A Visit with The Talk of the Town

The Most Interesting Man in the World judges ideas for The Talk of the Town.

February 23, 2026

More Humor and Cartoons

Why you’re considered attractive.
I’ll start this new project just as soon as all conditions in my life are perfect.
More precise names for the “Personal Life” section on Wikipedia.
It’s becoming pretty clear that something is going on with the crossword constructor.
I’m a teacher and I do, in fact, live at school.
Hinder: a dating app for emotionally unavailable men.

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Shorts & Murmurs

Maybe She’s Born With It. Maybe It’s . . . Something Else

Some women seem to have it all. How do they make it look so effortless?

Shouts & Murmurs

What to Do When Your Spouse Doesn’t Notice You’re Down

Make noise. A lot of noise. Imagine you’ve just encountered a bear.

Humor

Why You’re Considered Attractive

If you are deemed attractive while sitting on the toilet, call the police. You are being spied on by a pervert. It might be time to plaster over the peephole in your bathroom wall.