Kathy Flann
@keflann.bsky.social
Writer, 4 books, incl. How to Survive a Human Attack: A Guide for Werewolves, Mummies, Cyborgs, Ghosts, Nuclear Mutants, and Other Movie Monsters. Words in McSweeney’s, Boston Globe, WaPo, Slate, HuffPo. Member HWA, SFWA
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Kathy Flann
@keflann.bsky.social
· Jul 16
A lifelong Republican speaks out! My latest for Weekly Humorist #humor @weeklyhumorist.bsky.social
The anesthesia team came into the pre-op area, like “Hi, here’s a small sedative to relax before we wheel you back. It’s like a glass of wine.” Next thing I know, I’m in recovery and my question is can I have this for the rest of the Trump administration?
January 21, 2026 at 10:06 PM
The anesthesia team came into the pre-op area, like “Hi, here’s a small sedative to relax before we wheel you back. It’s like a glass of wine.” Next thing I know, I’m in recovery and my question is can I have this for the rest of the Trump administration?
Yes, I do know I should check my child’s pockets BEFORE the acorns start crashing around in the dryer.
January 18, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Yes, I do know I should check my child’s pockets BEFORE the acorns start crashing around in the dryer.
That thing where you go to Pre-op for orthopedic surgery and realize you’ve found your people.
January 15, 2026 at 4:08 PM
That thing where you go to Pre-op for orthopedic surgery and realize you’ve found your people.
That thing where your dog takes you a certain route because he wants to check if that fried chicken is still there.
January 14, 2026 at 10:33 PM
That thing where your dog takes you a certain route because he wants to check if that fried chicken is still there.
We’re not church-goers, and relatives said grace over the holidays, and now my 9yo says grace before his oatmeal in which he sends well wishes to all the cheetahs of the world.
January 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
We’re not church-goers, and relatives said grace over the holidays, and now my 9yo says grace before his oatmeal in which he sends well wishes to all the cheetahs of the world.
Vaguely threatening messages from LOFT.
January 1, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Vaguely threatening messages from LOFT.
My 9yo says he’ll live in Florida when he grows up, where he’ll be employed making beds at his grandma’s.
January 1, 2026 at 7:17 PM
My 9yo says he’ll live in Florida when he grows up, where he’ll be employed making beds at his grandma’s.
It seems like “homely” should be a compliment.
December 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
It seems like “homely” should be a compliment.
Y’all, Elena Ferrante wants to share the creative journey with ME! 🤩
December 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Y’all, Elena Ferrante wants to share the creative journey with ME! 🤩
It’s a Narnia lamppost kind of day in Baltimore City.
December 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It’s a Narnia lamppost kind of day in Baltimore City.
Reposted by Kathy Flann
I try to find one good thing about myself everyday — when I go to a new town, my first thought is never, “Ooh, gas is cheap here” does this count
December 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I try to find one good thing about myself everyday — when I go to a new town, my first thought is never, “Ooh, gas is cheap here” does this count
I try to find one good thing about myself everyday — when I go to a new town, my first thought is never, “Ooh, gas is cheap here” does this count
December 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I try to find one good thing about myself everyday — when I go to a new town, my first thought is never, “Ooh, gas is cheap here” does this count
I’m just a girl staring into a drawer deciding how big of a spoon I’ll use to eat Nutella.
December 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I’m just a girl staring into a drawer deciding how big of a spoon I’ll use to eat Nutella.
The developmental phases are Preschool, Middle Childhood, and Destroyed by Charlotte’s Web.
December 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The developmental phases are Preschool, Middle Childhood, and Destroyed by Charlotte’s Web.
Me getting targeted ads for clothing "more comfy than pajamas"
a man with a mustache is standing next to a wall with the words tell me more below him
Alt: a man with a mustache is standing next to a wall with the words tell me more below him
media.tenor.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Me getting targeted ads for clothing "more comfy than pajamas"
It’s time for end-of-semester evaluations, i.e. the “faculty roast” —it requires a two-drink minimum to read them, and the most outrageous comments are the funniest. 😂
December 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It’s time for end-of-semester evaluations, i.e. the “faculty roast” —it requires a two-drink minimum to read them, and the most outrageous comments are the funniest. 😂
My toxic trait is that when someone says we should try a new restaurant, I say, “Do they have beer cheese?”
December 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
My toxic trait is that when someone says we should try a new restaurant, I say, “Do they have beer cheese?”
Reposted by Kathy Flann
If there's one thing that we can agree is hilarious, it's got to be climate policy, am I right? My latest #satire Link in comments. #climatechange #widlife
November 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
If there's one thing that we can agree is hilarious, it's got to be climate policy, am I right? My latest #satire Link in comments. #climatechange #widlife
Jeans: “Neither comfortable nor warm!”
November 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Jeans: “Neither comfortable nor warm!”
If there's one thing that we can agree is hilarious, it's got to be climate policy, am I right? My latest #satire Link in comments. #climatechange #widlife
November 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
If there's one thing that we can agree is hilarious, it's got to be climate policy, am I right? My latest #satire Link in comments. #climatechange #widlife
Groupon: “Forget Black Friday — We’ve got you covered all year for full-sized ten packs of hemp lotion.”
November 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Groupon: “Forget Black Friday — We’ve got you covered all year for full-sized ten packs of hemp lotion.”
Fun fact — this holiday was actually founded for introverts desperate to avoid the awkwardness of Thanks Accepting.
November 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Fun fact — this holiday was actually founded for introverts desperate to avoid the awkwardness of Thanks Accepting.
Sure, Mondays are rough, but have you tried carrying the weekend with you in Day 3 dry shampoo hair?
November 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Sure, Mondays are rough, but have you tried carrying the weekend with you in Day 3 dry shampoo hair?
Signs we’re using too much hyperbole: My third grader lost his nickel and said, “Dear God, this is a total nightmare.”
November 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Signs we’re using too much hyperbole: My third grader lost his nickel and said, “Dear God, this is a total nightmare.”
Not me reflecting on the amazing job Ken Burns does of capturing harsh living conditions while I brush my yorkie-poo’s teeth.
November 20, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Not me reflecting on the amazing job Ken Burns does of capturing harsh living conditions while I brush my yorkie-poo’s teeth.