Deb Amlen
@debamlen.bsky.social
Humor writer, New York Times Games columnist. I may have helped you with the crossword. As a condition of my employment, I am not allowed to talk about politics online. Hence, the jokes.
Discussion topic: The need for magnetic nail polish, which is actually a thing, as seen in the ad below, and which could potentially put a damper in meetings involving magnetic whiteboards.
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#westillhaventcuredcancer
November 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Discussion topic: The need for magnetic nail polish, which is actually a thing, as seen in the ad below, and which could potentially put a damper in meetings involving magnetic whiteboards.
#westillhaventcuredcancer
#westillhaventcuredcancer
PAVLOVINN: Where the bell always ring for dinner.
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
PAVLOVINN: Where the bell always ring for dinner.
November 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
AMOLAR: A person who has had their wisdom teeth removed
October 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
AMOLAR: A person who has had their wisdom teeth removed
Today in gender relations:
October 27, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Today in gender relations:
INFIT: The layer of clothing worn under an outfit
October 20, 2025 at 12:34 AM
INFIT: The layer of clothing worn under an outfit
Twelve years ago, one of my kids taught me the importance of password protection on my phone. Please celebrate responsibly.
October 11, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Twelve years ago, one of my kids taught me the importance of password protection on my phone. Please celebrate responsibly.
Flags at half mast for the great Patricia Routledge.
“HOW FARES THE CHURCH WORLDWIDE THEN, VICAR? FOR INSTANCE, WHAT IS THE MISSIONARY POSITION IN CHINA THESE DAYS?”
“HOW FARES THE CHURCH WORLDWIDE THEN, VICAR? FOR INSTANCE, WHAT IS THE MISSIONARY POSITION IN CHINA THESE DAYS?”
October 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Flags at half mast for the great Patricia Routledge.
“HOW FARES THE CHURCH WORLDWIDE THEN, VICAR? FOR INSTANCE, WHAT IS THE MISSIONARY POSITION IN CHINA THESE DAYS?”
“HOW FARES THE CHURCH WORLDWIDE THEN, VICAR? FOR INSTANCE, WHAT IS THE MISSIONARY POSITION IN CHINA THESE DAYS?”
October 4, 2025 at 1:37 AM
UNMIC: What I *should* have done before a bathroom break during an event where I was speaking, but instead walked into the ladies room fully wired.
October 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
UNMIC: What I *should* have done before a bathroom break during an event where I was speaking, but instead walked into the ladies room fully wired.
DEVOTIVE: An obsessive desire to blow out candles
September 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
DEVOTIVE: An obsessive desire to blow out candles
MENCIL: A pointlessly gendered writing implement
September 28, 2025 at 1:57 AM
MENCIL: A pointlessly gendered writing implement
“I produced a detailed tribute to my wrongness” is pretty much my job in a nutshell.
September 25, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“I produced a detailed tribute to my wrongness” is pretty much my job in a nutshell.
A happy and healthy New Year to all who celebrate. Please toot responsibly.
September 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM
A happy and healthy New Year to all who celebrate. Please toot responsibly.
IGLEE: The joy felt when one has completed building a home out of ice blocks
September 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
IGLEE: The joy felt when one has completed building a home out of ice blocks
September 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
About today’s Spelling Bee …
September 3, 2025 at 1:42 AM
About today’s Spelling Bee …
Never say that NJ doesn’t have the funk
August 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Never say that NJ doesn’t have the funk