Pay me for the subtitle — I posted a note on Substack last week that was satirical clickbait, but I decided to deliver on my promise because — one — why not? and — two — maybe I’ll get some additional paid subscribers from this post.

Contribute 100x more to Smillew and strengthen your support for the Smillew community with our new Smillew level — Many of you have asked for it in private notes or love letters sent to my bank account, and I have decided to prove that I’m not blind or ungrateful. I hear you, Friends. I’m a team player and love to answer other people’s requests. Some will say I’m too…

Let’s become BFF (Better Friends Forever)! — Ah! Is there anything better than talking with a friend comfortably seated on sunbeds and drinking cocktails while enjoying the view from the five-star cruise ship deck? Here at Better Friends, that’s the kind of vibe we aim for. In one word, we want to be rich. Sorry, I meant…

Did we finally get it right? — “Wait! Don’t reset me, please, JESS!!” Sorry, Luce. Jess didn’t even pronounce the words. She didn’t have the strength to discuss the termination with her. The order had arrived on her console the day before, blue letters on a yellow screen. They only used them for the so-called green procedure. …

I can’t walk anymore, but I have to. It’s a challenge! — I’m so tired. Twenty days ago, I told my wife I would be walking 20,000 steps daily on average during November, and she was impressed. “Wow! That’s a lot.” She said, looking like Owen Wilson in the wow meme. Of course, I replied it was nothing for a strong man…

By the power of Black Friday, I grant myself boosting powers — There was one writer I wanted to boost, and I went to their profile only to realize it wasn’t there anymore. This bonus “story” is for all the writers who once were on Medium and left us. May you be healthy in body and mind. May you be safe from inner…

By the power of Black Friday, I grant myself boosting powers — I’m not sure where the idea to have all the titles starting with B came from, but as soon as I got it, I knew I had to finish the boost bonanza with BOOBS. …

By the power of Black Friday, I grant myself boosting powers — There are three reasons I decided to bonanza boost this story. The first one is that I love tamales. The second is that I secretly hope Victor Cardenas will do my taxes next year. And the third one because I approve of his message. [Edited] As per agreement with Victor…

By the power of Black Friday, I grant myself boosting powers — I’m forever jealous of Uvebruce and his 150k+ views (or reads) humor story. I tried to copy him, and didn’t work (at all). So jealous that I won’t share it here. Anyway, it’s not his best piece. He was just lucky. Instead, I will share this one because I know…