Melissa Baese-Berk
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Melissa Baese-Berk
@m2b2.bsky.social
Linguistics. Cognitive Science. Academia. Baseball. Music. Cats. Naps. University of Chicago. Opinions (all mine).
I had so much fun participating in Study Hall last fall! Two shows in Chicago, for any folks interested in going!

www.secondcity.com/shows/chicag...
April 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Every night now, my toddler (2;2) requests “fire!”
December 29, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Chicago friends! I'm doing this fun thing tomorrow! Come see comedy inspired by science!
September 18, 2024 at 4:40 PM
He is accurate!
August 6, 2024 at 4:09 AM
This criminal has added “open all drawers” to her crime skills (along with “open all doors”). The mystery of how she manages to steals all our stuff is solved.
February 23, 2024 at 3:16 AM
When I made stuffed forest friends, I thought they (and the crib) would be primarily used by the human baby.
February 10, 2024 at 3:52 PM
I’m doing a thing! I’m thrilled to be the new Editor In Chief at Applied Psycholinguistics! If you have questions about the journal (including about the editorial board and/or associate editor positions) please reach out!!
January 5, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Any insights as to why my kid’s socks say “Gigi” (chicken + Gigi in google gets me pasta).
December 4, 2023 at 4:04 PM
::tinkly music box tune, with slightly off-key children singing over it::

“He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake.”

Happy Creep Santa Acrosd the Street” Season to all who celebrate.
December 3, 2023 at 7:13 PM
The way she does such dainty paws, you almost wouldn’t believe she’s a monster who eats (and then barfs) masks like it’s her part time job.
November 28, 2023 at 3:28 AM
Frankie’s hiding skills = A+
July 18, 2023 at 10:34 PM