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this week's writing prompt: #InDefenseOf
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11 Trends from the 2000s That Should Never Come Back

Reflecting on different eras of fashion, and the aughts might be one decade not worth refreshing. Here are some ugly fashion trends from the 2000s.
Erin Vail
Erin Vail
June 25, 2019
Pop Culture

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My Kind of Coffee

There are many kinds of coffee, but only two are acceptable: the good kind, and the shit kind. A poem celebrating a special brew.
Billy Hafferty
Billy Hafferty
June 25, 2019
Wildcard
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{Hi, My Name is ███████:} What the Internet Knows About You

At this point, the internet probably knows more about you than YOU do. Your browsing habits, your whereabouts, your deepest secrets. Is that a bad thing?
Scott Snowman
Scott Snowman
June 24, 2019
Lifestyle, Prompts
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{MINIPROMPT}: What Is the Most Underrated Emoji?

Thumbs up is boring. Gal pals is overused. But there are lots of underrated emojis that convey exactly what you need them to. Our staff weighs in.
The Prompt Staff
The Prompt Staff
June 21, 2019
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We issue a writing prompt every-other-week. What's your story?
Accepting Submissions: {In Defense Of…} Prompt
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Accepting Submissions: {In Defense Of…} Prompt

This week’s writing prompt lets you put your unpopular opinions on parade. Write 400-700 words with IN DEFENSE OF as the prompt, and we’ll publish the best!
The Prompt Staff
The Prompt Staff
May 28, 2019
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The {Hairy} Ball Theorem: Abstract Math that Won’t Drive You Nuts

Scott is a math person. You may not be. But he bets he can still get you to appreciate the power of mathematical thinking, thanks to a certain Hairy Ball.
Scott Snowman
Scott Snowman
May 7, 2019
Prompts, Science
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{In Defense of} Not Having Kids

Shalen and Shea are getting married, but that doesn’t mean they want what you want from their family. They’re not having kids. Deal with it.
Shalen Lowell
Shalen Lowell
May 29, 2019
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{In Defense of} Chick-Fil-A (I’m sorry)

I never took a philosophy or ethics class but as I understand it, life is about doing the right…
Josh Bard
Josh Bard
May 29, 2019
Lifestyle, Prompts
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Better Call John with the Good {Hair}

Just another story of a teen boy, through his love of Metallica, discovering how much he has in common with the struggles of black women. Wait, what?
John Papageorgiou
John Papageorgiou
May 2, 2019
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There's plenty more where that came from. Check out some prompts from previous weeks.
wk. 01 {Dinner} with {3 People from} {History}
wk. 02 {Thanks Obama}
wk. 03 {Lying}
wk. 04 2016: {Year In Review}
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