Eli McCann
@elimccann.bsky.social
New dad. Lawyer/Writer/America’s Grandma. Humor columnist for The Salt Lake Tribune. Creator of the Strangerville podcast. Humor essays here: https://itjustgetsstranger.com
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Eli McCann
@elimccann.bsky.social
· Nov 15
I'm going to start reposting shit that went viral when I tweeted it on the hellsite to feel alive again. So here are some of them below:
I'm on a flight and this monster next to me is watching a horror film* and there are children around who can see it.
*E.T. The film this person is watching is E.T.
*E.T. The film this person is watching is E.T.
January 27, 2026 at 6:49 PM
I'm on a flight and this monster next to me is watching a horror film* and there are children around who can see it.
*E.T. The film this person is watching is E.T.
*E.T. The film this person is watching is E.T.
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Not only does the video evidence make clear that the gun was removed, but the agent who took the first shot was looking right at it and therefore knew he was disarmed when he commenced the execution.
Federal agents in Minneapolis wrestled Alex Pretti to the ground and secured the handgun he was carrying moments before shooting him multiple times, according to a Washington Post analysis of video footage.
Read more: https://wapo.st/4qGOx8M
Read more: https://wapo.st/4qGOx8M
January 25, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Not only does the video evidence make clear that the gun was removed, but the agent who took the first shot was looking right at it and therefore knew he was disarmed when he commenced the execution.
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Follow @elimccann.bsky.social and the hilarious and heartwarming adventures of his adorable family ❤️
January 18, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Follow @elimccann.bsky.social and the hilarious and heartwarming adventures of his adorable family ❤️
I placed a cheese stick on my child's highchair and then turned around to pick up the kid to put him in the highchair and by the time I turned back around the cheese stick was gone and we cannot figure out where it went.
January 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
I placed a cheese stick on my child's highchair and then turned around to pick up the kid to put him in the highchair and by the time I turned back around the cheese stick was gone and we cannot figure out where it went.
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Everyone should be following this account.
Every December 31st since 2007, I've written a little review of the year on my website. Here's the write-up for 2025. Happy New Year to most of you.
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/2025/
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/2025/
2025
Every morning just after Skylar leaves for work, I don our son in weather-appropriate attire and take him to our covered patio in the backyard. This is where we keep our now embattled and expensive st...
www.itjustgetsstranger.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Everyone should be following this account.
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Want to read something that uplifts your life? Follow this guy and subscribe… He’ll definitely make you smile or make you think.
Every December 31st since 2007, I've written a little review of the year on my website. Here's the write-up for 2025. Happy New Year to most of you.
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/2025/
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/2025/
2025
Every morning just after Skylar leaves for work, I don our son in weather-appropriate attire and take him to our covered patio in the backyard. This is where we keep our now embattled and expensive st...
www.itjustgetsstranger.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Want to read something that uplifts your life? Follow this guy and subscribe… He’ll definitely make you smile or make you think.
Every December 31st since 2007, I've written a little review of the year on my website. Here's the write-up for 2025. Happy New Year to most of you.
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/2025/
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/2025/
2025
Every morning just after Skylar leaves for work, I don our son in weather-appropriate attire and take him to our covered patio in the backyard. This is where we keep our now embattled and expensive st...
www.itjustgetsstranger.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Every December 31st since 2007, I've written a little review of the year on my website. Here's the write-up for 2025. Happy New Year to most of you.
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/2025/
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/2025/
The absolute insanity of utah Republican politics right now. (Thanks @bagleycartoons.bsky.social)
December 29, 2025 at 4:12 AM
The absolute insanity of utah Republican politics right now. (Thanks @bagleycartoons.bsky.social)
Skylar couldn't be bothered to put on a shirt and our child couldn't be bothered to look at the camera or smile. But I showed up for work. Merry Christmas.
December 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Skylar couldn't be bothered to put on a shirt and our child couldn't be bothered to look at the camera or smile. But I showed up for work. Merry Christmas.
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This was such a beautiful and thoughtful piece. Give it a read
December 25, 2025 at 3:54 AM
This was such a beautiful and thoughtful piece. Give it a read
So what happened is Scrooge got an entire night of free quality life-changing therapy from professionals with unlimited resources and psychic powers.
The rich keep getting richer.
