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Log In And Tune Out Read Log In And Tune Out Me: "Unfortunately, you'll have to go back to the store and ask them to add the e-mail." Customer: "But they just told me to call you! You can't just change it for me?" Me:...
May 03, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Sub-par Navigation Read Sub-par Navigation She then proceeded to examine the menu so intensely that it was weird. I continue sweeping. Five minutes later, I notice she's still looking, so I ask: Me: "Have you made an...
May 03, 2026 from The Linkfest Linkfest #44: Microchimerism, Sonic-Boom Duct Tape, and the Hidden Tetris Champion Hello there! It’s time again for "the opposite of doomscrolling” — my latest Linkfest, for which I have sifted through the entire dang Internet, top to bottom, looking for the finest items in scien...
May 03, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Exit Music Read Exit Music Today, we had a table sitting well past closing time who wouldn't take a hint (nor a polite suggestion) that we were closed for the evening and needed customers to leave the premise...
May 03, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com My Empathy Is Running On Fumes Read My Empathy Is Running On Fumes Mom: "With gas prices being what they are, we've decided to just use the one car." Me: "So, my car? I don't see why I should be driving them when they're the one...
May 03, 2026 from Chuniversiteit Tackling gender biases in AI-driven systems This paper presents a handful of recommendations for designing effective guidelines to tackle gender biases in AI.
May 03, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Pawsitive Outcome Read Pawsitive Outcome After a few minutes of wandering, it becomes clear that the dog does not know where it is, so I decide to look up the local animal shelter, but they’re closed. I call my mom ...
May 03, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com They Want A (Gas)Lighter Flavor Read They Want A (Gas)Lighter Flavor Customer: "Don't lie to me, boy! This is a Pepsi!" Me: "Sir, we don't even carry any Pepsi products." I point to the huge fridge with a Coca-Cola label on it, w...
May 03, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Untitled Read I’ve been dealing with some persistent sciatic nerve pain, causing discomfort all down the back of my leg into my foot. I’m exiting a grocery store as it flares up particularly badly and gives...
May 03, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com Untitled Read At my high school, on the last day of literally every school year, when the final bell rings, the office staff play “School’s Out” by Alice Cooper over the intercom system. I don’t know why th...
