Danielle Kraese
@daniellekraese.bsky.social
last name rhymes with ace of base. humor writer, editor, & a third witty thing. author of deep-sea creeps: a field guide to terrible ex-boyfriends (as sea creatures) 🐙
sorry I'm late - I was deleting exclamation points from my email
January 14, 2025 at 1:48 AM
sorry I'm late - I was deleting exclamation points from my email
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This week I’m running A 5-day humor writing challenge where we write one funny line a day.
The first prompt is to write a joke in the fake news style.
open.substack.com/pub/julievic...
The first prompt is to write a joke in the fake news style.
open.substack.com/pub/julievic...
One Funny Line 2025 Day 1: Write a Fake News-Style Joke
Local writer tries to think of good joke
open.substack.com
January 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This week I’m running A 5-day humor writing challenge where we write one funny line a day.
The first prompt is to write a joke in the fake news style.
open.substack.com/pub/julievic...
The first prompt is to write a joke in the fake news style.
open.substack.com/pub/julievic...
oh no, just realized I was walking around all day with my imposter syndrome showing. not again!!
January 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
oh no, just realized I was walking around all day with my imposter syndrome showing. not again!!
"no one is stopping you from writing," she whispered to herself, before drifting into the kitchen to polish all the cabinets
January 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
"no one is stopping you from writing," she whispered to herself, before drifting into the kitchen to polish all the cabinets
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2024 was a historically difficult year for transgender people, but it was not without its victories. I list over 60 victories for transgender people this year.
There is a case for hope, and the fight for transgender rights is not without wins.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
There is a case for hope, and the fight for transgender rights is not without wins.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
Victories For Trans People In 2024
2024 was a historically difficult year for transgender people, but there were some major victories. I list the biggest ones here.
www.erininthemorning.com
January 1, 2025 at 12:53 AM
2024 was a historically difficult year for transgender people, but it was not without its victories. I list over 60 victories for transgender people this year.
There is a case for hope, and the fight for transgender rights is not without wins.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
There is a case for hope, and the fight for transgender rights is not without wins.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
and love to see this brilliant piece from @devorahblachor.bsky.social in the @mcsweeneys.net 2024 countdown 👏
"Maybe Kamala should have explained the merits of Bidenomics better, or gone on Joe Rogan, or done one other thing that would have convinced me to vote for her over a climate denier who's going to put a vaccine denier in charge of healthcare." #McSweeneysTop24of24
I Don’t Hate Women Candidates. I Just Thought an Erratic and Vindictive Criminal Was Worthier of My Vote Than a Woman Candidate
Our 18th most-read article of 2024. - - -I admit, it was tricky for me, a white male swing-state voter, to decide who deserved my vote in this ele...
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December 31, 2024 at 9:01 PM
and love to see this brilliant piece from @devorahblachor.bsky.social in the @mcsweeneys.net 2024 countdown 👏
enabled "adult content" in my bluesky settings just so I could see & share this titillating piece from erotically funny duo @miriamjayaratna.bsky.social & Emily Flake
We'd like to thank Emily Flake, MIriam Jayaratna, and Calvin Klein for this, our 2nd most-read piece of 2024.
An Open Letter to Jeremy Allen White Regarding His Recent Calvin Klein Ad
Our 2nd most-read article of 2024. - - -Dear Mr. White, It is with an uneasy mixture of consternation and lust that we received, via Instagram, yo...
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December 31, 2024 at 8:57 PM
enabled "adult content" in my bluesky settings just so I could see & share this titillating piece from erotically funny duo @miriamjayaratna.bsky.social & Emily Flake
One of my favorite 2024 humor pieces from @lisaborders.bsky.social! I have not looked at spiders the same since 🕷️
We Are the Spiders of This House
BY LISA BORDERS
#McSweeneysHiddenGems2024
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/we-...
BY LISA BORDERS
#McSweeneysHiddenGems2024
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/we-...
We Are the Spiders of This House
WE ARE THE SPIDERS OF THIS HOUSE
SHOUTING OUR MANIFESTO
AS BEST WE CAN WITHOUT VOCAL CORDS
BUT ONLY YOUR CATS CAN HEAR US
THEY ARE LAZY, OVERFED
WE...
