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More Places Microplastics Can Be Found
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More Places Microplastics Can Be Found

In a funk: They couldn’t help but notice that the over-all vibe of the online chatter was negative.
Say It Again: A Treatment
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Say It Again: A Treatment

Say It Again: A Treatment
If you’re on your phone: Clara and Desmond are spies, and they are meeting at a church in Paris. Their names, again, are Clara and Desmond, and they are spies.
Is This Waymo a Better Person Than You?
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Is This Waymo a Better Person Than You?

Is This Waymo a Better Person Than You?
What about the time it parked perfectly between two lines on the first try, despite you having spent your entire life contorting to fit in—socially, emotionally, and physically?
Our Company’s New Team Support Space
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Our Company’s New Team Support Space

Our Company’s New Team Support Space
Please see the employee-efficiency team if you would like to schedule an organizational-issue-repair conversation, as those are best done in private.
What Is Love?
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What Is Love?

What Is Love?
How do you expect someone to find love, when they don’t even know what love is?

Daily Cartoons

1/15

“What did he do in the night?”
Cartoon by Victoria Roberts
Cartoon Caption Contest

Cartoon Caption Contest

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Celebrity Caption Contest

Sarah Sherman Enters the Cartoon Caption Contest
Celebrity Caption Contest

Sarah Sherman Enters the Cartoon Caption Contest

Sarah Sherman Enters the Cartoon Caption Contest
The comedian tries her hand at captioning New Yorker cartoons.
Amelia Dimoldenberg Enters the Cartoon Caption Contest
Celebrity Caption Contest

Amelia Dimoldenberg Enters the Cartoon Caption Contest

Amelia Dimoldenberg Enters the Cartoon Caption Contest
The comedian tries her hand at captioning New Yorker cartoons.
John Early Enters the Cartoon Caption Contest
Celebrity Caption Contest

John Early Enters the Cartoon Caption Contest

John Early Enters the Cartoon Caption Contest
The comedian tries his hand at captioning New Yorker cartoons.
Ilana Glazer Enters the Cartoon Caption Contest
Celebrity Caption Contest

Ilana Glazer Enters the Cartoon Caption Contest

Ilana Glazer Enters the Cartoon Caption Contest
The actor, writer, and comedian tries her hand at captioning New Yorker cartoons.

Cartoons from the Issue

1/14

Cartoon by Polly Adams

Shorts & Murmurs

Package Tracking Takes a Dark Turn in “Paper Towels”
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Package Tracking Takes a Dark Turn in “Paper Towels”

Package Tracking Takes a Dark Turn in “Paper Towels”
When an online order goes missing, employees are often blamed. But how should they be punished? Now premium users get to decide.
A Father-Daughter Swearing Lesson in “The F-Word”
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A Father-Daughter Swearing Lesson in “The F-Word”

A Father-Daughter Swearing Lesson in “The F-Word”
In Alex Cannon’s comedic short, starring Chris Gethard, a dad struggles to give an age-appropriate explanation of the expletive.
Richard Kind on Making a Short Film About Making a Short Film
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Richard Kind on Making a Short Film About Making a Short Film

Richard Kind on Making a Short Film About Making a Short Film
Max Cohn and Ellie Sachs’s short film, “Proof of Concept,” offers a humorous meta-riff on the movie business and a tour of the Upper West Side.
The Devious Mind Behind Wordle
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The Devious Mind Behind Wordle

The Devious Mind Behind Wordle
In this comedic short, the new Wordle producer derives immeasurable joy from watching people fail.

Westward Ho!

N.Y.C. to L.A. to N.Y.C. to L.A., Ad Infinitum
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N.Y.C. to L.A. to N.Y.C. to L.A., Ad Infinitum

N.Y.C. to L.A. to N.Y.C. to L.A., Ad Infinitum
I knew I needed to get back to where the real people were, the people of substance and letters.
I’m Considering Moving to L.A. Now that N.Y.C. Is Underwater
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I’m Considering Moving to L.A. Now that N.Y.C. Is Underwater

I’m Considering Moving to L.A. Now that N.Y.C. Is Underwater
What can I say? It’s just time to move on.
The New York City Walking Tour of Los Angeles
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The New York City Walking Tour of Los Angeles

The New York City Walking Tour of Los Angeles
While some say that L.A. was built for the automobile, we say, “Hooray for cardio!” Now get ready for an unforgettable fourteen hours.
A Guide to Purchasing Your Very Own Los Angeles Bagel
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A Guide to Purchasing Your Very Own Los Angeles Bagel

A Guide to Purchasing Your Very Own Los Angeles Bagel
Think of procuring a bagel in L.A. like getting HAIM tickets!

Comics

Kash Patel Can’t Contain Himself
Blitt’s Kvetchbook

Kash Patel Can’t Contain Himself

Kash Patel Can’t Contain Himself
So much winning to enjoy.
The Endless Stages of Enlightenment
Sketchbook

The Endless Stages of Enlightenment

The Endless Stages of Enlightenment
Until last week, I believed that “fullback,” “halfback,” and “quarterback” were terms that referred to players’ sizes.
Prince Andrew Rides Again
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Prince Andrew Rides Again

Prince Andrew Rides Again
A storybook ending.
What to Do When Your Spouse Doesn’t Notice You’re Down
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What to Do When Your Spouse Doesn’t Notice You’re Down

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.

More Humor

A Visit with The Talk of the Town
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A Visit with The Talk of the Town

A Visit with The Talk of the Town
The Most Interesting Man in the World judges ideas for The Talk of the Town.
New York’s Best-Dressed Dogs Compete
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New York’s Best-Dressed Dogs Compete

New York’s Best-Dressed Dogs Compete
Zeph McDonough takes a tour through the Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest, and talks to its quirky participants.
Maybe She’s Born With It. Maybe It’s . . . Something Else
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Maybe She’s Born With It. Maybe It’s . . . Something Else

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?
What I Imagine My Boyfriend’s Ex-Girlfriends Are Doing Right Now
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What I Imagine My Boyfriend’s Ex-Girlfriends Are Doing Right Now

What I Imagine My Boyfriend’s Ex-Girlfriends Are Doing Right Now
Your partner’s exes can get inside your head—and they might just enjoy a few mimosas while they’re in there.
Cartoon Cautionary Tales
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Cartoon Cautionary Tales

Cartoon Cautionary Tales
Edward Steed animates some of life’s most crucial lessons.
Introducing Our Mind-Blowing Virtual-Reality App
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Introducing Our Mind-Blowing Virtual-Reality App

Introducing Our Mind-Blowing Virtual-Reality App
Think you know what reading is? Think again. Test-driving The New Yorker’s newest technological breakthrough.
Why You’re Considered Attractive
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Why You’re Considered Attractive

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.
I Will Be Your Next President
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I Will Be Your Next President

I Will Be Your Next President
You’re going to love my ability to nod and smile while people awkwardly thank me. White bread, straight ahead. That’ll be my slogan.
How to Break Up with Your Phone
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How to Break Up with Your Phone

How to Break Up with Your Phone
He knows your rhythms, your insecurities, your REM cycle—your cycle. He’s made himself needed, and now you don’t exist without one another.
Discovering Where Your Interests Lie
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Discovering Where Your Interests Lie

Discovering Where Your Interests Lie
Your interest in baking is a lie, although your interest in baked goods remains very much true.