The rich keep getting richer.
December 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
So what happened is Scrooge got an entire night of free quality life-changing therapy from professionals with unlimited resources and psychic powers.
The rich keep getting richer.
The rich keep getting richer.
Reposted by Eli McCann
In light of everything going on in the world, it might be time to just sunset Groundhog Day.
December 22, 2025 at 3:27 AM
In light of everything going on in the world, it might be time to just sunset Groundhog Day.
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"I assume we’d all be better off unplugging the cable news...imagine the collective good that could be done if we all shed the talking heads and rage-baiters and instead focused that energy on whatever compels us to seek true humanity." - @elimccann.bsky.social
www.sltrib.com/religion/202...
www.sltrib.com/religion/202...
Eli McCann: PJs, presents and poems — there’s nothing like a cozy Christmas
Tribune guest columnist Eli McCann recalls past holidays, when he and his sisters staged slumber parties on Christmas Eve, played cards and watched movies and, inevitably, fell asleep much sooner than...
www.sltrib.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"I assume we’d all be better off unplugging the cable news...imagine the collective good that could be done if we all shed the talking heads and rage-baiters and instead focused that energy on whatever compels us to seek true humanity." - @elimccann.bsky.social
www.sltrib.com/religion/202...
www.sltrib.com/religion/202...
The paywall was removed from this one. Merry Christmas!
December 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The paywall was removed from this one. Merry Christmas!
Tl;dr: I did a two minute interview on TV regarding homelessness services (for The Road Home in Utah) and in the least surprising news, my mother thinks I was the best thing on tv.
December 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Tl;dr: I did a two minute interview on TV regarding homelessness services (for The Road Home in Utah) and in the least surprising news, my mother thinks I was the best thing on tv.
My last remaining grandparent is struggling, and damn, it is so hard to say goodbye to a generation in a family.
December 17, 2025 at 4:18 AM
My last remaining grandparent is struggling, and damn, it is so hard to say goodbye to a generation in a family.
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My quick story today about what it's been like to put together a book.
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/were-thankfu...
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/were-thankfu...
We're Thankful For The Moisture
As you all know, since everyone is focused on me at all times, as I have asked you to do on many occasions (even though I should not have to ask), I have been writing a humor column for The Salt Lake ...
www.itjustgetsstranger.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
My quick story today about what it's been like to put together a book.
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/were-thankfu...
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/were-thankfu...
My quick story today about what it's been like to put together a book.
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/were-thankfu...
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/were-thankfu...
We're Thankful For The Moisture
As you all know, since everyone is focused on me at all times, as I have asked you to do on many occasions (even though I should not have to ask), I have been writing a humor column for The Salt Lake ...
www.itjustgetsstranger.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
My quick story today about what it's been like to put together a book.
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/were-thankfu...
www.itjustgetsstranger.com/were-thankfu...
You'll never believe who just climbed in bed with me to snuggle all night long.
December 10, 2025 at 4:40 AM
You'll never believe who just climbed in bed with me to snuggle all night long.
Love getting texts like this out of the blue from my husband. So encouraging.
December 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Love getting texts like this out of the blue from my husband. So encouraging.
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In exciting news, my new book containing all of my columns for The Salt Lake Tribune over the years is now available for preorder. The book is called "We're Thankful For The Moisture," because of course it is.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/were-thank...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/were-thank...
We're Thankful for the Moisture: A Gay Guy's Guide to Mormon Faith, Family, and Fruit Preservation|Paperback
www.barnesandnoble.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In exciting news, my new book containing all of my columns for The Salt Lake Tribune over the years is now available for preorder. The book is called "We're Thankful For The Moisture," because of course it is.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/were-thank...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/were-thank...
In exciting news, my new book containing all of my columns for The Salt Lake Tribune over the years is now available for preorder. The book is called "We're Thankful For The Moisture," because of course it is.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/were-thank...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/were-thank...
We're Thankful for the Moisture: A Gay Guy's Guide to Mormon Faith, Family, and Fruit Preservation|Paperback
www.barnesandnoble.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In exciting news, my new book containing all of my columns for The Salt Lake Tribune over the years is now available for preorder. The book is called "We're Thankful For The Moisture," because of course it is.
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/were-thank...
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/were-thank...