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December 31, 2024 at 8:51 PM
One of my favorite 2024 humor pieces from @lisaborders.bsky.social! I have not looked at spiders the same since 🕷️
truly believe I'll still be laughing at this piece from @kathrynbaecht.bsky.social by the time I pack away my holiday decorations (aka Feb 23, and not a moment sooner)
"Divide and conquer. One adult can dole out hot chocolate and cookies to keep the children occupied while the other adult unpacks the decorations that were crammed into boxes last February 23 without even a passing nod to organization."
Tips for Trimming a Christmas Tree with Small Children
If your tree isn’t pre-lit, you might want to be. Divide and conquer. One adult can dole out hot chocolate and cookies to keep the children occupie...
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December 17, 2024 at 8:55 PM
truly believe I'll still be laughing at this piece from @kathrynbaecht.bsky.social by the time I pack away my holiday decorations (aka Feb 23, and not a moment sooner)
Reposted by Danielle Kraese
I wrote about all of my favorite books and humor pieces of 2024. Happy reading!
madebymegan.substack.com/p/words-that...
madebymegan.substack.com/p/words-that...
Words that Spoke to Me in 2024
Fiction, non-fiction, picture books, and humor pieces
madebymegan.substack.com
December 17, 2024 at 12:33 AM
I wrote about all of my favorite books and humor pieces of 2024. Happy reading!
madebymegan.substack.com/p/words-that...
madebymegan.substack.com/p/words-that...
how it started & how it's still going
December 17, 2024 at 1:53 AM
how it started & how it's still going
running out to the doctor real quick to see if they have any diagnoses left - can i grab anything for anyone?
December 13, 2024 at 8:57 PM
running out to the doctor real quick to see if they have any diagnoses left - can i grab anything for anyone?
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The real monsters are those who don’t buy this book!
also: might I recommend these Vulture-approved creeps for all your holiday gift-giving needs!
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Deep-Sea Creeps: A Field Guide to Terrible Ex-Boyfriends (as Sea Creatures) a book by Danielle Kraese
Your exes as the creeps of the deep sea. While there may be plenty of fish in the sea, the ones down deep may not be worth catching. Deep-sea Creeps is a taxonomy of those terrible exes that should h...
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December 7, 2024 at 2:18 PM
The real monsters are those who don’t buy this book!
haven’t stopped doing the human version of zoomies since I saw this!! incredibly honored to be in such funny company
December 7, 2024 at 1:38 AM
haven’t stopped doing the human version of zoomies since I saw this!! incredibly honored to be in such funny company
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I know what you’re wondering. When drinking multiple glasses of gravy in one sitting, what kind of stemware do I recommend?
In Defense of Drinking Gravy | Points in Case
Thanksgiving is one of the few days that I can gather with my family, eat a huge plate of delicious food, and pound back six or seven glasses of gravy.
www.pointsincase.com
November 28, 2024 at 8:16 PM
I know what you’re wondering. When drinking multiple glasses of gravy in one sitting, what kind of stemware do I recommend?
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"Clowder: A group of childless cat ladies."
Names for Different Groups of Women
Bed: A group of tired women. Coalition: Women who are tired of hearing about their reproductive rights getting trampled on. Guys: Actually, a group...
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November 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM
"Clowder: A group of childless cat ladies."
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And still thinking about this piece from @devorahblachor.bsky.social 🔥
"Each had their pros and cons. For example, Trump took away abortion rights, built an $8.4 trillion debt, and incited an insurrection when he lost to Joe Biden. Still, Kamala Harris’s economic plan needed a little more detail. It really was a toss-up."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/i-d...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/i-d...
I Don’t Hate Women Candidates. I Just Thought an Erratic and Vindictive Criminal Was Worthier of My Vote Than a Woman Candidate
I admit, it was tricky for me, a white male swing-state voter, to decide who deserved my vote in this election. But in the end, I cast my ballot fo...
www.mcsweeneys.net
November 22, 2024 at 6:13 PM
And still thinking about this piece from @devorahblachor.bsky.social 🔥
Reposted by Danielle Kraese
"As a God-fearing citizen, I want the Ten Commandments in every classroom, a sexual predator in every cabinet position, and for a good man—like me, for instance—to stand sentry outside every bathroom door in America."
