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June 02, 2021

Dear Metropolitan Diary: What's the Point?

June 02, 2021/ Mark Remy
Dear Metropolitan Diary: What's the Point?

My God, I thought. Will any of us wake up before it’s too late?

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June 02, 2021/ Mark Remy/
January 12, 2021

Curious George and the Failed Insurrection

January 12, 2021/ Mark Remy
Curious George and the Failed Insurrection

George was curious. Would he face consequences for his actions?

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January 12, 2021/ Mark Remy/
News
Trump, Children's Books, Curious George, Sedition
September 21, 2020

Literature’s Greatest Magazine Pitches

September 21, 2020/ Mark Remy
Literature’s Greatest Magazine Pitches

I did not go to the woods to learn how to bake restaurant-quality pizza “off the grid,” but I did—and I would love to write about this for your publication.

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September 21, 2020/ Mark Remy/
April 08, 2020

Classic Children’s Books, Revised for 2020

April 08, 2020/ Mark Remy
Classic Children’s Books, Revised for 2020

Including the instant classic, “Curious George Tries Colloidal Silver.”

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April 08, 2020/ Mark Remy/
News
Children's Books, Coronavirus
November 12, 2019

Deadbeat Dad Jokes

November 12, 2019/ Mark Remy
Deadbeat Dad Jokes

Why do melons have weddings? Because they cantaloupe, and also because they’re dumb enough to think their wives won’t cheat on them the first chance they get.

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November 12, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Deadbeat dads, Jokes
February 06, 2019

Is It a Cold, the Flu, or an Iron Rod Driven Through Your Skull in a Freak Accident?

February 06, 2019/ Mark Remy
Is It a Cold, the Flu, or an Iron Rod Driven Through Your Skull in a Freak Accident?

By asking yourself a few quick questions, you can make a fairly accurate diagnosis.

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February 06, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Cold, Flu, Iron rods, Health
November 26, 2018

6 Classic Holiday Delights That Marco Rubio Can Shove Up His Ass

November 26, 2018/ Mark Remy
6 Classic Holiday Delights That Marco Rubio Can Shove Up His Ass

“Will keep fresh for up to a week if stored in an airtight container, which Marco Rubio can also shove up his ass.”

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November 26, 2018/ Mark Remy/
October 17, 2018

Mr. President, How Do You Respond?

October 17, 2018/ Mark Remy
Mr. President, How Do You Respond?

Do I think Darth Vader struck down Obi-Wan Kenobi? He says he didn’t. He’s been very clear on that point.

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October 17, 2018/ Mark Remy/
News
Trump
October 12, 2018

Elite Prep School Tales of Terror

October 12, 2018/ Mark Remy
Elite Prep School Tales of Terror

“The leather was ruined.”

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October 12, 2018/ Mark Remy/
August 21, 2018

Scooby-Doo: Locked and Loaded

August 21, 2018/ Mark Remy
Scooby-Doo: Locked and Loaded

“Like, way to neutralize the threat, Fred!”

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August 21, 2018/ Mark Remy/
April 02, 2018

6 Myths About Ark of the Covenant-Enabled Weapons

April 02, 2018/ Mark Remy
6 Myths About Ark of the Covenant-Enabled Weapons

MYTH: Our products are “automatic.” This old canard just won’t die.

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April 02, 2018/ Mark Remy/
February 16, 2018

Guided Meditation for Hostage Takers

February 16, 2018/ Mark Remy
Guided Meditation for Hostage Takers

Acknowledge the men in helmets and Kevlar vests, but don’t try to change or control them. They’re just floating through. Like clouds.

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February 16, 2018/ Mark Remy/
February 06, 2018

A Medical Guide to My Tattoos

February 06, 2018/ Mark Remy
A Medical Guide to My Tattoos

"ORGAN DONOR." This one is ironic—hence the quotation marks.

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February 06, 2018/ Mark Remy/
January 19, 2018

A Fond Look Back at Etymology Man

January 19, 2018/ Mark Remy
A Fond Look Back at Etymology Man

Tragically, I never gave him an origin story.

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January 19, 2018/ Mark Remy/
September 01, 2017

Remember Customer Service?

September 01, 2017/ Mark Remy
Remember Customer Service?

When filling stations attendants would check your oil and tires, and then kiss you on the mouth?

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September 01, 2017/ Mark Remy/
June 05, 2017

Other Words They Lack

June 05, 2017/ Mark Remy
Other Words They Lack

If there is a Pirahã word that expresses remorse or regret, I couldn't find it. Believe me, I tried.

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June 05, 2017/ Mark Remy/
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October 10, 2016

Just a Picture of Sports Drink and Window Cleaner

October 10, 2016/ Mark Remy
Just a Picture of Sports Drink and Window Cleaner

That's all.

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October 10, 2016/ Mark Remy/
May 24, 2016

John Miller, Very Successful Public Editor

May 24, 2016/ Mark Remy
John Miller, Very Successful Public Editor

"It makes sense that the Times would choose me, because my IQ is one of the highest."

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May 24, 2016/ Mark Remy/
News
John Miller, New York Times
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