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A tasty piece of performance art
A different perspective
What is more heartwarming than a story about child labor helping 5 year olds pay off debt https://t.co/MSHrXqsa4X
— zoë a. (@zoeasombra) December 15, 2019
A new column
A bonding moment
When my father was a young, new immigrant to the USA, his folks took him to Macy’s in NYC to sit on Santa’s lap like a “real American.” He worried to Santa in German, “But I’m Jewish.” Santa replied in Yiddish, “Don’t worry. Me too.” https://t.co/f0geH7s9jX
— Jacob Labendz (@Jacob_Labendz) December 15, 2019
A politician in his own words
A giant cliché
every holiday gift guide for men:
-whiskey stones
-record player
-grill accessories
-random book about sports
-bright patterned socks
-beard oil
-cooler with a built-in Bluetooth speaker
-a tool that fits on your keychain
-something made of wood— Sophie Vershbow (@svershbow) December 16, 2019
A way to bond
A horrifying sight
A festive comedy routine
A hot take
The closest thing to a coup is coming from the White House, not Democrats
https://t.co/zyiPDOX1oo— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) December 15, 2019
A palate cleanser
Image credit: David Lofink