I’m a Good, Normal Family Man Who Just Wants to Inspect Your Genitals Before You Pee
“G.O.P. lawmakers whose leaders have pressed to roll back transgender rights around the country moved to bar Sarah McBride, the first transgender m...
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November 22, 2024 at 2:16 AM
"As a God-fearing citizen, I want the Ten Commandments in every classroom, a sexual predator in every cabinet position, and for a good man—like me, for instance—to stand sentry outside every bathroom door in America."
And still thinking about this piece from @devorahblachor.bsky.social 🔥
"Each had their pros and cons. For example, Trump took away abortion rights, built an $8.4 trillion debt, and incited an insurrection when he lost to Joe Biden. Still, Kamala Harris’s economic plan needed a little more detail. It really was a toss-up."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/i-d...
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/i-d...
I Don’t Hate Women Candidates. I Just Thought an Erratic and Vindictive Criminal Was Worthier of My Vote Than a Woman Candidate
I admit, it was tricky for me, a white male swing-state voter, to decide who deserved my vote in this election. But in the end, I cast my ballot fo...
www.mcsweeneys.net
November 22, 2024 at 6:13 PM
And still thinking about this piece from @devorahblachor.bsky.social 🔥
Love this very timely satire from @kathrynbaecht.bsky.social & @miriamjayaratna.bsky.social (aka the friends who brought my early follower count on here up to 7 💛💛)
"Sorry about all the crashes. In my defense, I wasn’t designed for this big a wave of new subscribers. I’m holding myself together with scotch tape, faith in a decentralized social network, and a few lines of code that Jack Dorsey thought of in the shower."
Welcome to Bluesky, but Maybe Take it Down a Notch?
“Over the past week, Bluesky’s growth has exploded, more than doubling to 15 million-plus users as people seek alternatives to X, Facebook, and Thr...
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November 21, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Love this very timely satire from @kathrynbaecht.bsky.social & @miriamjayaratna.bsky.social (aka the friends who brought my early follower count on here up to 7 💛💛)
on here I feel like we are all just tiny ants trying to find our way back to each other after some little shit dumped a glass of water on our hill, does that make any sense
November 21, 2024 at 12:43 AM
on here I feel like we are all just tiny ants trying to find our way back to each other after some little shit dumped a glass of water on our hill, does that make any sense
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Lee: When Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was up for confirmation or when VP Harris was added to the ticket, they called them DEI hires. They want you to believe that Harvard graduate with over 20 years of experience is not qualified but Fox personality is qualified to run the DOD
November 20, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Lee: When Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was up for confirmation or when VP Harris was added to the ticket, they called them DEI hires. They want you to believe that Harvard graduate with over 20 years of experience is not qualified but Fox personality is qualified to run the DOD
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I want to remind everyone that the far right sees transgender people as being worthy of segregation out of general society, "separate but equal" treatment that of course, is never equal.
So much so that Iowa Republicans literally tried to redefine the word equal to not mean "same" or "identical."
So much so that Iowa Republicans literally tried to redefine the word equal to not mean "same" or "identical."
November 20, 2024 at 3:11 AM
I want to remind everyone that the far right sees transgender people as being worthy of segregation out of general society, "separate but equal" treatment that of course, is never equal.
So much so that Iowa Republicans literally tried to redefine the word equal to not mean "same" or "identical."
So much so that Iowa Republicans literally tried to redefine the word equal to not mean "same" or "identical."
This piece from @lisaborders.bsky.social nails it 👏👏👏
"Yes, I voted for Trump, but it was only about the economy. And immigration. And what I’ve learned about transgender people from J. K. Rowling’s Twitter feed. It’s nothing personal."
Sure, I Voted for Someone Whose Policies Might Kill You, but Now’s the Time to Put Aside Our Differences
It’s me, that woman you barely remember from your tenth-grade homeroom who keeps turning up on your Facebook page like a cold sore. Before the elec...
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November 20, 2024 at 6:45 PM
This piece from @lisaborders.bsky.social nails it 👏👏👏